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Today's Breaking News
Around the World
U.S. believes Russia purposefully bombed secret U.S. base in Syria to force Washington’s hand
U.S. military officials believe Russia aircraft, operating out of Syria in June, purposefully bombed a secret U.S. facility in Syrian territory near the Jordanian border.
Russian warplanes reportedly bombed US base in Syria
Russian warplanes reportedly bombed a secret military base in Syria used by elite American and British forces last month.
UN wants countries to help Libya destroy chemical weapons
The United Nations Security Council is expected to call on the international community to help Libya dispose of its last remaining chemical weapons stocks.
Iran destroys 100,000 satellite dishes in crackdown
Iran destroyed 100,000 satellite dishes and receivers on Sunday as part of a widespread crackdown against the illegal devices that authorities say are morally damaging, a news website reported.
Kerry: Air conditioners as big a threat as ISIS
Secretary of State John Kerry said in Vienna on Friday that air conditioners and refrigerators are as big of a threat to life as the threat of terrorism posed by groups like the Islamic State.
Bomb-carrying Syrian dies outside German music festival; 12 wounded
A 27-year-old Syrian man denied asylum in Germany a year ago died on Sunday when he set off a bomb outside a crowded music festival in Bavaria, an official said, in the fourth violent attack in the country in less than a week.
21 killed in Baghdad suicide blast, weeks after deadliest in years
Terror once again struck the streets of Iraq's capital Sunday, after a suicide bombing killed at least 21 people in a residential neighborhood in northern Baghdad.
Turkey reportedly issues detention warrant for 42 journalists
Turkish authorities issued warrants for the detention of 42 journalists on Monday, private broadcaster NTV reported, the latest in a widening crackdown that followed a failed coup by the military.
Troops fear Obama rushing Mosul offensive to influence election
Some U.S. officers in Baghdad believe the Obama administration is rushing plans for a Mosul offensive so it takes place before the November presidential election, a retired general says.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Netanyahu Likely to Accept U.S. Defense Aid Conditions as Talks Enter Final Round
Acting National Security Adviser Jacob Nagel is expected to take part in a decisive round of talks in Washington this week on a military aid deal with the United States. Haaretz has learned that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is leaning toward giving in on a good many of his demands and accepting most of the American terms. These include a gradual phasing out of Israel’s spending of one-fourth of the American aid on purchases from Israeli defense contractors.
Ten years after last Lebanon war, Israel warns next one will be far worse
When Israeli army commanders describe how the next war against Hezbollah could unfold, they often search for words not used in military manuals. The future conflict, they warn, will be “ferocious” and “terrible.”
Palestinians call for UNSC action over new Israeli building plans in east Jerusalem
The Palestinian Authority has called on the United Nations Security Council to act against Israeli settlement building, in the wake of the Jerusalem Municipality's decision to advance 770 new Jewish homes in its Gilo neighborhood, which is located over the Green Line.
Gaza summer camps train teens for jihad
A new promotional video for a Hamas summer camp in the Gaza Strip touts the military training and religious teachings it provides to Palestinian teenagers, who are instructed on waging 'Jihad for the sake of Allah.'
Inside the United States
Out-of-control wildfire grows to more than 33,000 acres in Santa Clarita Valley
The brush fire raging in the rugged mountains of the Santa Clarita Valley grew by more than 10,000 acres on Sunday, scorching an estimated 33,172 acres by the late evening as the blaze continued to threaten hundreds of homes while firefighters battled to keep flames from spreading, authorities said.
Facebook Calls WikiLeaks Block 'An Accident' After Accusations Of Censorship
Facebook has reportedly told WikiLeaks that it has unblocked links to the site on Facebook, calling the block 'an accident' after it faced widespread accusations of political censorship.
McAuliffe begins to grant voting rights for convicted felons individually after court ruling
Virginia Gov. Terry McAuliffe said Saturday he already has begun restoring the voting rights of convicted felons one-by-one, after the state Supreme Court rescinded his executive action granting voting rights en masse to more than 200,000 people convicted of serious crimes.
LAPD reports crime surge for 2nd straight year
The Los Angeles Police Department reports a surging overall crime rate for the second year in a row, despite deploying more resources and making additional arrests.
Residents flee as wildfire threatens homes in foothills near Los Angeles
A fast-moving wildfire that has forced hundreds of people to flee from their homes in the drought-parched foothills northwest of Los Angeles had blackened some 20,000 acres by Saturday night and was threatening homes and commercial structures, fire officials said.
