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Today's Breaking News
Around the World
Report: North Korea state security official defected with valuable information
A high-level North Korean official in charge of state surveillance defected to the South in 2015, a government source said.
Pentagon: ISIS arming small drones with explosives
Though they have long used them for surveillance, ISIS is now arming small drones with explosives for use in attacks against American and Kurdish troops in Iraq, American officials say.
IAEA chief: Nuclear power plant was disrupted by cyber attack
A nuclear power plant became the target of a disruptive cyber attack two to three years ago, and there is a serious threat of militant attacks on such plants, the head of the United Nations nuclear watchdog said on Monday.
Russia, China to mull joint response to U.S. missile shield
The Russian military says it will cooperate with Beijing on minimizing a threat posed by U.S. missile defense.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Wikileaks reveals Israeli concerns over future Clinton camp
Israel is concerned that Hillary Clinton will fill her administration if elected president with former staffers of Barack Obama who allegedly played a role in the deteriorating ties between the countries over the last seven years, according to email correspondence released by Wikileaks over the weekend.
Inside the United States
Closed US restaurants, damaged homes: Matthew may cost $10B
Hurricane Matthew impaired or destroyed more than 1 million structures, forced businesses from Florida to North Carolina to close and put thousands temporarily out of work.
Florida Dems registered 60x more voters than GOP in past month
The Florida Democratic Party registered 60 times as many residents to vote as the state's Republican Party from Sept. 10 to Oct. 10, according to new data from the Florida Division of Elections.
Pentagon hints at possible retaliation after Yemen missile fire
The Pentagon on Tuesday warned that whoever fired missiles at a U.S. Navy destroyer and an accompanying ship off the coast of Yemen over the weekend had done so 'at their own peril,' language that suggested preparations for possible retaliation.
New York Times Gave Hillary Veto Power
Hillary Clinton spent time in summer 2015 with The New York Times reporter Mark Leibovich and made a crack about 2008 Republican presidential candidate Sarah Palin.
Census Bureau: Americans' Incomes Have Dropped in 2016
President Obama got a fair amount of good press a few weeks ago when it was reported that Americans' incomes had risen. But that was from 2014 to 2015. During 2016, Americans' incomes have dropped.
U.S. Politics
A House Divided Cannot Stand: Trump Declares War on His Own Party
The Republican civil war escalated Tuesday as Donald Trump trained his fire on down-ballot candidates of his own party.
WikiLeaks: Hillary Clinton Confidantes Mock Evangelicals and Conservative Catholics in Podesta Emails
Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton's campaign communications director Jennifer Palmieri and Center for American Progress fellow John Halpin mocked conservative Catholicism as an 'amazing bastardization of the faith' in new emails released by WikiLeaks.
Poll: After Trump Tape Revelation, Clinton's Lead Up to Double Digits
As Donald Trump's campaign reels over tapes of the presidential candidate's sexually aggressive comments about women in 2005, the Republican nominee now trails Hillary Clinton by double digits among likely voters, according to a new NBC News/Wall Street Journal poll.
Trump, Ryan and the GOP civil war
Less than a month away from the general election, the national Republican Party is descending into chaos.
Christian News
Over 1,800 United Methodists Launch Wesleyan Covenant Association to Promote Conservative Orthodoxy in Church
The Wesleyan Covenant Association, a newly formed evangelical group of clergy and laity seeking to have the United Methodist Church go in a theologically conservative direction, held its inaugural one-day conference in Chicago, Illinois, on Friday that was attended by over 1,800 people.
Sudan detains 6 Christians, threatens to demolish 5 churches
Sudan has detained three church leaders and three church members, meanwhile warning five churches of impending demolition.
Around the World
Report: North Korea state security official defected with valuable information
A high-level North Korean official in charge of state surveillance defected to the South in 2015, a government source said.
Pentagon: ISIS arming small drones with explosives
Though they have long used them for surveillance, ISIS is now arming small drones with explosives for use in attacks against American and Kurdish troops in Iraq, American officials say.
IAEA chief: Nuclear power plant was disrupted by cyber attack
A nuclear power plant became the target of a disruptive cyber attack two to three years ago, and there is a serious threat of militant attacks on such plants, the head of the United Nations nuclear watchdog said on Monday.
