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Tuesday, May 21, 2013
The U.S. State Department's International Religious Freedom Report for 2012 shows persecution against Christians and Jews is on the rise today, especially in Muslim countries.
Tuesday, May 21, 2013
CBN's Operation Blessing is offering Oklahoma's tornado survivors prayer and encouragement amidst what one worker called "a scene from the end of time."
Tuesday, May 21, 2013
Israeli and Syrian forces exchanged fire along Israel's northern border overnight Monday, with the IDF scoring a direct hit that destroyed the Syrian army post.
Monday, May 20, 2013
More than 85,000 veterans sought treatment for injuries or illness linked to sexual abuse in 2012, according to a new Associated Press study.
Monday, May 20, 2013
A mother in a Philadelphia train station jumped onto the tracks to save her 14-month-old daughter.
Monday, May 20, 2013
The Obama administration is trying to regain its footing after a tidal wave of scandals swept the administration last week.
Sunday, May 19, 2013
Israeli Prime Minister says Israel will continue to stop arms shipments to Hezbollah despite Syrian threat against Tel Aviv in London newspaper report.
Thursday, May 16, 2013
The U.N. General Assembly called for a “political transition” in Syria and condemned the Assad regime for its use of heavy weapons in populated areas.
Thursday, May 16, 2013
Israelis have been invited to view a spectacular mosaic floor in a Byzantine era settlement uncovered in the agricultural fields of Negev kibbutz.
Thursday, May 16, 2013
Fatah, the party of Palestinian Authority leader Mahmoud Abbas, threatened Arab teenagers for participating in a soccer game with Jewish Israelis.
Thursday, May 16, 2013
Israel is vowing to keep up its attacks to prevent advanced weapons reaching Hezbollah via Syria.
Wednesday, May 15, 2013
Native Americans could lose free government health insurance under Obamacare.
Wednesday, May 15, 2013
Israeli pediatric surgeons corrected congenital heart defects on a four-year-old Syrian girl at Wolfson Medical Center in Holon on Monday.
Tuesday, May 14, 2013
Obamacare could cost hospitals billions of dollars nationwide over the coming years, according to a rough estimate released by federal health officials.
Tuesday, May 14, 2013
President Obama is responding to the mushrooming investigations into last year's deadly Sept. 11 attack on the U.S. Consulate in Benghazi, Libya.
Monday, May 13, 2013
Cancer patients could get hit by higher costs under Obamacare.
Monday, May 13, 2013
The Church of Scotland removed an online report posted earlier this month claiming Jews have no biblical claim to the land of Israel.
Monday, May 13, 2013
Lakeside homes in northern Minnesota were damaged over the weekend by what's being called an "ice wave."
Friday, May 10, 2013
Minnesota is positioned to become the 12th state to legalize same-sex marriage.
Friday, May 10, 2013
Just days after alleged Israeli airstrikes near Damascus, the head of the Lebanese terrorist group, Hezbollah, says he's ready to receive "game-changing" weapons from Syria.
Thursday, May 09, 2013
Russia announced plans to sell advanced anti-missile defense systems to the Syrian government, the Wall Street Journal reported on Thursday.
Thursday, May 09, 2013
The Israel Antiquities Authority revealed a 2,000-year-old quarry on Wednesday whose stones were used to build Jerusalem during Jesus' time.
Thursday, May 09, 2013
A new Israeli government study revealed that 70 percent of haredi soldiers are finding good jobs after serving in the Israel Defense Forces.
Wednesday, May 08, 2013
Syria entered its second day of global Internet disconnect Wednesday, raising speculation that President Bashar al-Assad's regime is behind the blackout.
Wednesday, May 08, 2013
Syrian President Bashar al-Assad called last weekend's alleged Israeli airstrikes on a depot of Iranian long-range missiles as "an act of terrorism aimed at Syria."
Wednesday, May 08, 2013
Saeed Abedini, an American pastor imprisoned in Iran, turns 33 today.
Tuesday, May 07, 2013
The ACLJ says it just doesn't make sense for the Pentagon to look to an anti-Christian extremist to guide its policy on religious freedom.
Monday, May 06, 2013
Israeli commentators said it was important for Netanyahu to maintain his plans to signal that Israel is continuing its business as usual.
Monday, May 06, 2013
Homicide, armed robberies and other violent crimes have soared in post-revolutionary Egypt.
Monday, May 06, 2013
President Obama is embarking on a multi-city tour to assure Americans he's still focused on the economy.
Monday, May 06, 2013
A California church says it will no longer sponsor a Boy Scout troop in its facilities if the national organization lifts its ban on openly gay scouts.
Saturday, May 04, 2013
GOP Sen. John McCain said Israel's second airstrike Sunday in Syria could be the incentive President Obama needs to take action in the wartorn country.
Friday, May 03, 2013
The Obama administration is leading the way with efforts to restart the Israeli-Palestinian negotiations, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says.
Thursday, May 02, 2013
The Leviathan natural gas reserve contains at least 11 percent more than originally estimated, the project's controlling partners announced Wednesday.
Thursday, May 02, 2013
Muslims believe Islam is the only true faith and its teachings should influence not only their personal lives but also the societies in which they live.
Thursday, May 02, 2013
California Pastor Greg Laurie opened the National Day of Prayer at the Pentagon Thursday, despite opposition from gay rights groups.
Thursday, May 02, 2013
A Korean-American has been sentenced to 15 years hard labor in a North Korean prison.
Wednesday, May 01, 2013
A new poll by the National Right to Life Committee shows that more than half of all Americans don't know that Planned Parenthood does abortions.
Wednesday, May 01, 2013
Fatah, the faction associated with Palestinian Authority leader Mahmoud Abbas and his government, celebrated yesterday's murder of an Israeli in Samaria.
Wednesday, May 01, 2013
Some 2,000 IDF reservists joined a full division of active-duty soldiers for a major training exercise in the North.
Tuesday, April 30, 2013
In a ceremony in Kiel, Germany, Monday the Israeli Ministry of Defense and the IDF inaugurated the INS Rahav, the fifth Dolphin-class submarine in the fleet.
Tuesday, April 30, 2013
Tim Tebow's NFL career could be in jeopardy. On Monday, the Jets announced they've dropped him as their back-up quarterback after only one season.
Tuesday, April 30, 2013
Israeli pilots killed a known Global Jihad terrorist in a pinpoint airstrike Tuesday morning as he traveled on his motorbike in the northern Gaza Strip.
Monday, April 29, 2013
The CIA has given tens of millions of dollars in cash to Afghan President Hamid Karzai over the last decade.
Monday, April 29, 2013
The 99th annual White House Correspondents' Association dinner attracted Washington's power players and some of entertainment's biggest names Saturday.
Monday, April 29, 2013
Some 5,000 Palestinian Arab teenagers in the Gaza Strip have learned how to shoot Kalashnikov rifles, fire rockets and hurl hand grenades.
Monday, April 29, 2013
Israel has no diplomatic ties with Iraq, yet treats children -- usually without any charge to the family -- who otherwise wouldn't make it.
Friday, April 26, 2013
CBN Disaster Relief is helping victims of the latest earthquake in China.
Friday, April 26, 2013
Newly released video from last year's attack on the Family Research Center in Washington allows the general public to see exactly what took place.
Thursday, April 25, 2013
The defense rested in Dr. Kermit Gosnell's murder trial without calling a single witness, including Gosnell himself.
Thursday, April 25, 2013
A leopard doesn't change its spots, nor does Hamas seem to waiver in its ideology.
Wednesday, April 24, 2013
Israeli officials believe Syrian dictator Bashar al-Assad's regime is using chemical weapons against rebel forces.
Wednesday, April 24, 2013
Christians and Jews came together this week in Hampton Roads to stand with Israel.
Tuesday, April 23, 2013
The government is seeking a 45-year prison term for the man who attacked the Washington, D.C., headquarters of the Family Research Council last year.
Monday, April 22, 2013
Palestinians in the Hamas-controlled Gaza Strip have fired more than 30 rockets on southern Israel in the past two months.
Monday, April 22, 2013
George Beverly Shea was being buried Monday in a private funeral ceremony on the grounds of the Billy Graham Library in Charlotte, N.C.
Monday, April 22, 2013
Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel met with Israeli Defense Minister Moshe Ya'alon Monday morning, downplaying differences between the two countries on a military strike policy for Iran.
Friday, April 19, 2013
Life can get complicated in Israel, especially when ordinary looking Arab youth are plotting together to kidnap and kill their ordinary Jewish neighbors.
Friday, April 19, 2013
Secretary of State Chuck Hagel will finalize $10 billion worth of arms deals with Israel, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates.
