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Today's Breaking News
Around the World
U.N. pushes fast-track ratification of Paris climate deal as countries get cold feet
The United Nations has issued a plea for nations to fast-track ratification of the Paris Climate Agreement as countries backtrack on their earlier support for the deal’s sweeping restrictions on greenhouse-gas emissions, the Washington Times reported.
France descending into militarized state ruled by fear
In the wake of the mass murder in French city of Nice, President Francois Hollande and his Prime Minister Manuel Valls have reiterated dire warnings that France is in a permanent state of war.
Turkey post-coup purge: Licenses of 21,000 teachers revoked, 1,577 deans ordered to resign
Turkey has revoked the licenses of 21,000 teachers working in private institutions, an Education Ministry official told Reuters. It's the latest in a string of crackdowns on workers allegedly tied to the exiled cleric blamed for last week's coup attempt.
Prominent journalist killed in car bombing in Ukraine
A prominent journalist has been killed in a car bombing in Ukraine's capital, Kiev.
ISIS claims responsibility for German train attack, authorities investigating
ISIS has claimed responsibility for a brazen attack on a train in southern Germany late Monday evening which left five people wounded, two of them seriously. German authorities are investigating that claim.
Erdogan targets more than 50,000 in purge after failed Turkish coup
Turkey vowed to root out allies of the U.S.-based cleric it blames for an abortive coup last week, widening a purge of the army, police and judiciary on Tuesday to universities and schools, the intelligence agency and religious authorities.
White House on defensive as Iran says ambitious nuclear plan a 'matter of pride'
Critics of last year's landmark nuclear deal with Iran feel emboldened this week after two new UN reports seemed to reinforce their fears over weaknesses in the accord.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Hamas sentences three 'spies for Israel' to death
A military court in Gaza on Tuesday sentenced three local residents to death after they were convicted of providing information to Israel's security services.
Netanyahu: If Hezbollah attack, they will get 'iron fist'
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu declared Tuesday that the Lebanese militant group Hezbollah will face an 'iron fist' if it attacks Israel again.
Inside the United States
Declassified 9/11 report chapter details Saudi funding of Muslim extremism in U.S.
Saudi Arabia was funding Muslim radicalism in mosques and charities at the time the Sept. 11, 2001, hijackers were gathering in the United States and making contacts with Saudi nationals, according to a declassified intelligence document.
Fox News Stars Stand With Roger Ailes Against Megyn Kelly, More Than 50 Fox Contributors, All Primetime, Willing To Walk
All of Fox News' primetime lineup is willing to walk out of the network with chief executive and chairman Roger Ailes if he is pushed out by Rupert Murdoch and his family, Breitbart News has confirmed.
Manhunt Underway After 4 Men in Car Shoot at NYPD Officers in Brooklyn, Narrowly Missing Them: Police Union
Four men in a car shot at NYPD officers in Brooklyn on Tuesday night, narrowly missing them, a police union says and the Associated Press reports.
Police Capt. Robert Melton has died; second KCK officer shot and killed in two months
A Kansas City, Kan., police captain who was shot Tuesday afternoon has died, authorities announced at a press conference.
Obama administration asks Supreme Court to re-hear immigration suit
President Barack Obama's administration asked the U.S. Supreme Court to re-hear the government's plan to protect several million illegal immigrants from deportation.
Ohio policeman served sandwich containing shards of glass
Police in Ohio's capital city say an officer was served a sandwich containing glass shards at a restaurant, and an assault squad is investigating whether it was intentional.
Police across U.S. patrolling in pairs after ambush attacks
Police departments across the country are ordering officers to pair up after ambush attacks left eight officers dead in Texas and Louisiana, a precaution that could slow response times to low-level crimes and drive up overtime for already exhausted police.
Nickelodeon 'makes history' with its first 'gay married' couple in kids cartoon
Nickelodeon, the American cable and satellite TV network aimed at kids and teens, has introduced its first animated 'gay married' couple.
