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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.
Today's Breaking News
Around the World
Kerry hopes to work with Russia on Syria, U.N. aims to restart talks
The United States said on Tuesday it hoped to announce in early August details of planned military cooperation and intelligence sharing with Russia on Syria, and a United Nations envoy said he would also aim to resume peace talks next month.
Islamic State terrorists slit Catholic priest’s throat at altar, videotape ‘sermon’ in Arabic
A pair of Islamic State-linked terrorists slit a priest’s throat at the altar of a Catholic church in northern France on Tuesday before videotaping a “sermon” in Arabic to mark the ritualistic slaughter — the fourth attack in a week by the terrorist group, which since June has claimed responsibility for killing more than 600 people in several countries, including the U.S.
Thousands of Turkish rebels raped, tortured, and starved
An international human rights organization claims the Turkish government is systematically torturing soldiers involved in a failed coup attempt earlier this month, as well as thousands of other detainees.
Analysis: Islamic State's first act of war on European Christianity
Islamic State has successfully committed its first act of war on European Christianity itself by taking hostages in a church and slitting the throat of an octogenarian priest as they forced him to kneel and then filmed themselves preaching in Arabic at the altar.
Suicide bombers hit peacekeeping base in Somali capital, 13 dead: police
Suicide bombers killed at least 13 people at the gates of the African Union's main peacekeeping base in the Somali capital on Tuesday, police said, in an attack claimed by the Islamist militants of al Shabaab.
Normandy church attacker was on watch list and wore electronic tag, French officials say
Two attackers backing the Islamic State -- including one on a watch list -- stormed a village church during Mass in northern France on Tuesday, taking hostages and slitting the throat of a 86-year-old priest before police commandos shot and killed the assailants, authorities said.
Hollande: Deadly church attack in France carried out in name of ISIS
French President Francois Hollande tells reporters that Tuesday's deadly attack at a Catholic church in Normandy was carried out by 'by two terrorists in the name of Daesh' -- another name for ISIS.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Israeli forces nab terror cell, kill member responsible for death of W.Bank rabbi
A Palestinian involved in a Hamas terror cell implicated in the death Rabbi Michael Mark of was killed during an Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) operation overnight near the West Bank city of Hebron, Israel's Channel 2 news reports.
Protesters burn Israeli flag outside Democratic convention
Protesters set an Israeli flag on fire and chanted 'Long live the intifada' outside of the Democratic National Convention site in Philadelphia on Tuesday night, as others clashed with police.
Al-Qaeda said to urge attacks on Israeli athletes at Rio games
The al-Qaeda jihadist group has reportedly issued a directive urging its followers to carry out lone wolf attacks against Israeli athletes at the upcoming Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro.
Inside the United States
Shooting deaths of law enforcement spike in 2016, report reveals
Shooting deaths of law enforcement officers spiked 78 percent in the first half of 2016 compared to last year, including an alarming increase in ambush-style assaults like the ones that killed eight officers in Dallas and Baton Rouge, according to a report released Wednesday.
California declares state of emergency over Los Angeles wildfire
California declared a state of emergency Tuesday after a wildfire near Los Angeles has burned more than 37,000 acres, and another in Big Sur has burned more than 23,000 acres, officials said.
Leaked Emails Show DNC Pushed Narrative Against NC's Transgender Bathroom Law
The Democratic National Committee helped push a national narrative opposing the controversial North Carolina transgender bathroom law and officials seemingly celebrated the potential for economic struggles to hit the state following the law's passage earlier this year, emails leaked by WikiLeaks last weekend show.
California Pro-Life Activists Cleared in Undercover Videos Case
The last remaining charge against two California pro-life activists has been dropped.
Firefighters beat back Southern California 'Sand Fire': 25% contained
Firefighters began beating back the fire that has scorched 37,473 acres in the Santa Clarita Valley in Southern California.
