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Today's Breaking News
Around the World
Iranian military boats veer dangerously close to US warship
Boats from Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps maneuvered dangerously close to a U.S. military vessel in the Strait of Hormuz on Monday, part of a pattern that the top American general in the region --who was on the ship at the time -- said risked grave miscalculation.
Scientists have removed HIV from human immune cells using a new gene-editing technique
Using the much-touted CRISPR/Cas9 gene editing method, scientists have demonstrated how they can edit HIV out of human immune cell DNA, and in doing so, can prevent the reinfection of unedited cells too.
Germany's Merkel Says Open-Border Refugee Policy Has Brought in Terrorists
German Chancellor Angela Merkel said on Monday that her policy of allowing large numbers of refugees fleeing the civil war in Syria into her country has also allowed terrorists to enter Germany's borders.
Facebook Accused in $1 Billion Suit of Being Hamas Tool
Lawyers filed a $1 billion lawsuit against Facebook Inc., alleging it allowed the Palestinian militant Hamas group to use the platform to plot attacks that killed four Americans and wounded one in Israel, the West Bank and Jerusalem.
US to send 560 more troops to Iraq to retake ISIS stronghold
More US troops are on the way to Iraq to aid the country's armed forces in the upcoming offensive against the Islamic State stronghold of Mosul, US Defense Secretary Ash Carter announced during a surprise visit to the country.
A 'slow catastrophe' unfolds as the golden age of antibiotics comes to an end
The golden age of antibiotics appears to be coming to an end, its demise hastened by a combination of medical, social and economic factors. For decades, these drugs made it easy for doctors to treat infections and injuries. Now, common ailments are regaining the power to kill.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
GOP moves to the right on Israel
A push to move the GOP to the right on Israel scored a preliminary victory Monday in Cleveland.
Israel: Controversial NGO bill ratified into law
In a marathon session that went into the night, the Knesset has passed a controversial bill imposing a greater degree of transparency on foreign-funded NGOs, which its critics believe represents a clampdown on leftist human rights groups.
US: Israel to get 8 Seahawk helicopters, related equipment
The U.S. has greenlighted the sale of eight SH-60F Seahawk helicopters and related equipment to Israel.
Discovery of Philistine Cemetery May Solve Biblical Mystery
An unrivaled discovery on the southern coast of Israel may enable archaeologists to finally unravel the origins of one of the most notorious and enigmatic peoples of the Hebrew Bible: the Philistines.
Inside the United States
Black Lives Matter Organizer: Police 'Operating As An Occupying Force' In Black Community
On Monday's broadcast of MSNBC's 'Andrea Mitchell Reports,' Black Lives Matter Organizer and Professor and Chair of Pan-African Studies at California State University, Los Angeles Melina Abdullah stated that the black community 'is and has been under the assault, under kind of the occupation of police who are operating as an occupying force, rather than a force that is supposed to protect and serve all of the people.'
'Potentially catastrophic' flooding possible for parts of central Minnesota
The National Weather Service warned of 'catastrophic flooding' for parts of Minnesota Monday and early Tuesday morning as severe weather moved in.
Infection experts warn of more U.S. superbug cases in coming months
After two confirmed U.S. cases of a superbug that thwarts a last-resort antibiotic, infectious disease experts say they expect more cases in coming months because the bacterial gene behind it is likely far more widespread than previously believed.
Vermont Admits Seventeen Refugees Diagnosed With Active TB
After Breitbart News reported that three refugees in Vermont have been diagnosed with active tuberculosis (TB) over the past seven months, an official with the Vermont Department of Health admitted that a total of fifteen refugees in the Green Mountain State were diagnosed with active TB between 2003 and 2015.
U.S. Politics
Trump closes in on running mate, says he seeks experience to unite GOP
Closing in on his choice for a running mate, Donald Trump spoke favorably Monday about tapping an experienced politician over a political outsider to help reassure and unite the fractured Republican Party.
Will Trump's Nomination Be the End of the Religious Right?