U.S. Politics
Muslim Prayer Closes Out Day 2 of GOP Convention
The closing prayer at Republicans’ convention session Tuesday, delivered by a Muslim, was marred by a Trump supporter repeatedly chanting “No Islam,” exposing a still raw nerve within the GOP over how big the party’s tent should be.
Ben Carson Ties Hillary Clinton to Lucifer at Republican Convention
Retired neurosurgeon and Donald Trump surrogate, Ben Carson, slammed presumptive Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton Tuesday night for idolizing infamous liberal radical Saul Alinsky who 'acknowledges Lucifer.'
Luntz warns GOP: 'If the election were held today, Hillary Clinton wins'
Republican pollster Frank Luntz warned Florida Republicans attending the GOP convention that voters are prepared to hand Donald Trump a loss.
Campaign Responds to Melania Trump Speech Plagiarism Claims
The GOP convention is just getting underway in Cleveland and already there has been plenty of controversy, from a failed attempt to stop Donald Trump from getting the nomination to accusations that parts of Melania Trump's speech were plagiarized.
Christian News
Kazakhstan: Christians Fined for Meeting Together to Worship
Three Christians in Kazakhstan have been fined for meeting together to worship, according to ChristianToday.com.
Hundreds of Christians Recite Lord's Prayer at Florida City Council Meeting to Combat Satanic Invocation
In response to a Florida man kicking off a Pensacola city council meeting with a satanic invocation last Thursday night, hundreds of Christians gathered inside and outside city hall to stage a protest and recite the Lord's Prayer.
Christian Sanitary Worker Beaten and Accused of Blasphemy Against Islam in Hyderabad, Pakistan
International Christian Concern (ICC) has learned that Yaqoob Masih, 56, a Christian sanitary worker, was accused of committing blasphemy against Islam in Hyderabad, Pakistan on July 14, 2016.
Egypt's Christians protest and pray after Christian murdered and building torched
Christians in Egypt joined in prayers and protests after a Christian man was murdered and three others injured, including one woman.
Turkey: church buildings targeted during coup
It is reported that there were two cases of church buildings being targeted on the night of 15th July during the attempted military coup in Turkey.
Franklin Graham: 'We're on the Precipice of Anarchy'
A nationwide return to God is America's only hope for the future, evangelist Franklin Graham said in a Facebook Live prayer event before the start of the Republican National Convention.
Around the World
U.N. pushes fast-track ratification of Paris climate deal as countries get cold feet
The United Nations has issued a plea for nations to fast-track ratification of the Paris Climate Agreement as countries backtrack on their earlier support for the deal’s sweeping restrictions on greenhouse-gas emissions, the Washington Times reported.
France descending into militarized state ruled by fear
In the wake of the mass murder in French city of Nice, President Francois Hollande and his Prime Minister Manuel Valls have reiterated dire warnings that France is in a permanent state of war.
Turkey post-coup purge: Licenses of 21,000 teachers revoked, 1,577 deans ordered to resign
Turkey has revoked the licenses of 21,000 teachers working in private institutions, an Education Ministry official told Reuters. It's the latest in a string of crackdowns on workers allegedly tied to the exiled cleric blamed for last week's coup attempt.
Prominent journalist killed in car bombing in Ukraine
A prominent journalist has been killed in a car bombing in Ukraine's capital, Kiev.
ISIS claims responsibility for German train attack, authorities investigating
ISIS has claimed responsibility for a brazen attack on a train in southern Germany late Monday evening which left five people wounded, two of them seriously. German authorities are investigating that claim.
Erdogan targets more than 50,000 in purge after failed Turkish coup
Turkey vowed to root out allies of the U.S.-based cleric it blames for an abortive coup last week, widening a purge of the army, police and judiciary on Tuesday to universities and schools, the intelligence agency and religious authorities.
