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Today's Breaking News
Around the World
Terrorist Attack in France: At least 60 killed as truck crashes into Bastille Day crowd
France’s national holiday turned bloody and violent Thursday night in the southern city of Nice, as a truck drove through crowds of Bastille Day revelers and gunmen attacked several tourist haunts throughout the city.
Kerry meets Putin to work on new Syria plan
Secretary of State John Kerry met with Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday at the Kremlin to discuss a new proposal that would coordinate Russian and U.S. forces in Syria to try and hasten an end to Syria's five-year-long civil war.
Russia, China move closer to joint moon, Mars missions
The U.S. might soon see two of its Cold War adversaries move closer to an agreement on joint missions to colonize Mars and the moon. Russia and China discussed expanding their cooperation to explore outer space, Russian Deputy Prime Minister Dmitry Rogozin told reporters Wednesday.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
EU UNESCO draft also disregards Jewish connection to Temple Mount
The Foreign Ministry in Jerusalem is fuming over a draft decision distributed on Thursday by representatives of the European Union at meetings of UNESCO's World Heritage Committee in Istanbul on the subject of the Israeli capital's Old City that completely ignores the Jewish connection to the site.
Inside the United States
Military told to avoid 37 U.S. cities for fear anti-police protests may turn violent
The Army last week warned all military personnel in the United States to avoid 37 American cities this week over concerns that anti-police protests, dubbed “Days of Rage,” are planned and could turn violent.
Editor's Note: Are nationwide day of rages scheduled? If so, it would fall on the 9th of Tammuz on the Hebrew calendar. This is historically the day "walls were breached" in Jersualem. Last year, the Supreme Court redefined marriage on this very same day.
Religious Freedom Bill Ignites New Battle over Gay Marriage
Legislators on Capitol Hill are weighting a bill that would protect those who have a religious objection to gay marriage.
Satanic prayer disrupted at council meeting
Satanic prayer at Pensacola city council meeting was disrupted by crowd. Police escorted people out of the meeting.
ISIS hit list names include 1,700 individual churchgoers, Jewish worshippers in U.S. labelled as 'crusaders'
The Islamic State militant group (ISIS) disseminated a new hit list of American targets earlier this month, including churchgoers and Jewish worshippers, forcing the U.S. Department of Homeland Security to brief religious leaders.
Feds fear prospect of violence at GOP, Dem conventions
Top national security officials testified on Capitol Hill on Thursday that they are worried about the prospect of violence descending on the Republican and Democratic national conventions over the next two weeks.
Newt Gingrich: Deport all Muslims who support shariah law
One of the Republican Party's most-prominent figures blamed the Nice terror attack on gutless Western elites and called for the deportation of every Muslim in the U.S. who supports shariah law.
U.S. Politics
National polls shift toward Trump
As the effects of the FBI's investigation into her use of a private email system begin to sink in with the electorate, Hillary Clinton has seen her 6-point lead in one poll evaporate and Donald Trump pull ahead in another poll by 7 points.
Sources Say Gov. Mike Pence Is Trump's VP Pick
It appears that presidential candidate Donald Trump has chosen Indiana Gov. Mike Pence as his running mate.
Evangelicals back Trump; atheists support Hillary, Pew survey finds
A new survey shows evangelicals and atheists are sharply divided over which presidential candidate to support in 2016.
Christian News
Together 2016: 1M Christians, Francis Chan, Hillsong United, Pope Francis Will Pray for Revival This Saturday
Influential evangelical leaders throughout the U.S. will fly to Washington, D.C. this weekend to join a crowd of as many as 1 million Christians to pray and worship together for the nation.
Pastor Evan Mawarire released from custody, calls for more protests against Mugabe
A Zimbabwean court has dismissed charges against a pastor accused of trying to overthrow the government through an internet campaign that inspired rare protests against President Robert Mugabe.
Around the World
Terrorist Attack in France: At least 60 killed as truck crashes into Bastille Day crowd
France’s national holiday turned bloody and violent Thursday night in the southern city of Nice, as a truck drove through crowds of Bastille Day revelers and gunmen attacked several tourist haunts throughout the city.
