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Today's Breaking News
Around the World
Iran and Russia discuss increasing military ties; Iran blasts US for 'violation' of nuclear deal
Senior Iranian and Russian defense officials discussed improving defense ties in a meeting in Moscow on Sunday.
Turkey: Erdogan Takes Charge Of Military
Turkey's president Recep Tayyip Erdogan has introduced new powers bringing the military further under civilian authority.
Pope says it's wrong to identify Islam with violence
Pope Francis said on Sunday that it was wrong to identify Islam with violence and that social injustice and idolatry of money were among the prime causes of terrorism.
Amid terror fears, France may ban foreign funding for mosques
Following a wave of terrorist attacks in France, French Prime Minister Manuel Valls is considering prohibiting foreign funding for mosques in the country and has suggested adopting a new model for relations with Islam.
Islamic State calls on members to carry out jihad in Russia
ISIS called on its group members to carry out jihad in Russia in a nine-minute YouTube video on Sunday.
Turkey culls nearly 1,400 from army, overhauls top military council
Turkey dismissed nearly 1,400 members of its armed forces and stacked the top military council with government ministers on Sunday, moves designed by President Tayyip Erdogan to put him in full control of the military after a failed coup.
Pope to Young on Poland Trip, Believe 'In a New Humanity'
Pope Francis encouraged hundreds of thousands of young people at a global gathering of the faithful Sunday to 'believe in a new humanity' that is stronger than evil and refuses to see borders as barriers.
Pope makes historic visit to Auschwitz concentration camp
Pope Francis made a historic visit Friday to Auschwitz-Birkenau, the former German Nazi concentration camp in Poland, to pay tribute to the more than 1 million people, mostly Jews, who lost their lives there in the Holocaust.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Top Israel, US military brass to meet in Washington on security, cooperation
Israeli Defense Forces Chief of Staff Gadi Eizenkot arrived in the US on Sunday for an 'official work visit' with his American counterpart, Chairman of the Joint Chief of Staff Joseph Dunford, the IDF said in a statement.
Israel Gearing Up for Worst-Case 'Day After' Scenarios Against ISIS, Hezbollah if Russia-Brokered Syria Deal Materialize
Israel is gearing up for the 'day after' an agreement is reached in Syria between the Assad regime and rebel forces, by preparing for worst-case scenarios, the Hebrew news site Walla reported on Sunday.
Security forces detain Israeli-Arab man with pipe bombs at W. Bank checkpoint
Israeli security forces on Sunday night detained an Israeli-Arab man at a West Bank checkpoint who was carrying improvised pipe bombs in his car.
PA insists on timeframe for any peace talks with Israel
Palestinian Authority (PA) chairman Mahmoud Abbas on Saturday said that any reboot of peace talks with Israel should happen within a clear timeframe and under international supervision.
Israel hits back at US over settlement construction criticism
The Israeli Foreign Ministry on Friday rejected US State Department criticism of Israel's construction over the Green Line as 'factually baseless.'
Nasrallah slams Saudis for 'normalization with Israel for free'
Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah criticized Saudi Arabia on Thursday night for an apparent warming of ties with Israel, accusing it of 'normalizing for free, without receiving anything in return.'
Inside the United States
Seven Years Later, Recovery Remains the Weakest of the Post-World War II Era
Even seven years after the recession ended, the current stretch of economic gains has yielded less growth than much shorter business cycles.
Fight continues against California's Big Sur fire as new blaze breaks out near Fresno
Crews battled a massive wildfire near California's Big Sur that is threatening thousands of homes as it burns for the tenth day, while a much newer fire in Fresno County quickly spread, damaging homes as it more than doubled in size Sunday.
Franklin Graham: Allowing Muslim Refugees Would Risk Christians' Security in US
Evangelist Franklin Graham said allowing tens of thousands of Muslim refugees into the United States, as President Barack Obama wants, could mean attacks on Christians in the country just as they are being targeted elsewhere, pointing to the killing of a Christian priest in Normandy, France, last week.
Muslim Dad Khizr Khan Tells CNN Terror 'Has Nothing to Do with Islam'
Khizr Khan, the bereaved father of fallen soldier Capt. Humayun Khan who attacked Donald Trump last week in a speech at the Democratic National Convention, told CNN's Jim Acosta Sunday morning that terror has 'nothing to do with Islam.'
