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Today's Breaking News
Around the World
Taiwan's third typhoon of the month kills at least four, injures hundreds
The third typhoon to hit Taiwan this month has killed at least four people and injured hundreds more, knocking down trees and cutting power to millions.
Syrian troops take rebel-held Farafra district in central Aleppo
Syrian troops have captured a rebel-held neighbourhood in Aleppo after several days of intense bombardment, according to state TV.
Two bomb attacks take place in Dresden, Germany
Security has been stepped up in the German city of Dresden, following two bomb attacks on a mosque and a conference center Monday evening.
First 'three person baby' born using new method
The world's first baby has been born using a new 'three person' fertility technique, New Scientist reveals.
US looks to accelerate deployment of SKorea missile defense
The U.S. intends to deploy a missile defense system in South Korea 'as soon as possible' to counter the threat from North Korea despite opposition from China, the top U.S. diplomat for East Asia said Tuesday.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
After historic gas deal with Jordan, Israel looking to build Cyprus, Greece pipeline
After the Leviathan gas reservoir partners signed a massive deal with Jordan, Israel is now looking to lay a pipeline to Cyprus and Greece, so Israeli gas can be exported there and to other European countries, National Infrastructure, Energy and Water Minister Yuval Steinitz said Tuesday.
Shimon Peres, the last of Israel's founding fathers, dies at 93
Shimon Peres, the last of Israel's founding fathers, died early Wednesday morning at the age of 93.
Inside the United States
Oregon Satanic Temple brings after-school club to elementary pupils
The Portland chapter of The Satanic Temple has succeeded in its efforts to bring an after-school program to a Portland elementary school.
U.S. owes black people reparations for a history of 'racial terrorism,' says U.N. panel
The history of slavery in the United States justifies reparations for African Americans, argues a recent report by a U.N.-affiliated group based in Geneva.
Nearly 200 earthquakes hit near SoCal's Salton Sea, USGS says
Almost 200 earthquakes were recorded in Southern California's Salton Sea in roughly a 24-hour period, geologists said Tuesday.
U.S. Politics
First round of Clinton-Trump drew largest debate audience in U.S. history
No presidential debate in American history had a larger audience than Monday night's event between Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump, ratings figures show.
Around the World
Taiwan's third typhoon of the month kills at least four, injures hundreds
The third typhoon to hit Taiwan this month has killed at least four people and injured hundreds more, knocking down trees and cutting power to millions.
Syrian troops take rebel-held Farafra district in central Aleppo
Syrian troops have captured a rebel-held neighbourhood in Aleppo after several days of intense bombardment, according to state TV.
Two bomb attacks take place in Dresden, Germany
Security has been stepped up in the German city of Dresden, following two bomb attacks on a mosque and a conference center Monday evening.
First 'three person baby' born using new method
The world's first baby has been born using a new 'three person' fertility technique, New Scientist reveals.
US looks to accelerate deployment of SKorea missile defense
The U.S. intends to deploy a missile defense system in South Korea 'as soon as possible' to counter the threat from North Korea despite opposition from China, the top U.S. diplomat for East Asia said Tuesday.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
After historic gas deal with Jordan, Israel looking to build Cyprus, Greece pipeline
After the Leviathan gas reservoir partners signed a massive deal with Jordan, Israel is now looking to lay a pipeline to Cyprus and Greece, so Israeli gas can be exported there and to other European countries, National Infrastructure, Energy and Water Minister Yuval Steinitz said Tuesday.
Shimon Peres, the last of Israel's founding fathers, dies at 93
Shimon Peres, the last of Israel's founding fathers, died early Wednesday morning at the age of 93.
Inside the United States
Oregon Satanic Temple brings after-school club to elementary pupils
The Portland chapter of The Satanic Temple has succeeded in its efforts to bring an after-school program to a Portland elementary school.
U.S. owes black people reparations for a history of 'racial terrorism,' says U.N. panel
The history of slavery in the United States justifies reparations for African Americans, argues a recent report by a U.N.-affiliated group based in Geneva.