Michael Farris was one of the early leaders of the Moral Majority, the conservative Christian political group formed in 1979 with a mandate to elect Ronald Reagan. Although the group would technically dissolve within less than a decade, Farris, like many other Christian Republicans, carried on its mission prominently by founding an evangelical college and an advocacy organization for homeschooling.
GOP platform fight gets heated over LGBT rights
Republicans crafting a party platform on Monday argued over religious liberty, gay marriage and LGBT rights, highlighting divisions in the party over social issues.
Christian News
China: Officials postpone Christians' trial
Chinese authorities in Zhejiang province have postponed the trial of five Christians who have been detained for defending their rights.
Iran: Imprisoned Christian up for appeal
A convert from Islam who was sentenced to five years in prison for "disturbing the national security of Iran" is praying for an appeal after waiting more than a year for a hearing on his sentence.
UN Investigating Killings Of 9 Christians In Congo
The United Nations peacekeeping force in the Democratic Republic of the Congo is reportedly investigating the death of nine Christians who were hacked to death by suspected Islamic rebels in the DRC's volatile east.
Anglicans Worldwide Wrestle with Position on Same-Sex Marriage
The Anglican Church of Canada is expected to vote today on gay marriage. The measure needs two-thirds majority to pass in the Church's General Synod, which is meeting in Ontario.
Sudan Detains 14 Evangelical Christians In Latest Crackdown
Christians in Sudan urged prayers Friday, June 8, amid concerns about 14 evangelical leaders and other Christians who were detained in Bahri, the country's third largest city, sources told BosNewsLife.
Nigerian Evangelist, Mother of Seven, Brutally Murdered
Six people have been arrested in the gruesome killing of a Nigerian evangelist.
Popular Pastor Leaves School Board Over Policy Teaching Students Safe Homosexual Sex, Abortion
A popular Southern California pastor resigned from his position on the state's largest high school board after his peers voted in favor of a mandate that would require pro-LGBTQ sexual ethics education in public schools.
Prayer, New Technology Beating the Odds against Cancer
Ten years ago, doctors had no idea of the technology on the horizon that would help them take on cancer. Today, Norfolk, Virginia's Bon Secours Cancer Institute is a faith-based health system that helps patients beat their cancer in a way that's light years ahead of the past.
Around the World
Iranian military boats veer dangerously close to US warship
Boats from Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps maneuvered dangerously close to a U.S. military vessel in the Strait of Hormuz on Monday, part of a pattern that the top American general in the region --who was on the ship at the time -- said risked grave miscalculation.
Scientists have removed HIV from human immune cells using a new gene-editing technique
Using the much-touted CRISPR/Cas9 gene editing method, scientists have demonstrated how they can edit HIV out of human immune cell DNA, and in doing so, can prevent the reinfection of unedited cells too.
Germany's Merkel Says Open-Border Refugee Policy Has Brought in Terrorists
German Chancellor Angela Merkel said on Monday that her policy of allowing large numbers of refugees fleeing the civil war in Syria into her country has also allowed terrorists to enter Germany's borders.
Facebook Accused in $1 Billion Suit of Being Hamas Tool
Lawyers filed a $1 billion lawsuit against Facebook Inc., alleging it allowed the Palestinian militant Hamas group to use the platform to plot attacks that killed four Americans and wounded one in Israel, the West Bank and Jerusalem.
US to send 560 more troops to Iraq to retake ISIS stronghold
More US troops are on the way to Iraq to aid the country's armed forces in the upcoming offensive against the Islamic State stronghold of Mosul, US Defense Secretary Ash Carter announced during a surprise visit to the country.
A 'slow catastrophe' unfolds as the golden age of antibiotics comes to an end
The golden age of antibiotics appears to be coming to an end, its demise hastened by a combination of medical, social and economic factors. For decades, these drugs made it easy for doctors to treat infections and injuries. Now, common ailments are regaining the power to kill.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
GOP moves to the right on Israel
A push to move the GOP to the right on Israel scored a preliminary victory Monday in Cleveland.
Israel: Controversial NGO bill ratified into law
In a marathon session that went into the night, the Knesset has passed a controversial bill imposing a greater degree of transparency on foreign-funded NGOs, which its critics believe represents a clampdown on leftist human rights groups.