White House on defensive as Iran says ambitious nuclear plan a 'matter of pride'
Critics of last year's landmark nuclear deal with Iran feel emboldened this week after two new UN reports seemed to reinforce their fears over weaknesses in the accord.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Hamas sentences three 'spies for Israel' to death
A military court in Gaza on Tuesday sentenced three local residents to death after they were convicted of providing information to Israel's security services.
Netanyahu: If Hezbollah attack, they will get 'iron fist'
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu declared Tuesday that the Lebanese militant group Hezbollah will face an 'iron fist' if it attacks Israel again.
Inside the United States
Declassified 9/11 report chapter details Saudi funding of Muslim extremism in U.S.
Saudi Arabia was funding Muslim radicalism in mosques and charities at the time the Sept. 11, 2001, hijackers were gathering in the United States and making contacts with Saudi nationals, according to a declassified intelligence document.
Fox News Stars Stand With Roger Ailes Against Megyn Kelly, More Than 50 Fox Contributors, All Primetime, Willing To Walk
All of Fox News' primetime lineup is willing to walk out of the network with chief executive and chairman Roger Ailes if he is pushed out by Rupert Murdoch and his family, Breitbart News has confirmed.
Manhunt Underway After 4 Men in Car Shoot at NYPD Officers in Brooklyn, Narrowly Missing Them: Police Union
Four men in a car shot at NYPD officers in Brooklyn on Tuesday night, narrowly missing them, a police union says and the Associated Press reports.
Police Capt. Robert Melton has died; second KCK officer shot and killed in two months
A Kansas City, Kan., police captain who was shot Tuesday afternoon has died, authorities announced at a press conference.
Obama administration asks Supreme Court to re-hear immigration suit
President Barack Obama's administration asked the U.S. Supreme Court to re-hear the government's plan to protect several million illegal immigrants from deportation.
Ohio policeman served sandwich containing shards of glass
Police in Ohio's capital city say an officer was served a sandwich containing glass shards at a restaurant, and an assault squad is investigating whether it was intentional.
Police across U.S. patrolling in pairs after ambush attacks
Police departments across the country are ordering officers to pair up after ambush attacks left eight officers dead in Texas and Louisiana, a precaution that could slow response times to low-level crimes and drive up overtime for already exhausted police.
Nickelodeon 'makes history' with its first 'gay married' couple in kids cartoon
Nickelodeon, the American cable and satellite TV network aimed at kids and teens, has introduced its first animated 'gay married' couple.
U.S. Politics
Muslim Prayer Closes Out Day 2 of GOP Convention
The closing prayer at Republicans’ convention session Tuesday, delivered by a Muslim, was marred by a Trump supporter repeatedly chanting “No Islam,” exposing a still raw nerve within the GOP over how big the party’s tent should be.
Ben Carson Ties Hillary Clinton to Lucifer at Republican Convention
Retired neurosurgeon and Donald Trump surrogate, Ben Carson, slammed presumptive Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton Tuesday night for idolizing infamous liberal radical Saul Alinsky who 'acknowledges Lucifer.'
Luntz warns GOP: 'If the election were held today, Hillary Clinton wins'
Republican pollster Frank Luntz warned Florida Republicans attending the GOP convention that voters are prepared to hand Donald Trump a loss.
Campaign Responds to Melania Trump Speech Plagiarism Claims
The GOP convention is just getting underway in Cleveland and already there has been plenty of controversy, from a failed attempt to stop Donald Trump from getting the nomination to accusations that parts of Melania Trump's speech were plagiarized.
Christian News
Kazakhstan: Christians Fined for Meeting Together to Worship
Three Christians in Kazakhstan have been fined for meeting together to worship, according to ChristianToday.com.
Hundreds of Christians Recite Lord's Prayer at Florida City Council Meeting to Combat Satanic Invocation
In response to a Florida man kicking off a Pensacola city council meeting with a satanic invocation last Thursday night, hundreds of Christians gathered inside and outside city hall to stage a protest and recite the Lord's Prayer.