States' Voter ID Laws Struck Down Ahead of November Election
U.S. courts have struck down voter identification laws as discriminatory in several states recently, ensuring voting rights for more minority and lower-income voters ahead of November's U.S. presidential election.
U.S. Wrestles With How to Fight Back Against Cyberattacks
It has been an open secret throughout the Obama presidency that world powers have escalated their use of cyberpower. But the recent revelations of hacking into Democratic campaign computer systems in an apparent attempt to manipulate the 2016 election is forcing the White House to confront a new question: whether, and if so how, to retaliate.
U.S. Politics
Poll: Clinton snags 7-point convention bounce
Hillary Clinton leads Donald Trump 43-40 percent in a Morning Consult national poll conducted entirely after the Democratic Convention concluded Thursday night, a 7-point swing from a Consult poll done just before the convention.
Goodbye, God Gap: Trump and Clinton Have Churchgoers Unusually Split
Donald Trump seems to be breaking yet another political tradition this election: the 'God gap.'
Trump camp will seek to change debate dates
Upset that two key presidential debates coincide with NFL games, the Donald Trump campaign will press for changes.
Third-party support surging
Voters now confronted with the choice between Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump are making something abundantly clear: they want another option.
Trump: Can't I respond to an attack?
'I was viciously attacked by Mr. Khan at the Democratic Convention,' he tweeted on Sunday. Trump was referring to Khizr Khan, a Muslim lawyer whose son was in the Army and died in Iraq in 2004. Khan in his speech asked Trump if he had even read the Constitution and said that Trump has 'sacrificed nothing and no one.'
Christian News
Burlington Revival Comes to an End; More Than 1,250 Accept Christ
The Burlington Revival has come to an end after going strong for 11 weeks. Friday night was the last night the revival services were held in Burlington, North Carolina.
Pastor in Eastern Uganda Killed for Evangelizing Muslims, Refusing to Sell Land
Upset with a pastor for evangelizing and refusing to sell them land for a mosque, Muslims in eastern Uganda tied him up and killed him on Sunday (July 24), sources said.
Pastor forgives Muslim extremists who attacked his church
After his church was attacked and vandalised by a group of Muslim extremists, this pastor responded by following what Exodus 14:14 instructed him to do. That Bible verse states, 'The Lord shall fight for you, and you shall hold your peace.'
Around the World
Iran and Russia discuss increasing military ties; Iran blasts US for 'violation' of nuclear deal
Senior Iranian and Russian defense officials discussed improving defense ties in a meeting in Moscow on Sunday.
Turkey: Erdogan Takes Charge Of Military
Turkey's president Recep Tayyip Erdogan has introduced new powers bringing the military further under civilian authority.
Pope says it's wrong to identify Islam with violence
Pope Francis said on Sunday that it was wrong to identify Islam with violence and that social injustice and idolatry of money were among the prime causes of terrorism.
Amid terror fears, France may ban foreign funding for mosques
Following a wave of terrorist attacks in France, French Prime Minister Manuel Valls is considering prohibiting foreign funding for mosques in the country and has suggested adopting a new model for relations with Islam.
Islamic State calls on members to carry out jihad in Russia
ISIS called on its group members to carry out jihad in Russia in a nine-minute YouTube video on Sunday.
Turkey culls nearly 1,400 from army, overhauls top military council
Turkey dismissed nearly 1,400 members of its armed forces and stacked the top military council with government ministers on Sunday, moves designed by President Tayyip Erdogan to put him in full control of the military after a failed coup.
Pope to Young on Poland Trip, Believe 'In a New Humanity'
Pope Francis encouraged hundreds of thousands of young people at a global gathering of the faithful Sunday to 'believe in a new humanity' that is stronger than evil and refuses to see borders as barriers.
Pope makes historic visit to Auschwitz concentration camp
Pope Francis made a historic visit Friday to Auschwitz-Birkenau, the former German Nazi concentration camp in Poland, to pay tribute to the more than 1 million people, mostly Jews, who lost their lives there in the Holocaust.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Top Israel, US military brass to meet in Washington on security, cooperation
Israeli Defense Forces Chief of Staff Gadi Eizenkot arrived in the US on Sunday for an 'official work visit' with his American counterpart, Chairman of the Joint Chief of Staff Joseph Dunford, the IDF said in a statement.
Israel Gearing Up for Worst-Case 'Day After' Scenarios Against ISIS, Hezbollah if Russia-Brokered Syria Deal Materialize
Israel is gearing up for the 'day after' an agreement is reached in Syria between the Assad regime and rebel forces, by preparing for worst-case scenarios, the Hebrew news site Walla reported on Sunday.
