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Today's Breaking News
Around the World
Post-Brexit global equity loss of over $2 trillion worst ever: S&P
The $2.08 trillion wiped off global equity markets on Friday after Britain voted to leave the European Union was the biggest daily loss ever, trumping the Lehman Brothers bankruptcy during the 2008 financial crisis and the Black Monday stock market crash of 1987, according to Standard & Poor's Dow Jones Indices.
UK 'Leave' vote deflates hopes for U.S.-EU trade deal
Britain's looming exit from the European Union is another huge setback for negotiations on a massive U.S.-EU free trade deal that were already stalled by deeply entrenched differences and growing anti-trade sentiment on both sides of the Atlantic.
After the UK Bolts EU: France, Italy and the Netherlands Want Their Own Referendums
Voters in France, Italy and the Netherlands are demanding their own votes on European Union membership and the euro, as the continent faces a “contagion” of referendums.
Pope Francis says Christians 'must apologize' to gay people
Pope Francis told reporters on Sunday that Catholics and other Christians should apologize to gay people and seek their forgiveness 'for not having behaved as it should many times.'
Multiple suicide bombings kill five in eastern Lebanon
At least five people were killed in multiple suicide bombings early Monday in eastern Lebanon near the border with Syria, officials said. At least four suicide blasts hit the predominantly Christian village of Al-Qaa, a military source told AFP.
Britain 'may never' trigger EU divorce: diplomats
Britain 'may never' trigger the formal divorce process with the EU despite last week's referendum in which the country voted to leave, EU diplomats said Sunday.
CIA weapons for Syrian rebels sold to arms black market: NYT
Weapons shipped into Jordan for Syrian rebels by the Central Intelligence Agency and Saudi Arabia were stolen by Jordanian intelligence operatives and sold to arms merchants on the black market, the New York Times reported, citing American and Jordanian officials.
China, Russia pledge business partnership worth $50 billion
Russian President Vladimir Putin pledged to strengthen 'good neighborly' relations with China, including $50 billion in 58 business initiatives between the two countries.
2.2 million Brits sign petition for second EU referendum
More than 2 million people in the United Kingdom signed a petition seeking a second referendum to determine the county's exit from the European Union.
Investor George Soros calls for reconstruction of EU after 'Brexit' vote
Billionaire investor George Soros on Saturday called for thorough reconstruction of the European Union in order to save it, even though he warned that Britain's vote to leave the bloc makes 'disintegration of the EU practically irreversible.'
British exit from the E.U. sets up a European crisis of diminished power
Britain's historic vote to leave the European Union plunges the 28-nation bloc into an existential crisis, dealing the dream of an integrated Europe its greatest blow since the march toward unity began in the aftermath of World War II.
France presses for quick EU divorce with Britain, Germany cautious
France's foreign minister called on Saturday for the European Union to move ahead quickly to seal the terms of a British exit from the bloc, arguing that the other 27 members needed to give the EU new purpose or else risk populism taking hold.
ISIS calls for attacks in Berlin and Brussels to 'paralyse' Europe in wake of Brexit chaos
Islamic State has expressed its delight for the expected negative economic impact on the United Kingdom and the European Union following the British referendum - and called for attacks in Berlin and Brussels to 'paralyse' Europe.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Christians, Muslims and Jews to build joint house of worship in Jerusalem
In theory, this should not be a big deal: men and women of faith, who share a belief in one God and a love for the city of Jerusalem, coming together to pray, study and sing.
Netanyahu to Kerry: Turkey deal to have 'immense' impact on Israeli economy
An agreement to normalize ties with Turkey after six years will have a positive impact on Israel's economy, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Monday.
Ministers push to ban online incitement, abusive content
Justice Minister Ayelet Shaked (Habayit Hayehudi) and Public Security Minister Gilad Erdan (Likud) announced on Wednesday that they would work together to pass legislation that would block and remove offensive or abusive content from social media, as part of the larger battle against online incitement.
Trump administration would back Israel annexing parts of W.Bank: Haaretz
A senior official in the Donald Trump campaign has said that if elected president, Trump would back Israel annexing portions of the West Bank, the Israeli daily Haaretz reports.
Inside the United States
Obama Designates Stonewall as First National Monument for LGBT Rights
With this weekend marking the one-year anniversary of the Supreme Court’s ruling on legalizing gay marriage, President Obama will designate the Stonewall Inn in New York City as a new National Monument, the first official National Park Service monument dedicated to the plight of LGBT Americans.
At least 2 dead, 60,000 acres lost to California wildfires
Wildfires continued to burn in California Sunday, scorching nearly 60,000 acres and claiming two lives as 4,500 firefighters battled the six blazes, which stretched from the Klammath National Forest in Northern California to the Mexican border in San Diego County, according to the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection, The Los Angeles Times reported.
7 people stabbed at California capital during clash between neo-nazis, demonstrators
Numerous people were stabbed Sunday outside the Sacramento Capitol building during clashes between neo-Nazis and demonstrators.