Friday, April 19, 2013
The Israeli army will soon begin testing a new hovercraft.
Friday, April 19, 2013
For decades, Jews and Christians have been prohibited from praying on the Temple Mount, but a new Israeli parliamentarian thinks that should change.
Thursday, April 18, 2013
Senate Democrats have failed in their bid to pass new gun control measures.
Wednesday, April 17, 2013
Israel's population now numbers more than 8 million, with Jews making up 75 percent of the total.
Monday, April 15, 2013
Republican Sen. Marco Rubio says a new deal on immigration does not include any kind of amnesty provision.
Sunday, April 14, 2013
Palestinian Authority Prime Minister Salam Fayyad resigned on Saturday.
Sunday, April 14, 2013
The teacher instructed tenth grade students to write an essay to an imaginary Nazi official convincing him that Jews are "the source of our problems."
Friday, April 12, 2013
In the first quarter of 2013, there have been 33 attempts to kidnap Israeli soldiers serving in Judea and Samaria, up from 24 during the same period last year.
Friday, April 12, 2013
A former substitute teacher in New Jersey says he was fired for giving a student a Bible.
Friday, April 12, 2013
Israel's annual Memorial Day, Yom Hazikaron, begins at sundown Sunday and continues through sundown Monday.
Thursday, April 11, 2013
Wild weather is pounding in the Midwest, with powerful storms packing rain, snow and wind moving through the region.
Wednesday, April 10, 2013
Israel Antiquities Authority archaeologists uncovered a rare mikveh (ritual bath) from the late Second Temple period.
Wednesday, April 10, 2013
A new poll released Tuesday shows Egypt's Islamist President Mohammed Morsi's approval rating is at its lowest point since taking office 10 months ago.
Wednesday, April 10, 2013
While Europe is still dragging its feet about calling Hezbollah a terrorist entity, Bahrain became the first Arab country to do so.
Monday, April 08, 2013
Israel Defense Forces Chief of General Staff Lt.-Gen. Benny Gantz led the March of the Living in Poland on Monday.
Monday, April 08, 2013
Kerry reportedly offered Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas incentives to restart negotiations with Israel.
Sunday, April 07, 2013
Clashes between Egyptian Muslims and Christians erupted early Saturday in a town near Cairo, leaving at least five people dead, security officials said.
Sunday, April 07, 2013
Threats of a massive cyber-attack by the hacktivist group Anonymous that would "wipe Israel off the Internet" failed to materialize on Sunday.
Friday, April 05, 2013
A slowdown in March job gains has experts questioning the strength of the market for the spring season.
Friday, April 05, 2013
A new study by the American Heart Association reveals that walking can bring you the same health benefits as running.
Friday, April 05, 2013
Kidnappers are targeting Christians in a southern province in Egypt.
Friday, April 05, 2013
The hacktivist group Anonymous plans to launch a massive cyber-attack against Israel, beginning Sunday and continuing through Holocaust Memorial Day Monday.
Wednesday, April 03, 2013
The Alabama state house gave final passage a measure that tightens up rules for abortion clinics.
Wednesday, April 03, 2013
A group called And Then There Were None is working to help abortion clinic workers flee the industry.
Tuesday, April 02, 2013
Last month marked the deadliest month in Syria since protests against President Bashar al-Assad's regime began two years ago.
Tuesday, April 02, 2013
At a meeting in Cairo Tuesday, 60 senior Hamas members reelected Khaled Meshaal as the Islamist group's political leader.
Monday, April 01, 2013
Israel has begunn delivering its first natural gas from the Tamar offshore reservoir, just four years after its discovery.
Thursday, March 28, 2013
Easter is the newest victim in the war for political correctness. Is this all about political correctness, or is there more to it?
Wednesday, March 27, 2013
A diet rich in soy could help women fighting lung cancer live longer, according to a new study in China.
Wednesday, March 27, 2013
The Egyptian government negotiated the release of an Israeli and a Norwegian tourist held for four days by Bedouin gunmen in the Sinai Peninsula.
Tuesday, March 26, 2013
The Internal Revenue Service is apologizing for wasting taxpayer dollars to make a video parody of the sci-fi show "Star Trek."
Monday, March 25, 2013
Spring may have arrived, but a snow storm is hitting the central states and pushing east, enveloping western Virginia and Washington, D.C.
Monday, March 25, 2013
Former Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak could regain his freedom in April.
Monday, March 25, 2013
Israelis and Jews around the world will gather for a festive meal this evening where they retell the story of their miraculous escape from Egypt thousands of years ago.
Monday, March 25, 2013
Following a second shooting attack on Israeli patrols Saturday evening, the IDF fired a guided missile Sunday morning, destroying the outpost and wounding two Syrian soldiers.
Friday, March 22, 2013
Kansas may soon have a law in place stating that life begins at fertilization and that "unborn children have interests in life, health, and well-being that should be protected."
Friday, March 22, 2013
Friday is World Water Day, which aims to raise awareness about the global problems in water and sanitation.
Thursday, March 21, 2013
Same-sex marriage is likely to be legal soon in New Zealand. Lawmakers recently passed a bill, 77-44, allowing gay marriage.
Wednesday, March 20, 2013
Harvard researchers have found a link between sugary drinks and 180,000 deaths every year from obesity-related diseases.
Tuesday, March 19, 2013
Rob Bell, the former "rock star" pastor of Michigan's Mars Hill Bible Church, has come out in support of same-sex marriage.
Tuesday, March 19, 2013
Alzheimer's fatalities in the United States are on the rise, with the disease now the sixth leading cause of death, according to the Alzheimer's Association.
Monday, March 18, 2013
A Palestinian gunman shot an elderly man in the legs near the Samarian town of Kedumim Monday, moderately wounding him.
Monday, March 18, 2013
House Speaker John Boehner said Republicans won't go along with any plans to raise taxes to help cut the federal deficit.
Sunday, March 17, 2013
Kentucky Sen. Rand Paul narrowly won the presidential straw poll that closed out this year's Conservative Political Action Conference.
Saturday, March 16, 2013
The governor of North Dakota has been sent two new pro-life bills. If signed the measures would move to outlaw most abortions.
Friday, March 15, 2013
Business mogul Donald Trump warned those gathered at this week's Conservative Political Action Conference that the Republican Party is in serious trouble.
Friday, March 15, 2013
Christian persecution in the Middle East continued Friday with the latest attack in Benghazi, Libya, where Islamists torched a church attended by Egyptian Christians.
Friday, March 15, 2013
Israel Police will restrict entrance Friday for Muslim prayers on the Temple Mount.
Friday, March 15, 2013
Tragedy struck the Tel Aviv marathon on Friday when one participant collapsed and died of heatstroke.
Thursday, March 14, 2013
Israeli President Shimon Peres congratulated Pope Francis on his election and invited him to visit Israel.
Wednesday, March 13, 2013
President Obama has picked a woman to fill the vacancy at the White House Office of Faith-Based and Neighborhood Partnerships.
Wednesday, March 13, 2013
With four days left before the deadline to form a coalition, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu issued an ultimatum to Yesh Atid chairman Yair Lapid.
Wednesday, March 13, 2013
Miss Israel has been invited to join President Obama for the state dinner at President Shimon Peres Jerusalem residence.
Tuesday, March 12, 2013
Hamas, the Palestinian faction ruling the Gaza Strip, wants to shed its designation as a terror group.
Tuesday, March 12, 2013
Iranian authorities are planning to sue Hollywood over the Oscar-winning movie "Argo."
Tuesday, March 12, 2013
A routine training exercise ended in tragedy early Tuesday morning when a Cobra helicopter crashed, killing the pilot and navigator.
Tuesday, March 12, 2013
The UN is reevaluating its international peacekeeping mission along the Israeli-Syrian border.
Monday, March 11, 2013
The French city of Bezons, a suburb of Paris, granted honorary citizenship to the murderer of former Israeli Tourism Minister Rehavam Ze'evi.
Monday, March 11, 2013
House Budget Committee Chairman Rep. Paul Ryan, R-Wisc., said his new budget includes a repeal of President Obama's health care law.
Friday, March 08, 2013
President Obama is downplaying expectations for a peace deal between Israel and the Palestinian Authority during his upcoming trip to the Jewish state.
Thursday, March 07, 2013
Topping the list of tourist destinations to avoid is Egypt's Sinai Peninsula because of concrete terror warnings, especially kidnapping.
Thursday, March 07, 2013
Syrian opposition forces abducted 21 U.N. peacekeepers patrolling near the Golan Heights Wednesday evening.
Thursday, March 07, 2013
Former Israeli Ambassador to the U.S. Danny Ayalon said the global community should care about Iran's threat to wipe the Jewish state off the map.