US: Israel to get 8 Seahawk helicopters, related equipment
The U.S. has greenlighted the sale of eight SH-60F Seahawk helicopters and related equipment to Israel.
Discovery of Philistine Cemetery May Solve Biblical Mystery
An unrivaled discovery on the southern coast of Israel may enable archaeologists to finally unravel the origins of one of the most notorious and enigmatic peoples of the Hebrew Bible: the Philistines.
Inside the United States
Black Lives Matter Organizer: Police 'Operating As An Occupying Force' In Black Community
On Monday's broadcast of MSNBC's 'Andrea Mitchell Reports,' Black Lives Matter Organizer and Professor and Chair of Pan-African Studies at California State University, Los Angeles Melina Abdullah stated that the black community 'is and has been under the assault, under kind of the occupation of police who are operating as an occupying force, rather than a force that is supposed to protect and serve all of the people.'
'Potentially catastrophic' flooding possible for parts of central Minnesota
The National Weather Service warned of 'catastrophic flooding' for parts of Minnesota Monday and early Tuesday morning as severe weather moved in.
Infection experts warn of more U.S. superbug cases in coming months
After two confirmed U.S. cases of a superbug that thwarts a last-resort antibiotic, infectious disease experts say they expect more cases in coming months because the bacterial gene behind it is likely far more widespread than previously believed.
Vermont Admits Seventeen Refugees Diagnosed With Active TB
After Breitbart News reported that three refugees in Vermont have been diagnosed with active tuberculosis (TB) over the past seven months, an official with the Vermont Department of Health admitted that a total of fifteen refugees in the Green Mountain State were diagnosed with active TB between 2003 and 2015.
U.S. Politics
Trump closes in on running mate, says he seeks experience to unite GOP
Closing in on his choice for a running mate, Donald Trump spoke favorably Monday about tapping an experienced politician over a political outsider to help reassure and unite the fractured Republican Party.
Will Trump's Nomination Be the End of the Religious Right?
Michael Farris was one of the early leaders of the Moral Majority, the conservative Christian political group formed in 1979 with a mandate to elect Ronald Reagan. Although the group would technically dissolve within less than a decade, Farris, like many other Christian Republicans, carried on its mission prominently by founding an evangelical college and an advocacy organization for homeschooling.
GOP platform fight gets heated over LGBT rights
Republicans crafting a party platform on Monday argued over religious liberty, gay marriage and LGBT rights, highlighting divisions in the party over social issues.
Christian News
China: Officials postpone Christians' trial
Chinese authorities in Zhejiang province have postponed the trial of five Christians who have been detained for defending their rights.
Iran: Imprisoned Christian up for appeal
A convert from Islam who was sentenced to five years in prison for "disturbing the national security of Iran" is praying for an appeal after waiting more than a year for a hearing on his sentence.
UN Investigating Killings Of 9 Christians In Congo
The United Nations peacekeeping force in the Democratic Republic of the Congo is reportedly investigating the death of nine Christians who were hacked to death by suspected Islamic rebels in the DRC's volatile east.
Anglicans Worldwide Wrestle with Position on Same-Sex Marriage
The Anglican Church of Canada is expected to vote today on gay marriage. The measure needs two-thirds majority to pass in the Church's General Synod, which is meeting in Ontario.
Sudan Detains 14 Evangelical Christians In Latest Crackdown
Christians in Sudan urged prayers Friday, June 8, amid concerns about 14 evangelical leaders and other Christians who were detained in Bahri, the country's third largest city, sources told BosNewsLife.
Nigerian Evangelist, Mother of Seven, Brutally Murdered
Six people have been arrested in the gruesome killing of a Nigerian evangelist.
Popular Pastor Leaves School Board Over Policy Teaching Students Safe Homosexual Sex, Abortion
A popular Southern California pastor resigned from his position on the state's largest high school board after his peers voted in favor of a mandate that would require pro-LGBTQ sexual ethics education in public schools.
Prayer, New Technology Beating the Odds against Cancer
Ten years ago, doctors had no idea of the technology on the horizon that would help them take on cancer. Today, Norfolk, Virginia's Bon Secours Cancer Institute is a faith-based health system that helps patients beat their cancer in a way that's light years ahead of the past.