U.S. Supreme Court poised to issue major abortion ruling
The U.S. Supreme Court is due on Monday to issue its first major abortion ruling since 2007 against a backdrop of unremitting divisions among Americans on the issue and a decades-long decline in the rate at which women terminate pregnancies.
Hawaii becomes first state to put gun owners in federal database
Hawaii signed a bill Thursday to become the first state to enter gun owners into an FBI database that will automatically notify police if an island resident is arrested anywhere else in the country.
Obama Invites 18.7 Million Immigrants to Avoid Oath of Allegiance, Pledge to Defend America
Under the Obama administration's expansive interpretation of executive authority, legal immigrants seeking citizenship through the nation's Naturalization process are now exempt from a key part of the Oath of Allegiance.
Meningococcal outbreak prompts SF warning on Pride weekend
A meningococcal outbreak in Southern California that has mostly infected gay men prompted San Francisco health officials Friday to issue a warning on the eve of Pride weekend and a plea for people to get inoculated against the disease.
West Virginia flooding leaves at least 24 dead
Rescue crews worked steadily on Saturday to answer emergency calls from residents stranded by fast-moving floodwaters that state officials say have killed at least 24 people. It's the nation's highest death toll from flash floods since May 2010, when 27 people died in Tennessee, Kentucky and Mississippi.
Nuclear reactor at Indian Point plant in N.Y. shut down again after leak found
One of two reactor units at a nuclear power plant near New York City has been taken offline for the second time in four months after leakage was found in a pipe that pumps water into the facility, officials said Friday.
FBI can collect home IP addresses without warrant when probing websites - court
The FBI doesn't need a warrant to collect private IP addresses and other computer-related data during probes and dragnets, a federal court has ruled. The judge said the FBI's actions were within constitutional bounds, rejecting privacy concerns.
U.S. Politics
Memo Reveals Clinton Foundation Foreign Donor's $100 Million Registration, Turnout Push
A Swiss billionaire and seven-figure Clinton Foundation donor is pouring millions of dollars into a nonprofit voter registration and turnout operation and appears to have shared information about the project with the Democratic Party, a leaked document reveals.
CBS: Trump Beating Clinton In Battleground States With Voters Who Want Change
Donald Trump is beating Hillary Clinton in the polls in key battleground states among voters who want change, a possible roadblock in her bid for the presidency, CBS News elections director Anthony Salvanto said Sunday.
Clinton surges to 12-point lead in WaPo poll
Hillary Clinton currently holds a double-digit lead over Donald Trump nationally, according to a new Washington Post-ABC News poll released Sunday.
Trump arrives in Scotland, hails British exit from EU
Presumptive Republican nominee Donald Trump, visiting Scotland the day after the United Kingdom voted to leave the European Union, hailed the move, saying voters 'took back their country.'
Christian News
Nigerian knifed for not keeping Ramadan fast
A Christian was stabbed in Kaduna state, Nigeria, this month just because he was not participating in the annual Ramadan fast.
India: Man beaten for defending Christian cemetery
Last month in Punjab state, India, a Christian was severely beaten after he protested the desecration of a Christian graveyard by local Hindus.
Thousands Stretch NC Revival into 8th Week
In a state facing attack, God is on the move. The epicenter is Burlington, North Carolina, where growing crowds now meet under a huge tent.
Famous Evangelical says Trump accepted Jesus Christ
Dr. James Dobson says Donald Trump has recently accepted Jesus Christ as his Lord and Savior, and that Christians should be praying for him.
Are Christians Looking for a Political 'Savior' in a President?
Evangelicals are an important voting block in most elections. However, in the 2016 Presidential race, their vote may be more critical than ever. So, they are being courted - especially by presumptive Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump.
Around the World
Post-Brexit global equity loss of over $2 trillion worst ever: S&P
The $2.08 trillion wiped off global equity markets on Friday after Britain voted to leave the European Union was the biggest daily loss ever, trumping the Lehman Brothers bankruptcy during the 2008 financial crisis and the Black Monday stock market crash of 1987, according to Standard & Poor's Dow Jones Indices.
UK 'Leave' vote deflates hopes for U.S.-EU trade deal
Britain's looming exit from the European Union is another huge setback for negotiations on a massive U.S.-EU free trade deal that were already stalled by deeply entrenched differences and growing anti-trade sentiment on both sides of the Atlantic.
After the UK Bolts EU: France, Italy and the Netherlands Want Their Own Referendums
Voters in France, Italy and the Netherlands are demanding their own votes on European Union membership and the euro, as the continent faces a “contagion” of referendums.
Pope Francis says Christians 'must apologize' to gay people
Pope Francis told reporters on Sunday that Catholics and other Christians should apologize to gay people and seek their forgiveness 'for not having behaved as it should many times.'
Multiple suicide bombings kill five in eastern Lebanon
At least five people were killed in multiple suicide bombings early Monday in eastern Lebanon near the border with Syria, officials said. At least four suicide blasts hit the predominantly Christian village of Al-Qaa, a military source told AFP.
Britain 'may never' trigger EU divorce: diplomats
Britain 'may never' trigger the formal divorce process with the EU despite last week's referendum in which the country voted to leave, EU diplomats said Sunday.