Support grows among Americans for stricter gun laws: AP poll
Americans increasingly favor tougher gun laws by margins that have grown wider after a steady drumbeat of shootings in recent months, but they also are pessimistic that change will happen anytime soon, according to a new Associated Press-GfK poll.
Virginia Supreme Court rejects governor's order to restore voting rights for felons
The Virginia Supreme Court was split Friday in dismissing an order by Gov. Terry McAuliffe earlier this year to restore full voting rights to more than 200,000 convicted felons.
U.S. Politics
Clinton campaign says Russia hacked emails to boost Trump
Scrambling to contain damaging revelations contained in a cache of leaked emails from Democratic Party leaders, presumptive nominee Hillary Clinton is pushing the idea that Russia is behind the cyber-breach.
Wikileaks hits DNC ahead of convention, competes with Kaine VP nomination
The release of more than 20,000 pages of hacked emails from the Democratic National Committee competed on Saturday with the big reveal of Virginia Senator Tim Kaine as the running mate of presumptive nominee Hillary Clinton.
Clinton Chooses Virginia Senator Kaine as VP
Presumptive Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton announced Friday evening that she was choosing Democratic Sen. Tim Kaine of Virginia as her running mate.
Bernie Sanders Supporters Chant 'Lock Her Up' in Philadelphia Protest Against Clinton
At a lively Sunday march in support of former Democratic presidential candidate Bernie Sanders, chants of 'lock her up,' 'Hillary for Prison' signs and t-shirts and calls for indictment were common among the most ardent supporters of Mr. Sanders, who arrived in Philadelphia to make their voices heard to the delegates attending the Democratic National Convention.
Wasserman Schultz immediately joins Clinton campaign after resignation
She may be done with the Democratic National Committee, but former chair Debbie Wasserman Schultz was quickly picked up by the Hillary Clinton campaign.
Debbie Wasserman Schultz Resigns as DNC Chair
Debbie Wasserman Schultz will resign her position as chair of the Democratic National Committee following the party's convention in Philadelphia this week.
Falwell on Trump's embrace of gay community: 'I support him 100 percent'
The president of the world's largest evangelical Christian University is expressing support for Donald Trump's vow to protect the gay community from abuse and violence. Liberty University President Jerry Falwell Jr. says he agrees '100 percent' with the GOP presidential candidate's view that every life should be protected, regardless of its sexual orientation.
Hacked Emails Show Democratic Party Hostility to Sanders
A cache of more than 19,000 emails from Democratic party officials, leaked in advance of Hillary Clinton's nomination at the party's convention next week in Philadelphia, details the acrimonious split between the Democratic National Committee and Clinton's former rival, Sen. Bernie Sanders.
Christian News
Putin Goes to War with Russia's Free Churches
In signing a new anti-terrorism law, Russian President Vladimir Putin could have authority to crack down on non-government-aligned churches, said Archbishop Andrew Maklakov, administrator of the Russian Orthodox Autonomous Church of America.
Vietnam: More than 100 Christian pastors jailed, face being poisoned for trying to preach gospel
More than 100 Vietnamese Christian pastors have been locked up and are at risk of being poisoned for refusing to sign up to a central, official church, according to Christian Aid Mission.
Around the World
U.S. believes Russia purposefully bombed secret U.S. base in Syria to force Washington’s hand
U.S. military officials believe Russia aircraft, operating out of Syria in June, purposefully bombed a secret U.S. facility in Syrian territory near the Jordanian border.
Russian warplanes reportedly bombed US base in Syria
Russian warplanes reportedly bombed a secret military base in Syria used by elite American and British forces last month.
UN wants countries to help Libya destroy chemical weapons
The United Nations Security Council is expected to call on the international community to help Libya dispose of its last remaining chemical weapons stocks.
Iran destroys 100,000 satellite dishes in crackdown
Iran destroyed 100,000 satellite dishes and receivers on Sunday as part of a widespread crackdown against the illegal devices that authorities say are morally damaging, a news website reported.
Kerry: Air conditioners as big a threat as ISIS
Secretary of State John Kerry said in Vienna on Friday that air conditioners and refrigerators are as big of a threat to life as the threat of terrorism posed by groups like the Islamic State.