Today's Breaking News
Around the World
IMF says EU on brink of collapse, while euro currency may have to be scrapped
The future of euro currency and the entire EU project looks unsustainable without major change, according to a review by the International Monetary Fund and renowned economists.
UN report says Iran's missile tests are inconsistent with Vienna nuclear deal
The findings posted in a confidential 16-page report did not clearly state whether the Iranian missile tests in March 2016 had directly violated the provisions of the nuclear deal signed in July 2015 in Vienna. UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon stressed, however, that it was up to the UN Security Council to determine what should be done to Iran in response to the tests, which are not covered by the UN Security Council Resolution 2231.
Russia, China react angrily as U.S. to put anti-missile THAAD system in South Korea
China and Russia both issued angry responses to the news Friday that the Obama administration has reached an agreement with South Korea to install a highly advanced missile defense system based in its East Asian ally.
ISIS downs helicopter in Syria, killing two Russian pilots
Islamic State fighters shot down a military helicopter near Palmyra in Syria on Friday, killing two Russian pilots.
More than 400,000 people evacuated as tropical storm hits China
Hundreds of thousands of people were evacuated along the east of China after tropical storm Nepartak made landfall on Saturday.
North Korea violates UN resolutions with missile test
A North Korean submarine launched a ballistic missile Saturday off the country's eastern coast, inciting condemnation from the international community over what officials said was an explicit violation of United Nations-imposed sanctions.
Bipartisan group of U.S. politicians join Iranian dissidents in rally against Tehran's theocracy
Tens of thousands of supporters of a dissident Iranian opposition group filled a vast convention hall here over the weekend to call for the downfall of Iran's theocratic government.
NATO agrees to reinforce eastern Poland, Baltic states against Russia
NATO leaders agreed on Friday to deploy military forces to the Baltic states and eastern Poland for the first time and increase air and sea patrols to reassure allies who were once part of the Soviet bloc following Russia's seizure of Crimea from Ukraine.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Iranian commander: Missiles ready for the 'annihilation' of Israel
The deputy commander of Iran's powerful Revolutionary Guard said the country has over 100,000 missiles in Lebanon alone readied for the "annihilation" of Israel.
Muslim leader hosts rabbis, welcomes 3rd Temple
A prominent Turkish Muslim leader hosted a gathering of Israeli rabbis to call for an end of anti-Jewish sentiment in the Islamic world, saying he looks forward to the rebuilding of the Third Temple in Jerusalem.
Discovery of Philistine cemetery in Israel could unravel Biblical mystery
The Philistines - villains in the Bible thought to have little culture or class - may have gotten a bad rap.
Egyptian foreign minister visits Israel in push for peace with Palestinians
Egypt's foreign minister made his first visit to Israel in nine years in a bid to revive peace efforts with the Palestinians.
Inside the United States
Hundreds arrested in protests over shootings by police
After a weekend of confrontation, sporadic violence and arrests during protests against the police shootings of black men, the mother of one of the victims has appealed for calm.
Dallas Shooter Planned Attack for Months, Took 'Opportunity' of Protests, Judge Says
Micah Johnson had planned his sniper attack on Dallas police for months and practiced combat tactics in preparation, a Dallas official said today.
Apple, eBay, IBM Back Obama Admin's Lawsuit Against NC Transgender Bathroom Law
Nearly 70 leading companies have filed a friend-of-the-Court brief to support the Department of Justice in its lawsuit to block North Carolina's HB2 bathroom law.
Police Agencies on Edge, on Guard Amid Heightened Threats
Police agencies across the U.S. are on edge and on guard after receiving threats and calls for violence against them on social media in the aftermath of the killings of two black men and the sniper attack that left five officers dead in Dallas. Some departments ordered officers to pair up or more generally said they were heightening security.
Protests Over Shootings Block Roads in U.S. Cities, Arrests Made
Protests against the shootings of two black men by police officers shut down main arteries in a number of U.S. cities on Saturday, leading to numerous arrests, scuffles and injuries in confrontations between police and demonstrators.