Christian Sanitary Worker Beaten and Accused of Blasphemy Against Islam in Hyderabad, Pakistan
International Christian Concern (ICC) has learned that Yaqoob Masih, 56, a Christian sanitary worker, was accused of committing blasphemy against Islam in Hyderabad, Pakistan on July 14, 2016.
Egypt's Christians protest and pray after Christian murdered and building torched
Christians in Egypt joined in prayers and protests after a Christian man was murdered and three others injured, including one woman.
Turkey: church buildings targeted during coup
It is reported that there were two cases of church buildings being targeted on the night of 15th July during the attempted military coup in Turkey.
Franklin Graham: 'We're on the Precipice of Anarchy'
A nationwide return to God is America's only hope for the future, evangelist Franklin Graham said in a Facebook Live prayer event before the start of the Republican National Convention.
Today's Breaking News
Around the World
Iran gets first missile shipment for S-300 system
Iran has received the first batch of missiles for the S-300 missile defense system, the Iranian Tasnim news agency reported on Monday.
North Korea Fires Three Ballistic Missiles in Show of Force
North Korea fired three ballistic missiles early on Tuesday which flew between 500 and 600 kms (300 and 360 miles) into the sea off its east coast, South Korea's military said, the latest in a series of provocative moves by the isolated country.
Secret document lifts Iran nuke constraints in 11-13 years
Key restrictions on Iran's nuclear program imposed under an internationally negotiated deal will ease in slightly more than a decade, cutting the time Tehran would need to build a bomb to six months from present estimates of a year, according to a document obtained Monday by The Associated Press.
Ax-wielding man screams 'Allahu Akbar,' injures at least 21 in Germany train rampage
An ax-wielding man in WГјzburg, Germany, screamed 'Allahu Akbar!' on Monday before injuring at least 21 people during a train attack.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Abbas urges African Union to back French peace push on Mideast conflict
Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas urged members of the continental African Union to back a French-led initiative to hold an international summit on relaunching negotiations on the decades-long Middle East conflict.
Wide-scale arrests following exposure of illegal weapons industry
Six-hundred policemen arrested 63 suspects on Monday morning as part of a wide-scale operation during which a secret agent with a false criminal identity exposed a wide-scale illicit weapons industry in Arab sectors of society.
Netanyahu: American aid deal will be concluded within weeks
Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu said on Monday that he hopes to close ongoing talks and reach a deal with the United States concerning long-term military aid to Israel in the coming weeks, Haaretz reported.
Analysis: A crack in Israel's aerial defenses
The failure to intercept a drone yesterday afternoon above the Golan Heights exposed a crack in Israel's aerial defense system.
Inside the United States
Obama: Police Can 'Make the Job of Being a Cop a Lot Safer' by Admitting Their Failures (Video)
America's police will be safer when they admit they have a problem, Pres. Obama declared on Sunday at a bilateral event with the prime minister of Spain in Madrid.
Baltimore police Lt. Brian Rice acquitted of all charges in Freddie Gray death
Baltimore Police Lt. Brian Rice, one of six officers charged in the death of Freddie Gray, was found not guilty of involuntary manslaughter, misconduct in office and reckless endangerment on Monday.
U.S. Politics
Melania Trump accused of plagiarizing Michelle Obama
Within hours of giving a well-received speech making the case for her husband at the Republican National Convention, Melania Trump found herself at the receiving end of charges that she heavily lifted parts of her remarks from first lady Michelle Obama's 2008 speech to the Democratic National Convention.
Trump advisers target Muslim Brotherhood on U.S. soil
As national security took center stage at the Republican Convention on opening night Monday, WND spoke to a member of Congress, a Trump adviser and two campaign surrogates who believe a first step toward 'making America safe' and reforming what they regard as a badly compromised counter-terrorism effort hamstrung by political correctness is to designate the Muslim Brotherhood a terrorist organization.