Bomb-carrying Syrian dies outside German music festival; 12 wounded
A 27-year-old Syrian man denied asylum in Germany a year ago died on Sunday when he set off a bomb outside a crowded music festival in Bavaria, an official said, in the fourth violent attack in the country in less than a week.
21 killed in Baghdad suicide blast, weeks after deadliest in years
Terror once again struck the streets of Iraq's capital Sunday, after a suicide bombing killed at least 21 people in a residential neighborhood in northern Baghdad.
Turkey reportedly issues detention warrant for 42 journalists
Turkish authorities issued warrants for the detention of 42 journalists on Monday, private broadcaster NTV reported, the latest in a widening crackdown that followed a failed coup by the military.
Troops fear Obama rushing Mosul offensive to influence election
Some U.S. officers in Baghdad believe the Obama administration is rushing plans for a Mosul offensive so it takes place before the November presidential election, a retired general says.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Netanyahu Likely to Accept U.S. Defense Aid Conditions as Talks Enter Final Round
Acting National Security Adviser Jacob Nagel is expected to take part in a decisive round of talks in Washington this week on a military aid deal with the United States. Haaretz has learned that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is leaning toward giving in on a good many of his demands and accepting most of the American terms. These include a gradual phasing out of Israel’s spending of one-fourth of the American aid on purchases from Israeli defense contractors.
Ten years after last Lebanon war, Israel warns next one will be far worse
When Israeli army commanders describe how the next war against Hezbollah could unfold, they often search for words not used in military manuals. The future conflict, they warn, will be “ferocious” and “terrible.”
Palestinians call for UNSC action over new Israeli building plans in east Jerusalem
The Palestinian Authority has called on the United Nations Security Council to act against Israeli settlement building, in the wake of the Jerusalem Municipality's decision to advance 770 new Jewish homes in its Gilo neighborhood, which is located over the Green Line.
Gaza summer camps train teens for jihad
A new promotional video for a Hamas summer camp in the Gaza Strip touts the military training and religious teachings it provides to Palestinian teenagers, who are instructed on waging 'Jihad for the sake of Allah.'
Inside the United States
Out-of-control wildfire grows to more than 33,000 acres in Santa Clarita Valley
The brush fire raging in the rugged mountains of the Santa Clarita Valley grew by more than 10,000 acres on Sunday, scorching an estimated 33,172 acres by the late evening as the blaze continued to threaten hundreds of homes while firefighters battled to keep flames from spreading, authorities said.
Facebook Calls WikiLeaks Block 'An Accident' After Accusations Of Censorship
Facebook has reportedly told WikiLeaks that it has unblocked links to the site on Facebook, calling the block 'an accident' after it faced widespread accusations of political censorship.
McAuliffe begins to grant voting rights for convicted felons individually after court ruling
Virginia Gov. Terry McAuliffe said Saturday he already has begun restoring the voting rights of convicted felons one-by-one, after the state Supreme Court rescinded his executive action granting voting rights en masse to more than 200,000 people convicted of serious crimes.
LAPD reports crime surge for 2nd straight year
The Los Angeles Police Department reports a surging overall crime rate for the second year in a row, despite deploying more resources and making additional arrests.
Residents flee as wildfire threatens homes in foothills near Los Angeles
A fast-moving wildfire that has forced hundreds of people to flee from their homes in the drought-parched foothills northwest of Los Angeles had blackened some 20,000 acres by Saturday night and was threatening homes and commercial structures, fire officials said.
Support grows among Americans for stricter gun laws: AP poll
Americans increasingly favor tougher gun laws by margins that have grown wider after a steady drumbeat of shootings in recent months, but they also are pessimistic that change will happen anytime soon, according to a new Associated Press-GfK poll.
Virginia Supreme Court rejects governor's order to restore voting rights for felons
The Virginia Supreme Court was split Friday in dismissing an order by Gov. Terry McAuliffe earlier this year to restore full voting rights to more than 200,000 convicted felons.
U.S. Politics
Clinton campaign says Russia hacked emails to boost Trump
Scrambling to contain damaging revelations contained in a cache of leaked emails from Democratic Party leaders, presumptive nominee Hillary Clinton is pushing the idea that Russia is behind the cyber-breach.
Wikileaks hits DNC ahead of convention, competes with Kaine VP nomination
The release of more than 20,000 pages of hacked emails from the Democratic National Committee competed on Saturday with the big reveal of Virginia Senator Tim Kaine as the running mate of presumptive nominee Hillary Clinton.