Kerry meets Putin to work on new Syria plan
Secretary of State John Kerry met with Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday at the Kremlin to discuss a new proposal that would coordinate Russian and U.S. forces in Syria to try and hasten an end to Syria's five-year-long civil war.
Russia, China move closer to joint moon, Mars missions
The U.S. might soon see two of its Cold War adversaries move closer to an agreement on joint missions to colonize Mars and the moon. Russia and China discussed expanding their cooperation to explore outer space, Russian Deputy Prime Minister Dmitry Rogozin told reporters Wednesday.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
EU UNESCO draft also disregards Jewish connection to Temple Mount
The Foreign Ministry in Jerusalem is fuming over a draft decision distributed on Thursday by representatives of the European Union at meetings of UNESCO's World Heritage Committee in Istanbul on the subject of the Israeli capital's Old City that completely ignores the Jewish connection to the site.
Inside the United States
Military told to avoid 37 U.S. cities for fear anti-police protests may turn violent
The Army last week warned all military personnel in the United States to avoid 37 American cities this week over concerns that anti-police protests, dubbed “Days of Rage,” are planned and could turn violent.
Editor's Note: Are nationwide day of rages scheduled? If so, it would fall on the 9th of Tammuz on the Hebrew calendar. This is historically the day "walls were breached" in Jersualem. Last year, the Supreme Court redefined marriage on this very same day.
Religious Freedom Bill Ignites New Battle over Gay Marriage
Legislators on Capitol Hill are weighting a bill that would protect those who have a religious objection to gay marriage.
Satanic prayer disrupted at council meeting
Satanic prayer at Pensacola city council meeting was disrupted by crowd. Police escorted people out of the meeting.
ISIS hit list names include 1,700 individual churchgoers, Jewish worshippers in U.S. labelled as 'crusaders'
The Islamic State militant group (ISIS) disseminated a new hit list of American targets earlier this month, including churchgoers and Jewish worshippers, forcing the U.S. Department of Homeland Security to brief religious leaders.
Feds fear prospect of violence at GOP, Dem conventions
Top national security officials testified on Capitol Hill on Thursday that they are worried about the prospect of violence descending on the Republican and Democratic national conventions over the next two weeks.
Newt Gingrich: Deport all Muslims who support shariah law
One of the Republican Party's most-prominent figures blamed the Nice terror attack on gutless Western elites and called for the deportation of every Muslim in the U.S. who supports shariah law.
U.S. Politics
National polls shift toward Trump
As the effects of the FBI's investigation into her use of a private email system begin to sink in with the electorate, Hillary Clinton has seen her 6-point lead in one poll evaporate and Donald Trump pull ahead in another poll by 7 points.
Sources Say Gov. Mike Pence Is Trump's VP Pick
It appears that presidential candidate Donald Trump has chosen Indiana Gov. Mike Pence as his running mate.
Evangelicals back Trump; atheists support Hillary, Pew survey finds
A new survey shows evangelicals and atheists are sharply divided over which presidential candidate to support in 2016.
Christian News
Together 2016: 1M Christians, Francis Chan, Hillsong United, Pope Francis Will Pray for Revival This Saturday
Influential evangelical leaders throughout the U.S. will fly to Washington, D.C. this weekend to join a crowd of as many as 1 million Christians to pray and worship together for the nation.
Pastor Evan Mawarire released from custody, calls for more protests against Mugabe
A Zimbabwean court has dismissed charges against a pastor accused of trying to overthrow the government through an internet campaign that inspired rare protests against President Robert Mugabe.
Today's Breaking News
Around the World
Rouhani threatens to renew nuclear program
Iranian president Hassan Rouhani on Wednesday threatened that the Islamic Republic could restore elements of its nuclear program that were halted under the deal with the West, if world powers that backed the agreement don't live up to their end of the bargain.
Ex-Gitmo detainee connected to Turkey airport attack added to US list of terrorists
A former Gitmo detainee connected to last month's ISIS attack on the Istanbul airport that killed 45 and injured more than 230 others was officially added to the U.S. government's list of designated terrorists Wednesday.