Russia, China to mull joint response to U.S. missile shield
The Russian military says it will cooperate with Beijing on minimizing a threat posed by U.S. missile defense.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Wikileaks reveals Israeli concerns over future Clinton camp
Israel is concerned that Hillary Clinton will fill her administration if elected president with former staffers of Barack Obama who allegedly played a role in the deteriorating ties between the countries over the last seven years, according to email correspondence released by Wikileaks over the weekend.
Inside the United States
Closed US restaurants, damaged homes: Matthew may cost $10B
Hurricane Matthew impaired or destroyed more than 1 million structures, forced businesses from Florida to North Carolina to close and put thousands temporarily out of work.
Florida Dems registered 60x more voters than GOP in past month
The Florida Democratic Party registered 60 times as many residents to vote as the state's Republican Party from Sept. 10 to Oct. 10, according to new data from the Florida Division of Elections.
Pentagon hints at possible retaliation after Yemen missile fire
The Pentagon on Tuesday warned that whoever fired missiles at a U.S. Navy destroyer and an accompanying ship off the coast of Yemen over the weekend had done so 'at their own peril,' language that suggested preparations for possible retaliation.
New York Times Gave Hillary Veto Power
Hillary Clinton spent time in summer 2015 with The New York Times reporter Mark Leibovich and made a crack about 2008 Republican presidential candidate Sarah Palin.
Census Bureau: Americans' Incomes Have Dropped in 2016
President Obama got a fair amount of good press a few weeks ago when it was reported that Americans' incomes had risen. But that was from 2014 to 2015. During 2016, Americans' incomes have dropped.
U.S. Politics
A House Divided Cannot Stand: Trump Declares War on His Own Party
The Republican civil war escalated Tuesday as Donald Trump trained his fire on down-ballot candidates of his own party.
WikiLeaks: Hillary Clinton Confidantes Mock Evangelicals and Conservative Catholics in Podesta Emails
Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton's campaign communications director Jennifer Palmieri and Center for American Progress fellow John Halpin mocked conservative Catholicism as an 'amazing bastardization of the faith' in new emails released by WikiLeaks.
Poll: After Trump Tape Revelation, Clinton's Lead Up to Double Digits
As Donald Trump's campaign reels over tapes of the presidential candidate's sexually aggressive comments about women in 2005, the Republican nominee now trails Hillary Clinton by double digits among likely voters, according to a new NBC News/Wall Street Journal poll.
Trump, Ryan and the GOP civil war
Less than a month away from the general election, the national Republican Party is descending into chaos.
Christian News
Over 1,800 United Methodists Launch Wesleyan Covenant Association to Promote Conservative Orthodoxy in Church
The Wesleyan Covenant Association, a newly formed evangelical group of clergy and laity seeking to have the United Methodist Church go in a theologically conservative direction, held its inaugural one-day conference in Chicago, Illinois, on Friday that was attended by over 1,800 people.
Sudan detains 6 Christians, threatens to demolish 5 churches
Sudan has detained three church leaders and three church members, meanwhile warning five churches of impending demolition.
Today's Breaking News
Around the World
Russia to build permanent naval base in Syria
A supply base for the Russian navy at Tartus, Syria, will be expanded to a permanent naval base, Russian Defense Minister Nikolai Pankov said Monday.
War Talk Is Back on Russian TV as U.S. Ties Hit Post-Soviet Low
As the U.S. and Russia accused each other of sinking diplomacy, Moscow increased its military presence in the Mediterranean and Baltic regions, and suspended a nuclear non-proliferation treaty. A prime-time news program warned that the U.S. wants to provoke a conflict.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Wikileaks reveals Israeli concerns over future Clinton camp
Israel is concerned that Hillary Clinton will fill her administration if elected president with former staffers of Barack Obama who allegedly played a role in the deteriorating ties between the countries over the last seven years, according to email correspondence released by Wikileaks over the weekend.
Top Hamas Official: We Must Further Enhance Ties With Iran; Palestinian 'Resistance' Ready to Enter Real Battle With Isr
A top Hamas official called for the bolstering of his group's ties with Iran and issued a threat to Israel, in an interview with the Islamic Republic's semi-official state news agency Fars on Monday.