Johnson amendment: Trump's 'greatest contribution to Christianity'?
Donald Trump has said that if elected president he will abolish the 'Johnson amendment' which prevents churches and other religious bodies from campaigning politically.
Demonstrators peaceful on first day of GOP convention
Several protests took place in Cleveland on the opening day of the Republican National Convention, but they remained peaceful.
Christian News
Four Police Officers Charged with Killing Christian Lawyer in Kenya
A court in Nairobi has charged four police officers in connection with the murder of a lawyer and two of his companions.
Around the World
Iran gets first missile shipment for S-300 system
Iran has received the first batch of missiles for the S-300 missile defense system, the Iranian Tasnim news agency reported on Monday.
North Korea Fires Three Ballistic Missiles in Show of Force
North Korea fired three ballistic missiles early on Tuesday which flew between 500 and 600 kms (300 and 360 miles) into the sea off its east coast, South Korea's military said, the latest in a series of provocative moves by the isolated country.
Secret document lifts Iran nuke constraints in 11-13 years
Key restrictions on Iran's nuclear program imposed under an internationally negotiated deal will ease in slightly more than a decade, cutting the time Tehran would need to build a bomb to six months from present estimates of a year, according to a document obtained Monday by The Associated Press.
Ax-wielding man screams 'Allahu Akbar,' injures at least 21 in Germany train rampage
An ax-wielding man in WГјzburg, Germany, screamed 'Allahu Akbar!' on Monday before injuring at least 21 people during a train attack.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Abbas urges African Union to back French peace push on Mideast conflict
Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas urged members of the continental African Union to back a French-led initiative to hold an international summit on relaunching negotiations on the decades-long Middle East conflict.
Wide-scale arrests following exposure of illegal weapons industry
Six-hundred policemen arrested 63 suspects on Monday morning as part of a wide-scale operation during which a secret agent with a false criminal identity exposed a wide-scale illicit weapons industry in Arab sectors of society.
Netanyahu: American aid deal will be concluded within weeks
Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu said on Monday that he hopes to close ongoing talks and reach a deal with the United States concerning long-term military aid to Israel in the coming weeks, Haaretz reported.
Analysis: A crack in Israel's aerial defenses
The failure to intercept a drone yesterday afternoon above the Golan Heights exposed a crack in Israel's aerial defense system.
Inside the United States
Obama: Police Can 'Make the Job of Being a Cop a Lot Safer' by Admitting Their Failures (Video)
America's police will be safer when they admit they have a problem, Pres. Obama declared on Sunday at a bilateral event with the prime minister of Spain in Madrid.
Baltimore police Lt. Brian Rice acquitted of all charges in Freddie Gray death
Baltimore Police Lt. Brian Rice, one of six officers charged in the death of Freddie Gray, was found not guilty of involuntary manslaughter, misconduct in office and reckless endangerment on Monday.
U.S. Politics
Melania Trump accused of plagiarizing Michelle Obama
Within hours of giving a well-received speech making the case for her husband at the Republican National Convention, Melania Trump found herself at the receiving end of charges that she heavily lifted parts of her remarks from first lady Michelle Obama's 2008 speech to the Democratic National Convention.
Trump advisers target Muslim Brotherhood on U.S. soil
As national security took center stage at the Republican Convention on opening night Monday, WND spoke to a member of Congress, a Trump adviser and two campaign surrogates who believe a first step toward 'making America safe' and reforming what they regard as a badly compromised counter-terrorism effort hamstrung by political correctness is to designate the Muslim Brotherhood a terrorist organization.
Johnson amendment: Trump's 'greatest contribution to Christianity'?
Donald Trump has said that if elected president he will abolish the 'Johnson amendment' which prevents churches and other religious bodies from campaigning politically.
Demonstrators peaceful on first day of GOP convention
Several protests took place in Cleveland on the opening day of the Republican National Convention, but they remained peaceful.