Black Lives Matter leader arrested in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, protest
A leader of the Black Lives Matter movement and three journalists were among 102 arrested Saturday during protests in Baton Rouge, police said.
Satanic prayer still on for next week
A theological debate unfolded for an hour and half at Pensacola City Hall Thursday night. By the end of it, tempers ran high but nothing had changed. Some wondered what the point had been.
Officer in critical, stable condition after ambush shooting in Ballwin
A police officer is listed in critical, stable condition after being shot during a traffic stop Friday in west St. Louis County. St. Louis County Police Chief Jon Belmar says he was ambushed.
Cops: Tennessee shooter targeted white victims, similar to Dallas ambush
The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has released the name of the suspect behind Thursday morning's random shooting in Bristol, TN that claimed the life of an area newspaper carrier and injured three others, including a local police officer.
Obscure black power group claims credit for Dallas attack
A little-known black power group has claimed responsibility for the sniper attack Thursday night that killed five Dallas police officers at a Black Lives Matter demonstration, but authorities said that one of the snipers who was killed claimed to not be part of an organization.
Details emerge about racial rage that drove sniper's deadly rampage
The sniper who killed five Dallas police officers Thursday night was a former Army reservist who posted 'black power' images online and told police negotiators in the moments before his death he 'wanted to kill white people.'
U.S. Politics
Clinton: FBI director was 'speculating'
Hillary Clinton broke her silence on the FBI's investigation into her email system Friday, arguing FBI Director James Comey had simply been "speculating" when he testified before Congress that her private server was likely hacked by hostile agents.
Clinton will have to testify under oath if federal judge agrees to petition
Prosecutors decided last week not to charge former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton over her secret email server, but a federal court could still force her to testify under oath after a conservative law firm petitioned the judge to force her to talk.
Newt Gingrich acknowledges he's being vetted for Trump veep; 'no idea' if he'll be picked
Former House Speaker Newt Gingrich says he has 'no idea' if presumptive Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump is going to pick him as a running mate, but he knows he's being vetted closely and a decision is coming soon.
Christian News
Sudan's Christians face 'ethnic cleansing'
Five years ago today (11 July, 2011), South Sudan became the world's newest country after seceding from the North. Following a lengthy dispute over where a border should be drawn, it was decided that Sudan's predominantly Christian South Kordofan and Blue Nile states would remain in the mainly Sunni Muslim North. In the five years since, the Sudanese government has waged a bombing campaign against this restive, resource-rich southern region.
Christian Groups are Asking Vladimir Putin to Reject the Proposed Ban on Public Preaching and Praying
Activists in Russia warn new legislation meant to combat terrorism will violate freedoms of speech, privacy, and religion.
Around the World
IMF says EU on brink of collapse, while euro currency may have to be scrapped
The future of euro currency and the entire EU project looks unsustainable without major change, according to a review by the International Monetary Fund and renowned economists.
UN report says Iran's missile tests are inconsistent with Vienna nuclear deal
The findings posted in a confidential 16-page report did not clearly state whether the Iranian missile tests in March 2016 had directly violated the provisions of the nuclear deal signed in July 2015 in Vienna. UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon stressed, however, that it was up to the UN Security Council to determine what should be done to Iran in response to the tests, which are not covered by the UN Security Council Resolution 2231.
Russia, China react angrily as U.S. to put anti-missile THAAD system in South Korea
China and Russia both issued angry responses to the news Friday that the Obama administration has reached an agreement with South Korea to install a highly advanced missile defense system based in its East Asian ally.
ISIS downs helicopter in Syria, killing two Russian pilots
Islamic State fighters shot down a military helicopter near Palmyra in Syria on Friday, killing two Russian pilots.
More than 400,000 people evacuated as tropical storm hits China
Hundreds of thousands of people were evacuated along the east of China after tropical storm Nepartak made landfall on Saturday.
North Korea violates UN resolutions with missile test
A North Korean submarine launched a ballistic missile Saturday off the country's eastern coast, inciting condemnation from the international community over what officials said was an explicit violation of United Nations-imposed sanctions.