Wednesday, March 06, 2013
Author Joel C. Rosenberg offers a thriller ripped from future headlines where Israel launches a preemptive strike against Iran. How close is this to a real scenario?
Wednesday, March 06, 2013
At daybreak Wednesday, Israel's Ministry of Agriculture continued spraying locust swarms that invaded from Egypt's Sinai Peninsula on Monday.
Wednesday, March 06, 2013
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has until March 15 to form the next government.
Tuesday, March 05, 2013
A bipartisan group of senators have proposed a bill this week to toughen the federal penalties for people who illegally purchase firearms for someone else.
Tuesday, March 05, 2013
High income families are paying some of their biggest federal tax bills in decades, while the rest of the country is paying taxes at record low rates.
Monday, March 04, 2013
Thousands of pro-Israel supporters are gathering in the nation's capital this week for the annual American-Israel Public Affairs Committee conference.
Monday, March 04, 2013
CBN News Middle East Bureau Chief Chris Mitchell received the Ed McAteer "Tree of Life" award Sunday at the annual NRB convention.
Monday, March 04, 2013
The Agriculture Ministry warned farmers Monday to be on the lookout for locust swarms that are descending on neighboring Egypt.
Friday, March 01, 2013
Speaking at a conference sponsored by the U.N. Alliance of Civilizations on Islamophobia, Erdogan compared Zionism to fascism, calling it a crime against humanity.
Wednesday, February 27, 2013
Israeli doctors discharged six of seven Syrians injured in Syria's civil war, the Israeli Defense Force spokesperson's office reported Wednesday.
Tuesday, February 26, 2013
Christian singer and evangelist Carman Licciardello, who goes by the stage name "Carman," is undergoing treatment for terminal cancer.
Tuesday, February 26, 2013
The Senate Finance Committee has approved President Obama's pick as the next treasury secretary, former White House Chief of Staff Jacob Lew.
Tuesday, February 26, 2013
The al-Aksa Martyrs' Brigade, the military wing of the Palestinian Authority's Fatah faction, claimed credit for a rocket fired at Ashkelon Tuesday.
Tuesday, February 26, 2013
Negotiations are underway Tuesday between Iran and six major world powers over the country's nuclear program.
Monday, February 25, 2013
The Mediterranean diet beat out a low fat diet for heart health, according to a new study released by the New England Journal of Medicine.
Monday, February 25, 2013
The Defense Ministry announced the successful first test of the surface-to-air Arrow 3 missile defense system Monday morning.
Friday, February 22, 2013
An American-Iranian pastor imprisoned in Iran because of his faith has released a letter detailing his abuse.
Thursday, February 21, 2013
New York Jets quarterback Tim Tebow cancelled an appearance at a Baptist megachurch after gay activists and some in the media pressured him to back out.
Thursday, February 21, 2013
Maurice Taylor, chief executive of Titan International, says he won't take over a plant in France because of its "crazy" unions.
Thursday, February 21, 2013
The French Jewish community saw a 58 percent rise in anti-Semitic attacks in 2012.
Thursday, February 21, 2013
A terror suspect on trial in Cyprus for allegedly plotting attacks on Israeli tourists admitted he's a member of Hezbollah, the Lebanese-based terror group.
Thursday, February 21, 2013
Tension is rising between Egypt's powerful military and the country's Islamist president.
Tuesday, February 19, 2013
Increasing numbers of Palestinian Arab jihadists from the Gaza Strip are joining Syrian opposition fighters.
Tuesday, February 19, 2013
Without a viable military option, Iran, like North Korea, will achieve its nuclear weapons ambitions, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said.
Sunday, February 17, 2013
Missionary and evangelist Tommy Lee (T.L.) Osborn, who established Osborn Ministries International with his wife, Daisy, in 1949 in Tulsa, died Thursday, Feb. 14.
Thursday, February 14, 2013
Illinois moved a step closer to becoming the tenth state to legalize same-sex marriage.
Thursday, February 14, 2013
A new online survey done for Match.com is shedding some light on what singles are saying about their sexual behavior.
Thursday, February 14, 2013
Congress is calling on Secretary of State John Kerry to seek the immediate release of an American Pastor imprisoned in Iran.
Thursday, February 14, 2013
Israeli students nationwide took part in an emergency drill Thursday morning simulating rocket and missile attacks.
Thursday, February 14, 2013
The four-member cell attacked and lightly injured the guard at the Rama army base in northern Jerusalem and stole his M-16 rifle.
Wednesday, February 13, 2013
As the Senate opened its first hearing on an immigration overhaul Wednesday, Arizona Gov. Jan Brewer emphasized the need for more security along the U.S.-Mexico border.
Wednesday, February 13, 2013
In his State of the Union address Tuesday evening, President Obama made reference to an Executive Order he signed that would strengthen security for the nation's computer networks.
Wednesday, February 13, 2013
A report by ABC Australia says a prisoner who committed suicide in an Israeli prison in 2010 was an Australian citizen named Ben Zygier.
Wednesday, February 13, 2013
Taking folic acid before and after pregnancy is linked to a lower risk of autism, a new study by the Norwegian Institute for Public Health revealed.
Tuesday, February 12, 2013
President Obama will announce that 34,000 troops will be brought home from Afghanistan within the year, during his State of the Union Address Tuesday night.
Tuesday, February 12, 2013
The Senate Armed Services Committee approved President Obama's controversial defense secretary nominee Chuck Hagel, moving it a full Senate vote.
Monday, February 11, 2013
Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., said he'll delay confirmation of President Barack Obama's nominees to head up the Pentagon and the CIA.
Monday, February 11, 2013
Residents of Hattiesburg, Miss., began a day of surveying damage, removing felled trees, and cleaning up debris left by a twister that hit the area Sunday night.
Friday, February 08, 2013
The nation's Roman Catholic bishops are still not happy with the Obama administration's compromise plan over birth control coverage, saying it just doesn't go far enough.
Friday, February 08, 2013
A video that went viral on Facebook helped vindicate a Tel Aviv resident wrongly accused of parking illegally in a handicapped spot.
Thursday, February 07, 2013
John and Ann Betar have an unusual love story: they are America's longest married couple.
Thursday, February 07, 2013
Forecasters say two storms may converge over New England on Friday, dumping up to two feet of snow in the region.
Thursday, February 07, 2013
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu delivered the following remarks at the swearing in ceremonies of the 19th Knesset.
Thursday, February 07, 2013
Iranian state-run television broadcast new footage that allegedly shows the CIA drone they captured in 2011.
Thursday, February 07, 2013
Iran's supreme leader rejected a proposal from Vice President Biden Thursday for direct talks on a range of topics, including the Islamic Republic's disputed nuclear program
Tuesday, February 05, 2013
Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan accused Israel of "waging state terrorism."
Tuesday, February 05, 2013
Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad is in Egypt for a two-day summit of the Organization of Islamic Conference that began Wednesday in Cairo.
Tuesday, February 05, 2013
Tuesday's swearing-in ceremony for the 120 members of the nation's 19th Knesset promises to be a festive occasion.
Monday, February 04, 2013
Wyoming legislators aim to make it clear that public schools can offer Bible study courses as an elective.
Monday, February 04, 2013
President Obama and Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid, D-Nev., said Washington needs more taxes as part of a plan to reduce the budget deficit.
Friday, February 01, 2013
Oral Roberts University has elected Dr. William "Billy" Wilson as the fourth president of the university.
Friday, February 01, 2013
The Obama administration is offering religious non-profits an opt-out to its birth control coverage mandate in its health care law.
Friday, February 01, 2013
Mexico City rescue teams are searching for survivors after a deadly basement explosion in one of the city's tallest buildings.
Thursday, January 31, 2013
Republican Sen. Dan Brown is proposing legislation requiring school districts to teach first graders gun safety.
Thursday, January 31, 2013
A new survey shows many Christian groups favor stricter gun control laws.
Thursday, January 31, 2013
This Sunday marks the 100th anniversary of the federal income tax. While many Americans might not see that as a day to celebrate, that's not the case for the liberal media.
Thursday, January 31, 2013
A top atheist wants the Boy Scouts of America to lift its ban on atheists as well as gays.
Thursday, January 31, 2013
Iran is preparing to ramp up its nuclear program, according to an Associated Press report.
Thursday, January 31, 2013
A new report this week showing the economy actually shrank in the fourth quarter of 2012 could hurt President Obama's social agenda.
Thursday, January 31, 2013
Seventy-five people died as a result of attacks at faith-based institutions in 2012 in the United States, a 36 percent increase over the previous year.