Security forces detain Israeli-Arab man with pipe bombs at W. Bank checkpoint
Israeli security forces on Sunday night detained an Israeli-Arab man at a West Bank checkpoint who was carrying improvised pipe bombs in his car.
PA insists on timeframe for any peace talks with Israel
Palestinian Authority (PA) chairman Mahmoud Abbas on Saturday said that any reboot of peace talks with Israel should happen within a clear timeframe and under international supervision.
Israel hits back at US over settlement construction criticism
The Israeli Foreign Ministry on Friday rejected US State Department criticism of Israel's construction over the Green Line as 'factually baseless.'
Nasrallah slams Saudis for 'normalization with Israel for free'
Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah criticized Saudi Arabia on Thursday night for an apparent warming of ties with Israel, accusing it of 'normalizing for free, without receiving anything in return.'
Inside the United States
Seven Years Later, Recovery Remains the Weakest of the Post-World War II Era
Even seven years after the recession ended, the current stretch of economic gains has yielded less growth than much shorter business cycles.
Fight continues against California's Big Sur fire as new blaze breaks out near Fresno
Crews battled a massive wildfire near California's Big Sur that is threatening thousands of homes as it burns for the tenth day, while a much newer fire in Fresno County quickly spread, damaging homes as it more than doubled in size Sunday.
Franklin Graham: Allowing Muslim Refugees Would Risk Christians' Security in US
Evangelist Franklin Graham said allowing tens of thousands of Muslim refugees into the United States, as President Barack Obama wants, could mean attacks on Christians in the country just as they are being targeted elsewhere, pointing to the killing of a Christian priest in Normandy, France, last week.
Muslim Dad Khizr Khan Tells CNN Terror 'Has Nothing to Do with Islam'
Khizr Khan, the bereaved father of fallen soldier Capt. Humayun Khan who attacked Donald Trump last week in a speech at the Democratic National Convention, told CNN's Jim Acosta Sunday morning that terror has 'nothing to do with Islam.'
States' Voter ID Laws Struck Down Ahead of November Election
U.S. courts have struck down voter identification laws as discriminatory in several states recently, ensuring voting rights for more minority and lower-income voters ahead of November's U.S. presidential election.
U.S. Wrestles With How to Fight Back Against Cyberattacks
It has been an open secret throughout the Obama presidency that world powers have escalated their use of cyberpower. But the recent revelations of hacking into Democratic campaign computer systems in an apparent attempt to manipulate the 2016 election is forcing the White House to confront a new question: whether, and if so how, to retaliate.
U.S. Politics
Poll: Clinton snags 7-point convention bounce
Hillary Clinton leads Donald Trump 43-40 percent in a Morning Consult national poll conducted entirely after the Democratic Convention concluded Thursday night, a 7-point swing from a Consult poll done just before the convention.
Goodbye, God Gap: Trump and Clinton Have Churchgoers Unusually Split
Donald Trump seems to be breaking yet another political tradition this election: the 'God gap.'
Trump camp will seek to change debate dates
Upset that two key presidential debates coincide with NFL games, the Donald Trump campaign will press for changes.
Third-party support surging
Voters now confronted with the choice between Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump are making something abundantly clear: they want another option.
Trump: Can't I respond to an attack?
'I was viciously attacked by Mr. Khan at the Democratic Convention,' he tweeted on Sunday. Trump was referring to Khizr Khan, a Muslim lawyer whose son was in the Army and died in Iraq in 2004. Khan in his speech asked Trump if he had even read the Constitution and said that Trump has 'sacrificed nothing and no one.'
Christian News
Burlington Revival Comes to an End; More Than 1,250 Accept Christ
The Burlington Revival has come to an end after going strong for 11 weeks. Friday night was the last night the revival services were held in Burlington, North Carolina.
Pastor in Eastern Uganda Killed for Evangelizing Muslims, Refusing to Sell Land
Upset with a pastor for evangelizing and refusing to sell them land for a mosque, Muslims in eastern Uganda tied him up and killed him on Sunday (July 24), sources said.
Pastor forgives Muslim extremists who attacked his church
After his church was attacked and vandalised by a group of Muslim extremists, this pastor responded by following what Exodus 14:14 instructed him to do. That Bible verse states, 'The Lord shall fight for you, and you shall hold your peace.'