U.S. launches quiet diplomacy to ease South China Sea tensions
The United States is using quiet diplomacy to persuade the Philippines, Indonesia, Vietnam and other Asian nations not to move aggressively to capitalize on an international court ruling that denied China's claims to the South China Sea, several U.S. administration officials said on Wednesday.
Attacks in Saudi Arabia bear hallmarks of Islamic State: CIA head
CIA director John Brennan said on Wednesday recent attacks in Saudi Arabia bore the hallmarks of Islamic State, and that the militant group was a very serious threat to the kingdom.
US sends Marines to South Sudan capital to protect citizens
The U.S. military in Africa says it has sent 40 additional soldiers to South Sudan's capital, Juba, to help secure American personnel and facilities in the war-torn city.
Seeking peace in Syria, US offering new deal with Russia
Frustrated by months of failure in Syria, the Obama administration is taking what might be its final offer to Moscow: Enhanced intelligence and military cooperation against the Islamic State and other extremist groups if Syria's Russian-backed president Bashar Assad upholds a ceasefire with U.S.-supported rebel groups and starts a political transition.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Hamas-built underground tunnels from Gaza to Israel spark fear of new war
It has been two years since the July 2014 Gaza War, which killed over 2,000 Palestinians and 70 Israelis.
Former PM chief-of-staff taken in for questioning in Netanyahu probe
The former chief-of-staff to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was taken in for questioning by Israel authorities Thursday morning after he arrived at Ben Gurion Airport.
Netanyahu: 'Revolution' in Arab Ties Could Advance Peace With Palestinians
Israel's growing normalization with the Arab world could facilitate peace with the Palestinians, Benjamin Netanyahu said yesterday.
Inside the United States
CBS Mocks 'Ignorant' Noah's Ark Attraction, Wonders Why It Was Built
CBS This Morning reporter Mark Strassmann on Thursday offered a sneering, condescending look at a new biblical theme park attraction in Kentucky. Speaking of the gigantic Noah’s Ark Experience, Strassmann dismissed, “Nothing like it built before. But critics wonder why it was even built at all.”
LGBT History Lessons Edging Closer to California Classrooms
After multiple delays, California education officials are moving to comply with the nation's first law requiring public schools to include prominent gay people and LGBT rights milestones in history classes.
House Passes Protection for Health Care Providers Who Don't Perform Abortions
The House of Representatives passed a bill Wednesday that aims to prevent the federal government from discriminating against healthcare providers that do not provide abortions.
US sentences Chinese hacker for stealing military information
A Chinese businessman who pleaded guilty to hacking sensitive military information has been sentenced to nearly four years in prison in the US.
Congress passes first major U.S. bill against opiate addiction; Obama expected to sign
The U.S. Senate on Wednesday gave near unanimous approval to a priority piece of bipartisan legislation that seeks to fight what's viewed as an escalating national health crisis -- addiction to legal and illicit opiates.
U.S. Politics
Pew: Most Evangelicals Will Vote Trump, But Not For Trump
More than three-quarters of self-identified white evangelicals plan to vote for Donald Trump in the fall (78%). But they aren't happy about it.
Christian News
Nationwide Manhunt Ensues for Pakistani Christian
Pakistani police are now on a nationwide manhunt in pursuit of a Christian man accused of blasphemy.
Christian Youth Choir Likened to Nazis, ISIS
Commentators in Scotland are aghast that a youth choir from a Christian church in America was allowed to perform at a shopping center there, and are comparing the kids from Texas to the Nazis, or ISIS.
Nepal To Prosecute Evangelical Christians For Spreading Bibles
Seven evangelical lay Christians and a pastor who were detained and allegedly mistreated in Nepal after being caught handing out Bibles to children have been released but could face a trial for 'proselytizing', church sources told BosNewsLife.
Hundreds of Christians Massacred in South Sudan
Now that a ceasefire has been declared in South Sudan, horrifying reports of the devastation that occurred are emerging.
Around the World
Rouhani threatens to renew nuclear program
Iranian president Hassan Rouhani on Wednesday threatened that the Islamic Republic could restore elements of its nuclear program that were halted under the deal with the West, if world powers that backed the agreement don't live up to their end of the bargain.