CIA weapons for Syrian rebels sold to arms black market: NYT
Weapons shipped into Jordan for Syrian rebels by the Central Intelligence Agency and Saudi Arabia were stolen by Jordanian intelligence operatives and sold to arms merchants on the black market, the New York Times reported, citing American and Jordanian officials.
China, Russia pledge business partnership worth $50 billion
Russian President Vladimir Putin pledged to strengthen 'good neighborly' relations with China, including $50 billion in 58 business initiatives between the two countries.
2.2 million Brits sign petition for second EU referendum
More than 2 million people in the United Kingdom signed a petition seeking a second referendum to determine the county's exit from the European Union.
Investor George Soros calls for reconstruction of EU after 'Brexit' vote
Billionaire investor George Soros on Saturday called for thorough reconstruction of the European Union in order to save it, even though he warned that Britain's vote to leave the bloc makes 'disintegration of the EU practically irreversible.'
British exit from the E.U. sets up a European crisis of diminished power
Britain's historic vote to leave the European Union plunges the 28-nation bloc into an existential crisis, dealing the dream of an integrated Europe its greatest blow since the march toward unity began in the aftermath of World War II.
France presses for quick EU divorce with Britain, Germany cautious
France's foreign minister called on Saturday for the European Union to move ahead quickly to seal the terms of a British exit from the bloc, arguing that the other 27 members needed to give the EU new purpose or else risk populism taking hold.
ISIS calls for attacks in Berlin and Brussels to 'paralyse' Europe in wake of Brexit chaos
Islamic State has expressed its delight for the expected negative economic impact on the United Kingdom and the European Union following the British referendum - and called for attacks in Berlin and Brussels to 'paralyse' Europe.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Christians, Muslims and Jews to build joint house of worship in Jerusalem
In theory, this should not be a big deal: men and women of faith, who share a belief in one God and a love for the city of Jerusalem, coming together to pray, study and sing.
Netanyahu to Kerry: Turkey deal to have 'immense' impact on Israeli economy
An agreement to normalize ties with Turkey after six years will have a positive impact on Israel's economy, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Monday.
Ministers push to ban online incitement, abusive content
Justice Minister Ayelet Shaked (Habayit Hayehudi) and Public Security Minister Gilad Erdan (Likud) announced on Wednesday that they would work together to pass legislation that would block and remove offensive or abusive content from social media, as part of the larger battle against online incitement.
Trump administration would back Israel annexing parts of W.Bank: Haaretz
A senior official in the Donald Trump campaign has said that if elected president, Trump would back Israel annexing portions of the West Bank, the Israeli daily Haaretz reports.
Inside the United States
Obama Designates Stonewall as First National Monument for LGBT Rights
With this weekend marking the one-year anniversary of the Supreme Court’s ruling on legalizing gay marriage, President Obama will designate the Stonewall Inn in New York City as a new National Monument, the first official National Park Service monument dedicated to the plight of LGBT Americans.
At least 2 dead, 60,000 acres lost to California wildfires
Wildfires continued to burn in California Sunday, scorching nearly 60,000 acres and claiming two lives as 4,500 firefighters battled the six blazes, which stretched from the Klammath National Forest in Northern California to the Mexican border in San Diego County, according to the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection, The Los Angeles Times reported.
7 people stabbed at California capital during clash between neo-nazis, demonstrators
Numerous people were stabbed Sunday outside the Sacramento Capitol building during clashes between neo-Nazis and demonstrators.
U.S. Supreme Court poised to issue major abortion ruling
The U.S. Supreme Court is due on Monday to issue its first major abortion ruling since 2007 against a backdrop of unremitting divisions among Americans on the issue and a decades-long decline in the rate at which women terminate pregnancies.
Hawaii becomes first state to put gun owners in federal database
Hawaii signed a bill Thursday to become the first state to enter gun owners into an FBI database that will automatically notify police if an island resident is arrested anywhere else in the country.
Obama Invites 18.7 Million Immigrants to Avoid Oath of Allegiance, Pledge to Defend America
Under the Obama administration's expansive interpretation of executive authority, legal immigrants seeking citizenship through the nation's Naturalization process are now exempt from a key part of the Oath of Allegiance.
Meningococcal outbreak prompts SF warning on Pride weekend
A meningococcal outbreak in Southern California that has mostly infected gay men prompted San Francisco health officials Friday to issue a warning on the eve of Pride weekend and a plea for people to get inoculated against the disease.
West Virginia flooding leaves at least 24 dead
Rescue crews worked steadily on Saturday to answer emergency calls from residents stranded by fast-moving floodwaters that state officials say have killed at least 24 people. It's the nation's highest death toll from flash floods since May 2010, when 27 people died in Tennessee, Kentucky and Mississippi.
Nuclear reactor at Indian Point plant in N.Y. shut down again after leak found
One of two reactor units at a nuclear power plant near New York City has been taken offline for the second time in four months after leakage was found in a pipe that pumps water into the facility, officials said Friday.
FBI can collect home IP addresses without warrant when probing websites - court
The FBI doesn't need a warrant to collect private IP addresses and other computer-related data during probes and dragnets, a federal court has ruled. The judge said the FBI's actions were within constitutional bounds, rejecting privacy concerns.