Bipartisan group of U.S. politicians join Iranian dissidents in rally against Tehran's theocracy
Tens of thousands of supporters of a dissident Iranian opposition group filled a vast convention hall here over the weekend to call for the downfall of Iran's theocratic government.
NATO agrees to reinforce eastern Poland, Baltic states against Russia
NATO leaders agreed on Friday to deploy military forces to the Baltic states and eastern Poland for the first time and increase air and sea patrols to reassure allies who were once part of the Soviet bloc following Russia's seizure of Crimea from Ukraine.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Iranian commander: Missiles ready for the 'annihilation' of Israel
The deputy commander of Iran's powerful Revolutionary Guard said the country has over 100,000 missiles in Lebanon alone readied for the "annihilation" of Israel.
Muslim leader hosts rabbis, welcomes 3rd Temple
A prominent Turkish Muslim leader hosted a gathering of Israeli rabbis to call for an end of anti-Jewish sentiment in the Islamic world, saying he looks forward to the rebuilding of the Third Temple in Jerusalem.
Discovery of Philistine cemetery in Israel could unravel Biblical mystery
The Philistines - villains in the Bible thought to have little culture or class - may have gotten a bad rap.
Egyptian foreign minister visits Israel in push for peace with Palestinians
Egypt's foreign minister made his first visit to Israel in nine years in a bid to revive peace efforts with the Palestinians.
Inside the United States
Hundreds arrested in protests over shootings by police
After a weekend of confrontation, sporadic violence and arrests during protests against the police shootings of black men, the mother of one of the victims has appealed for calm.
Dallas Shooter Planned Attack for Months, Took 'Opportunity' of Protests, Judge Says
Micah Johnson had planned his sniper attack on Dallas police for months and practiced combat tactics in preparation, a Dallas official said today.
Apple, eBay, IBM Back Obama Admin's Lawsuit Against NC Transgender Bathroom Law
Nearly 70 leading companies have filed a friend-of-the-Court brief to support the Department of Justice in its lawsuit to block North Carolina's HB2 bathroom law.
Police Agencies on Edge, on Guard Amid Heightened Threats
Police agencies across the U.S. are on edge and on guard after receiving threats and calls for violence against them on social media in the aftermath of the killings of two black men and the sniper attack that left five officers dead in Dallas. Some departments ordered officers to pair up or more generally said they were heightening security.
Protests Over Shootings Block Roads in U.S. Cities, Arrests Made
Protests against the shootings of two black men by police officers shut down main arteries in a number of U.S. cities on Saturday, leading to numerous arrests, scuffles and injuries in confrontations between police and demonstrators.
Black Lives Matter leader arrested in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, protest
A leader of the Black Lives Matter movement and three journalists were among 102 arrested Saturday during protests in Baton Rouge, police said.
Satanic prayer still on for next week
A theological debate unfolded for an hour and half at Pensacola City Hall Thursday night. By the end of it, tempers ran high but nothing had changed. Some wondered what the point had been.
Officer in critical, stable condition after ambush shooting in Ballwin
A police officer is listed in critical, stable condition after being shot during a traffic stop Friday in west St. Louis County. St. Louis County Police Chief Jon Belmar says he was ambushed.
Cops: Tennessee shooter targeted white victims, similar to Dallas ambush
The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has released the name of the suspect behind Thursday morning's random shooting in Bristol, TN that claimed the life of an area newspaper carrier and injured three others, including a local police officer.
Obscure black power group claims credit for Dallas attack
A little-known black power group has claimed responsibility for the sniper attack Thursday night that killed five Dallas police officers at a Black Lives Matter demonstration, but authorities said that one of the snipers who was killed claimed to not be part of an organization.
Details emerge about racial rage that drove sniper's deadly rampage
The sniper who killed five Dallas police officers Thursday night was a former Army reservist who posted 'black power' images online and told police negotiators in the moments before his death he 'wanted to kill white people.'
U.S. Politics
Clinton: FBI director was 'speculating'
Hillary Clinton broke her silence on the FBI's investigation into her email system Friday, arguing FBI Director James Comey had simply been "speculating" when he testified before Congress that her private server was likely hacked by hostile agents.