Wednesday, January 30, 2013
The Nepali Rescue Project is helping rescue victims of the sex trafficking industry. Now they are getting a big boost from a fashion designer Katie Martinez.
Wednesday, January 30, 2013
Incoming Secretary of State John Kerry criticized Iran for its imprisonment of Pastor Saeed Abedini in a written response to a question asked during his confirmation hearing last week.
Wednesday, January 30, 2013
Massachusetts Gov. Deval Patrick has appointed his former chief of staff to serve as interim senator in place of out-going Sen. John Kerry
Wednesday, January 30, 2013
Israeli Air Force planes attacked a target along the Syrian-Lebanese border overnight, Western sources were quoted in saying.
Wednesday, January 30, 2013
A senior aide to Egyptian President Mohammed Morsi said the Holocaust never happened.
Tuesday, January 29, 2013
Donors from a conference held by the African Union have pledged more than $450 million and equipment to help fund the military push against Islamic extremists in Mali.
Tuesday, January 29, 2013
The Boy Scouts of America may lift its ban on gay and lesbian troop leaders but the news is not sitting well with many religious groups.
Tuesday, January 29, 2013
Doctors at Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore performed a double arm transplant on 26-year-old Brendan Marrocco, an Iraq War veteran.
Tuesday, January 29, 2013
Doctors are warning that a new strain of the Norovirus from Australia is the most dangerous and contagious virus around, and it's spreading across the U.S.
Tuesday, January 29, 2013
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu told a delegation of U.S. congressmen Monday Israel is closely monitoring developments in Syria.
Monday, January 28, 2013
"Tough" but "fair" is how a bipartisan group of senators is describing their framework for comprehensive immigration reform.
Monday, January 28, 2013
Thousands of pro-lifers packed the state capital in Texas for their state's annual rally for life.
Monday, January 28, 2013
Two years after the bringing down the government of former President Mubarak, Egypt's Islamist President Mohammed Morsi is facing a wave of protests.
Monday, January 28, 2013
Many of the 233 victims who died in a nightclub fire in Brazil Sunday were university students under the age of 20.
Saturday, January 26, 2013
Much of the country remains in an icebox today. Winter storm warnings were issued for parts of Maryland and Pennsylvania in the East and Colorado and New Mexico in the West.
Friday, January 25, 2013
A recent Bloomberg survey of economists predicts the economy will grow between 2 and 2.5 percent this year. Overall, they expect growth in 2013 to be roughly the same as 2012.
Friday, January 25, 2013
North Korea warned of "strong physical counter-measures" against its neighbor, South Korea, over U.S.-backed sanctions recently passed by the U.N., only a day after warning of rocket launches and nuclear missile test targeting the U.S.
Thursday, January 24, 2013
Pope Benedict XVI told said Thursday that the Catholic Church should embrace social networking sites like Facebook and Twitter to spread faith to the next generation.
Thursday, January 24, 2013
Arctic cold weather swept across the country on Wednesday and Thursday, locking the Midwest to the Northeast in a deep freeze.
Wednesday, January 23, 2013
America's top commander in Afghanistan has been cleared of any wrong doing in the case that led to the resignation of former CIA Director Gen. David Patraeus.
Wednesday, January 23, 2013
Wednesday's "No Budget, No Pay" measure would give the government enough leeway to meet three more months' worth of obligations and avoid a first time ever default.
Wednesday, January 23, 2013
British Prime Minister David Cameron promised Wednesday to hold a vote on whether or not Britain would stay in the European Union if he is re-elected.
Tuesday, January 22, 2013
Egyptian president Mohammed Morsi said he is opposed to France's military intervention in Mali fearing that it could create further unrest.
Monday, January 21, 2013
The Syrian government blamed a rebel attack Monday for a blackout that hit much of the country's south overnight.
Monday, January 21, 2013
The prosecutor charged Pastor Saeed Abedini with attempting to undermine the Iranian government by creating a network of Christian house churches.
Friday, January 18, 2013
In Egypt a court has sentence a woman and her seven children up to 15 years in prison for converting to Christianity.
Thursday, January 17, 2013
Boeing is facing a crisis as its new 787 Dreamliner fleet is now grounded in Europe, the United States, Japan, and in India over safety issues.
Thursday, January 17, 2013
The pastor of the Episcopal parish closest to the White House will give the benediction at President Obama's inauguration Monday.
Wednesday, January 16, 2013
The Obama administration is considering sending military intelligence assets to help the French fight al Qaeda-linked militants in Mali.
Wednesday, January 16, 2013
Regent University's bachelor degree program has been ranked No. 10 out of 860 programs listed by The U.S. News and World Report.
Wednesday, January 16, 2013
The Obama administration is appealing a judge's order blocking enforcement of the Obamacare mandate for Tyndale House employees.
Wednesday, January 16, 2013
The New York Police Department is going to insert GPS tracking devices into prescription drug bottles, saying it will help to fight theft of prescription drugs.
Wednesday, January 16, 2013
The NRA has wasted no time attacking President Obama over his plans for new gun control measures.
Wednesday, January 16, 2013
An Iranian-born American pastor imprisoned in Iran is set to go on trial Monday, Jan. 21.
Wednesday, January 16, 2013
Facebook promised to reactivate Khaled Abu Toameh's page, the social networking site told The Commentator.
Tuesday, January 15, 2013
Walmart, the nation's biggest retailer, has promised 100,000 new jobs to honorably discharged veterans, one of the largest hiring commitments for vets in history.
Tuesday, January 15, 2013
A highly anticipated new law took effect in Cuba this week, ending the country's hated exit visa requirement causing Cubans to flock to agencies over new visa law.
Tuesday, January 15, 2013
A new Israeli law that went into effect on Jan. 1 aims to curb anorexia and bulimia among young women.
Monday, January 14, 2013
Focus on the Family President Jim Daly, who was once in the foster care system himself, spoke recently at Regent University's symposium on human trafficking.
Monday, January 14, 2013
President Barack Obama said he won't have a discussion about increasing the nation's borrowing limit while Republicans hold a gun at the head of the American people.
Friday, January 11, 2013
A handful of doctors are recommending another route known as "naturopathy" for those who either fear needles or dread the possibility of an allergic reaction.
Friday, January 11, 2013
The largest crowds of pro-lifers yet are expected to participate in the 40th anniversary of March for Life rally in Washington, D.C., Jan. 25.
Friday, January 11, 2013
The Jerusalem municipality announced Thursday night that schools would remain closed for a second day Friday.
Friday, January 11, 2013
Israeli dailies posted varying poll results Friday for the upcoming Jan.22 general elections, with the Right maintaining its lead.
Friday, January 11, 2013
Vice President Joe Biden continues to prepare his suggestions for the president on how to curb gun violence, despite new pushback from the NRA.
Thursday, January 10, 2013
New research from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention shows that binge drinking is a growing problem among women and girls but that it is under-recognized.
Thursday, January 10, 2013
Newly re-elected President Hugo Chavez was supposed to be inaugurated January 10th, but is being treated for cancer in Cuba and was too sick to return home for the event.
Thursday, January 10, 2013
The man who started Open Doors ministry is challenging Christians to risk their lives to preach the gospel in the Muslim world.
Thursday, January 10, 2013
Boston is being hit especially hard, seeing 10 times the number of flu cases already this year than for the entire flu season last year.
Wednesday, January 09, 2013
Good news for shop-o-holics: one retail store is offering to match any discounted price on any of the items they sell.
Tuesday, January 08, 2013
Former Rep. Gabrielle Giffords and her husband Mark Kelly have launched an initiative to promote greater gun control.
Monday, January 07, 2013
The Supreme Court will hear two days worth of arguments at the end of March concerning gay marriage laws.
Monday, January 07, 2013
Syria's President Bashar Assad slammed the West and called for political dialogue to end the fighting and for peace talks to begin, during a rare speech made Monday.
Monday, January 07, 2013
Tens of thousands of supporters were called on to shop online or at a store in support of Hobby Lobby Appreciation Day, Saturday.
Sunday, January 06, 2013
President Barak Obama has signed a bill offering $9.7 billion in aid to victims of Superstorm Sandy.
Friday, January 04, 2013
The 15-year-old Pakistani girl who was shot in the head by the Taliban last October has been released from a hospital in the United Kingdom where she was being treated.
Friday, January 04, 2013
Sudanese warplanes bombed Christian villages in the Nuba Mountains during the Christmas season.
Thursday, January 03, 2013
The United Nations estimates that more than 60,000 people have been killed in the Syrian civil war, which is much higher than recent estimates by anti-regime activists.
Thursday, January 03, 2013
Flu season is in full swing leading many to question whether this year's flu shot is enough to protect people from the virus.