U.S. Politics
Memo Reveals Clinton Foundation Foreign Donor's $100 Million Registration, Turnout Push
A Swiss billionaire and seven-figure Clinton Foundation donor is pouring millions of dollars into a nonprofit voter registration and turnout operation and appears to have shared information about the project with the Democratic Party, a leaked document reveals.
CBS: Trump Beating Clinton In Battleground States With Voters Who Want Change
Donald Trump is beating Hillary Clinton in the polls in key battleground states among voters who want change, a possible roadblock in her bid for the presidency, CBS News elections director Anthony Salvanto said Sunday.
Clinton surges to 12-point lead in WaPo poll
Hillary Clinton currently holds a double-digit lead over Donald Trump nationally, according to a new Washington Post-ABC News poll released Sunday.
Trump arrives in Scotland, hails British exit from EU
Presumptive Republican nominee Donald Trump, visiting Scotland the day after the United Kingdom voted to leave the European Union, hailed the move, saying voters 'took back their country.'
Christian News
Nigerian knifed for not keeping Ramadan fast
A Christian was stabbed in Kaduna state, Nigeria, this month just because he was not participating in the annual Ramadan fast.
India: Man beaten for defending Christian cemetery
Last month in Punjab state, India, a Christian was severely beaten after he protested the desecration of a Christian graveyard by local Hindus.
Thousands Stretch NC Revival into 8th Week
In a state facing attack, God is on the move. The epicenter is Burlington, North Carolina, where growing crowds now meet under a huge tent.
Famous Evangelical says Trump accepted Jesus Christ
Dr. James Dobson says Donald Trump has recently accepted Jesus Christ as his Lord and Savior, and that Christians should be praying for him.
Are Christians Looking for a Political 'Savior' in a President?
Evangelicals are an important voting block in most elections. However, in the 2016 Presidential race, their vote may be more critical than ever. So, they are being courted - especially by presumptive Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump.
Today's Breaking News
Around the World
In shock vote, Britain votes to leave the European Union
The voters of the United Kingdom spoke Thursday and, to the surprise of pundits and their elected officials, declared that they want out of the European Union.
White House Admits Uranium at Iranian Facility Probably Tied to Weapons
Traces of man-made uranium were found at the Parchin facility, southeast of Tehran, by investigators from the International Atomic Energy Agency, the United Nations’ nuclear watchdog, as part of an investigation tied to the landmark nuclear deal reached last July between Iran and global powers.
Russia Seen Putting New Nuclear-Capable Missiles Along NATO Border By 2019
Russia is likely to deploy advanced nuclear-capable missiles in its European exclave of Kaliningrad by 2019, casting the move as a reply to a US-backed missile shield, and may one day put them in Crimea too, sources close to its military predict.
Worst tornado to hit China province in 50 years kills at least 78
Severe weather in eastern China churned up a tornado that killed nearly 100 people on Thursday and seriously injured hundreds more, officials said.
Lawmakers Seek to Re-Open 'Flawed' Iran Nuclear Weapons Investigation
U.S. lawmakers and foreign policy insiders are calling on the international community to re-open its 'flawed' investigation into Iran's past nuclear weapons research, according to conversations with multiple sources who say the extent of Iran's past nuclear work is likely much larger than previously believed.
Putin considers Russia-China interaction important factor of global stability
Cooperation of Moscow and Beijing in global affairs is an important element of global stability, Russian President Vladimir Putin said in an interview with China's Xinhua news agency shortly before his visit to China on June 24-25.
Iceland's Hekla volcano 'ready to blow'
A geophysics professor from the University of Iceland has warned people not to travel up Hekla volcano in South Iceland as it could erupt at any moment.
Soros Emerges as Key Driver of E.U. 'Remain' Campaign
Although the British seemed ready to vote in the Brexit referendum to 'Remain' in the European Union, an intense 'Act of God' storm system is set to favor a vote for the 'Leave' campaign by bringing a month's worth of rain in 'just three hours' on voting day.
Moscow Building Spy Site in Nicaragua
The Russian government is building an electronic intelligence-gathering facility in Nicaragua as part of Moscow's efforts to increase military and intelligence activities in the Western Hemisphere.
In Latin America, requests for abortions rise as Zika spreads
In Latin American countries, where abortion is highly restricted if not downright illegal, pregnant women are seeking abortions at significantly higher rates, a new study shows.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Obama Wants to Stop Subsidizing Israel's Defense Industry
If you want to understand just how special the U.S.-Israel relationship really is, look no further than the annual aid package. Israel is not only the greatest beneficiary of U.S. defense assistance, but also the only one allowed to spend a portion of that assistance on weapons and equipment from its own industry. Everyone else has to buy American.
Abbas: Stop global terrorism by ending the Israeli occupation of Palestine
Global terrorism will end if the Israeli-Palestinian conflict is resolved, Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas said on Thursday as he condemned all forms of such violence.
Inside the United States
Deadlocked Supreme Court blocks Obama on immigration
The Supreme Court dealt a critical blow to President Obama's immigration policies on Thursday, deadlocking in a 4-4 decision over two controversial programs the White House wants to implement.