That Jihad Attack on the Orlando Gay Nightclub Never Happened, Says President Obama
Do you remember the June 12 jihad attack by a Muslim that killed 49 Americans in the Pulse gay nightclub in Orlando, Florida? It was a big thing in the media at the time, complete with reports about a cellphone confession by the jihadi, and evidence that his immigrant Muslim family knew about the planned jihad attack.
U.S. Politics
Hillary Clinton Nominated Amid Protests From Sanders Supporters
Hillary Clinton was formally declared the Democratic presidential nominee on Tuesday evening, amid protests from supporters of Sen. Bernie Sanders (I., Vt.) and efforts of party leaders to unify Democrats behind the former secretary of state.
Madeleine Albright drops ISIS references from convention speech
Just hours after Republicans mocked Democrats for avoiding talking about the Islamic State at their convention, former Secretary of State Madeleine Albright deleted two references to the terrorist group from her prepared remarks.
Will Leaked Emails Confirm Corruption with DNC, Clinton and Media?
With thousands of leaked private emails now public, new details are emerging about corruption within the Democratic National Committee.
Gun Control Advocates Confident About Hillary Clinton
Gun control activists at a Tuesday event in Philadelphia expressed confidence that Hillary Clinton would advance their legislative agenda if elected president.
Julian Assange: 'A lot more material' coming on US elections
Wikileaks founder Julian Assange said Tuesday his whistleblowing website might release 'a lot more material' relevant to the US electoral campaign.
Democrats heckle preacher during opening prayer
Monday night in Philadelphia the Democrats opened their proceedings with a word of prayer -- from a Christian minister. Now that in and of itself was a miracle -- right up there with the water getting turned into wine.
Missing Topic From DNC Day One: ISIS
Over 60 speeches were made Monday night at the Democratic National Convention, yet one key topic was MIA: the rise of ISIS.
Christian News
'Until He comes': Police, clergy pledge 24/7 prayer
Months before related shootings in three states resulted in the deaths of eight policemen and two black civilian men in July, the Houston Police Officers Union began recruiting clergy and intercessors to make Houston a city of prayer.
Around the World
Kerry hopes to work with Russia on Syria, U.N. aims to restart talks
The United States said on Tuesday it hoped to announce in early August details of planned military cooperation and intelligence sharing with Russia on Syria, and a United Nations envoy said he would also aim to resume peace talks next month.
Islamic State terrorists slit Catholic priest’s throat at altar, videotape ‘sermon’ in Arabic
A pair of Islamic State-linked terrorists slit a priest’s throat at the altar of a Catholic church in northern France on Tuesday before videotaping a “sermon” in Arabic to mark the ritualistic slaughter — the fourth attack in a week by the terrorist group, which since June has claimed responsibility for killing more than 600 people in several countries, including the U.S.
Thousands of Turkish rebels raped, tortured, and starved
An international human rights organization claims the Turkish government is systematically torturing soldiers involved in a failed coup attempt earlier this month, as well as thousands of other detainees.
Analysis: Islamic State's first act of war on European Christianity
Islamic State has successfully committed its first act of war on European Christianity itself by taking hostages in a church and slitting the throat of an octogenarian priest as they forced him to kneel and then filmed themselves preaching in Arabic at the altar.
Suicide bombers hit peacekeeping base in Somali capital, 13 dead: police
Suicide bombers killed at least 13 people at the gates of the African Union's main peacekeeping base in the Somali capital on Tuesday, police said, in an attack claimed by the Islamist militants of al Shabaab.
Normandy church attacker was on watch list and wore electronic tag, French officials say
Two attackers backing the Islamic State -- including one on a watch list -- stormed a village church during Mass in northern France on Tuesday, taking hostages and slitting the throat of a 86-year-old priest before police commandos shot and killed the assailants, authorities said.