Inside the United States
New fault discovered in southern California near the San Andreas
Scientists' knowledge of the geology of southern California has been shaken up by the discovery of a new faultline that runs parallel to the San Andreas.
U.S. Politics
Leaked Emails Show Hillary, Obama Plans to Mislead Congress on Iran
Senior Clinton campaign officials were in direct contact with the White House to coordinate pro-Iran talking points in an effort to boost last summer’s comprehensive nuclear agreement, according to leaked emails that show the Obama administration and top figures in Clinton’s campaign played a role in promulgating information about the deal that later turned out to be factually inaccurate.
Trump, Ryan and the GOP civil war
Less than a month away from the general election, the national Republican Party is descending into chaos.
WikiLeaks emails expose Clinton campaign's political calculations, fears
The Clinton campaign allowed political calculations to infuse many of its biggest decisions, according to emails leaked Monday that show her planning her Wall Street reform stance to satisfy liberals, plotting to use Keystone pipeline politics to distract from her secret email server and debating how much outrage to show at congressional hearings on Benghazi.
Clinton's vow to push Supreme Court left galvanizes conservatives wary of Trump
Hillary Clinton ended up helping Donald Trump repair some of the damage from his lewd comments about women this weekend when she ran hard left on the Supreme Court -- reinforcing the one overriding reason conservative Republicans have for voting for their flawed presidential nominee.
Hillary Worried About Jihadists Entering With Refugees In Private Speech
In a private 2013 speech, Hillary Clinton worried about the risk of 'jihadists' entering Jordan with 'legitimate refugees' because 'they can't possibly vet all those refugees.'
Trump May be Speeding Up Evangelical Break with GOP
In an election year that has been far from usual, many are speculating that Republican candidate Donald Trump is accelerating the split between evangelicals and the rest of the GOP constituency.
Christian News
Iranian Christians Face 80 Lashes for Drinking Communion Wine
Yasser Mossayebzadeh, Saheb Fadaie and Mehdi Reza Omidi (Youhan) have been sentenced to 80 lashes for drinking wine during a communion service.
Christian homeless shelter forced to move after Christians from nearby church complain
A Christian homeless shelter in California was forced to relocate after Christian neighbours across the street made complaints.
Around the World
Russia to build permanent naval base in Syria
A supply base for the Russian navy at Tartus, Syria, will be expanded to a permanent naval base, Russian Defense Minister Nikolai Pankov said Monday.
War Talk Is Back on Russian TV as U.S. Ties Hit Post-Soviet Low
As the U.S. and Russia accused each other of sinking diplomacy, Moscow increased its military presence in the Mediterranean and Baltic regions, and suspended a nuclear non-proliferation treaty. A prime-time news program warned that the U.S. wants to provoke a conflict.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Wikileaks reveals Israeli concerns over future Clinton camp
Israel is concerned that Hillary Clinton will fill her administration if elected president with former staffers of Barack Obama who allegedly played a role in the deteriorating ties between the countries over the last seven years, according to email correspondence released by Wikileaks over the weekend.
Top Hamas Official: We Must Further Enhance Ties With Iran; Palestinian 'Resistance' Ready to Enter Real Battle With Isr
A top Hamas official called for the bolstering of his group's ties with Iran and issued a threat to Israel, in an interview with the Islamic Republic's semi-official state news agency Fars on Monday.
Inside the United States
New fault discovered in southern California near the San Andreas
Scientists' knowledge of the geology of southern California has been shaken up by the discovery of a new faultline that runs parallel to the San Andreas.
U.S. Politics
Leaked Emails Show Hillary, Obama Plans to Mislead Congress on Iran
Senior Clinton campaign officials were in direct contact with the White House to coordinate pro-Iran talking points in an effort to boost last summer’s comprehensive nuclear agreement, according to leaked emails that show the Obama administration and top figures in Clinton’s campaign played a role in promulgating information about the deal that later turned out to be factually inaccurate.
Trump, Ryan and the GOP civil war
Less than a month away from the general election, the national Republican Party is descending into chaos.