Files show hundreds of US Terrorist plots, refugee connection
Newly obtained congressional data shows hundreds of terror plots have been stopped in the U.S. since 9/11 – mostly involving foreign-born suspects, including dozens of refugees.
Freddie Gray Van Driver Found Not Guilty On All Charges
Officer Caesar Goodson, who was driving the police van inside which Freddie Gray suffered his fatal neck injury last April, has been found not guilty of second-degree 'depraved heart' murder by Baltimore City Circuit Court Judge Barry Williams.
Bipartisan gun control plan survives Senate test vote
A bipartisan measure aimed at preventing terrorist suspects from buying firearms survived a procedural vote in the Senate on Thursday, a sign of possible progress on the issue of gun control that dominated Congress all week.
Jobless claims fall to 259,000, lowest since April
New claims for unemployment benefits dropped to 259,000 in the second full week of June, the Labor Department reported Thursday, down from 277,000 a week earlier and the lowest level since April.
U.S. Health Fraud Stings Net 301 People This Year, Most Ever
The U.S. charged 301 people this year in a series of medical fraud sting operations, the most ever, for allegedly running scams that bilked the government out of $900 million.
California's skyrocketing housing costs, taxes prompt exodus of residents
During the 12 months ending June 30, the number of people leaving California for another state exceeded by 61,100 the number who moved here from elsewhere in the U.S., according to state Finance Department statistics. The so-called 'net outward migration' was the largest since 2011, when 63,300 more people fled California than entered.
Tornadoes, hail possible as storms move through Midwest
Powerful storms threatened to bring hurricane-force winds, tornadoes and golf ball-sized hail to parts of the Midwest on Wednesday, including the Chicago area.
U.S. Politics
Trump announces he's forgiven $50 million loan to own campaign
Donald Trump announced Thursday he has forgiven $50 million in loans he made to his own campaign as he ramps up fundraising.
Analysts say Trump not paying himself salary to run, despite FEC filings
Despite multiple listings of his own name as a recipient of expenditures by his presidential campaign, presumptive Republican nominee Donald Trump is not paying himself a salary to run for the nation's highest office, federal campaign finance officials and legal experts told Fox News.
Hillary Email Server Hacked After Security Features Temporarily Disabled
State Department staffers wrestled for weeks in December 2010 over a serious technical problem with then-Secretary Hillary Clinton's home email server, causing them to temporarily disable security features that left the server more vulnerable to hackers, according to emails released Wednesday.
Christian News
Franklin Graham on Orlando Shooting: Obama Going Out of His Way to Give Islam a Pass
Evangelist Franklin Graham blasted the Obama administration for editing out references to Islam from the transcript of the Orlando shooter's 911 calls before he killed 49 people and injured 53 others in a gay nightclub. Graham praised House Speaker Paul Ryan for insisting on the full transcript, which reveals the attacker's religious motivation.
Around the World
In shock vote, Britain votes to leave the European Union
The voters of the United Kingdom spoke Thursday and, to the surprise of pundits and their elected officials, declared that they want out of the European Union.
White House Admits Uranium at Iranian Facility Probably Tied to Weapons
Traces of man-made uranium were found at the Parchin facility, southeast of Tehran, by investigators from the International Atomic Energy Agency, the United Nations’ nuclear watchdog, as part of an investigation tied to the landmark nuclear deal reached last July between Iran and global powers.
Russia Seen Putting New Nuclear-Capable Missiles Along NATO Border By 2019
Russia is likely to deploy advanced nuclear-capable missiles in its European exclave of Kaliningrad by 2019, casting the move as a reply to a US-backed missile shield, and may one day put them in Crimea too, sources close to its military predict.
Worst tornado to hit China province in 50 years kills at least 78
Severe weather in eastern China churned up a tornado that killed nearly 100 people on Thursday and seriously injured hundreds more, officials said.
Lawmakers Seek to Re-Open 'Flawed' Iran Nuclear Weapons Investigation
U.S. lawmakers and foreign policy insiders are calling on the international community to re-open its 'flawed' investigation into Iran's past nuclear weapons research, according to conversations with multiple sources who say the extent of Iran's past nuclear work is likely much larger than previously believed.
Putin considers Russia-China interaction important factor of global stability
Cooperation of Moscow and Beijing in global affairs is an important element of global stability, Russian President Vladimir Putin said in an interview with China's Xinhua news agency shortly before his visit to China on June 24-25.
Iceland's Hekla volcano 'ready to blow'
A geophysics professor from the University of Iceland has warned people not to travel up Hekla volcano in South Iceland as it could erupt at any moment.
Soros Emerges as Key Driver of E.U. 'Remain' Campaign
Although the British seemed ready to vote in the Brexit referendum to 'Remain' in the European Union, an intense 'Act of God' storm system is set to favor a vote for the 'Leave' campaign by bringing a month's worth of rain in 'just three hours' on voting day.
Moscow Building Spy Site in Nicaragua
The Russian government is building an electronic intelligence-gathering facility in Nicaragua as part of Moscow's efforts to increase military and intelligence activities in the Western Hemisphere.