Friday, December 28, 2012
The owners of Hobby Lobby say they must remain true to their faith, despite the U.S. Supreme Court's refusal to block the Obamacare contraception mandate.
Friday, December 28, 2012
The Christian Broadcasting Network helped spread Christmas cheer to families in need this holiday season.
Friday, December 28, 2012
Parts of Arkansas may be in the dark into the New Year after a massive winter storm knocked out power to more than 2,000 customers.
Thursday, December 27, 2012
The Jerusalem District Court approved a plea bargain for five right-wing activists accused of illegally monitoring the activities of Israel Defense Forces troops in Judea and Samaria.
Thursday, December 27, 2012
Americans may soon be banned from adopting Russian children as Russian President Vladimir Putin said he will sign a controversial bill denying them access.
Thursday, December 27, 2012
Gunmen killed at least five people in an attack on Christmas morning just outside a village in northeast Nigeria.
Thursday, December 27, 2012
Supreme Court Justice Sonya Sotomayor has denied a request to immediately block part of Obamacare that requires employers to provide abortion-inducing drugs.
Thursday, December 27, 2012
Egyptian President Mohammed Morsi said the country's disputed Islamic constitution establishes a new republic.
Tuesday, December 25, 2012
Former President H.W. Bush has been admitted to intensive care at a hospital in Houston after a "series of setbacks including a persistent fever," his spokesman reported.
Monday, December 24, 2012
Gaza-based Palestinians committed war crimes and violated international law by firing hundreds of rockets, missiles and mortars at Israeli towns and cities last month.
Friday, December 21, 2012
The final vote on Egypt's new Islamist Constitution is this weekend.
Friday, December 21, 2012
The House has approved a new defense bill that protects military chaplains who refuse to perform same-sex marriages.
Thursday, December 20, 2012
YouVersion, a free Bible app for smartphones and tablets, is tracking the Christmas story worldwide this season.
Thursday, December 20, 2012
For the first time Pope Benedict XVI published a Christmas-themed opinion piece for a secular newspaper, The Financial Times.
Thursday, December 20, 2012
Supporters of Israel are concerned that President Barack Obama may choose former Republican Sen. Chuck Hagel to run the Pentagon.
Wednesday, December 19, 2012
Those who have no religion now make up the third largest religious group in the world, according to a new study by Pew Forum on Religion and Public Life.
Wednesday, December 19, 2012
President Obama vowed to take action to reduce gun violence, less than one week after the horrific elementary school shooting claimed the lives of 20 children and six adults.
Wednesday, December 19, 2012
Judge Robert Bork, best known for his contentious Supreme Court nomination battle, died Tuesday in Arlington, Va.
Wednesday, December 19, 2012
Bethlehem-born Pastor Steven Khoury has mounted a campaign to put Christ back in Christmas.
Tuesday, December 18, 2012
After more than a decade, CBN News' Lee Webb is stepping down from anchoring CBN's Newswatch program.
Monday, December 17, 2012
The massacre at Sandy Hook Elementary School is the latest many in recent years. Are they spurred by a culture of violence or does it come down to mental health?
Monday, December 17, 2012
South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley announced today that she will appoint Rep. Tim Scott to replace outgoing Sen. Jim DeMint.
Monday, December 17, 2012
Of the estimated 75,000 tourists expected to arrive in Israel during Christmas week, about a third are Christian pilgrims coming to celebrate Jesus' birth where it all took place.
Monday, December 17, 2012
There is potential progress in the stalled fiscal cliff talks.
Monday, December 17, 2012
Secretary of State Hillary Clinton's testimony about the attack on the U.S. consulate in Benghazi, Libya has been postponed due to an illness.
Friday, December 14, 2012
Foreign Minister Avigdor Lieberman stepped down from his position Friday, following the attorney general's long-awaited decision to indict him for breach of trust.
Friday, December 14, 2012
Every fall, some 300 species of migrating birds stop in Israel's Hula Valley to rest and regroup before continuing their long flight south to Africa and Asia.
Friday, December 14, 2012
It's been six weeks since Hurricane Sandy battered the eastern shore, but FEMA officials say some people may have to wait months before they can go back to their homes.
Friday, December 14, 2012
The United States and other Western countries have joined forces to block a controversial Internet treaty.
Thursday, December 13, 2012
An Israel Antiquities Authority pre-construction excavation in the Jerusalem neighborhood of Kiryat Hayovel yielded 2,200-year-old artifacts.
Thursday, December 13, 2012
A new hidden fee has been uncovered in the Obama administration's controversial health care law.
Thursday, December 13, 2012
Nigeria's Christians are asking American churches to pray they'll be safe.
Wednesday, December 12, 2012
Pope Benedict XVI reached an Internet milestone today sending out his first official tweet. One million followers were blessed in less than 140 characters.
Wednesday, December 12, 2012
Israeli Foreign Minister Avigdor Lieberman expressed his anger over the lack of support for the his country's right to build on contested land in the West Bank.
Wednesday, December 12, 2012
Hebrew-speaking Israeli students ranked in the top 10 in all subjects among Western nations, with an impressive seventh place in international math tests.
Wednesday, December 12, 2012
French Prime Minister Jean-Marc Ayrault is criticizing those he calls the "greedy rich" for fleeing from high taxes.
Tuesday, December 11, 2012
Syrian rebels took control of a military base Tuesday after a bloody two-day battle. Thirty-five Syrian soldiers were killed in the clash.
Tuesday, December 11, 2012
Monster storms and heavy snowfall has wreaked havoc across the Northern Plains, upper Midwest, and parts of the South.
Tuesday, December 11, 2012
Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia defended his conservative legal views during a speaking engagement Monday at Princeton University.
Tuesday, December 11, 2012
Pharmacists in Illinois will not face punishment for refusing to sell abortion-inducing drugs.
Tuesday, December 11, 2012
Masked gunmen fired into crowds of protestors in Cairo's Tahrir Square before dawn Tuesday, injuring nine people.
Monday, December 10, 2012
Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez returned to Cuba for more cancer surgery, which may mean he'll miss his inauguration for a new presidential term next month.
Monday, December 10, 2012
North Carolina drivers who wanted to carry a pro-life message on their vehicle's license plate may never get a chance to do so.
Sunday, December 09, 2012
President Barack Obama and House Speaker John Boehner met Sunday at the White House
Sunday, December 09, 2012
Same-sex Weddings Begin in Washington State
Friday, December 07, 2012
Thousands of protesters battled on the streets outside of the presidential palace in Cairo Thursday night, demanding President Mohammed Morsi be removed from office.
Friday, December 07, 2012
How can Christians respond to the rising fears in many people about doomsday? Regent University professor Cornelius Bekker, offers his insight.
Friday, December 07, 2012
A strong earthquake Friday struck the same Japanese coast devastated by last year's massive quake and tsunami, generating small waves but no reports of heavy damage.
Thursday, December 06, 2012
A private Christian-owned company in Pennsylvania is joining a long list of companies and religious groups filing suit over the contraception coverage mandate
Thursday, December 06, 2012
Planned Parenthood Action Fund has been labeled the most effective political group in the 2012 election campaign cycle.
Thursday, December 06, 2012
A student religious group at Tufts University was first told it violated the schools non-discrimination policy by requiring its leaders to follow "basic biblical truths."
Thursday, December 06, 2012
A cadet is quitting West Point less than six months before graduation to protest what he calls "unconstitutional proselytism."
Wednesday, December 05, 2012
The nation's oldest university has formally recognized an alternative sex club on campus that promotes discussions and safe practices of kinky sex.
Wednesday, December 05, 2012
Israel is moving forward with construction projects on contested land after a U.N. vote last week upgraded Palestinians to state status within the world body.
Wednesday, December 05, 2012
A little bit of peace came to Capitol Hill Tuesday with the lighting of the Capitol Christmas Tree.
Wednesday, December 05, 2012
The death toll continued to rise from a powerful typhoon that flooded much of the southern Philippines.
Tuesday, December 04, 2012
The anti-missile system used to defend Israel and Saudi Arabia during the 1991 Gulf War is headed to Turkey.
Monday, December 03, 2012
The White House is warning the Syrian government about using chemical weapons against its their own people, saying such a move would "cross a red line."
Monday, December 03, 2012
Iran may be willing to hold direct talks with the United States about its nuclear program, but only if the meeting is approved by the country's supreme leader.
Monday, December 03, 2012
Egypt's Supreme Constitutional Court suspended its work indefinitely in response to protests and pressure from supporters of Islamist President Mohammed Morsi.