Nearly 200 earthquakes hit near SoCal's Salton Sea, USGS says
Almost 200 earthquakes were recorded in Southern California's Salton Sea in roughly a 24-hour period, geologists said Tuesday.
U.S. Politics
First round of Clinton-Trump drew largest debate audience in U.S. history
No presidential debate in American history had a larger audience than Monday night's event between Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump, ratings figures show.
Today's Breaking News
Around the World
Typhoon Megi: Taiwan braces for third severe storm in 2 weeks
Typhoon Megi is forecast to make landfall in northeast Taiwan on Tuesday, the third storm system to hit the island in two weeks.
Islamic State 'dead set' on using chemical arms: Pentagon spokesman
Islamic State militants are 'dead set' on using chemical arms and are likely to try them again as Iraqi forces advance on Mosul, a Pentagon spokesman said on Monday, a week after a rocket with a possible chemical agent landed near U.S. troops.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Israel-US consortium signs $10 bn gas deal with Jordan
The US-led consortium leading the development of Israel's offshore gas reserves on Monday announced a first deal to sell natural gas from its off-shore Leviathan field to neighboring Jordan.
Inside the United States
FBI: Violent crime across US spiked in 2015, murders up nearly 11 percent
Violent crime across the U.S. jumped in 2015 after two years of declines, the FBI announced Monday, adding that the number of murders reported by local law enforcement agencies was up 10.8 percent from 2014.
9 Wounded After Shooting at Houston Shopping Center
A gunman who wounded nine people near a shopping center in Houston this morning was dressed in a 'military-style' uniform and had Nazi emblems, police said.
Charlotte protesters demand mayor's resignation over black man's slaying
Dozens of protesters took their fight for racial equality in policing to the heart of Charlotte's power structure on Monday, demanding the resignations of the mayor, police chief, and lawmakers in the wake of the police slaying of a black man.
8.1 Million Taxpayers Paid $1.7 Billion in Obamacare Penalties in 2014
Nearly 8.1 million taxpayers paid $1,694,088,000 in Obamacare penalties for not having health insurance in 2014, the first year the penalty was in effect, according to the most recent data from the Internal Revenue Service.
U.S. Politics
UPI state polls: Donald Trump ahead of Hillary Clinton in Electoral College
Donald Trump would earn enough votes to win the presidency in the Electoral College based on UPI/CVoter's state tracking poll released Monday.
In debate, Clinton gets no follow-up questions, Trump gets 6
Republican Donald Trump was kept on the defensive at the first presidential debate, in several instances having to debate the highly anticipated event's moderator as well as his Democratic opponent.
'Clear winner': Luntz focus group hands Clinton debate victory
In the immediate aftermath of Monday night's presidential debate, Frank Luntz's focus group of undecided voters handed former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton a victory, declaring her the 'clear winner' of the first head-to-head matchup.
Policy takes back seat in chippy debate
Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump, embracing his outsider's credentials, said Democratic opponent Hillary Clinton was the candidate of the establishment and urged the country to move beyond the anti-terror and free trade policies he said have failed the country for decades, as they faced off in the first presidential debate Monday.
Trump invokes Netanyahu, slams Iran deal in presidential debate
Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump and Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton traded barbs over foreign policy in an aggressive debate on Monday night, when the two repeatedly attacked each other's character, integrity, and fitness for the Oval Office.
Trump crushes Hillary on NAFTA and TPP
Early in the widely anticipated first presidential debate, Hillary Clinton deployed a scripted line accusing Donald Trump of supporting 'trumped-up trickle-down' economic policies. But it was Trump who put Clinton on the defensive by attacking her husband Bill's support of the North American Free Trade Agreement, NAFTA.
Christian News
Woman in Uganda Beaten Unconscious for Attending Church Service
A Muslim in Uganda beat his wife unconscious for attending a church service on Sept. 18, sources said.
What Three Iranian Christians Did to Face a Possible Flogging
Three Iranian Christian converts could be flogged if found guilty on charges of 'acting against national security' and illegal consumption of alcohol during Holy Communion, according to World Watch Monitor.