Christian News
Four Police Officers Charged with Killing Christian Lawyer in Kenya
A court in Nairobi has charged four police officers in connection with the murder of a lawyer and two of his companions.
Today's Breaking News
Around the World
Turkish government says situation under control; air base used by U.S. closed
A violent, chaotic night in Turkey ended with at least 161 people dead, but the government said Saturday it remains firmly in control following a coup attempt by some members of the military, CNN reported.
Arrests hit 6,000 as Turkey cracks down on army and judges after coup bid
Turkey widened a crackdown on suspected supporters of a failed military coup on Sunday, taking the number of people rounded up in the armed forces and judiciary to 6,000, and the government said it was in control of the country and economy.
Nice, France, Bastille Day truck attacker was 'radicalized very quickly'
Authorities detained seven people over the weekend in a probe of Thursday's attack that killed 84 people, but officials were still scrambling Sunday to figure out whether the truck driver who plowed through Bastille Day crowds acted alone or as part of a terrorist cell.
After 36,000 years, a massive volcano near Rome rumbles to life
Italy, home to one of the most famous volcanic disasters in history, is showing signs that another massive eruption is brewing, according to a new study published in the journal Geophysical Research Letters.
Mohamed Lahouaiej Bouhlel identified as Nice truck attacker: French media reports
The Nice truck-terrorist has been identified as Mohamed Lahouaiej Bouhlel, according to French media outlets.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Israel claims partial victory as UNESCO delays vote to erase Jewish ties to Temple Mount
The failed Turkish coup over the weekend delayed until October a UNESCO vote on Jerusalem that ignores Jewish ties to the Temple Mount.
IDF: We tried and failed 3 times to bring down drone over Golan
The Israel Defense Forces said Sunday that it failed in three attempts to shoot down an unidentified drone aircraft that entered Israeli airspace from Syria on Sunday.
Israel fires Patriot missiles downing unidentified drone in Golan Heights
Israel on Sunday fired Patriot missiles at an unidentified drone that entered Israeli airspace, apparently from Syria, setting off red alert sirens in communities in the Golan Heights region.
Israel Passes Law to Protect Christians in IDF
The Knesset passed a bill this week designed to protect Arab Christians who enlist in the Israeli army. The law, which includes an extended prison sentence for anyone who tries to dissuade a Christian Arab from serving in the IDF, became necessary in the face of stiff opposition and violent attacks against the Christian soldiers.
Inside the United States
Deadliest attacks on police in the last 100 years
Amid a month of racial conflict and gun violence, at least three police officers were killed in Baton Rouge Sunday, adding to the tally of law enforcement officials slain in the line of duty in 2016.
Baton Rouge shooting: 'Seven police officers injured and three dead' after man opens fire with 'assault rifle'
Seven police officers have been shot in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, and three have died, according to reports.
Obama convenes emergency meeting of national security team to discuss Turkey coup attempt
President Obama convened an emergency meeting of his national security team at the White House Saturday morning to discuss the attempted coup in Turkey.
US Declassifies Secret 9/11 Documents Known as the '28 Pages'
The U.S. intelligence community has officially lifted the veil on 28 classified pages from the first congressional investigation into the 9/11 terror attacks that some believe, once exposed, could demonstrate a support network inside the United States for two of those al-Qaeda hijackers.
Open carry gun rights cause jitters at Republican convention
Even gun rights advocates are questioning whether people should be allowed to carry rifles and handguns during protests at this week's Republican National Convention in Cleveland in the wake of the shootings of six police officers in Baton Rouge.
Gavin or 'Cosmo'? Baton Rouge Shooter Left Long, Twisted Digital Footprint
The suspect in the fatal shooting of three Baton Rouge cops maintained a robust social media presence and a website called Convos With Cosmo in which he describes himself as a 'freedom strategist, mental game coach, nutritionist, author and spiritual advisor.'