Hollande: Deadly church attack in France carried out in name of ISIS
French President Francois Hollande tells reporters that Tuesday's deadly attack at a Catholic church in Normandy was carried out by 'by two terrorists in the name of Daesh' -- another name for ISIS.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Israeli forces nab terror cell, kill member responsible for death of W.Bank rabbi
A Palestinian involved in a Hamas terror cell implicated in the death Rabbi Michael Mark of was killed during an Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) operation overnight near the West Bank city of Hebron, Israel's Channel 2 news reports.
Protesters burn Israeli flag outside Democratic convention
Protesters set an Israeli flag on fire and chanted 'Long live the intifada' outside of the Democratic National Convention site in Philadelphia on Tuesday night, as others clashed with police.
Al-Qaeda said to urge attacks on Israeli athletes at Rio games
The al-Qaeda jihadist group has reportedly issued a directive urging its followers to carry out lone wolf attacks against Israeli athletes at the upcoming Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro.
Inside the United States
Shooting deaths of law enforcement spike in 2016, report reveals
Shooting deaths of law enforcement officers spiked 78 percent in the first half of 2016 compared to last year, including an alarming increase in ambush-style assaults like the ones that killed eight officers in Dallas and Baton Rouge, according to a report released Wednesday.
California declares state of emergency over Los Angeles wildfire
California declared a state of emergency Tuesday after a wildfire near Los Angeles has burned more than 37,000 acres, and another in Big Sur has burned more than 23,000 acres, officials said.
Leaked Emails Show DNC Pushed Narrative Against NC's Transgender Bathroom Law
The Democratic National Committee helped push a national narrative opposing the controversial North Carolina transgender bathroom law and officials seemingly celebrated the potential for economic struggles to hit the state following the law's passage earlier this year, emails leaked by WikiLeaks last weekend show.
California Pro-Life Activists Cleared in Undercover Videos Case
The last remaining charge against two California pro-life activists has been dropped.
Firefighters beat back Southern California 'Sand Fire': 25% contained
Firefighters began beating back the fire that has scorched 37,473 acres in the Santa Clarita Valley in Southern California.
That Jihad Attack on the Orlando Gay Nightclub Never Happened, Says President Obama
Do you remember the June 12 jihad attack by a Muslim that killed 49 Americans in the Pulse gay nightclub in Orlando, Florida? It was a big thing in the media at the time, complete with reports about a cellphone confession by the jihadi, and evidence that his immigrant Muslim family knew about the planned jihad attack.
U.S. Politics
Hillary Clinton Nominated Amid Protests From Sanders Supporters
Hillary Clinton was formally declared the Democratic presidential nominee on Tuesday evening, amid protests from supporters of Sen. Bernie Sanders (I., Vt.) and efforts of party leaders to unify Democrats behind the former secretary of state.
Madeleine Albright drops ISIS references from convention speech
Just hours after Republicans mocked Democrats for avoiding talking about the Islamic State at their convention, former Secretary of State Madeleine Albright deleted two references to the terrorist group from her prepared remarks.
Will Leaked Emails Confirm Corruption with DNC, Clinton and Media?
With thousands of leaked private emails now public, new details are emerging about corruption within the Democratic National Committee.
Gun Control Advocates Confident About Hillary Clinton
Gun control activists at a Tuesday event in Philadelphia expressed confidence that Hillary Clinton would advance their legislative agenda if elected president.
Julian Assange: 'A lot more material' coming on US elections
Wikileaks founder Julian Assange said Tuesday his whistleblowing website might release 'a lot more material' relevant to the US electoral campaign.
Democrats heckle preacher during opening prayer
Monday night in Philadelphia the Democrats opened their proceedings with a word of prayer -- from a Christian minister. Now that in and of itself was a miracle -- right up there with the water getting turned into wine.
Missing Topic From DNC Day One: ISIS
Over 60 speeches were made Monday night at the Democratic National Convention, yet one key topic was MIA: the rise of ISIS.
Christian News
'Until He comes': Police, clergy pledge 24/7 prayer
Months before related shootings in three states resulted in the deaths of eight policemen and two black civilian men in July, the Houston Police Officers Union began recruiting clergy and intercessors to make Houston a city of prayer.