In Latin America, requests for abortions rise as Zika spreads
In Latin American countries, where abortion is highly restricted if not downright illegal, pregnant women are seeking abortions at significantly higher rates, a new study shows.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Obama Wants to Stop Subsidizing Israel's Defense Industry
If you want to understand just how special the U.S.-Israel relationship really is, look no further than the annual aid package. Israel is not only the greatest beneficiary of U.S. defense assistance, but also the only one allowed to spend a portion of that assistance on weapons and equipment from its own industry. Everyone else has to buy American.
Abbas: Stop global terrorism by ending the Israeli occupation of Palestine
Global terrorism will end if the Israeli-Palestinian conflict is resolved, Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas said on Thursday as he condemned all forms of such violence.
Inside the United States
Deadlocked Supreme Court blocks Obama on immigration
The Supreme Court dealt a critical blow to President Obama's immigration policies on Thursday, deadlocking in a 4-4 decision over two controversial programs the White House wants to implement.
Files show hundreds of US Terrorist plots, refugee connection
Newly obtained congressional data shows hundreds of terror plots have been stopped in the U.S. since 9/11 – mostly involving foreign-born suspects, including dozens of refugees.
Freddie Gray Van Driver Found Not Guilty On All Charges
Officer Caesar Goodson, who was driving the police van inside which Freddie Gray suffered his fatal neck injury last April, has been found not guilty of second-degree 'depraved heart' murder by Baltimore City Circuit Court Judge Barry Williams.
Bipartisan gun control plan survives Senate test vote
A bipartisan measure aimed at preventing terrorist suspects from buying firearms survived a procedural vote in the Senate on Thursday, a sign of possible progress on the issue of gun control that dominated Congress all week.
Jobless claims fall to 259,000, lowest since April
New claims for unemployment benefits dropped to 259,000 in the second full week of June, the Labor Department reported Thursday, down from 277,000 a week earlier and the lowest level since April.
U.S. Health Fraud Stings Net 301 People This Year, Most Ever
The U.S. charged 301 people this year in a series of medical fraud sting operations, the most ever, for allegedly running scams that bilked the government out of $900 million.
California's skyrocketing housing costs, taxes prompt exodus of residents
During the 12 months ending June 30, the number of people leaving California for another state exceeded by 61,100 the number who moved here from elsewhere in the U.S., according to state Finance Department statistics. The so-called 'net outward migration' was the largest since 2011, when 63,300 more people fled California than entered.
Tornadoes, hail possible as storms move through Midwest
Powerful storms threatened to bring hurricane-force winds, tornadoes and golf ball-sized hail to parts of the Midwest on Wednesday, including the Chicago area.
U.S. Politics
Trump announces he's forgiven $50 million loan to own campaign
Donald Trump announced Thursday he has forgiven $50 million in loans he made to his own campaign as he ramps up fundraising.
Analysts say Trump not paying himself salary to run, despite FEC filings
Despite multiple listings of his own name as a recipient of expenditures by his presidential campaign, presumptive Republican nominee Donald Trump is not paying himself a salary to run for the nation's highest office, federal campaign finance officials and legal experts told Fox News.
Hillary Email Server Hacked After Security Features Temporarily Disabled
State Department staffers wrestled for weeks in December 2010 over a serious technical problem with then-Secretary Hillary Clinton's home email server, causing them to temporarily disable security features that left the server more vulnerable to hackers, according to emails released Wednesday.
Christian News
Franklin Graham on Orlando Shooting: Obama Going Out of His Way to Give Islam a Pass
Evangelist Franklin Graham blasted the Obama administration for editing out references to Islam from the transcript of the Orlando shooter's 911 calls before he killed 49 people and injured 53 others in a gay nightclub. Graham praised House Speaker Paul Ryan for insisting on the full transcript, which reveals the attacker's religious motivation.
Today's Breaking News
Around the World
Brexit polls split as Britain prepares to vote in EU referendum
Britons are preparing to head to the polls Thursday to decide whether the country will remain in the European Union, a decision advance surveys indicate is not a foregone conclusion.
Accompanied by Migrants, Pope Francis Says ‘a Christian Lets Everybody Come’
In a striking gesture Wednesday, Pope Francis invited fourteen African migrants to join him on the steps of St. Peter’s Basilica, urging Europe to open its doors to more refugees.
EU envisions China free-trade pact
The European Commission adopted on Wednesday (22 June) the main principles of a new EU template for China relations, which include the possibility of a free-trade agreement.
North Korea touts ability to attack 'American bastards'
North Korea stated it has secured the capability to attack U.S. military bases in the Pacific a day after South Korea confirmed Pyongyang had test launched two mid-range ballistic missiles.
Islamic State militants push back in Syria, Iraq and Libya
Even as internationally backed forces chip away at Islamic State-held territory in Syria, Iraq and Libya, the militants have demonstrated a stubborn resilience this week in the face of recent losses.
On eve of defining British EU referendum, rivals race for final votes
British Prime Minister David Cameron and his euroskeptic opponents made final pitches for wavering voters on Wednesday on the eve of a defining referendum on European Union membership with the outcome still too close to call.