Protestors disrupt choir outside Messianic congregation
Protestors from the Orthodox organization Lehava disrupted a performance by an Armenian church choir in Jerusalem's Clal Center, home to several Messianic congregations.
Poll: 90 Percent of White Evangelicals Believe Christian Values are under Attack
Most white working-class and evangelical Christian voters would consider voting for Donald Trump, according to a new poll.
Around the World
Typhoon Megi: Taiwan braces for third severe storm in 2 weeks
Typhoon Megi is forecast to make landfall in northeast Taiwan on Tuesday, the third storm system to hit the island in two weeks.
Islamic State 'dead set' on using chemical arms: Pentagon spokesman
Islamic State militants are 'dead set' on using chemical arms and are likely to try them again as Iraqi forces advance on Mosul, a Pentagon spokesman said on Monday, a week after a rocket with a possible chemical agent landed near U.S. troops.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Israel-US consortium signs $10 bn gas deal with Jordan
The US-led consortium leading the development of Israel's offshore gas reserves on Monday announced a first deal to sell natural gas from its off-shore Leviathan field to neighboring Jordan.
Inside the United States
FBI: Violent crime across US spiked in 2015, murders up nearly 11 percent
Violent crime across the U.S. jumped in 2015 after two years of declines, the FBI announced Monday, adding that the number of murders reported by local law enforcement agencies was up 10.8 percent from 2014.
9 Wounded After Shooting at Houston Shopping Center
A gunman who wounded nine people near a shopping center in Houston this morning was dressed in a 'military-style' uniform and had Nazi emblems, police said.
Charlotte protesters demand mayor's resignation over black man's slaying
Dozens of protesters took their fight for racial equality in policing to the heart of Charlotte's power structure on Monday, demanding the resignations of the mayor, police chief, and lawmakers in the wake of the police slaying of a black man.
8.1 Million Taxpayers Paid $1.7 Billion in Obamacare Penalties in 2014
Nearly 8.1 million taxpayers paid $1,694,088,000 in Obamacare penalties for not having health insurance in 2014, the first year the penalty was in effect, according to the most recent data from the Internal Revenue Service.
U.S. Politics
UPI state polls: Donald Trump ahead of Hillary Clinton in Electoral College
Donald Trump would earn enough votes to win the presidency in the Electoral College based on UPI/CVoter's state tracking poll released Monday.
In debate, Clinton gets no follow-up questions, Trump gets 6
Republican Donald Trump was kept on the defensive at the first presidential debate, in several instances having to debate the highly anticipated event's moderator as well as his Democratic opponent.
'Clear winner': Luntz focus group hands Clinton debate victory
In the immediate aftermath of Monday night's presidential debate, Frank Luntz's focus group of undecided voters handed former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton a victory, declaring her the 'clear winner' of the first head-to-head matchup.
Policy takes back seat in chippy debate
Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump, embracing his outsider's credentials, said Democratic opponent Hillary Clinton was the candidate of the establishment and urged the country to move beyond the anti-terror and free trade policies he said have failed the country for decades, as they faced off in the first presidential debate Monday.
Trump invokes Netanyahu, slams Iran deal in presidential debate
Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump and Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton traded barbs over foreign policy in an aggressive debate on Monday night, when the two repeatedly attacked each other's character, integrity, and fitness for the Oval Office.
Trump crushes Hillary on NAFTA and TPP
Early in the widely anticipated first presidential debate, Hillary Clinton deployed a scripted line accusing Donald Trump of supporting 'trumped-up trickle-down' economic policies. But it was Trump who put Clinton on the defensive by attacking her husband Bill's support of the North American Free Trade Agreement, NAFTA.
Christian News
Woman in Uganda Beaten Unconscious for Attending Church Service
A Muslim in Uganda beat his wife unconscious for attending a church service on Sept. 18, sources said.
What Three Iranian Christians Did to Face a Possible Flogging
Three Iranian Christian converts could be flogged if found guilty on charges of 'acting against national security' and illegal consumption of alcohol during Holy Communion, according to World Watch Monitor.