Today's Breaking News
Around the World
Iran general: Our missile program deters US military strike
Iran’s ballistic missile program and the preparedness of Iran’s armed forces are deterring the United States from launching a long sought-after military offensive against the Islamic Republic, a top Iranian general said Sunday, according to state-run media.
Solar-Powered Plane Completes First Round-the-World Journey
The world's first round-the-world flight to be powered solely by the sun's energy made history Tuesday as it landed in Abu Dhabi, where it first took off on an epic 25,000-mile (40,000-kilometer) journey that began more than a year ago.
These Bacterium-Mimicking Microbots May Be The Future Of Medicine
A common feature of sci-fi is the usage of nanomachines -- small machines/robots whose dimensions are measured nanometer -- in order to provide various benefits to the human body. Thanks to a recently-published research paper, there is now strong evidence that suggests such machines -- albeit not necessarily as small -- won't be a thing of fiction for much longer.
Study: More than 90 million may get Zika
As many as 93 million people in Latin America and the Caribbean, including 1.6 million childbearing women, could get the Zika virus over the next few years, according to a new startling study.
Magnitude 6.2 quake strikes Chile
A 6.2-magnitude earthquake has struck Chile's north-central region but authorities say no injuries or damage were reported and discounted the possibility of a tsunami.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Netanyahu says he'll quit soon… as foreign minister
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Monday that he intended to give up some of the four additional ministerial posts he currently holds, including that of foreign minister. But he didn’t say when.
IDF bans 'Pokemon Go' app from all military bases amid security fears
Acting on concerns that soldiers on IDF bases playing Pokemon Go could download a lookalike application and inadvertently reveal sensitive data, the military this week banned all usage of the smart phone application on military property.
Bennett says PM in denial over Gaza tunnel preparations
Education Minister Naftali Bennett accused Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu Tuesday morning of refusing to learn from mistakes in the lead up to the 2014 war with Gaza, a day after Netanyahu claimed to have been well apprised of the threat of cross-border tunnels.
Mortar fire from Syria falls in Israel; IAF strikes source of fire
A mortar shell fired from Syria fell near the border fence in the Israeli Golan Heights on Monday evening. The shell was an apparent stray, fired in the course of civil war battles in the area, the army said.
Palestinians gear up to sue the UK - over 1917 Balfour Declaration
The Palestinian Authority is preparing a lawsuit against the British government over the issuing of the 1917 Balfour Declaration that paved the way for the creation of the State of Israel.
Inside the United States
Violent crime rising in US cities, study finds
Violent crime is on the rise so far this year in major cities across the US compared to the number of homicides, rapes, robberies, assaults and shootings that occurred in the same cities by this point in 2015, a new report has found.
Indianapolis officer shot, suspect dead after chase, gunfire
Indianapolis police said one officer was shot and another suffered minor injuries when a suspect in a car chase opened fire on them. The suspect was later killed in an exchange of gunfire with police.
DNC Turns Women's Restroom into 'All-Gender' Bathroom
The Democratic National Convention has turned a women's restroom into an 'all-gender' bathroom at the Wells Fargo Arena.
Obama stands by refugee pledge after attacks in Germany
President Obama is standing by his decision to ramp up the admission of Syrian refugees to the United States even after three refugees from Islamic countries attacked people in Germany over the last week.
WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange rejects claims Russians hacked DNC
Wikileaks founder Julian Assange denounced the Democratic Party's claims that its emails were published as part of a Donald Trump-Vladimir Putin plot to make their party look bad, calling them both groundless and an attempt to create a distraction.
Feds warn of three key risks facing financial system
Even though the initial market volatility has subsided, the U.S. financial system faces risks from the possibility that the United Kingdom's exit from the European Union might go badly, government researchers warned Monday.