WikiLeaks emails expose Clinton campaign's political calculations, fears
The Clinton campaign allowed political calculations to infuse many of its biggest decisions, according to emails leaked Monday that show her planning her Wall Street reform stance to satisfy liberals, plotting to use Keystone pipeline politics to distract from her secret email server and debating how much outrage to show at congressional hearings on Benghazi.
Clinton's vow to push Supreme Court left galvanizes conservatives wary of Trump
Hillary Clinton ended up helping Donald Trump repair some of the damage from his lewd comments about women this weekend when she ran hard left on the Supreme Court -- reinforcing the one overriding reason conservative Republicans have for voting for their flawed presidential nominee.
Hillary Worried About Jihadists Entering With Refugees In Private Speech
In a private 2013 speech, Hillary Clinton worried about the risk of 'jihadists' entering Jordan with 'legitimate refugees' because 'they can't possibly vet all those refugees.'
Trump May be Speeding Up Evangelical Break with GOP
In an election year that has been far from usual, many are speculating that Republican candidate Donald Trump is accelerating the split between evangelicals and the rest of the GOP constituency.
Christian News
Iranian Christians Face 80 Lashes for Drinking Communion Wine
Yasser Mossayebzadeh, Saheb Fadaie and Mehdi Reza Omidi (Youhan) have been sentenced to 80 lashes for drinking wine during a communion service.
Christian homeless shelter forced to move after Christians from nearby church complain
A Christian homeless shelter in California was forced to relocate after Christian neighbours across the street made complaints.
Today's Breaking News
Around the World
U.S. Navy ship targeted in failed missile attack from Yemen: U.S.
A U.S. Navy guided missile destroyer was targeted on Sunday in a failed missile attack from territory in Yemen controlled by Iran-aligned Houthi rebels, a U.S. military spokesman told Reuters, saying neither of the two missiles hit the ship.
Germany: US-Russia tensions 'more dangerous' than Cold War
The mounting tensions between the United States and Russia have created a situation that is 'more dangerous' than the Cold War, German Foreign Minister Frank-Walter Steinmeier said in an interview published Saturday.
Turkey suspends 13,000 police officers, shuts down TV station
Turkish authorities suspended nearly 13,000 police officers, detained dozens of air force officers and shut down a TV station on Tuesday, widening a state-ordered clampdown against perceived enemies in the wake of July's failed coup.
Hurricane Matthew creates 'record-breaking' flooding
Hurricane Matthew was leaving behind record-breaking flooding Saturday as the center of the storm moved out into the Atlantic Ocean, dragging bands of heavy rain with it across eastern North Carolina.
Russia deploys nuclear-capable missiles in Kaliningrad
Russia has deployed nuclear-capable Iskander missiles in its western-most region, Kaliningrad, which borders on Nato members Poland and Lithuania.
Ethiopia declares state of emergency amid protests
Ethiopia has declared a state of emergency following months of anti-government protests by members of the country's two largest ethnic groups.
This Was the Week the World Got Really Anxious About Globalization's Future
Weak global trade, fears that the U.K. is marching towards a hard Brexit, and polls indicating that the U.S. election remains a tighter call than markets are pricing in have led a bevy of analysts to redouble their warnings that a backlash over globalization is poised to roil global financial markets--with profound consequences for the real economy and investment strategies.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Worshippers flock to Jerusalem ahead of Yom Kippur
Thousands of Jews have been attending the traditional Selichot (penitential) prayers at the Western Wall in Jerusalem in recent days, ahead of the holiest day in the Jewish calendar, Yom Kippur.
Palestinian government delays elections by four months
The Palestinian government decided on Tuesday to delay the first municipal elections in a decade, originally scheduled for October 8, by several months. This announcement comes a day after the Palestinian High Judicial Council ruled that elections could only take place in the West Bank and not in Gaza.
Terrorist used his final day of freedom to kill
The terrorist who carried out a deadly shooting attack in Jerusalem Sunday morning, leaving two dead and five injured was supposed to begin a four-month prison sentence the same day for attacking a police officer.
Decorated police officer, former Knesset worker murdered in Jerusalem attack
First Sergeant Yossi Kirma, a 29-year-old police officer from the town of Mevaseret Zion, is the Special Patrol Unit officer killed in Sunday morning's terrorist shooting attack in Jerusalem. He is survived by his wife, his parents , and two siblings. He recieved decorations for his work preventing a stabbing attack.