Monday, December 03, 2012
Ten people are were killed during an attack on Christians in northeast Nigeria in the village of Chibok in Borno State.
Monday, December 03, 2012
A federal judge has issued a preliminary injunction against the president's healthcare mandate on behalf of Bible publisher Tyndale House.
Monday, December 03, 2012
The U.S. Military Academy at West Point hosted its first same-sex weddings over the last two weekends.
Friday, November 30, 2012
The Senate voted to impose tough new sanctions against Iran on Friday.
Friday, November 30, 2012
House Republicans voted Friday to pass a bill that would make it easier for foreign-born students with advanced degrees from U.S. universities to stay in the country.
Friday, November 30, 2012
Lawyers and counselors endorsing therapy that helps patients overcome same-sex attraction, asked a federal court to block the California law banning the treatment for minors.
Friday, November 30, 2012
Christian humanitarian relief efforts in eastern Congo are moving forward despite military gains by armed rebels.
Thursday, November 29, 2012
Members of Congress met with Treasury Secretary Tim Geithner on Capitol Hill today as Republicans and Democrats fight over solutions to the fiscal cliff.
Wednesday, November 28, 2012
The Dutch parliament will scrap a law protecting the Lord's name from blasphemy.
Wednesday, November 28, 2012
Christian motivational speaker and author Zig Ziglar has died in Texas. He was 86.
Wednesday, November 28, 2012
University of California researchers reported that seniors who stay active on a daily basis have 5 percent more gray matter than people who are less active.
Tuesday, November 27, 2012
France will vote in favor of recognizing a Palestinian state, French Foreign Minister Laurent Fabius said Tuesday.
Tuesday, November 27, 2012
The road to an agreement on the "fiscal cliff' in Washington may be blocked by an unexpected issue - a change in the Senate rule on filibusters.
Tuesday, November 27, 2012
The teen actor in the CBS comedy "Two and Half Men" is now apologizing for calling the show "filth" and telling people not to watch.
Monday, November 26, 2012
Despite the turmoil in Egypt, the nation's leaders are working on "indirect" talks between Israel and Hamas. What is the biggest threat facing Israel now?
Monday, November 26, 2012
Ugandan lawmakers are set to vote on a new anti-homosexuality bill that would enforce tough jail sentences for consensual same-sex behavior.
Monday, November 26, 2012
The Charitable Giving Coalition has sent letters to President Obama and lawmakers, urging them to protect the tax deduction for givers.
Monday, November 26, 2012
Some key Republicans say they may not stand in the way of U.N. Ambassador Susan Rice becoming the next secretary of state if President Obama nominates her.
Monday, November 26, 2012
Israel and the U.S. have successfully tested a new medium-range anti-missile system. "David's Sling" weapons system intercepted a target during its inaugural flight test.
Monday, November 26, 2012
Israeli Defense Minister Ehud Barak announced on Monday he's quitting politics.
Sunday, November 25, 2012
Nine people are dead from an attack on a Christian village in central Nigeria. The attack is only the latest in ongoing attacks on Christians in the country.
Wednesday, November 21, 2012
Christian-owned Hobby Lobby is appealing in federal court over its case against the abortion-pill mandate in ObamaCare.
Wednesday, November 21, 2012
This holiday season could mean bad news for charities, a recent a World Vision holiday giving survey suggests.
Wednesday, November 21, 2012
It can be hard to imagine living inside a war zone where you have just seconds to get out of the way of a rocket. CBN Israel is near the Gaza Strip helping.
Wednesday, November 21, 2012
In true jihadist style, Hamas gunmen executed six men Tuesday accused of collaborating with Israel.
Wednesday, November 21, 2012
Lawmakers in San Francisco narrowly approved a proposal to ban public nudity on Tuesday.
Wednesday, November 21, 2012
Funeral services were held Wednesday for a young soldier killed in a mortar shell attack near the Gaza border on Tuesday.
Wednesday, November 21, 2012
A Texas high school is kicking out a student for refusing to wear a Smart ID tracking badge.
Wednesday, November 21, 2012
The puppeteer behind the popular "Sesame Street" character Elmo has resigned after a second allegation that he sexually abused underage boys.
Wednesday, November 21, 2012
A bomb attack in a passenger bus in central Tel Aviv at noon on Wednesday injured at least 16 passengers, two seriously, three moderately and the rest lightly.
Tuesday, November 20, 2012
An opinion piece by Dan Gainor, with the Media Research Center, points out that the terrorist designation for Hamas doesn't often carry over in the mainstream media.
Tuesday, November 20, 2012
People are already lining up for Black Friday deals even though there are still three days to go.
Tuesday, November 20, 2012
Four California men have been arrested for an alleged plot to join al Qaeda and the Taliban to kill Americans and destroy U.S. targets overseas.
Tuesday, November 20, 2012
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu sent a condolence message to Egyptian President Mohammed Morsi on the death of his sister.
Tuesday, November 20, 2012
Police have an Israeli in custody following an attack on a security guard at the US Embassy in Tel Aviv.
Tuesday, November 20, 2012
Air raid sirens sounded in Jerusalem again at 2:15 p.m. Israeli time.
Tuesday, November 20, 2012
While Israel continues its offensive against Hamas, hackers attempted more than a million cyberattacks against Israeli government websites in a 24-hour period.
Monday, November 19, 2012
Author Stephen Mansfield explains how Abraham Lincoln was also a man who struggled with God before coming to faith.
Monday, November 19, 2012
A federal court has issued a temporary injunction against an Obamacare mandate for Bible publisher Tyndale House.
Monday, November 19, 2012
About 500 foreign journalists arrived in Israel over the weekend to cover Operation Pillar of Defense, the Government Press Office reported on Monday.
Sunday, November 18, 2012
Israel warned on Sunday it was widening its range of targets to go after Hamas military commanders.
Friday, November 16, 2012
The White House and congressional leaders emerged from the first round of talks on the "fiscal cliff" with at least the sketches of a compromise.
Thursday, November 15, 2012
New York Mets pitcher R.A. Dickey, a dedicated Christian, finished an amazing season by winning the Cy Young award for the best pitching in the National League.
Thursday, November 15, 2012
Dallas resident Leon Reyes is not homeless but the young pastor has set out this month for a 30 day-beat on the street to raise awareness for the homeless in his city.
Thursday, November 15, 2012
The release of the captives could be a sign that Pakistan is now willing to jump-start peace talks between the Taliban and the Afghan government.
Thursday, November 15, 2012
Former presidential candidate Mitt Romney said President Barack Obama won his re-election bid because of "gifts" he gave to blacks, Hispanics, and young voters.
Wednesday, November 14, 2012
Rebel fighting has already spilled into Lebanon, Jordan, and Turkey. How does the conflict impact Syria's Christians and other nations surrounding the country?
Wednesday, November 14, 2012
There won't be enough family doctors to go around by the year 2025, according to a new study published in the Annals of Family Medicine.
Tuesday, November 13, 2012
In the wake of the scandal involving Gen. David Petraeus, Medal of Honor recipient Salvatore Giunta says the damage has been done but the military must learn from it.
Tuesday, November 13, 2012
The man dubbed Osama bin Laden's right-hand man has been released on bail from a prison in the United Kingdom.
Monday, November 12, 2012
Secretary of State Hillary Clinton paid tribute to slain U.S. Ambassador to Libya Chris Stevens, calling him a "fallen hero."
Monday, November 12, 2012
Another tragic insider killing took place in Afghanistan Sunday, the latest in a series of attacks shattering the trust between NATO and Afghan forces.
Monday, November 12, 2012
For the second time in as many days, a mortar shell fired from Syria exploded in the Golan Heights.
Sunday, November 11, 2012
Palestinians in the Gaza Strip bombarded southern Israel with more than 75 rockets and mortar shells in a 24-hour period.
Friday, November 09, 2012
Tyndale House Publishers is challenging the Obamacare birth control mandate, arguing that the administration's strict exemption excludes most religious companies.
Friday, November 09, 2012
Christian leader Albert Mohler said Christians should view the 2012 election as a "catastrophe" for moral issues, saying the election reflects a trend of growing secularism.
Friday, November 09, 2012
U.S. defense officials confirmed that two Iranian fighter jets fired at an unarmed U.S. drone over the Persian Gulf.
Friday, November 09, 2012
The UK Charity Commission is refusing to grant charitable status to a church because it restricts communion services to members only.
Thursday, November 08, 2012
The Israel Defense Forces sent medical personnel, engineers and a search-and-rescue team to Ghana Wednesday evening after a four-story shopping center collapsed.
Wednesday, November 07, 2012
Residents of storm-battered New York and New Jersey are bracing for more rough weather.