Clinton Chooses Virginia Senator Kaine as VP
Presumptive Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton announced Friday evening that she was choosing Democratic Sen. Tim Kaine of Virginia as her running mate.
Bernie Sanders Supporters Chant 'Lock Her Up' in Philadelphia Protest Against Clinton
At a lively Sunday march in support of former Democratic presidential candidate Bernie Sanders, chants of 'lock her up,' 'Hillary for Prison' signs and t-shirts and calls for indictment were common among the most ardent supporters of Mr. Sanders, who arrived in Philadelphia to make their voices heard to the delegates attending the Democratic National Convention.
Wasserman Schultz immediately joins Clinton campaign after resignation
She may be done with the Democratic National Committee, but former chair Debbie Wasserman Schultz was quickly picked up by the Hillary Clinton campaign.
Debbie Wasserman Schultz Resigns as DNC Chair
Debbie Wasserman Schultz will resign her position as chair of the Democratic National Committee following the party's convention in Philadelphia this week.
Falwell on Trump's embrace of gay community: 'I support him 100 percent'
The president of the world's largest evangelical Christian University is expressing support for Donald Trump's vow to protect the gay community from abuse and violence. Liberty University President Jerry Falwell Jr. says he agrees '100 percent' with the GOP presidential candidate's view that every life should be protected, regardless of its sexual orientation.
Hacked Emails Show Democratic Party Hostility to Sanders
A cache of more than 19,000 emails from Democratic party officials, leaked in advance of Hillary Clinton's nomination at the party's convention next week in Philadelphia, details the acrimonious split between the Democratic National Committee and Clinton's former rival, Sen. Bernie Sanders.
Christian News
Putin Goes to War with Russia's Free Churches
In signing a new anti-terrorism law, Russian President Vladimir Putin could have authority to crack down on non-government-aligned churches, said Archbishop Andrew Maklakov, administrator of the Russian Orthodox Autonomous Church of America.
Vietnam: More than 100 Christian pastors jailed, face being poisoned for trying to preach gospel
More than 100 Vietnamese Christian pastors have been locked up and are at risk of being poisoned for refusing to sign up to a central, official church, according to Christian Aid Mission.
Today's Breaking News
Around the World
In New Threat to West, Iran Official Calls for Plans to Build Uranium-Enrichment Plant
Iranian officials issued new threats against the West on Wednesday, warning that failure to uphold the nuclear deal will result in harsh consequences, Iranian state media reported.
Possible early North Korean nuclear site found - report
A U.S. policy institute said it may have located a secret facility used by North Korea in the early stages of building its program to enrich uranium for nuclear weapons, which if confirmed would be critical to the success of any future nuclear deal, according to a report seen by Reuters on Thursday.
Nice truck killer had support, accomplices for carefully planned attack
French truck killer Mohamed Lahouaiej-Bouhlel received logistical support preparing for his deadly Bastille Day attack in Nice from five suspects who are now in custody, Paris prosecutor François Molins revealed Thursday.
Iran left with no choice but to confront the US, official warns
Iran is left with no choice but to confront the US, Iranian Parliament Speaker Ali Larijani warned Wednesday.
Brazil police arrest at least 10 in possible ISIS-linked Rio Olympics attack plot
Brazilian police arrested 10 people who allegedly pledged allegiance to the Islamic State group on social media and discussed possible attacks during the Rio de Janeiro Olympics, officials said Thursday.
Turkish lawmakers set to give Erdogan sweeping new powers after failed coup
Turkish lawmakers convened Thursday to endorse sweeping new powers for President Recep Tayyip Erdogan that would allow him to expand a crackdown in the wake of last week's failed coup.
The H-Bombs in Turkey
Among the many questions still unanswered following Friday's coup attempt in Turkey is one that has national-security implications for the United States and for the rest of the world: How secure are the American hydrogen bombs stored at a Turkish airbase?
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
British lawmaker blames Israel for rise of jihad
A British lawmaker is under fire for accusing Israel of being a major cause in the rise of jihadism worldwide, JTA reported Thursday.
Police arrest 30 protesters amid unprecedented security at Jerusalem Gay Pride Parade
One year after the murder of teenager Shira Banki, at least 30 suspects were arrested for attempting to disrupt Thursday's annual Jerusalem Gay Pride Parade, which attracted a record 25,000 participants amid unprecedented security.