Inside the United States
New fault discovered in southern California near the San Andreas
Scientists' knowledge of the geology of southern California has been shaken up by the discovery of a new faultline that runs parallel to the San Andreas.
3 Quakes Recorded off Oregon Coast, No Tsunami Warning
Three earthquakes with magnitudes ranging from 4.1 to 4.8 occurred several hundred miles off the Oregon coast on Sunday, but none triggered tsunami warnings.
U.S. Politics
Clinton: Trump is unfit to serve; Trump: She's heading to jail
The gloves came off in the second presidential debate, as Donald Trump suggested Hillary Clinton belonged in jail while she said he was unfit to serve unlike any previous Republican nominee.
Trump May be Speeding Up Evangelical Break with GOP
In an election year that has been far from usual, many are speculating that Republican candidate Donald Trump is accelerating the split between evangelicals and the rest of the GOP constituency.
Leading GOP pollster: Grassroot Republicans have had enough
Donald Trump has insisted he will never quit the race for the US presidency, in spite of an outcry over lewd comments he made in 2005 about groping women. The Republican pollster Frank Luntz has been testing the mood of voters on the desirability or not of Mr Trump standing aside in a Twitter poll. He told Newshour's Julian Marshall Mr Trump's comments had the potential to turn 'everyone' against him.
Why Republicans can't easily dump Trump off the ballot
The GOP is stuck with Donald Trump -- but that isn't stopping weary Republicans from looking at every way possible to remove him from the top of the ticket.
Evangelical leaders stick with Trump, focus on defeating Clinton
Leaders of religious conservative groups largely stood behind Donald Trump on Saturday, the day after vulgar sexual comments he made about women surfaced online, but some expressed concern that the U.S. Republican presidential nominee's remarks could depress evangelical turnout on Election Day.
Trump, Pence vow to fight on together after emergence of damaging tape
Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump and running mate Mike Pence indicated Saturday that they would fight their election campaign to its conclusion next month, despite calls by prominent Republicans for Trump to withdraw from the race after the emergence of a damaging audio tape.
Christian News
Owning a Bible Could Land You in Prison in This Country
Christians across Uzbekistan are being imprisoned for owning Bibles.
Burning of Pastor's House in Zanzibar, Tanzania Leaves Family of 11 Homeless
A pastor, his wife and their nine children have been sleeping on the floor of their small church building on the island of Zanzibar since Muslim extremists set their house on fire in August.
Church in Northern Kenya Fearful after Gruesome Attack on Christians
Church members in a northeastern town in Kenya fear for their lives after Islamic extremists targeted Christians in a grenade and gun attack early Thursday morning (Oct. 6) that killed six people, sources said.
Around the World
U.S. Navy ship targeted in failed missile attack from Yemen: U.S.
A U.S. Navy guided missile destroyer was targeted on Sunday in a failed missile attack from territory in Yemen controlled by Iran-aligned Houthi rebels, a U.S. military spokesman told Reuters, saying neither of the two missiles hit the ship.
Germany: US-Russia tensions 'more dangerous' than Cold War
The mounting tensions between the United States and Russia have created a situation that is 'more dangerous' than the Cold War, German Foreign Minister Frank-Walter Steinmeier said in an interview published Saturday.
Turkey suspends 13,000 police officers, shuts down TV station
Turkish authorities suspended nearly 13,000 police officers, detained dozens of air force officers and shut down a TV station on Tuesday, widening a state-ordered clampdown against perceived enemies in the wake of July's failed coup.
Hurricane Matthew creates 'record-breaking' flooding
Hurricane Matthew was leaving behind record-breaking flooding Saturday as the center of the storm moved out into the Atlantic Ocean, dragging bands of heavy rain with it across eastern North Carolina.
Russia deploys nuclear-capable missiles in Kaliningrad
Russia has deployed nuclear-capable Iskander missiles in its western-most region, Kaliningrad, which borders on Nato members Poland and Lithuania.
Ethiopia declares state of emergency amid protests
Ethiopia has declared a state of emergency following months of anti-government protests by members of the country's two largest ethnic groups.