Ex-Gitmo detainee connected to Turkey airport attack added to US list of terrorists
A former Gitmo detainee connected to last month's ISIS attack on the Istanbul airport that killed 45 and injured more than 230 others was officially added to the U.S. government's list of designated terrorists Wednesday.
U.S. launches quiet diplomacy to ease South China Sea tensions
The United States is using quiet diplomacy to persuade the Philippines, Indonesia, Vietnam and other Asian nations not to move aggressively to capitalize on an international court ruling that denied China's claims to the South China Sea, several U.S. administration officials said on Wednesday.
Attacks in Saudi Arabia bear hallmarks of Islamic State: CIA head
CIA director John Brennan said on Wednesday recent attacks in Saudi Arabia bore the hallmarks of Islamic State, and that the militant group was a very serious threat to the kingdom.
US sends Marines to South Sudan capital to protect citizens
The U.S. military in Africa says it has sent 40 additional soldiers to South Sudan's capital, Juba, to help secure American personnel and facilities in the war-torn city.
Seeking peace in Syria, US offering new deal with Russia
Frustrated by months of failure in Syria, the Obama administration is taking what might be its final offer to Moscow: Enhanced intelligence and military cooperation against the Islamic State and other extremist groups if Syria's Russian-backed president Bashar Assad upholds a ceasefire with U.S.-supported rebel groups and starts a political transition.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Hamas-built underground tunnels from Gaza to Israel spark fear of new war
It has been two years since the July 2014 Gaza War, which killed over 2,000 Palestinians and 70 Israelis.
Former PM chief-of-staff taken in for questioning in Netanyahu probe
The former chief-of-staff to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was taken in for questioning by Israel authorities Thursday morning after he arrived at Ben Gurion Airport.
Netanyahu: 'Revolution' in Arab Ties Could Advance Peace With Palestinians
Israel's growing normalization with the Arab world could facilitate peace with the Palestinians, Benjamin Netanyahu said yesterday.
Inside the United States
CBS Mocks 'Ignorant' Noah's Ark Attraction, Wonders Why It Was Built
CBS This Morning reporter Mark Strassmann on Thursday offered a sneering, condescending look at a new biblical theme park attraction in Kentucky. Speaking of the gigantic Noah’s Ark Experience, Strassmann dismissed, “Nothing like it built before. But critics wonder why it was even built at all.”
LGBT History Lessons Edging Closer to California Classrooms
After multiple delays, California education officials are moving to comply with the nation's first law requiring public schools to include prominent gay people and LGBT rights milestones in history classes.
House Passes Protection for Health Care Providers Who Don't Perform Abortions
The House of Representatives passed a bill Wednesday that aims to prevent the federal government from discriminating against healthcare providers that do not provide abortions.
US sentences Chinese hacker for stealing military information
A Chinese businessman who pleaded guilty to hacking sensitive military information has been sentenced to nearly four years in prison in the US.
Congress passes first major U.S. bill against opiate addiction; Obama expected to sign
The U.S. Senate on Wednesday gave near unanimous approval to a priority piece of bipartisan legislation that seeks to fight what's viewed as an escalating national health crisis -- addiction to legal and illicit opiates.
U.S. Politics
Pew: Most Evangelicals Will Vote Trump, But Not For Trump
More than three-quarters of self-identified white evangelicals plan to vote for Donald Trump in the fall (78%). But they aren't happy about it.
Christian News
Nationwide Manhunt Ensues for Pakistani Christian
Pakistani police are now on a nationwide manhunt in pursuit of a Christian man accused of blasphemy.
Christian Youth Choir Likened to Nazis, ISIS
Commentators in Scotland are aghast that a youth choir from a Christian church in America was allowed to perform at a shopping center there, and are comparing the kids from Texas to the Nazis, or ISIS.
Nepal To Prosecute Evangelical Christians For Spreading Bibles
Seven evangelical lay Christians and a pastor who were detained and allegedly mistreated in Nepal after being caught handing out Bibles to children have been released but could face a trial for 'proselytizing', church sources told BosNewsLife.
Hundreds of Christians Massacred in South Sudan
Now that a ceasefire has been declared in South Sudan, horrifying reports of the devastation that occurred are emerging.