Netanyahu: LGBTs an integral part of Israeli society
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Thursday that the LGBT community is an integral part of Israeli society, calling the pride parade in Jerusalem a 'march of unity' for all those who believe in equality. The Hebrew message was followed by an English video stressing the differences between the treatment of homosexuals in Arab countries and Israel.
Jerusalem rabbis speak out in support of the Pride Parade
While literally hundreds of rabbis have this week spoken out against the Jerusalem Pride Parade which took place yesterday, and with the storm surrounding the anti-gay comments made by Rabbi Yigal Levenstein last week, several Jerusalem-based rabbis have nevertheless given their full support to the event.
Inside the United States
Roger Ailes out as head of Fox News, Fox Business
Roger Ailes is out as chief executive at Fox News Channel and Fox Business, his career at the networks he built from scratch and ran with an iron hand for nearly 20 years over with stunning swiftness following allegations that he forced out a former anchor after she spurned his sexual advances.
U.S. Politics
Donald Trump completes takeover of GOP, declares 'I am your voice'
Donald Trump completed his takeover of the Republican Party on Thursday, claiming the presidential nomination, calling for unity within the party and holding himself out as the real agent of change all voters have been waiting for.
GOP moves toward embrace of gays in convention's final night
The Republican Party under Donald Trump took strides toward greater acceptance of gay Americans on Thursday, welcoming a gay businessman to the stage and recognizing the community's suffering at the hands of an Islamic State-inspired shooter in Florida weeks ago.
Christian News
Revival Breaks Out in Iran
When we think of Iran, scenes of mobs shouting "death to America," blindfolded hostages, and radical leaders demanding nuclear technology come to mind. But there's another side of the country: Iranians who love America, Israel, and Jesus Christ.
'Christian Post' breaks tradition to oppose Trump
The Christian Post, an online publication oriented toward America's evangelical community, has broken with its tradition of remaining out of US politics to oppose the candidacy of Donald Trump.
Rejected by Mosques, Muslim Refugees in the UK Turn to Christ
Muslims seeking asylum in the United Kingdom are converting to Christianity at a parish church in the English Midlands, according to The Guardian.
Thousands of Muslims Converting to Christianity in Bangladesh Despite Rising Persecution
Even though persecution against Christians in Bangladesh is on the rise, so is the number of Muslims converting to Christianity in the south Asian nation.
Divisions deepen in Church of England as conservatives express 'lack of confidence' in gay marriage talks
A group of conservative Anglicans have expressed their 'lack of confidence' in the Church of England's talks on gay relationships.
Christian Students in China Barred From Going to College Unless They Stop Going to Church
Chinese students attending a Christian house church in the central Guizhou province are being threatened by government authorities who are warning them that if they don't stop going to the church, they will be barred from going to college.
Around the World
In New Threat to West, Iran Official Calls for Plans to Build Uranium-Enrichment Plant
Iranian officials issued new threats against the West on Wednesday, warning that failure to uphold the nuclear deal will result in harsh consequences, Iranian state media reported.
Possible early North Korean nuclear site found - report
A U.S. policy institute said it may have located a secret facility used by North Korea in the early stages of building its program to enrich uranium for nuclear weapons, which if confirmed would be critical to the success of any future nuclear deal, according to a report seen by Reuters on Thursday.
Nice truck killer had support, accomplices for carefully planned attack
French truck killer Mohamed Lahouaiej-Bouhlel received logistical support preparing for his deadly Bastille Day attack in Nice from five suspects who are now in custody, Paris prosecutor François Molins revealed Thursday.
Iran left with no choice but to confront the US, official warns
Iran is left with no choice but to confront the US, Iranian Parliament Speaker Ali Larijani warned Wednesday.
Brazil police arrest at least 10 in possible ISIS-linked Rio Olympics attack plot
Brazilian police arrested 10 people who allegedly pledged allegiance to the Islamic State group on social media and discussed possible attacks during the Rio de Janeiro Olympics, officials said Thursday.
Turkish lawmakers set to give Erdogan sweeping new powers after failed coup
Turkish lawmakers convened Thursday to endorse sweeping new powers for President Recep Tayyip Erdogan that would allow him to expand a crackdown in the wake of last week's failed coup.
The H-Bombs in Turkey
Among the many questions still unanswered following Friday's coup attempt in Turkey is one that has national-security implications for the United States and for the rest of the world: How secure are the American hydrogen bombs stored at a Turkish airbase?