Today's Breaking News
Around the World
Iran threatens to shut off Strait of Hormuz
Iran has threatened once again to close the Strait of Hormuz if the nation faces military action by its “enemies.”
EU free movement cannot stay the same, UK says
British leader Theresa May has said free movement of EU workers to Britain cannot continue as in the past, while visiting Slovakia and Poland on Thursday (28 July).
Syria's Nusra Front splits with al-Qaeda
A senior al-Qaeda figure has urged the group to do what is necessary to protect the 'holy struggle of the Syrian people.' Washington voiced skepticism over the split, saying it could be an exercise in rebranding.
Merkel rules out migrant policy reversal after attacks
Recent attacks in Germany involving asylum-seekers would not change its willingness to take in refugees, Chancellor Angela Merkel has said.
French ID Second Church Attacker
The prosecutor's office identified him as Abdel-Malik Nabil Petitjean following DNA tests. A security official confirmed that he was the unidentified man pictured on a photo distributed to police four days earlier with a warning that he could be planning an attack.
China, Russia plan joint military drills in South China Sea
China's military said Thursday it will hold joint exercises with Russian forces in the South China Sea, following a recent arbitration ruling that rejected Beijing's claim to almost the entire strategic body of water.
Second church attacker also known as potential militant, say French police
The French prosecutor's office on Thursday named the second attacker in the murder of a priest at a Normandy church as Abdel Malik Nabil Petitjean, a 19-year-old native of the eastern French region of Vosges.
North Korea: U.S. has crossed red line; relations on war footing
North Korea's top diplomat for U.S. affairs told The Associated Press on Thursday that Washington 'crossed the red line' and effectively declared war by putting leader Kim Jong-un on its list of sanctioned individuals, and said a vicious showdown could erupt if the U.S. and South Korea hold annual war games as planned next month.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
State Dept. criticizes Israeli settlement expansion, demolitions
The Israeli government’s plans to build new units in Jewish settlements in the West Bank and a spate of home demolitions in Palestinian areas over the past week have drawn sharp criticism from the Obama administration.
Hamas ready to pounce on weak Fatah in local elections, experts say
The Hamas terror group in control of the Gaza Strip is poised to make a power play using one of its most potent weapons -- the ballot box.
At DNC national security night, Israel is notable for its absence
The speakers mentioned IS. They mentioned Iran. But there was nary a peep about another big I: Israel.
Kerry to meet Palestinian leader Abbas in Paris on Saturday
Kerry will meet in Paris on Saturday with Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas to discuss efforts to move toward a two-state solution to the Israel-Palestinian conflict, the State Department said on Thursday.
Inside the United States
Police, protesters at DNC praised for restraint, courtesy
They came. They protested. They got their message out. And now that they're headed home, thousands of protesters who came to Philadelphia for the Democratic National Convention say they're leaving in peace thanks to a hands-off approach by police that led to fewer than a dozen arrests over four days of demonstrations.
Northern California wildfire continues to grow
The wildfire in Northern California has grown to scorch nearly 30,000 acres, destroy 51 structures and killed one person, fire officials said Thursday.
FBI probes hacking of Democratic congressional group
The FBI is investigating a cyber attack against another US Democratic Party group, which may be related to an earlier hack against the Democratic National Committee, four people familiar with the matter told Reuters.
US intelligence chief: not ready to identify who is behind DNC hack
Director of National Intelligence James Clapper, speaking about the hack of Democratic Party emails, said on Thursday the US intelligence community was not ready to 'make the call on attribution.'
U.S. Politics
Hillary Clinton seeks unity as nation's first major female presidential candidate
Seeking to lead a nation that is "cleareyed about what we are up against" but unafraid of the challenge, Democrat Hillary Clinton made history Thursday, becoming the first woman to accept the nomination of a major political party for president of the United States.
DNC: Disunity, High-Octane Liberalism, and Dark Days for Pro-life Democrats
The Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia started with disunity on 'steroids' and moved on to adopt the most liberal platform in its history, CBN News Chief Political Correspondent David Brody said on Thursday's 700 Club.
#DemExit begins as Hillary Clinton coronation draws to close
Hours after Hillary Clinton gave her speech Thursday accepting the Democratic presidential nomination and capping the national convention, thousands in the rank and file planned to quit the party in a #DemExit protest.