Today's Breaking News
Around the World
Iran sought chemical and biological weapons in 2015, says German intel
Iran aggressively pursued biological and chemical weapons technology even as it negotiated an international deal to drop its nuclear program, according to a German intelligence report that followed a similar finding the Islamic Republic sought nuclear materials.
South China Sea: Court rules in favor of Philippines over China
An international tribunal in The Hague ruled in favor of the Philippines in a maritime dispute Tuesday, concluding China has no legal basis to claim historic rights to the bulk of the South China Sea.
Inside ISIS: Quietly preparing for the loss of the 'caliphate'
Even as it launches waves of terrorist attacks around the globe, the Islamic State is quietly preparing its followers for the eventual collapse of the caliphate it proclaimed with great fanfare two years ago.
US Website Detects Activity at NKorea Nuclear Test Site
A U.S. website that monitors North Korea says satellite imagery shows a high level of activity at the isolated nation's nuclear test site.
Six shocking details from the Iran nuke deal
Most Americans know that Barack Obama's nuclear agreement with the Islamic Republic of Iran is bad, but few are aware that it's this bad. I explain why fully in my book 'The Complete Infidel's Guide to Iran' -- and here are some of the deal's very worst aspects.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Contentious UNESCO resolution on Jerusalem shelved
The UN's Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) delayed Tuesday a controversial vote on a draft resolution that would challenge Jewish historical ties to the Old City of Jerusalem.
Obama admin. sent taxpayer money to campaign to oust Netanyahu
The State Department paid hundreds of thousands of dollars in taxpayers grants to an Israeli group that used the money to build a campaign to oust Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in last year's Israeli parliamentary elections, a congressional investigation concluded Tuesday.
Inside the United States
First Amendment Defense Act raises debate on punishing belief against same-sex marriage
A House hearing convened Tuesday to discuss legislation aimed at bolstering protections for those who believe marriage is the union between one man and one woman.
Obama defends Black Lives Matter protests at police memorial in Dallas
President Obama defended the Black Lives Matter movement Tuesday at a memorial service for five slain Dallas police officers, saying bigotry remains in police departments across the U.S.
New Black Panthers plan armed protest at Republican convention in Cleveland
The chairman of the New Black Panther Party has announced plans for an armed protest at the Republican convention next week in Cleveland, according to Reuters.
GOP drops gun control bill for the summer
House Republican leaders will adjourn for the summer a day earlier than planned this week without taking up an anti-terrorism bill that contained a critical gun control provision.
U.S. Politics
Hillary Clinton's Lead Over Trump Shrinks After Controversial Week: Poll
Hillary Clinton's lead over Donald Trump narrowed to 3 points this week after several days of controversy following FBI Director James Comey's recommendation that no criminal charges be brought against the former secretary of state over her use of a private email server.
Republican platform mixes in Donald Trump ideas on immigration, trade
Donald Trump put his fingerprints on the new Republican Party platform, which embraces his border wall and disavows bad trade deals -- but Trump skeptics won their own fights by protecting conservative language on religious liberty and gay rights.
GOP platform committee retains tough language on transgender access to school bathrooms
Republican delegates adopted tough language opposing the Obama administration's policy on transgender schoolkids in a platform subcommittee hearing Monday morning.
Christian News
Dallas shootings yield 'beginning of revival'
Holding interracial prayer gatherings, ministering to grieving police officers in the emergency room and hosting a question-and-answer session with police are among the ways Dallas-area Southern Baptists have responded to the violent killings of five police officers last week.
Franklin Graham Calls on Christians to Join 'Divine Intervention' Prayer for Political Conventions
The Rev. Franklin Graham has said that America is in desperate need of Divine intervention in the wake of several shootings and riots, and announced a major prayer initiative ahead of both the Republican and Democratic national conventions.
Thousands Fasting After Russian President Putin Signs Law Banning Evangelism
Russian President Vladimir Putin signed into law last week a measure punishing any kind of religious evangelization outside of churches, which some observers have called one of the most restrictive move in 'post-Soviet history.'
Anglicans approve same-sex marriage after vote recount
Anglicans in Canada narrowly rejected, then approved allowing support of same-sex marriage, after an error was found in the voting process.