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
British lawmaker blames Israel for rise of jihad
A British lawmaker is under fire for accusing Israel of being a major cause in the rise of jihadism worldwide, JTA reported Thursday.
Police arrest 30 protesters amid unprecedented security at Jerusalem Gay Pride Parade
One year after the murder of teenager Shira Banki, at least 30 suspects were arrested for attempting to disrupt Thursday's annual Jerusalem Gay Pride Parade, which attracted a record 25,000 participants amid unprecedented security.
Netanyahu: LGBTs an integral part of Israeli society
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Thursday that the LGBT community is an integral part of Israeli society, calling the pride parade in Jerusalem a 'march of unity' for all those who believe in equality. The Hebrew message was followed by an English video stressing the differences between the treatment of homosexuals in Arab countries and Israel.
Jerusalem rabbis speak out in support of the Pride Parade
While literally hundreds of rabbis have this week spoken out against the Jerusalem Pride Parade which took place yesterday, and with the storm surrounding the anti-gay comments made by Rabbi Yigal Levenstein last week, several Jerusalem-based rabbis have nevertheless given their full support to the event.
Inside the United States
Roger Ailes out as head of Fox News, Fox Business
Roger Ailes is out as chief executive at Fox News Channel and Fox Business, his career at the networks he built from scratch and ran with an iron hand for nearly 20 years over with stunning swiftness following allegations that he forced out a former anchor after she spurned his sexual advances.
U.S. Politics
Donald Trump completes takeover of GOP, declares 'I am your voice'
Donald Trump completed his takeover of the Republican Party on Thursday, claiming the presidential nomination, calling for unity within the party and holding himself out as the real agent of change all voters have been waiting for.
GOP moves toward embrace of gays in convention's final night
The Republican Party under Donald Trump took strides toward greater acceptance of gay Americans on Thursday, welcoming a gay businessman to the stage and recognizing the community's suffering at the hands of an Islamic State-inspired shooter in Florida weeks ago.
Christian News
Revival Breaks Out in Iran
When we think of Iran, scenes of mobs shouting "death to America," blindfolded hostages, and radical leaders demanding nuclear technology come to mind. But there's another side of the country: Iranians who love America, Israel, and Jesus Christ.
'Christian Post' breaks tradition to oppose Trump
The Christian Post, an online publication oriented toward America's evangelical community, has broken with its tradition of remaining out of US politics to oppose the candidacy of Donald Trump.
Rejected by Mosques, Muslim Refugees in the UK Turn to Christ
Muslims seeking asylum in the United Kingdom are converting to Christianity at a parish church in the English Midlands, according to The Guardian.
Thousands of Muslims Converting to Christianity in Bangladesh Despite Rising Persecution
Even though persecution against Christians in Bangladesh is on the rise, so is the number of Muslims converting to Christianity in the south Asian nation.
Divisions deepen in Church of England as conservatives express 'lack of confidence' in gay marriage talks
A group of conservative Anglicans have expressed their 'lack of confidence' in the Church of England's talks on gay relationships.
Christian Students in China Barred From Going to College Unless They Stop Going to Church
Chinese students attending a Christian house church in the central Guizhou province are being threatened by government authorities who are warning them that if they don't stop going to the church, they will be barred from going to college.
Today's Breaking News
Around the World
Turkey's Erdogan declares three-month state of emergency following failed coup
Turkey's president Wednesday extended the country's state of emergency for three months following last week's failed military coup.
Genocide in homeland exposes rift in Iraqi-American Christian community
The persecution of Christians in Iraq and Syria has exposed a rift among the half-million Chaldeans in the U.S., igniting furious debate as to whether the religious minority -- subjects of ongoing genocide at the hands of ISIS -- should remain in their ancestral home or seek asylum abroad.
More People Killed in Terrorist Attacks in 2015 Than a Year Earlier
The number of people killed in terrorist attacks throughout Europe rose in 2015 from a year earlier, according to the European Union police agency.
Iraqi Christians Take On Islamic State
Video of Sons of Liberty International (SOLI) and Iraqi Assyrian Christian soldiers during the battle against ISIS in Teleskof, Iraq. On May 3, 2016 Islamic State attacked the town of Teleskof, Iraq where Sons of Liberty International (SOLI) has been providing free training to Iraqi Assyrian Christians.