This Was the Week the World Got Really Anxious About Globalization's Future
Weak global trade, fears that the U.K. is marching towards a hard Brexit, and polls indicating that the U.S. election remains a tighter call than markets are pricing in have led a bevy of analysts to redouble their warnings that a backlash over globalization is poised to roil global financial markets--with profound consequences for the real economy and investment strategies.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Worshippers flock to Jerusalem ahead of Yom Kippur
Thousands of Jews have been attending the traditional Selichot (penitential) prayers at the Western Wall in Jerusalem in recent days, ahead of the holiest day in the Jewish calendar, Yom Kippur.
Palestinian government delays elections by four months
The Palestinian government decided on Tuesday to delay the first municipal elections in a decade, originally scheduled for October 8, by several months. This announcement comes a day after the Palestinian High Judicial Council ruled that elections could only take place in the West Bank and not in Gaza.
Terrorist used his final day of freedom to kill
The terrorist who carried out a deadly shooting attack in Jerusalem Sunday morning, leaving two dead and five injured was supposed to begin a four-month prison sentence the same day for attacking a police officer.
Decorated police officer, former Knesset worker murdered in Jerusalem attack
First Sergeant Yossi Kirma, a 29-year-old police officer from the town of Mevaseret Zion, is the Special Patrol Unit officer killed in Sunday morning's terrorist shooting attack in Jerusalem. He is survived by his wife, his parents , and two siblings. He recieved decorations for his work preventing a stabbing attack.
Inside the United States
New fault discovered in southern California near the San Andreas
Scientists' knowledge of the geology of southern California has been shaken up by the discovery of a new faultline that runs parallel to the San Andreas.
3 Quakes Recorded off Oregon Coast, No Tsunami Warning
Three earthquakes with magnitudes ranging from 4.1 to 4.8 occurred several hundred miles off the Oregon coast on Sunday, but none triggered tsunami warnings.
U.S. Politics
Clinton: Trump is unfit to serve; Trump: She's heading to jail
The gloves came off in the second presidential debate, as Donald Trump suggested Hillary Clinton belonged in jail while she said he was unfit to serve unlike any previous Republican nominee.
Trump May be Speeding Up Evangelical Break with GOP
In an election year that has been far from usual, many are speculating that Republican candidate Donald Trump is accelerating the split between evangelicals and the rest of the GOP constituency.
Leading GOP pollster: Grassroot Republicans have had enough
Donald Trump has insisted he will never quit the race for the US presidency, in spite of an outcry over lewd comments he made in 2005 about groping women. The Republican pollster Frank Luntz has been testing the mood of voters on the desirability or not of Mr Trump standing aside in a Twitter poll. He told Newshour's Julian Marshall Mr Trump's comments had the potential to turn 'everyone' against him.
Why Republicans can't easily dump Trump off the ballot
The GOP is stuck with Donald Trump -- but that isn't stopping weary Republicans from looking at every way possible to remove him from the top of the ticket.
Evangelical leaders stick with Trump, focus on defeating Clinton
Leaders of religious conservative groups largely stood behind Donald Trump on Saturday, the day after vulgar sexual comments he made about women surfaced online, but some expressed concern that the U.S. Republican presidential nominee's remarks could depress evangelical turnout on Election Day.
Trump, Pence vow to fight on together after emergence of damaging tape
Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump and running mate Mike Pence indicated Saturday that they would fight their election campaign to its conclusion next month, despite calls by prominent Republicans for Trump to withdraw from the race after the emergence of a damaging audio tape.
Christian News
Owning a Bible Could Land You in Prison in This Country
Christians across Uzbekistan are being imprisoned for owning Bibles.
Burning of Pastor's House in Zanzibar, Tanzania Leaves Family of 11 Homeless
A pastor, his wife and their nine children have been sleeping on the floor of their small church building on the island of Zanzibar since Muslim extremists set their house on fire in August.
Church in Northern Kenya Fearful after Gruesome Attack on Christians
Church members in a northeastern town in Kenya fear for their lives after Islamic extremists targeted Christians in a grenade and gun attack early Thursday morning (Oct. 6) that killed six people, sources said.