U.S. Politics
Sanders tells supporters to back Clinton, says choice 'not even close'
Sen. Bernard Sanders told his legions of supporters at the Democratic convention Monday they must work to elect Hillary Clinton to the White House, saying the choice between her and GOP presidential nominee Donald Trump is 'not even close.'
Trump says he would consider alliance with Russia over Islamic State
Republican nominee Donald Trump said on Monday that if elected U.S. president he would weigh an alliance with Russia against Islamic State militants but rejected any suggestion Russian President Vladimir Putin might be trying to help him win.
Bernie Sanders to delegates: Please don't protest on convention floor
Sen. Bernie Sanders sent a text message to the leaders of his delegation pleading with them not to protest on the Democratic convention floor Monday night.
There Will Be No Bernie Sanders Delegates on DNC Convention Floor
Only a handful of state delegations were given floor seats at the Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia--and none of them voted for Sen. Bernie Sanders (I. Vt.).
Christian News
Iran Pastor Nadarkhani Charged
Christian Solidarity Worldwide (CSW) has learned that Yousef Nadarkhani, the Church of Iran pastor acquitted of apostasy in 2012, has been charged with 'acting against national security.'
Islamist Militants Kill Nine Christians in Democratic Republic of Congo
Uniformed men suspected of belonging to the Muslim Defense International (MDI) Islamist militant group have killed five women and four men near a predominantly Christian town in the Democratic Republic of Congo, two months after a massacre in the same area.
Israel: Christian schools still unable to access much-needed grant money
Israel's Christian schools, which are facing financial collapse, cannot get money from a government grant due to difficult conditions for accessing the funds, a school official told the Times of Israel on Monday.
Muslim attacks on Christians in Egypt spiralling out of control
A senior bishop has issued a warning of an exponential spiralling of attacks on Christians in Egypt, home to three-quarters of all Christians in the Middle East.
Died: Tim LaHaye, Author Who 'Left Behind' a Long Legacy
Tim LaHaye, the best-selling author best known for the Left Behind series, 'graduated to heaven' early this morning after suffering a stroke at age 90.
Around the World
Iran general: Our missile program deters US military strike
Iran’s ballistic missile program and the preparedness of Iran’s armed forces are deterring the United States from launching a long sought-after military offensive against the Islamic Republic, a top Iranian general said Sunday, according to state-run media.
Solar-Powered Plane Completes First Round-the-World Journey
The world's first round-the-world flight to be powered solely by the sun's energy made history Tuesday as it landed in Abu Dhabi, where it first took off on an epic 25,000-mile (40,000-kilometer) journey that began more than a year ago.
These Bacterium-Mimicking Microbots May Be The Future Of Medicine
A common feature of sci-fi is the usage of nanomachines -- small machines/robots whose dimensions are measured nanometer -- in order to provide various benefits to the human body. Thanks to a recently-published research paper, there is now strong evidence that suggests such machines -- albeit not necessarily as small -- won't be a thing of fiction for much longer.
Study: More than 90 million may get Zika
As many as 93 million people in Latin America and the Caribbean, including 1.6 million childbearing women, could get the Zika virus over the next few years, according to a new startling study.
Magnitude 6.2 quake strikes Chile
A 6.2-magnitude earthquake has struck Chile's north-central region but authorities say no injuries or damage were reported and discounted the possibility of a tsunami.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Netanyahu says he'll quit soon… as foreign minister
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Monday that he intended to give up some of the four additional ministerial posts he currently holds, including that of foreign minister. But he didn’t say when.
IDF bans 'Pokemon Go' app from all military bases amid security fears
Acting on concerns that soldiers on IDF bases playing Pokemon Go could download a lookalike application and inadvertently reveal sensitive data, the military this week banned all usage of the smart phone application on military property.
Bennett says PM in denial over Gaza tunnel preparations
Education Minister Naftali Bennett accused Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu Tuesday morning of refusing to learn from mistakes in the lead up to the 2014 war with Gaza, a day after Netanyahu claimed to have been well apprised of the threat of cross-border tunnels.