North Korea says missile test simulated attack on South's airfields
North Korea said on Wednesday it had conducted a ballistic missile test that simulated preemptive strikes against South Korean ports and airfields used by the U.S. military, a likely reference to the launches of three missiles on Tuesday.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Israeli Jet Reportedly Strikes Syrian Army Near Golan, Rebels Say
An air strike said to have been carried out by an Israeli jet hit a Syrian army post near the Syrian side of Golan Heights on Wednesday, two Syrian rebel sources told Reuters.
Israel trying to quash discussion of EU document blaming 'occupation' for terrorism
Israel is trying to prevent an internal EU document blaming Palestinian terrorism on the 'occupation' from coming up for discussion in EU institutions in Brussels, The Jerusalem Post has learned.
Police Commissioner: J'lem pride parade to continue as planned
The Jerusalem March for Pride and Tolerance is set to continue on its planned route despite threats by extremist elements to disrupt it, said Jerusalem District Police Commandner Yoram Halevy.
Inside the United States
US appeals court finds that Texas voter ID law is discriminatory
A US appeals court on Wednesday ruled that a Texas law requiring voters to show a government-issued form of photo identification before casting a ballot is discriminatory.
Federal Debt Tops $19,400,000,000,000
The federal debt moved above $19,400,000,000,000 for the first time as of the close of business on Tuesday, according to the data released today by the U.S. Treasury.
U.S. Politics
Trump's VP Pick Mike Pence Headlines RNC, Hopes to Unite Party
"I am a Christian, conservative, and Republican – in that order," GOP Vice Presidential nominee Mike Pence said as he took the stage Wednesday night at the Republican National Convention.
Trump makes big fundraising gains in June, but still can't catch Hillary
Donald Trump's fundraising machine picked up steam in June, raking in $26.7 million, but still has a long way to go before it catches the amount raised by Hillary Clinton.
Pence Accepts Vice-Presidential Nomination at GOP Convention
Indiana Gov. Mike Pence accepted the Republican Party's vice-presidential nomination Wednesday night in an address that was equal parts in praise of running mate Donald Trump and blisteringly critical of Democratic opponent Hillary Clinton.
Ted Cruz Booed at RNC for Not Endorsing Trump, Says 'Vote Your Conscience'
Sen. Ted Cruz (R., Texas) was booed lustily at the end of his speech Wednesday at the Republican National Convention when he never endorsed GOP nominee Donald Trump.
Christian News
A dozen incidents against Egypt's Copts in 7 weeks
Reflecting what most Copts see as the country turning a blind eye to increased violence against its Christian minority, the Coptic Church's Bishop Makarius tweeted on 17 July 'reminding' president Abdel-Fattah el-Sisi that Copts 'are Egyptian citizens', and that his diocese of Minya 'falls within the country's jurisdiction'.
Nepal Christians await trial in first religious freedom case under new constitution
Nepal's first religious freedom case since the country's new constitution was implemented in 2015 is due to come to trial later this week.
Atheists Try to Stop Schools from Visiting Ken Ham's Ark
The atheist group Freedom From Religion Foundation (FFRF) has sent letters to more than 1,000 school districts, warning them of the unconstitutionality of allowing students to visit Ken Ham's newly-opened Ark Encounter.
Assyrian church attacked and burned by militants in Syria
A spokesman for the Assyrian Monitor for Human Rights (AMHR), which on Monday posted photos of the destruction on Facebook, told ARA News: 'Anonymous gunmen stormed the St. Charnel Church for Assyrian Orthodoxes in the Watwatiyah district of Qamishli in the midnight on Monday, and destroyed its contents.'
Group Warns Of Plan 'To Wipe Out Nigerian Christians' Amid New Church Attacks
The chief of an umbrella group representing many of Nigeria's numerous denominations has urged the government to stop an alleged Islamists plan to 'wipe out Christians' in the African nation, where a church was attacked by angry Muslims shortly after a Christian preacher was hacked to death.
Around the World
Turkey's Erdogan declares three-month state of emergency following failed coup
Turkey's president Wednesday extended the country's state of emergency for three months following last week's failed military coup.
Genocide in homeland exposes rift in Iraqi-American Christian community
The persecution of Christians in Iraq and Syria has exposed a rift among the half-million Chaldeans in the U.S., igniting furious debate as to whether the religious minority -- subjects of ongoing genocide at the hands of ISIS -- should remain in their ancestral home or seek asylum abroad.