Protestors disrupt choir outside Messianic congregation
Protestors from the Orthodox organization Lehava disrupted a performance by an Armenian church choir in Jerusalem's Clal Center, home to several Messianic congregations.
Poll: 90 Percent of White Evangelicals Believe Christian Values are under Attack
Most white working-class and evangelical Christian voters would consider voting for Donald Trump, according to a new poll.
Today's Breaking News
Around the World
War Rages in Aleppo As Ceasefire Collapses
Syrian forces pounded rebel-held eastern Aleppo on Sunday, killing at least 85 people and wounding more than 300 others, an activist group reported. The bombardment destroyed residential centers, overwhelmed hospitals and angered diplomats meeting at the United Nations.
Giant radio telescope begins search for alien life in outer space
The world's largest radio telescope has begun searching for signs of extra-terrestrial life in outer space.
Japan Scrambles Jets After China Makes Show of Force in Key Strait
Japan scrambled jets Sunday after a fleet of Chinese aircraft flew into a strategically important strait near disputed islands in the East China Sea.
Mexico: Thousands protest against same-sex marriage proposal
Thousands of people in Mexico City have protested against a government proposal to legalise same-sex marriage, which they say would undermine traditional families.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Israeli forces arrest 19 wanted Palestinians, uncover W.Bank weapons workshops
The Israeli Defense Forces in cooperation with the Shin Bet security service arrested 19 wanted Palestinians overnight in the West Bank and uncovered three weapons manufacturing workshops.
IDF preparing an underground 'death trap' for Hamas
Hamas is prioritizing offensive and defensive underground efforts above all else, a senior IDF officer said Sunday.
Netanyahu meets with Clinton
After hearing from Donald Trump that his administration would recognize Jerusalem as the undivided capital of Israel, Netanyahu met with Hillary Clinton in New York on Sunday for about an hour.
Trump to Netanyahu: I will recognize Jerusalem as Israel's united capital
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu met with Donald Trump and is scheduled to meet Hillary Clinton on Sunday, and stressed that the engagements were not meant to interfere with hyper-charged American politics.
Inside the United States
The harbinger of Baal appears in New York City
So could the sign of Baal actually appear on American soil?
Mall shooting suspect was 'zombie-like' when arrested, officials say
A suspected gunman believed to have killed five people at a Washington state mall was arrested Saturday, according to authorities.
US Air Force set to replace intercontinental nuke arsenal
Hidden underground in steel-and-concrete silos across rural America, more than 400 intercontinental ballistic missiles point to the skies, poised for launch -- and ready to obliterate cities across the world.
Charlotte has 4th night of protest over police shooting
Demonstrators carried signs, chanted and marched in a peaceful protest hours after the family of a black man shot by police released video showing the events leading up to his death.
U.S. Politics
More than 100 million expected to watch Monday's presidential debate
As many as 100 million viewers are expected to tune in Monday night for the first presidential debate between Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump, one that promises to be entertaining, if not blood pressure-raising.
After prepping Trump for debate, Giuliani says US should abandon two-state solution
The United States should give up on a two-state solution between Israel and Palestinians, former New York mayor Rudy Giuliani said on Saturday night.
New Clinton $$ bundlers: Facebook, Yahoo
Top executives at social media giants Facebook and Yahoo have helped 'bundle' $113 million for Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Rodham Clinton, according to newly released campaign donations.
Christian News
Muslim Rebels Massacre Christians in Central African Republic
Muslim militants slaughtered 26 civilians in a predominantly Christian village in the Central African Republic on Friday (Sept. 16), the worst violence in the embattled country in months, sources said.
Southern Baptist Mission Board President: Seemingly Dead Man Arose Among Village of Christian Converts
An unreached people group in Southeast Asia gave their lives to Christ when their leader apparently dropped dead and came back to life after a group of believers prayed.
Ret. Navy Chaplain: Christians Joining The Military Should Be Careful
A retired Navy chaplain who came under fire for his faith believes the military is now a battleground against Christianity.