Bill Clinton Appears to Nod Off During Hillary's Speech
Did Bill Clinton fall asleep during his wife Hillary's speech accepting the Democratic nomination for President of the United States? The above clip sure looks like it.
Clinton still doesn't have a simple message for her candidacy
For Hillary Clinton, finding thousands of words for her speech Thursday accepting the Democratic presidential nomination will be easy. Distilling her campaign to a simple few will be harder.
Christian News
Anne Graham Lotz Spearheads Plan for Worldwide Revival
Anne Graham Lotz, daughter of evangelist Billy Graham, is inviting people from all nations and languages to join together in the reading of God's Word to stir a worldwide revival.
Christians Killed in 2016 So Far Almost Equal to Entire 2015 in Nigeria
The Christian Association of Nigerian-Americans has called on the Nigerian government to end the growing slaughter of Christians at the hands of radical Islamists in the country, arguing that such a massacre should not be the Christians' 'portion in Jesus' name.'
Copts attacked, forced to settle for nothing, in absence of Egyptian justice
Eight Christian homes were attacked and an equal number of Copts were detained after Muslims in an Egyptian village went on a rampage following rumours of a house church being built.
Fresh attacks on Christian villages in Benue, Central Nigeria
A fresh attack in the central Nigerian State of Benue by suspected Fulani herdsmen has left at least 14 dead in the predominantly Christian area of Gaambe-Tiev - the same place that has seen violence for over a month now.
Around the World
Iran threatens to shut off Strait of Hormuz
Iran has threatened once again to close the Strait of Hormuz if the nation faces military action by its “enemies.”
EU free movement cannot stay the same, UK says
British leader Theresa May has said free movement of EU workers to Britain cannot continue as in the past, while visiting Slovakia and Poland on Thursday (28 July).
Syria's Nusra Front splits with al-Qaeda
A senior al-Qaeda figure has urged the group to do what is necessary to protect the 'holy struggle of the Syrian people.' Washington voiced skepticism over the split, saying it could be an exercise in rebranding.
Merkel rules out migrant policy reversal after attacks
Recent attacks in Germany involving asylum-seekers would not change its willingness to take in refugees, Chancellor Angela Merkel has said.
French ID Second Church Attacker
The prosecutor's office identified him as Abdel-Malik Nabil Petitjean following DNA tests. A security official confirmed that he was the unidentified man pictured on a photo distributed to police four days earlier with a warning that he could be planning an attack.
China, Russia plan joint military drills in South China Sea
China's military said Thursday it will hold joint exercises with Russian forces in the South China Sea, following a recent arbitration ruling that rejected Beijing's claim to almost the entire strategic body of water.
Second church attacker also known as potential militant, say French police
The French prosecutor's office on Thursday named the second attacker in the murder of a priest at a Normandy church as Abdel Malik Nabil Petitjean, a 19-year-old native of the eastern French region of Vosges.
North Korea: U.S. has crossed red line; relations on war footing
North Korea's top diplomat for U.S. affairs told The Associated Press on Thursday that Washington 'crossed the red line' and effectively declared war by putting leader Kim Jong-un on its list of sanctioned individuals, and said a vicious showdown could erupt if the U.S. and South Korea hold annual war games as planned next month.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
State Dept. criticizes Israeli settlement expansion, demolitions
The Israeli government’s plans to build new units in Jewish settlements in the West Bank and a spate of home demolitions in Palestinian areas over the past week have drawn sharp criticism from the Obama administration.
Hamas ready to pounce on weak Fatah in local elections, experts say
The Hamas terror group in control of the Gaza Strip is poised to make a power play using one of its most potent weapons -- the ballot box.
At DNC national security night, Israel is notable for its absence
The speakers mentioned IS. They mentioned Iran. But there was nary a peep about another big I: Israel.
Kerry to meet Palestinian leader Abbas in Paris on Saturday
Kerry will meet in Paris on Saturday with Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas to discuss efforts to move toward a two-state solution to the Israel-Palestinian conflict, the State Department said on Thursday.
Inside the United States
Police, protesters at DNC praised for restraint, courtesy
They came. They protested. They got their message out. And now that they're headed home, thousands of protesters who came to Philadelphia for the Democratic National Convention say they're leaving in peace thanks to a hands-off approach by police that led to fewer than a dozen arrests over four days of demonstrations.
Northern California wildfire continues to grow
The wildfire in Northern California has grown to scorch nearly 30,000 acres, destroy 51 structures and killed one person, fire officials said Thursday.