Clinton will have to testify under oath if federal judge agrees to petition
Prosecutors decided last week not to charge former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton over her secret email server, but a federal court could still force her to testify under oath after a conservative law firm petitioned the judge to force her to talk.
Newt Gingrich acknowledges he's being vetted for Trump veep; 'no idea' if he'll be picked
Former House Speaker Newt Gingrich says he has 'no idea' if presumptive Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump is going to pick him as a running mate, but he knows he's being vetted closely and a decision is coming soon.
Christian News
Sudan's Christians face 'ethnic cleansing'
Five years ago today (11 July, 2011), South Sudan became the world's newest country after seceding from the North. Following a lengthy dispute over where a border should be drawn, it was decided that Sudan's predominantly Christian South Kordofan and Blue Nile states would remain in the mainly Sunni Muslim North. In the five years since, the Sudanese government has waged a bombing campaign against this restive, resource-rich southern region.
Christian Groups are Asking Vladimir Putin to Reject the Proposed Ban on Public Preaching and Praying
Activists in Russia warn new legislation meant to combat terrorism will violate freedoms of speech, privacy, and religion.
Today's Breaking News
Around the World
US sanctions are 'declaration of war,' N. Korea says, promising backlash
North Korea has labeled newly-introduced US sanctions against its leader Kim Jong-Un 'a declaration of war', promising to provide Washington with a strong response.
Obama urges NATO to stand firm vs. Russia despite Brexit fallout
U.S. President Barack Obama urged NATO leaders on Friday to stand firm against a resurgent Russia over its seizure of Crimea from Ukraine, saying Britain's vote to leave the European Union should not weaken the western defense alliance.
Super typhoon Nepartak hits Taiwan, disrupts power supply, transport
Super typhoon Nepartak hit eastern Taiwan early on Friday, driving thousands of people from their homes, disrupting power supply and forcing the cancellation of more than 500 flights, emergency authorities said.
Islamic State counters Obama narrative in video detailing functional, expansive 'caliphate'
At a time when the Obama administration says the Islamic State is shrinking in Syria and Iraq, the terrorist group is publishing a detailed organization map that it says shows how it is running a functional bureaucratic nation-state.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Netanyahu to Christian Zionists: 'We Have No Better Friends'
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu recently traveled to Africa where he met with Christian Zionists.
Inside the United States
Snipers hunt police in Dallas: Five officers killed, 6 wounded
Eleven police officers were shot ambush-style, including four fatally, in Dallas Thursday night by at least two snipers, amid a protest against the recent police shootings of two black men, Alton Sterling in Louisiana, and Philando Castile in Minnesota, according to the Dallas Police.
House Republicans' gun bill delayed indefinitely
A House Republicans-sponsored gun bill has been put off indefinitely as speaker Paul Ryan was unable to wrangle together sparring Republicans for support.
Chaffetz forces Comey to Admit Hillary Clinton Gave Classified Info to Non-Cleared Lawyers
FBI director James Comey admitted to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform on Thursday that former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton had given classified information to her personal lawyers, among others, who lacked security clearance.
Police kill more whites than blacks, but minority deaths generate more outrage
An analysis released last week shows that more white people died at the hands of law enforcement than those of any other race in the last two years, even as the Justice Department, social-justice groups and media coverage focus on black victims of police force.
Hill critics pushing to block Boeing Iran deal
U.S. lawmakers expressed mounting concern Thursday over the proposed $17 billion-plus deal by Boeing to sell commercial jets to Iran -- by far the largest deal inked by an American company since the signing of the landmark deal to curb Iran's nuclear programs in exchange for the lifting of economic sanctions a year ago.
Baltimore saw steep fall in police numbers as murder rate soared
Already beset by a public outcry over the high-profile death of a black man in police custody and a rising murder rate, Baltimore's police department is facing another headache: it's shrinking fast.
U.S. Politics
Pressure on RNC to adopt platform defunding Planned Parenthood
A pro-life group is planning a massive outreach campaign in Cleveland when the Republican National Convention comes to town, in an effort to include defunding Planned Parenthood in the GOP platform.