Mortar fire from Syria falls in Israel; IAF strikes source of fire
A mortar shell fired from Syria fell near the border fence in the Israeli Golan Heights on Monday evening. The shell was an apparent stray, fired in the course of civil war battles in the area, the army said.
Palestinians gear up to sue the UK - over 1917 Balfour Declaration
The Palestinian Authority is preparing a lawsuit against the British government over the issuing of the 1917 Balfour Declaration that paved the way for the creation of the State of Israel.
Inside the United States
Violent crime rising in US cities, study finds
Violent crime is on the rise so far this year in major cities across the US compared to the number of homicides, rapes, robberies, assaults and shootings that occurred in the same cities by this point in 2015, a new report has found.
Indianapolis officer shot, suspect dead after chase, gunfire
Indianapolis police said one officer was shot and another suffered minor injuries when a suspect in a car chase opened fire on them. The suspect was later killed in an exchange of gunfire with police.
DNC Turns Women's Restroom into 'All-Gender' Bathroom
The Democratic National Convention has turned a women's restroom into an 'all-gender' bathroom at the Wells Fargo Arena.
Obama stands by refugee pledge after attacks in Germany
President Obama is standing by his decision to ramp up the admission of Syrian refugees to the United States even after three refugees from Islamic countries attacked people in Germany over the last week.
WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange rejects claims Russians hacked DNC
Wikileaks founder Julian Assange denounced the Democratic Party's claims that its emails were published as part of a Donald Trump-Vladimir Putin plot to make their party look bad, calling them both groundless and an attempt to create a distraction.
Feds warn of three key risks facing financial system
Even though the initial market volatility has subsided, the U.S. financial system faces risks from the possibility that the United Kingdom's exit from the European Union might go badly, government researchers warned Monday.
U.S. Politics
Sanders tells supporters to back Clinton, says choice 'not even close'
Sen. Bernard Sanders told his legions of supporters at the Democratic convention Monday they must work to elect Hillary Clinton to the White House, saying the choice between her and GOP presidential nominee Donald Trump is 'not even close.'
Trump says he would consider alliance with Russia over Islamic State
Republican nominee Donald Trump said on Monday that if elected U.S. president he would weigh an alliance with Russia against Islamic State militants but rejected any suggestion Russian President Vladimir Putin might be trying to help him win.
Bernie Sanders to delegates: Please don't protest on convention floor
Sen. Bernie Sanders sent a text message to the leaders of his delegation pleading with them not to protest on the Democratic convention floor Monday night.
There Will Be No Bernie Sanders Delegates on DNC Convention Floor
Only a handful of state delegations were given floor seats at the Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia--and none of them voted for Sen. Bernie Sanders (I. Vt.).
Christian News
Iran Pastor Nadarkhani Charged
Christian Solidarity Worldwide (CSW) has learned that Yousef Nadarkhani, the Church of Iran pastor acquitted of apostasy in 2012, has been charged with 'acting against national security.'
Islamist Militants Kill Nine Christians in Democratic Republic of Congo
Uniformed men suspected of belonging to the Muslim Defense International (MDI) Islamist militant group have killed five women and four men near a predominantly Christian town in the Democratic Republic of Congo, two months after a massacre in the same area.
Israel: Christian schools still unable to access much-needed grant money
Israel's Christian schools, which are facing financial collapse, cannot get money from a government grant due to difficult conditions for accessing the funds, a school official told the Times of Israel on Monday.
Muslim attacks on Christians in Egypt spiralling out of control
A senior bishop has issued a warning of an exponential spiralling of attacks on Christians in Egypt, home to three-quarters of all Christians in the Middle East.
Died: Tim LaHaye, Author Who 'Left Behind' a Long Legacy
Tim LaHaye, the best-selling author best known for the Left Behind series, 'graduated to heaven' early this morning after suffering a stroke at age 90.