Iranian navy announces 20 military drills over coming months
The Iranian Navy announced this week that it will conduct 20 military drills over the next nine months.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Israel worried Quartet report could be basis of significant UN Security Council resolution
Israel is concerned that the highly anticipated Quartet document could be the core of a new United Nations Security Council resolution to replace UNSC Resolution 242, which until now has been the basis for Mid-East diplomacy since 1967.
Israeli Pres. Rivlin: French plan seeks peace talks 'for negotiations' sake’
Israeli President Reuven Rivlin on Wednesday told members of the European Parliament that international efforts to broker an Israeli-Palestinian peace agreement — including the most recent French initiative — were “negotiations for negotiations’ sake,” and therefore doomed to fail.
Israel seeks to postpone publication of Quartet report
Israel has launched diplomatic efforts aimed at halting the publication of a report by the Quartet (an international diplomatic body comprised of the United Nations, the European Union, the United States, and Russia. Its purpose is to oversee the Israeli-Palestinian peace process and attempt to end the conflict), which is expected to blame Israel for the current impasse in the peace process with the Palestinians.
EU rejects 'offensive' comments made by Israeli official on 'colonial' policies
The European Union on Wednesday dismissed criticism by an Israeli official who called EU policies on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict 'colonial', saying the comments were 'offensive, inaccurate and inappropriate.'
Netanyahu to meet Kerry in Rome to discuss peace talks
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was set to meet US Secretary of State John Kerry in Rome amid growing international pressure for the resumption of peace talks with the Palestinians.
Nearly 50% of Jerusalem residents living in poverty
Approximately half of the capital's total population, including 82% of east Jerusalem residents, live below the poverty level as of 2014, according to the Central Bureau of Statistics and National Insurance Institute.
Inside the United States
Pentagon close to repealing transgender ban
A Pentagon policy allowing transgender troops to serve openly is in the final stages of approval and is expected to be released within weeks, according to Defense Department sources.
Two wildfires in California could soon merge into mega-fire
Two wildfires that together burned 7 square miles and drove several hundred people from their homes in foothill suburbs of Los Angeles were growing fast and surging closer to each other.
Democrats effectively shut down U.S. House with 'No Bill, No Break' sit-in for gun control
Democratic lawmakers in the U.S. House of Representatives, including some of the party's leaders, set on a new path Wednesday to force the Republican-controlled chamber to take gun control more seriously in the wake of the Orlando shootings.
The president just signed a law that affects nearly every product you use
President Obama signed a bill into law Wednesday that places stronger regulations on chemicals present in nearly every product Americans use, including detergents, clothing, paint thinners, cleansers and automobiles.
Google -- The World's Biggest Censor
The company maintains at least nine different blacklists that impact our lives, generally without input or authority from any outside advisory group, industry association or government agency. Google is not the only company suppressing content on the internet. Reddit has frequently been accused of banning postings on specific topics, and a recent report suggests that Facebook has been deleting conservative news stories from its newsfeed, a practice that might have a significant effect on public opinion - even on voting. Google, though, is currently the biggest bully on the block.
U.S. Politics
Nearly Quarter of Sanders Supporters Will Vote For Trump
Nearly a quarter of those who support Sen. Bernie Sanders (I., Vt.) for president will vote for presumptive Republican nominee Donald Trump in the general election while almost half of them will not support Hillary Clinton in November, according to a recent Bloomberg Politics poll.
Trump tells evangelicals he will appoint pro-life justice, protect religious freedoms
Presumptive Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump met with a large group of conservative religious leaders in New York, where he offered reassurances about his potential administration and appeared to question Hillary Clinton's religious views.
Trump: 'We Got Here Because We Switched From A Policy Of Americanism To A Policy Of Globalism'
Donald Trump attacked Hillary Clinton as an anti-American globalist in a major speech in New York Wednesday.
Christian News
India: Man beaten for defending Christian cemetery
Last month in Punjab state, India, a Christian was severely beaten after he protested the desecration of a Christian graveyard by local Hindus.
Egyptian mob reportedly burns 80 Christian homes on rumor of new church
An angry crowd of Muslims reportedly looted and burned the homes of 80 Christian families in an Egyptian village Friday after rumors circulated that they wanted to build a church.
Precedent-Setting Bill Denying Christian Colleges Religious Freedom Inches Forward
A California state bill that would virtually strip Christian colleges of the right to operate according to their religious beliefs appears to be inching forward.
Around the World
Brexit polls split as Britain prepares to vote in EU referendum
Britons are preparing to head to the polls Thursday to decide whether the country will remain in the European Union, a decision advance surveys indicate is not a foregone conclusion.
Accompanied by Migrants, Pope Francis Says ‘a Christian Lets Everybody Come’
In a striking gesture Wednesday, Pope Francis invited fourteen African migrants to join him on the steps of St. Peter’s Basilica, urging Europe to open its doors to more refugees.
EU envisions China free-trade pact
The European Commission adopted on Wednesday (22 June) the main principles of a new EU template for China relations, which include the possibility of a free-trade agreement.