FBI probes hacking of Democratic congressional group
The FBI is investigating a cyber attack against another US Democratic Party group, which may be related to an earlier hack against the Democratic National Committee, four people familiar with the matter told Reuters.
US intelligence chief: not ready to identify who is behind DNC hack
Director of National Intelligence James Clapper, speaking about the hack of Democratic Party emails, said on Thursday the US intelligence community was not ready to 'make the call on attribution.'
U.S. Politics
Hillary Clinton seeks unity as nation's first major female presidential candidate
Seeking to lead a nation that is "cleareyed about what we are up against" but unafraid of the challenge, Democrat Hillary Clinton made history Thursday, becoming the first woman to accept the nomination of a major political party for president of the United States.
DNC: Disunity, High-Octane Liberalism, and Dark Days for Pro-life Democrats
The Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia started with disunity on 'steroids' and moved on to adopt the most liberal platform in its history, CBN News Chief Political Correspondent David Brody said on Thursday's 700 Club.
#DemExit begins as Hillary Clinton coronation draws to close
Hours after Hillary Clinton gave her speech Thursday accepting the Democratic presidential nomination and capping the national convention, thousands in the rank and file planned to quit the party in a #DemExit protest.
Bill Clinton Appears to Nod Off During Hillary's Speech
Did Bill Clinton fall asleep during his wife Hillary's speech accepting the Democratic nomination for President of the United States? The above clip sure looks like it.
Clinton still doesn't have a simple message for her candidacy
For Hillary Clinton, finding thousands of words for her speech Thursday accepting the Democratic presidential nomination will be easy. Distilling her campaign to a simple few will be harder.
Christian News
Anne Graham Lotz Spearheads Plan for Worldwide Revival
Anne Graham Lotz, daughter of evangelist Billy Graham, is inviting people from all nations and languages to join together in the reading of God's Word to stir a worldwide revival.
Christians Killed in 2016 So Far Almost Equal to Entire 2015 in Nigeria
The Christian Association of Nigerian-Americans has called on the Nigerian government to end the growing slaughter of Christians at the hands of radical Islamists in the country, arguing that such a massacre should not be the Christians' 'portion in Jesus' name.'
Copts attacked, forced to settle for nothing, in absence of Egyptian justice
Eight Christian homes were attacked and an equal number of Copts were detained after Muslims in an Egyptian village went on a rampage following rumours of a house church being built.
Fresh attacks on Christian villages in Benue, Central Nigeria
A fresh attack in the central Nigerian State of Benue by suspected Fulani herdsmen has left at least 14 dead in the predominantly Christian area of Gaambe-Tiev - the same place that has seen violence for over a month now.
Today's Breaking News
Around the World
Pope says attacks shows 'world is at war', religion not to blame
Pope Francis said on Wednesday that a string of recent attacks, including the murder of a priest in France, was proof that the "world is at war".
Pentagon: U.S.-Backed Forces Seized Scores of ISIS Intelligence
The United States is examining an immense collection of digital documents and other data captured from the Islamic State by U.S.-backed Syrian rebels fighting to retake the strategic city of Manbij, a military official said Wednesday.
Deutsche Bank: One of the World's Largest Banks in Serious Trouble
Germany's biggest lender was dubbed the world's riskiest bank by the International Monetary Fund last month, just as one of its U.S. businesses failed a Federal Reserve stress test. Its shares are down 45% this year, and on Wednesday it said second quarter profits were wiped out by a 98% slump in earnings.
Turkish government seizes control of 130 media outlets
Turkey's government has shut down dozens of media outlets, including 45 newspapers and 16 TV stations, in response to a failed military coup two weeks ago, a state-run news agency reported Wednesday.
Zirndorf: Suitcase filled with aerosols 'explodes' next to refugee and migrant office near Nuremberg
A bomb has detonated near a migration office in Zirndorf near Nuremberg, according to German media reports.
Russia beefs up military on southwestern flank as NATO approaches
Russia has strengthened its southwestern flank as NATO builds up its military presence and Ukraine remains unstable, Russian Defence Minister Sergei Shoigu said on Wednesday in remarks the United States called contrary to efforts to lower tensions.