More People Killed in Terrorist Attacks in 2015 Than a Year Earlier
The number of people killed in terrorist attacks throughout Europe rose in 2015 from a year earlier, according to the European Union police agency.
Iraqi Christians Take On Islamic State
Video of Sons of Liberty International (SOLI) and Iraqi Assyrian Christian soldiers during the battle against ISIS in Teleskof, Iraq. On May 3, 2016 Islamic State attacked the town of Teleskof, Iraq where Sons of Liberty International (SOLI) has been providing free training to Iraqi Assyrian Christians.
North Korea says missile test simulated attack on South's airfields
North Korea said on Wednesday it had conducted a ballistic missile test that simulated preemptive strikes against South Korean ports and airfields used by the U.S. military, a likely reference to the launches of three missiles on Tuesday.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Israeli Jet Reportedly Strikes Syrian Army Near Golan, Rebels Say
An air strike said to have been carried out by an Israeli jet hit a Syrian army post near the Syrian side of Golan Heights on Wednesday, two Syrian rebel sources told Reuters.
Israel trying to quash discussion of EU document blaming 'occupation' for terrorism
Israel is trying to prevent an internal EU document blaming Palestinian terrorism on the 'occupation' from coming up for discussion in EU institutions in Brussels, The Jerusalem Post has learned.
Police Commissioner: J'lem pride parade to continue as planned
The Jerusalem March for Pride and Tolerance is set to continue on its planned route despite threats by extremist elements to disrupt it, said Jerusalem District Police Commandner Yoram Halevy.
Inside the United States
US appeals court finds that Texas voter ID law is discriminatory
A US appeals court on Wednesday ruled that a Texas law requiring voters to show a government-issued form of photo identification before casting a ballot is discriminatory.
Federal Debt Tops $19,400,000,000,000
The federal debt moved above $19,400,000,000,000 for the first time as of the close of business on Tuesday, according to the data released today by the U.S. Treasury.
U.S. Politics
Trump's VP Pick Mike Pence Headlines RNC, Hopes to Unite Party
"I am a Christian, conservative, and Republican – in that order," GOP Vice Presidential nominee Mike Pence said as he took the stage Wednesday night at the Republican National Convention.
Trump makes big fundraising gains in June, but still can't catch Hillary
Donald Trump's fundraising machine picked up steam in June, raking in $26.7 million, but still has a long way to go before it catches the amount raised by Hillary Clinton.
Pence Accepts Vice-Presidential Nomination at GOP Convention
Indiana Gov. Mike Pence accepted the Republican Party's vice-presidential nomination Wednesday night in an address that was equal parts in praise of running mate Donald Trump and blisteringly critical of Democratic opponent Hillary Clinton.
Ted Cruz Booed at RNC for Not Endorsing Trump, Says 'Vote Your Conscience'
Sen. Ted Cruz (R., Texas) was booed lustily at the end of his speech Wednesday at the Republican National Convention when he never endorsed GOP nominee Donald Trump.
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A dozen incidents against Egypt's Copts in 7 weeks
Reflecting what most Copts see as the country turning a blind eye to increased violence against its Christian minority, the Coptic Church's Bishop Makarius tweeted on 17 July 'reminding' president Abdel-Fattah el-Sisi that Copts 'are Egyptian citizens', and that his diocese of Minya 'falls within the country's jurisdiction'.
Nepal Christians await trial in first religious freedom case under new constitution
Nepal's first religious freedom case since the country's new constitution was implemented in 2015 is due to come to trial later this week.
Atheists Try to Stop Schools from Visiting Ken Ham's Ark
The atheist group Freedom From Religion Foundation (FFRF) has sent letters to more than 1,000 school districts, warning them of the unconstitutionality of allowing students to visit Ken Ham's newly-opened Ark Encounter.
Assyrian church attacked and burned by militants in Syria
A spokesman for the Assyrian Monitor for Human Rights (AMHR), which on Monday posted photos of the destruction on Facebook, told ARA News: 'Anonymous gunmen stormed the St. Charnel Church for Assyrian Orthodoxes in the Watwatiyah district of Qamishli in the midnight on Monday, and destroyed its contents.'
Group Warns Of Plan 'To Wipe Out Nigerian Christians' Amid New Church Attacks
The chief of an umbrella group representing many of Nigeria's numerous denominations has urged the government to stop an alleged Islamists plan to 'wipe out Christians' in the African nation, where a church was attacked by angry Muslims shortly after a Christian preacher was hacked to death.