Wednesday, November 07, 2012
Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas and P.A. chief negotiator Saeb Erekat are pleased with President Obama's re-election.
Wednesday, November 07, 2012
Gay rights activists say they're energized by Tuesday's election and may push to legalize same-sex marriage in at least five more states next year.
Tuesday, November 06, 2012
Officials in New York and New Jersey are scrambling to set up voting locations for areas hard hit by the storm.
Monday, November 05, 2012
For about 30 million Americans, Election Day is already over. That's because they took advantage of early voting options in 34 states, and Washington, D.C.
Monday, November 05, 2012
In the face of continued rocket and missile threats from all sides, Israel is upgrading its anti-missile defense systems.
Friday, November 02, 2012
The economy added just 171,000 jobs in October, a rate that economists say just keeps pace with the growing working-age population.
Friday, November 02, 2012
In Honduras, 8,000 children and parents gathered in a stadium to pray for their country, which is suffering an epidemic of drug trafficking and violence.
Friday, November 02, 2012
Nearly 100,000 South Sudanese gathered in sweltering heat this week to hear Rev. Franklin Graham deliver the gospel message.
Friday, November 02, 2012
Israel Defense Forces Maj.-Gen. Gadi Shamni, a 35-year veteran of the IDF, announced his retirement from the military.
Thursday, November 01, 2012
Representatives for the national arts and crafts chain Hobby Lobby appeared in federal court after filing a lawsuit against the Obamacare "preventive services" mandate.
Wednesday, October 31, 2012
Pakistani teen, Malala Yousufzai, who was shot in the head by the Taliban earlier this month, received support from some high powered politicians Wednesday.
Wednesday, October 31, 2012
Unemployment in the Eurozone hit a record high of 11.6 percent in September.
Wednesday, October 31, 2012
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu left for a two-day state visit to France Wednesday, his first since French President Francois Hollande took office five months ago.
Tuesday, October 30, 2012
Hurricane Sandy is causing an unprecedented lull from campaigning only one week from Election Day.
Tuesday, October 30, 2012
Two NATO soldiers were shot and killed by a man wearing an Afghan police uniform on Tuesday.
Tuesday, October 30, 2012
Iran's regular army has begun a two-day ground and air military exercise aimed at upgrading its combat readiness against possible attacks.
Tuesday, October 30, 2012
A 30-minute film produced by CBN's Costa Rica office is bringing people to Christ.
Monday, October 29, 2012
As heavy rain and high tides from Hurricane Sandy are already flooding areas of Virginia, CBN's Operation Blessing is at work helping in one local neighborhood.
Monday, October 29, 2012
Seven people are dead and at least 100 others were injured after a suicide bomber ran an SUV filled with explosives into a Catholic church during mass Sunday.
Friday, October 26, 2012
Voters in Maine, Maryland, and Washington will decide whether to allow gay marriage, and the president has thrown his support behind the measures in all three.
Friday, October 26, 2012
Nigerian Christian leaders in America are demanding the U.S. government label the group Boko Haram a terrorist organization.
Friday, October 26, 2012
The so-called "fiscal cliff" has already cost the economy about one million jobs this year, according to a report by the National Association of Manufacturers.
Friday, October 26, 2012
Egyptian President Mohammed Morsi called his Sudanese counterpart Thursday to condemn Tuesday's airstrike on a weapons factory in Khartoum, which is being blamed on Israel.
Friday, October 26, 2012
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Foreign Minister Avigdor Lieberman announced that the Likud and Yisrael Beiteinu parties will run as a joint list in the January election.
Thursday, October 25, 2012
The deadly fungal meningitis outbreak linked to tainted steroid shots has now claimed 24 lives and sickened more than 325 people.
Thursday, October 25, 2012
Nearly three months after Chick-fil-A came under-fire for its president's personal views on the biblical definition of marriage, the company has seen great gains.
Thursday, October 25, 2012
The family of the Pakistani teenager shot by the Taliban are seeing the girl for the first time since the attack.
Thursday, October 25, 2012
Forecasters say Sandy could twist and hit the East Coast early next week with strong winds, flooding, heavy rain, and possibly snow.
Wednesday, October 24, 2012
By midmorning Wednesday, Palestinian Arabs in the Gaza Strip fired more than 60 rocket and mortar shells on southern Israel, injuring three foreign workers, two seriously.
Tuesday, October 23, 2012
Planned Parenthood of Indiana got a big boost today after a federal court ruled the state cannot cut its funding just because it performs abortions.
Tuesday, October 23, 2012
An Egyptian court has asked to disband a panel tasked with writing a new constitution. Critics claim the body is dominated by Islamists, including the Muslim Brotherhood.
Tuesday, October 23, 2012
The Taliban is targeting a second young girl in Pakistan known her women's rights activism and pro-education stance.
Tuesday, October 23, 2012
A Givati Brigade commander suffered serious injuries when a bomb planted along the security fence near the Kissufim crossing exploded.
Tuesday, October 23, 2012
Tuesday's visit by Qatar Emir al-Thani has "great political significance," Hamas spokesman Taher al-Nunu said. And few would disagree.
Monday, October 22, 2012
A temporary cut in the Social Security payroll tax is set to expire at the end of this year, meaning taxes will go up next year for 163 million American workers.
Friday, October 19, 2012
Conservative author Dinesh D'Souza has stepped down as president of The King's College, amid questions over a relationship with a woman who is not his wife.
Friday, October 19, 2012
New information released today on the deadly attack on the U.S. Consulate in Libya suggest Washington knew it was not caused by a derogatory film on Islam on YouTube.
Friday, October 19, 2012
In Northern Ireland, police erected barriers as hundreds gathered to protest the country's first abortion clinic.
Friday, October 19, 2012
Rev. Billy Graham is encouraging people to vote based on biblical values, in a full page ad in Thursday's Wall Street Journal.
Friday, October 19, 2012
The Izz al-Din al-Qassam Brigades, the "military wing" of the Hamas terror organization, marked the one-year anniversary of the prisoner exchange for Gilad Shalit with a parade in the Gaza Strip.
Thursday, October 18, 2012
Afghanistan's President Hamid Karzai said Thursday that Afghan security forces are ready to take full control of their country's security. But military experts question that.
Thursday, October 18, 2012
A federal appeals court in Manhattan has struck down the Defense of Marriage Act, the law that defines marriage as only between a man and a woman.
Thursday, October 18, 2012
The future of Lance Armstrong's $500 million cancer charity is at stake as accusations of doping begin to catch up with the legendary cyclist.
Thursday, October 18, 2012
A teacher in southern Egypt punished two 12-year-old girls for coming to school unveiled by cutting their hair.
Thursday, October 18, 2012
With less than three weeks until voters head to the polls, both presidential campaigns have intensified their push to reach undecided women.
Wednesday, October 17, 2012
A judge has ruled that a Texas school district's order to ban cheerleaders from using Bible verses on high school football banners violated their free speech rights.
Wednesday, October 17, 2012
Political pundits agree that President Obama's debate performance was far better than his first; however, most say it won't make much of an impact with voters.
Wednesday, October 17, 2012
Though it rarely makes headlines anymore, Israel continues to be pummeled with Palestinian rocket fire on an average of one a day.
Wednesday, October 17, 2012
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Israel would consider responding militarily to prevent Syria's chemical and biological weapons cache from falling into terrorist hands.
Tuesday, October 16, 2012
A recent USA Today/Gallup poll shows that Republican Mitt Romney has pulled within one point of the president among women who are likely voters.
Tuesday, October 16, 2012
A new version of an old virus is infecting computers in Iran and around the Middle East. Y-Net News reports the new virus is linked to the Flame virus from this summer.
Tuesday, October 16, 2012
Several Christian groups have taken to the Internet to issue a call to pray for America as Election Day approaches.
Tuesday, October 16, 2012
A nationwide salmonella outbreak has manufacturers recalling over 400 peanut products from store shelves.
Tuesday, October 16, 2012
In its third and final reading late Monday evening, Israeli parliamentarians voted to dissolve the 18th Knesset, paving the way for early elections on Jan. 22.
Tuesday, October 16, 2012
A Lifeway research poll of 1,000 Protestant pastors found they favor Republican candidate Mitt Romney by a margin of more than 3 to 1.
Tuesday, October 16, 2012
Security forces in Shiraz, Iran, raided a private home and arrested seven Christians for holding a prayer meeting.
Tuesday, October 16, 2012
Oklahoma Sen. Tom Coburn's Waste Book 2012 listing the 100 worse abuses of government spending will be released Tuesday.
Tuesday, October 16, 2012
The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops say Biden did not tell the truth about the Obama administration's plan to force employers to provide contraception coverage.