Erdogan to meet with Putin for the first time since flap over downed fighter jet
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan is set to travel to Russia next month to meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin -- the first meeting between the two leaders since tensions ratcheted up over the downing of a Russian fighter jet last year, Turkey's deputy prime minister announced.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
EU criticizes Israel for destroying Palestinian homes in West Bank
The European Union has strongly criticized Israel for destroying Palestinian homes in the West Bank after a report suggested that the Jewish state has destroyed more Palestinian homes in the first half of 2016 than the annual average for the past decade except for 2013.
Inside the United States
Baltimore prosecutor drops police charges in Freddie Gray case
Baltimore's top prosecutor on Wednesday dropped remaining charges against police officers tied to the death of black detainee Freddie Gray, after failing four times to secure convictions in a case that inflamed the U.S. debate on race and justice.
Mysterious Zika Cases Raise US Mosquito Fears
Florida officials are investigating four cases of Zika that do not appear to be related to travel, raising fears mosquitoes in the US are spreading the virus.
Study: Dems' $15 Wage Would Kill 7 Million Jobs
The $15 minimum wage backed by the Democratic Party will eliminate more than 7 million jobs, according to a new report.
Nearly Half of Americans Think It's Morally OK for Men to Identify as Women, Survey Finds
Nearly half of Americans now believe it's morally acceptable for people to 'identify with a gender different from their bith sex,' according to a LifeWay Research survey released earlier this month.
US Fed Holds Interest Rates Steady
Top officials of the U.S. central bank voted to keep interest rates steady at a near-record low on Wednesday.
Alabama Chief Justice Defends Anti-Gay Marriage Memo
Suspended Alabama Chief Justice Roy Moore has formally defended the gay marriage memo that put his judicial career in peril, saying he was merely trying to answer questions from probate judges that his fellow justices would not address.
Facebook Fails to Show Up for Seventh Tax Summons From IRS
Facebook Inc. officials failed to show up after getting seven summonses from the Internal Revenue Service demanding internal corporate records on one of its offshore tax strategies, according to an IRS court filing.
U.S. Politics
A Tale of 2 Americas: Platforms Show World of Difference Between Dems, GOP
Even though the climate is not as liberal as Sanders supporters would like here in Philadelphia, Democrats approved their most liberal platform, which stands in stark contrast to the platform passed by Republicans last week in Cleveland.
Obama praises Clinton as most qualified presidential candidate in U.S. history
President Barack Obama delivered a trademark soaring address at the Democratic National Convention on Wednesday, challenging the Democratic Party he's led for eight years to lift up Hillary Clinton, who he said will carry his legacy forward.
Protesters drown out former CIA director at Democratic convention
Former CIA Director Leon Panetta was giving a fairly standard speech in support of Hillary Clinton when the crowd erupted.
WikiLeaks pushes leaked DNC voicemails
Freshly unearthed voicemails and documents from the trove of leaked Democratic National Committee emails have revealed more embarrassing details about Democratic donors and party members.
Giuliani defends Trump, says Obama 'interfered directly' in Israel's elections
Former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani said Wednesday that President Obama should face criticism for interfering in foreign elections, as long as Democrats are criticizing Donald Trump for asking Russia to play a role in the U.S. election by helping to find Hillary Clinton's deleted emails.
Christian News
1 Dead, 8 Hurt as Car Plows Into Los Angeles Bible Group
A car has plowed into the front of a Los Angeles house where a bible study was taking place, leaving one person dead and eight injured.
In a Place Where Christianity is Dying, This Man Keeps the Faith Alive
Christianity is dying across Europe. Churches are closing as growing numbers of Europeans abandon the faith. But CBN News found a tiny nation where the opposite is happening. Thanks to the efforts of one man, Christianity is not only alive but thriving in the nation of Georgia.
Around the World
Pope says attacks shows 'world is at war', religion not to blame
Pope Francis said on Wednesday that a string of recent attacks, including the murder of a priest in France, was proof that the "world is at war".
Pentagon: U.S.-Backed Forces Seized Scores of ISIS Intelligence
The United States is examining an immense collection of digital documents and other data captured from the Islamic State by U.S.-backed Syrian rebels fighting to retake the strategic city of Manbij, a military official said Wednesday.
Deutsche Bank: One of the World's Largest Banks in Serious Trouble
Germany's biggest lender was dubbed the world's riskiest bank by the International Monetary Fund last month, just as one of its U.S. businesses failed a Federal Reserve stress test. Its shares are down 45% this year, and on Wednesday it said second quarter profits were wiped out by a 98% slump in earnings.