Man with 'AR-15-style' rifle killed after exchanging gunfire with Baltimore police officers
Baltimore police officers responding to the sound of gunshots near an apartment building fatally shot a man who fired at them with an 'AR-15-style' rifle, authorities said early Friday.
U.S. Politics
Republican convention kicks off amid tensions of terrorism, cop killings
The Republican National Convention kicks off Monday amid an atmosphere of heightened tensions, with last week’s terror attack in France and the weekend slaying of three police officers in Louisiana fresh on the minds of delegates gathering in Cleveland.
Trump says Pence will help return US to 'safe' and 'prosperous society,' in first official appearance as running mates
Donald Trump on Saturday officially announced Mike Pence as his running-mate, saying the Indiana governor and former Republican congressional leader will help him “make American safe again, great again.”
Christian News
Iran: Christian again denied medical leave extention
An Iranian court has again refused a Christian prisoner an extension of her medical leave despite a doctor's advice that the treatments be continued.
Egypt: 15 arrested over arson attack on Christian homes
Police have arrested 15 people after an arson attack on homes belonging to Coptic Christians in an Upper Egyptian village, in the latest of a series of attacks on Christians in the country.
More Violence Feared After Nigeria Evangelist Is Hacked To Death By Militants
An umbrella group of key churches in Nigeria has warned Christians in the African nation of more attacks after a Christian preacher and mother of seven was hacked to death by suspected Muslim militants while she was publicly speaking about faith in Jesus Christ in a suburb of Abuja, the capital.
Methodists elect 1st openly gay bishop in defiance of ban
The Western district of the Methodist church has elected an openly gay bishop despite the denomination's ban on same-sex relationships.
Massive evangelical gathering on National Mall closed early due to heat
U.S. Parks Police called an early end to a large evangelical gathering on the National Mall in Washington on Saturday after hundreds of those in attendance suffered heat-related illnesses.
Iraqi Christians 'feel nobody cares for us', says Baghdad bishop
Christians persecuted by Islamic State in the Middle East believe the world has forgotten them, but remain convinced that God is near, an Iraqi bishop has said.
Around the World
Turkish government says situation under control; air base used by U.S. closed
A violent, chaotic night in Turkey ended with at least 161 people dead, but the government said Saturday it remains firmly in control following a coup attempt by some members of the military, CNN reported.
Arrests hit 6,000 as Turkey cracks down on army and judges after coup bid
Turkey widened a crackdown on suspected supporters of a failed military coup on Sunday, taking the number of people rounded up in the armed forces and judiciary to 6,000, and the government said it was in control of the country and economy.
Nice, France, Bastille Day truck attacker was 'radicalized very quickly'
Authorities detained seven people over the weekend in a probe of Thursday's attack that killed 84 people, but officials were still scrambling Sunday to figure out whether the truck driver who plowed through Bastille Day crowds acted alone or as part of a terrorist cell.
After 36,000 years, a massive volcano near Rome rumbles to life
Italy, home to one of the most famous volcanic disasters in history, is showing signs that another massive eruption is brewing, according to a new study published in the journal Geophysical Research Letters.
Mohamed Lahouaiej Bouhlel identified as Nice truck attacker: French media reports
The Nice truck-terrorist has been identified as Mohamed Lahouaiej Bouhlel, according to French media outlets.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Israel claims partial victory as UNESCO delays vote to erase Jewish ties to Temple Mount
The failed Turkish coup over the weekend delayed until October a UNESCO vote on Jerusalem that ignores Jewish ties to the Temple Mount.
IDF: We tried and failed 3 times to bring down drone over Golan
The Israel Defense Forces said Sunday that it failed in three attempts to shoot down an unidentified drone aircraft that entered Israeli airspace from Syria on Sunday.
Israel fires Patriot missiles downing unidentified drone in Golan Heights
Israel on Sunday fired Patriot missiles at an unidentified drone that entered Israeli airspace, apparently from Syria, setting off red alert sirens in communities in the Golan Heights region.