North Korea touts ability to attack 'American bastards'
North Korea stated it has secured the capability to attack U.S. military bases in the Pacific a day after South Korea confirmed Pyongyang had test launched two mid-range ballistic missiles.
Islamic State militants push back in Syria, Iraq and Libya
Even as internationally backed forces chip away at Islamic State-held territory in Syria, Iraq and Libya, the militants have demonstrated a stubborn resilience this week in the face of recent losses.
On eve of defining British EU referendum, rivals race for final votes
British Prime Minister David Cameron and his euroskeptic opponents made final pitches for wavering voters on Wednesday on the eve of a defining referendum on European Union membership with the outcome still too close to call.
Iranian navy announces 20 military drills over coming months
The Iranian Navy announced this week that it will conduct 20 military drills over the next nine months.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Israel worried Quartet report could be basis of significant UN Security Council resolution
Israel is concerned that the highly anticipated Quartet document could be the core of a new United Nations Security Council resolution to replace UNSC Resolution 242, which until now has been the basis for Mid-East diplomacy since 1967.
Israeli Pres. Rivlin: French plan seeks peace talks 'for negotiations' sake’
Israeli President Reuven Rivlin on Wednesday told members of the European Parliament that international efforts to broker an Israeli-Palestinian peace agreement — including the most recent French initiative — were “negotiations for negotiations’ sake,” and therefore doomed to fail.
Israel seeks to postpone publication of Quartet report
Israel has launched diplomatic efforts aimed at halting the publication of a report by the Quartet (an international diplomatic body comprised of the United Nations, the European Union, the United States, and Russia. Its purpose is to oversee the Israeli-Palestinian peace process and attempt to end the conflict), which is expected to blame Israel for the current impasse in the peace process with the Palestinians.
EU rejects 'offensive' comments made by Israeli official on 'colonial' policies
The European Union on Wednesday dismissed criticism by an Israeli official who called EU policies on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict 'colonial', saying the comments were 'offensive, inaccurate and inappropriate.'
Netanyahu to meet Kerry in Rome to discuss peace talks
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was set to meet US Secretary of State John Kerry in Rome amid growing international pressure for the resumption of peace talks with the Palestinians.
Nearly 50% of Jerusalem residents living in poverty
Approximately half of the capital's total population, including 82% of east Jerusalem residents, live below the poverty level as of 2014, according to the Central Bureau of Statistics and National Insurance Institute.
Inside the United States
Pentagon close to repealing transgender ban
A Pentagon policy allowing transgender troops to serve openly is in the final stages of approval and is expected to be released within weeks, according to Defense Department sources.
Two wildfires in California could soon merge into mega-fire
Two wildfires that together burned 7 square miles and drove several hundred people from their homes in foothill suburbs of Los Angeles were growing fast and surging closer to each other.
Democrats effectively shut down U.S. House with 'No Bill, No Break' sit-in for gun control
Democratic lawmakers in the U.S. House of Representatives, including some of the party's leaders, set on a new path Wednesday to force the Republican-controlled chamber to take gun control more seriously in the wake of the Orlando shootings.
The president just signed a law that affects nearly every product you use
President Obama signed a bill into law Wednesday that places stronger regulations on chemicals present in nearly every product Americans use, including detergents, clothing, paint thinners, cleansers and automobiles.
Google -- The World's Biggest Censor
The company maintains at least nine different blacklists that impact our lives, generally without input or authority from any outside advisory group, industry association or government agency. Google is not the only company suppressing content on the internet. Reddit has frequently been accused of banning postings on specific topics, and a recent report suggests that Facebook has been deleting conservative news stories from its newsfeed, a practice that might have a significant effect on public opinion - even on voting. Google, though, is currently the biggest bully on the block.
U.S. Politics
Nearly Quarter of Sanders Supporters Will Vote For Trump
Nearly a quarter of those who support Sen. Bernie Sanders (I., Vt.) for president will vote for presumptive Republican nominee Donald Trump in the general election while almost half of them will not support Hillary Clinton in November, according to a recent Bloomberg Politics poll.
Trump tells evangelicals he will appoint pro-life justice, protect religious freedoms
Presumptive Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump met with a large group of conservative religious leaders in New York, where he offered reassurances about his potential administration and appeared to question Hillary Clinton's religious views.
Trump: 'We Got Here Because We Switched From A Policy Of Americanism To A Policy Of Globalism'
Donald Trump attacked Hillary Clinton as an anti-American globalist in a major speech in New York Wednesday.
Christian News
India: Man beaten for defending Christian cemetery
Last month in Punjab state, India, a Christian was severely beaten after he protested the desecration of a Christian graveyard by local Hindus.
Egyptian mob reportedly burns 80 Christian homes on rumor of new church
An angry crowd of Muslims reportedly looted and burned the homes of 80 Christian families in an Egyptian village Friday after rumors circulated that they wanted to build a church.
Precedent-Setting Bill Denying Christian Colleges Religious Freedom Inches Forward
A California state bill that would virtually strip Christian colleges of the right to operate according to their religious beliefs appears to be inching forward.