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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.
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.