Around the World
Iran sought chemical and biological weapons in 2015, says German intel
Iran aggressively pursued biological and chemical weapons technology even as it negotiated an international deal to drop its nuclear program, according to a German intelligence report that followed a similar finding the Islamic Republic sought nuclear materials.
South China Sea: Court rules in favor of Philippines over China
An international tribunal in The Hague ruled in favor of the Philippines in a maritime dispute Tuesday, concluding China has no legal basis to claim historic rights to the bulk of the South China Sea.
Inside ISIS: Quietly preparing for the loss of the 'caliphate'
Even as it launches waves of terrorist attacks around the globe, the Islamic State is quietly preparing its followers for the eventual collapse of the caliphate it proclaimed with great fanfare two years ago.
US Website Detects Activity at NKorea Nuclear Test Site
A U.S. website that monitors North Korea says satellite imagery shows a high level of activity at the isolated nation's nuclear test site.
Six shocking details from the Iran nuke deal
Most Americans know that Barack Obama's nuclear agreement with the Islamic Republic of Iran is bad, but few are aware that it's this bad. I explain why fully in my book 'The Complete Infidel's Guide to Iran' -- and here are some of the deal's very worst aspects.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Contentious UNESCO resolution on Jerusalem shelved
The UN's Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) delayed Tuesday a controversial vote on a draft resolution that would challenge Jewish historical ties to the Old City of Jerusalem.
Obama admin. sent taxpayer money to campaign to oust Netanyahu
The State Department paid hundreds of thousands of dollars in taxpayers grants to an Israeli group that used the money to build a campaign to oust Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in last year's Israeli parliamentary elections, a congressional investigation concluded Tuesday.
Inside the United States
First Amendment Defense Act raises debate on punishing belief against same-sex marriage
A House hearing convened Tuesday to discuss legislation aimed at bolstering protections for those who believe marriage is the union between one man and one woman.
Obama defends Black Lives Matter protests at police memorial in Dallas
President Obama defended the Black Lives Matter movement Tuesday at a memorial service for five slain Dallas police officers, saying bigotry remains in police departments across the U.S.
New Black Panthers plan armed protest at Republican convention in Cleveland
The chairman of the New Black Panther Party has announced plans for an armed protest at the Republican convention next week in Cleveland, according to Reuters.
GOP drops gun control bill for the summer
House Republican leaders will adjourn for the summer a day earlier than planned this week without taking up an anti-terrorism bill that contained a critical gun control provision.
U.S. Politics
Hillary Clinton's Lead Over Trump Shrinks After Controversial Week: Poll
Hillary Clinton's lead over Donald Trump narrowed to 3 points this week after several days of controversy following FBI Director James Comey's recommendation that no criminal charges be brought against the former secretary of state over her use of a private email server.
Republican platform mixes in Donald Trump ideas on immigration, trade
Donald Trump put his fingerprints on the new Republican Party platform, which embraces his border wall and disavows bad trade deals -- but Trump skeptics won their own fights by protecting conservative language on religious liberty and gay rights.
GOP platform committee retains tough language on transgender access to school bathrooms
Republican delegates adopted tough language opposing the Obama administration's policy on transgender schoolkids in a platform subcommittee hearing Monday morning.
Christian News
Dallas shootings yield 'beginning of revival'
Holding interracial prayer gatherings, ministering to grieving police officers in the emergency room and hosting a question-and-answer session with police are among the ways Dallas-area Southern Baptists have responded to the violent killings of five police officers last week.
Franklin Graham Calls on Christians to Join 'Divine Intervention' Prayer for Political Conventions
The Rev. Franklin Graham has said that America is in desperate need of Divine intervention in the wake of several shootings and riots, and announced a major prayer initiative ahead of both the Republican and Democratic national conventions.
Thousands Fasting After Russian President Putin Signs Law Banning Evangelism
Russian President Vladimir Putin signed into law last week a measure punishing any kind of religious evangelization outside of churches, which some observers have called one of the most restrictive move in 'post-Soviet history.'
Anglicans approve same-sex marriage after vote recount
Anglicans in Canada narrowly rejected, then approved allowing support of same-sex marriage, after an error was found in the voting process.