Christians in North Korea Face Brutal Persecution
Christians in North Korea are being enslaved, raped, tortured and killed at an alarming rate under Kim Jong-Un's leadership, according to a new report from Christian Solidarity Worldwide (CSW).
Around the World
War Rages in Aleppo As Ceasefire Collapses
Syrian forces pounded rebel-held eastern Aleppo on Sunday, killing at least 85 people and wounding more than 300 others, an activist group reported. The bombardment destroyed residential centers, overwhelmed hospitals and angered diplomats meeting at the United Nations.
Giant radio telescope begins search for alien life in outer space
The world's largest radio telescope has begun searching for signs of extra-terrestrial life in outer space.
Japan Scrambles Jets After China Makes Show of Force in Key Strait
Japan scrambled jets Sunday after a fleet of Chinese aircraft flew into a strategically important strait near disputed islands in the East China Sea.
Mexico: Thousands protest against same-sex marriage proposal
Thousands of people in Mexico City have protested against a government proposal to legalise same-sex marriage, which they say would undermine traditional families.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Israeli forces arrest 19 wanted Palestinians, uncover W.Bank weapons workshops
The Israeli Defense Forces in cooperation with the Shin Bet security service arrested 19 wanted Palestinians overnight in the West Bank and uncovered three weapons manufacturing workshops.
IDF preparing an underground 'death trap' for Hamas
Hamas is prioritizing offensive and defensive underground efforts above all else, a senior IDF officer said Sunday.
Netanyahu meets with Clinton
After hearing from Donald Trump that his administration would recognize Jerusalem as the undivided capital of Israel, Netanyahu met with Hillary Clinton in New York on Sunday for about an hour.
Trump to Netanyahu: I will recognize Jerusalem as Israel's united capital
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu met with Donald Trump and is scheduled to meet Hillary Clinton on Sunday, and stressed that the engagements were not meant to interfere with hyper-charged American politics.
Inside the United States
The harbinger of Baal appears in New York City
So could the sign of Baal actually appear on American soil?
Mall shooting suspect was 'zombie-like' when arrested, officials say
A suspected gunman believed to have killed five people at a Washington state mall was arrested Saturday, according to authorities.
US Air Force set to replace intercontinental nuke arsenal
Hidden underground in steel-and-concrete silos across rural America, more than 400 intercontinental ballistic missiles point to the skies, poised for launch -- and ready to obliterate cities across the world.
Charlotte has 4th night of protest over police shooting
Demonstrators carried signs, chanted and marched in a peaceful protest hours after the family of a black man shot by police released video showing the events leading up to his death.
U.S. Politics
More than 100 million expected to watch Monday's presidential debate
As many as 100 million viewers are expected to tune in Monday night for the first presidential debate between Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump, one that promises to be entertaining, if not blood pressure-raising.
After prepping Trump for debate, Giuliani says US should abandon two-state solution
The United States should give up on a two-state solution between Israel and Palestinians, former New York mayor Rudy Giuliani said on Saturday night.
New Clinton $$ bundlers: Facebook, Yahoo
Top executives at social media giants Facebook and Yahoo have helped 'bundle' $113 million for Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Rodham Clinton, according to newly released campaign donations.
Christian News
Muslim Rebels Massacre Christians in Central African Republic
Muslim militants slaughtered 26 civilians in a predominantly Christian village in the Central African Republic on Friday (Sept. 16), the worst violence in the embattled country in months, sources said.
Southern Baptist Mission Board President: Seemingly Dead Man Arose Among Village of Christian Converts
An unreached people group in Southeast Asia gave their lives to Christ when their leader apparently dropped dead and came back to life after a group of believers prayed.
Ret. Navy Chaplain: Christians Joining The Military Should Be Careful
A retired Navy chaplain who came under fire for his faith believes the military is now a battleground against Christianity.
Christians in North Korea Face Brutal Persecution
Christians in North Korea are being enslaved, raped, tortured and killed at an alarming rate under Kim Jong-Un's leadership, according to a new report from Christian Solidarity Worldwide (CSW).