Israel Passes Law to Protect Christians in IDF
The Knesset passed a bill this week designed to protect Arab Christians who enlist in the Israeli army. The law, which includes an extended prison sentence for anyone who tries to dissuade a Christian Arab from serving in the IDF, became necessary in the face of stiff opposition and violent attacks against the Christian soldiers.
Inside the United States
Deadliest attacks on police in the last 100 years
Amid a month of racial conflict and gun violence, at least three police officers were killed in Baton Rouge Sunday, adding to the tally of law enforcement officials slain in the line of duty in 2016.
Baton Rouge shooting: 'Seven police officers injured and three dead' after man opens fire with 'assault rifle'
Seven police officers have been shot in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, and three have died, according to reports.
Obama convenes emergency meeting of national security team to discuss Turkey coup attempt
President Obama convened an emergency meeting of his national security team at the White House Saturday morning to discuss the attempted coup in Turkey.
US Declassifies Secret 9/11 Documents Known as the '28 Pages'
The U.S. intelligence community has officially lifted the veil on 28 classified pages from the first congressional investigation into the 9/11 terror attacks that some believe, once exposed, could demonstrate a support network inside the United States for two of those al-Qaeda hijackers.
Open carry gun rights cause jitters at Republican convention
Even gun rights advocates are questioning whether people should be allowed to carry rifles and handguns during protests at this week's Republican National Convention in Cleveland in the wake of the shootings of six police officers in Baton Rouge.
Gavin or 'Cosmo'? Baton Rouge Shooter Left Long, Twisted Digital Footprint
The suspect in the fatal shooting of three Baton Rouge cops maintained a robust social media presence and a website called Convos With Cosmo in which he describes himself as a 'freedom strategist, mental game coach, nutritionist, author and spiritual advisor.'
Man with 'AR-15-style' rifle killed after exchanging gunfire with Baltimore police officers
Baltimore police officers responding to the sound of gunshots near an apartment building fatally shot a man who fired at them with an 'AR-15-style' rifle, authorities said early Friday.
U.S. Politics
Republican convention kicks off amid tensions of terrorism, cop killings
The Republican National Convention kicks off Monday amid an atmosphere of heightened tensions, with last week’s terror attack in France and the weekend slaying of three police officers in Louisiana fresh on the minds of delegates gathering in Cleveland.
Trump says Pence will help return US to 'safe' and 'prosperous society,' in first official appearance as running mates
Donald Trump on Saturday officially announced Mike Pence as his running-mate, saying the Indiana governor and former Republican congressional leader will help him “make American safe again, great again.”
Christian News
Iran: Christian again denied medical leave extention
An Iranian court has again refused a Christian prisoner an extension of her medical leave despite a doctor's advice that the treatments be continued.
Egypt: 15 arrested over arson attack on Christian homes
Police have arrested 15 people after an arson attack on homes belonging to Coptic Christians in an Upper Egyptian village, in the latest of a series of attacks on Christians in the country.
More Violence Feared After Nigeria Evangelist Is Hacked To Death By Militants
An umbrella group of key churches in Nigeria has warned Christians in the African nation of more attacks after a Christian preacher and mother of seven was hacked to death by suspected Muslim militants while she was publicly speaking about faith in Jesus Christ in a suburb of Abuja, the capital.
Methodists elect 1st openly gay bishop in defiance of ban
The Western district of the Methodist church has elected an openly gay bishop despite the denomination's ban on same-sex relationships.
Massive evangelical gathering on National Mall closed early due to heat
U.S. Parks Police called an early end to a large evangelical gathering on the National Mall in Washington on Saturday after hundreds of those in attendance suffered heat-related illnesses.
Iraqi Christians 'feel nobody cares for us', says Baghdad bishop
Christians persecuted by Islamic State in the Middle East believe the world has forgotten them, but remain convinced that God is near, an Iraqi bishop has said.