Turkish government seizes control of 130 media outlets
Turkey's government has shut down dozens of media outlets, including 45 newspapers and 16 TV stations, in response to a failed military coup two weeks ago, a state-run news agency reported Wednesday.
Zirndorf: Suitcase filled with aerosols 'explodes' next to refugee and migrant office near Nuremberg
A bomb has detonated near a migration office in Zirndorf near Nuremberg, according to German media reports.
Russia beefs up military on southwestern flank as NATO approaches
Russia has strengthened its southwestern flank as NATO builds up its military presence and Ukraine remains unstable, Russian Defence Minister Sergei Shoigu said on Wednesday in remarks the United States called contrary to efforts to lower tensions.
Erdogan to meet with Putin for the first time since flap over downed fighter jet
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan is set to travel to Russia next month to meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin -- the first meeting between the two leaders since tensions ratcheted up over the downing of a Russian fighter jet last year, Turkey's deputy prime minister announced.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
EU criticizes Israel for destroying Palestinian homes in West Bank
The European Union has strongly criticized Israel for destroying Palestinian homes in the West Bank after a report suggested that the Jewish state has destroyed more Palestinian homes in the first half of 2016 than the annual average for the past decade except for 2013.
Inside the United States
Baltimore prosecutor drops police charges in Freddie Gray case
Baltimore's top prosecutor on Wednesday dropped remaining charges against police officers tied to the death of black detainee Freddie Gray, after failing four times to secure convictions in a case that inflamed the U.S. debate on race and justice.
Mysterious Zika Cases Raise US Mosquito Fears
Florida officials are investigating four cases of Zika that do not appear to be related to travel, raising fears mosquitoes in the US are spreading the virus.
Study: Dems' $15 Wage Would Kill 7 Million Jobs
The $15 minimum wage backed by the Democratic Party will eliminate more than 7 million jobs, according to a new report.
Nearly Half of Americans Think It's Morally OK for Men to Identify as Women, Survey Finds
Nearly half of Americans now believe it's morally acceptable for people to 'identify with a gender different from their bith sex,' according to a LifeWay Research survey released earlier this month.
US Fed Holds Interest Rates Steady
Top officials of the U.S. central bank voted to keep interest rates steady at a near-record low on Wednesday.
Alabama Chief Justice Defends Anti-Gay Marriage Memo
Suspended Alabama Chief Justice Roy Moore has formally defended the gay marriage memo that put his judicial career in peril, saying he was merely trying to answer questions from probate judges that his fellow justices would not address.
Facebook Fails to Show Up for Seventh Tax Summons From IRS
Facebook Inc. officials failed to show up after getting seven summonses from the Internal Revenue Service demanding internal corporate records on one of its offshore tax strategies, according to an IRS court filing.
U.S. Politics
A Tale of 2 Americas: Platforms Show World of Difference Between Dems, GOP
Even though the climate is not as liberal as Sanders supporters would like here in Philadelphia, Democrats approved their most liberal platform, which stands in stark contrast to the platform passed by Republicans last week in Cleveland.
Obama praises Clinton as most qualified presidential candidate in U.S. history
President Barack Obama delivered a trademark soaring address at the Democratic National Convention on Wednesday, challenging the Democratic Party he's led for eight years to lift up Hillary Clinton, who he said will carry his legacy forward.
Protesters drown out former CIA director at Democratic convention
Former CIA Director Leon Panetta was giving a fairly standard speech in support of Hillary Clinton when the crowd erupted.
WikiLeaks pushes leaked DNC voicemails
Freshly unearthed voicemails and documents from the trove of leaked Democratic National Committee emails have revealed more embarrassing details about Democratic donors and party members.
Giuliani defends Trump, says Obama 'interfered directly' in Israel's elections
Former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani said Wednesday that President Obama should face criticism for interfering in foreign elections, as long as Democrats are criticizing Donald Trump for asking Russia to play a role in the U.S. election by helping to find Hillary Clinton's deleted emails.
Christian News
1 Dead, 8 Hurt as Car Plows Into Los Angeles Bible Group
A car has plowed into the front of a Los Angeles house where a bible study was taking place, leaving one person dead and eight injured.
In a Place Where Christianity is Dying, This Man Keeps the Faith Alive
Christianity is dying across Europe. Churches are closing as growing numbers of Europeans abandon the faith. But CBN News found a tiny nation where the opposite is happening. Thanks to the efforts of one man, Christianity is not only alive but thriving in the nation of Georgia.