Christian News
Print On Demand, "One of the Boldest Initiatives in the History of Bible Translation" Rapidly Accelerating Scripture Distribution
Wycliffe Associates, an international organization involving people in the advancement of Bible translation, is helping rapidly accelerate the distribution of newly translated portions of the Scriptures for those without the Bible in their language, including places where having a Bible is dangerous.
Christians' Homes Torched by Muslim Mob in Egypt as Warning Not to Build New Church
A mob of 300 Muslims has torched at least four Coptic Christian houses in the Kom El Loofy village in Samalout, Upper Egypt, because the Christians wanted to build a church on their land.
Around the World
US sanctions are 'declaration of war,' N. Korea says, promising backlash
North Korea has labeled newly-introduced US sanctions against its leader Kim Jong-Un 'a declaration of war', promising to provide Washington with a strong response.
Obama urges NATO to stand firm vs. Russia despite Brexit fallout
U.S. President Barack Obama urged NATO leaders on Friday to stand firm against a resurgent Russia over its seizure of Crimea from Ukraine, saying Britain's vote to leave the European Union should not weaken the western defense alliance.
Super typhoon Nepartak hits Taiwan, disrupts power supply, transport
Super typhoon Nepartak hit eastern Taiwan early on Friday, driving thousands of people from their homes, disrupting power supply and forcing the cancellation of more than 500 flights, emergency authorities said.
Islamic State counters Obama narrative in video detailing functional, expansive 'caliphate'
At a time when the Obama administration says the Islamic State is shrinking in Syria and Iraq, the terrorist group is publishing a detailed organization map that it says shows how it is running a functional bureaucratic nation-state.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Netanyahu to Christian Zionists: 'We Have No Better Friends'
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu recently traveled to Africa where he met with Christian Zionists.
Inside the United States
Snipers hunt police in Dallas: Five officers killed, 6 wounded
Eleven police officers were shot ambush-style, including four fatally, in Dallas Thursday night by at least two snipers, amid a protest against the recent police shootings of two black men, Alton Sterling in Louisiana, and Philando Castile in Minnesota, according to the Dallas Police.
House Republicans' gun bill delayed indefinitely
A House Republicans-sponsored gun bill has been put off indefinitely as speaker Paul Ryan was unable to wrangle together sparring Republicans for support.
Chaffetz forces Comey to Admit Hillary Clinton Gave Classified Info to Non-Cleared Lawyers
FBI director James Comey admitted to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform on Thursday that former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton had given classified information to her personal lawyers, among others, who lacked security clearance.
Police kill more whites than blacks, but minority deaths generate more outrage
An analysis released last week shows that more white people died at the hands of law enforcement than those of any other race in the last two years, even as the Justice Department, social-justice groups and media coverage focus on black victims of police force.
Hill critics pushing to block Boeing Iran deal
U.S. lawmakers expressed mounting concern Thursday over the proposed $17 billion-plus deal by Boeing to sell commercial jets to Iran -- by far the largest deal inked by an American company since the signing of the landmark deal to curb Iran's nuclear programs in exchange for the lifting of economic sanctions a year ago.
Baltimore saw steep fall in police numbers as murder rate soared
Already beset by a public outcry over the high-profile death of a black man in police custody and a rising murder rate, Baltimore's police department is facing another headache: it's shrinking fast.
U.S. Politics
Pressure on RNC to adopt platform defunding Planned Parenthood
A pro-life group is planning a massive outreach campaign in Cleveland when the Republican National Convention comes to town, in an effort to include defunding Planned Parenthood in the GOP platform.
Christian News
Print On Demand, "One of the Boldest Initiatives in the History of Bible Translation" Rapidly Accelerating Scripture Distribution
Wycliffe Associates, an international organization involving people in the advancement of Bible translation, is helping rapidly accelerate the distribution of newly translated portions of the Scriptures for those without the Bible in their language, including places where having a Bible is dangerous.
Christians' Homes Torched by Muslim Mob in Egypt as Warning Not to Build New Church
A mob of 300 Muslims has torched at least four Coptic Christian houses in the Kom El Loofy village in Samalout, Upper Egypt, because the Christians wanted to build a church on their land.