Tuesday, October 16, 2012
With the U.S. leading the call for sanctions against Iran in hopes of impacting its nuclear weapons program, American grain and medical exports to Iran rose by one-third in 2012.
Tuesday, October 16, 2012
Secretary of State Hillary Clinton defended the White House against accusations it didn't do enough to protect the U.S. Consulate in Libya, saying she takes full blame.
Tuesday, October 16, 2012
A new poll shows Republican Todd Akin with a lead over incumbent Sen. Claire McCaskill in Missouri, despite controversial remarks he made earlier this year.
Monday, October 15, 2012
Wycliffe Bible Translators USA is mourning the loss of Senior Vice President Forrest W. Flaniken. He died Oct. 14 after being hit by a car while riding his bicycle.
Monday, October 15, 2012
A broad coalition of religious groups is buying up ad space in the DC Metro system to counter advertisements that critics say portray Muslims as savages.
Monday, October 15, 2012
Five Guantanamo Bay prisoners charged in attacks of September 11, 2001, were back in court Monday. The pre-trial hearings will focus on security for classified information.
Monday, October 15, 2012
The Centers for Disease Control is struggling to keep up with a deadly meningitis outbreak from contaminated steroid shots for back pain.
Monday, October 15, 2012
South Africa's Anglican Archbishop is working to end child marriages.
Monday, October 15, 2012
Nine minutes after Felix Baumgartner stepped off the capsule 24 miles above the earth's surface, he landed safely on his feet, becoming the world's first skydiver to break the sound barrier.
Monday, October 15, 2012
Muslim Brotherhood spiritual leader Sheikh Mohammed Badie called on Islamists worldwide to take Jerusalem by "holy jihad."
Monday, October 15, 2012
Republican lawmakers continue to pressure the White House for answers over the attack on the U.S. consulate in Libya that killed four Americans, including Ambassador Chris Stevens.
Monday, October 15, 2012
Israel is working to build a "digital Iron Dome" to defend against increasing cyber-attacks, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said.
Friday, October 12, 2012
Egypt's Christians marked the one-year anniversary of the Maspero massacre this week by demanding justice for those killed.
Friday, October 12, 2012
Regent University, founded by Rev. Pat Robertson, has joined the legal battle against the contraception mandate in President Obama's health care plan.
Thursday, October 11, 2012
The Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Atlanta is joining dozens of others who have filed suit against the birth control mandate in President Obama's health care overhaul.
Thursday, October 11, 2012
Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney is clarifying his stance on abortion after announcing that he has no plans to push for new legislation on the issue.
Wednesday, October 10, 2012
Patients suffering from spinal cord injuries and paralysis could have a chance to walk again with a device called the Ekso.
Wednesday, October 10, 2012
More than 200 Alabama Christians joined at the state capitol this week to voice their disapproval of President Obama's support of same-sex marriage.
Wednesday, October 10, 2012
A 14-year-old Pakistani activist is in critical condition after being shot by Taliban forces on her way home from school. Pakistans expressed their outrage over the shooting.
Wednesday, October 10, 2012
Defense officials said the forces in Jordan are made up of 100 military planners and other personnel who stayed on in the country after an annual exercise in May.
Wednesday, October 10, 2012
In Marietta, Ga., the law prohibits alcohol sales within 600 feet of churches. But Walmart built its store closer than that to the 63-year-old Pine Grove Baptist Church.
Tuesday, October 09, 2012
Pro-Israel ads have been installed in the Washington, D.C., Metro system after on a judge's recent decision to allow them.
Tuesday, October 09, 2012
As many as 13,000 people received contaminated steroid shots that are suspected in a national meningitis outbreak, according to health officials.
Tuesday, October 09, 2012
The Swedish ship, Estelle, left the Gulf of Naples Saturday in the latest attempt by pro-Palestinian activists to breach Israel's naval blockade of the Gaza Strip.
Tuesday, October 09, 2012
Palestinian Arabs pummeled Israel with more than 30 rockets and mortar shells early Monday, the last day of the Sukkot holiday.
Monday, October 08, 2012
A radical Egyptian-born Muslim preacher appeared in a New York courtroom Saturday, facing multiple terrorism charges.
Monday, October 08, 2012
The Moro Islamic Liberation Front has fought for an independent Islamic state for decades. This is a major step designed to end that long-running insurgency.
Friday, October 05, 2012
Election polls are predicting a tight contest this Sunday as Venezuelans vote for their next president. The politics have created sharp divisions even in the evangelical church.
Thursday, October 04, 2012
A growing number of black ministers are calling on their church communities to take a closer look at the issues and support the candidates that best reflect their values.
Thursday, October 04, 2012
A Youtube video of Wisconsin TV morning anchor defending her weight has gotten more than 5 million hits this week. But some have asked who's bullying who?
Thursday, October 04, 2012
Jews visiting the Temple Mount the week of Sukkot have been greeted several times by hostile crowds of Muslims chanting Allahu Akbar.
Thursday, October 04, 2012
Turkey continued firing heavy artillery into Syria Wednesday, killing several Syrian soldiers at a military outpost.
Wednesday, October 03, 2012
The Department of Justice filed for a transfer of sale of the Thomson Correctional Center in western Illinois, despite bipartisan objection.
Tuesday, October 02, 2012
Foreign embassy attacks are continuing as Muslims act out in retaliation for an anti-Islam film and other negative portrayals of the Islamic prophet Muhammad.
Tuesday, October 02, 2012
A judge has blocked Pennsylvania's controversial voter identification law that would have enforced stricter ID requirements for Election Day.
Tuesday, October 02, 2012
An Iraqi government spokesman said it's not possible to inspect every aircraft traversing its airspace.
Tuesday, October 02, 2012
The Israel Air Force fleet of F-16 fighter jets, the backbone of its force, have been returned to service, the IAF stated on its website.
Friday, September 28, 2012
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu used a simple graphic before the UN General Assembly to illustrate the 'red line' against Iran's nuclear weapons aspirations.
Thursday, September 27, 2012
Before leaving for the States Wednesday evening, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu released the following statement to the Israeli people.
Tuesday, September 25, 2012
Israel stepped up security ahead of Yom Kippur, the holiest day on the Jewish calendar.
Tuesday, September 25, 2012
Several mortars fired by Syrian troops against anti-government forces exploded in the northern Golan Heights early Tuesday morning.
Tuesday, September 25, 2012
By 5:00 p.m. Tuesday, the streets of Jerusalem will be empty.
Monday, September 24, 2012
Regent University opened in 1978 and today educates nearly 6,000 students. Now the university is a step closer to completing a chapel on campus.
Monday, September 24, 2012
An Iranian commander said the Islamic Republic would launch a pre-emptive strike against should Israel if it believes the Jewish state is about to attack its nuclear facilities.
Monday, September 24, 2012
Republican vice presidential nominee Paul Ryan is condemning President Obama's contraceptive mandate for employers.
Monday, September 24, 2012
An advisor to Egyptian President Mohammed Morsi has completed an amendment to the 1979 peace treaty with Israel.
Monday, September 24, 2012
A Sinai-based Salafist group claimed responsibility for Friday's terror attack that claimed the life of 20-year-old Israeli soldier Netanel Yahalomi.
Friday, September 21, 2012
An investigation into the downing of a Turkish warplane by Syria in June has created more questions than answers.
Wednesday, September 19, 2012
Texas Attorney General Greg Abbott is defending the cheerleaders at Hardin County High School who are fighting to keep displaying their Bible banners at football games.
Wednesday, September 19, 2012
Chick-fil-A is again clarifying its core values, after Chicago alderman Proco Moreno claimed the restaurant chain promised to no longer give to conservative groups.
Wednesday, September 19, 2012
Israel Defense Forces held a surprise live-fire drill Wednesday morning in the Golan Heights.
Tuesday, September 18, 2012
The Chicago Teachers Union says the city's students will be back in class Wednesday after delegates voted to suspend a seven-day teachers strike.
Sunday, September 16, 2012
Libya's president says al Qaeda is responsible for the deadly attack at the U.S. Consulate in Benghazi. But an FBI probe is uncovering a different story.
Friday, September 14, 2012
The flurry of activity by Israeli Engineering Corps troops along the northern border with Syria has intensified over the past two weeks.
Friday, September 14, 2012
President Obama and Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas both wished Israelis a happy new year ahead of the Rosh Hashanah holiday, which begins on Sunday evening.
Thursday, September 13, 2012
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu extended Israel's condolences to the families of U.S. Ambassador Chris Stevens and three other officials murdered by terrorists in Libya.
Tuesday, September 11, 2012
The U.S. State Department wants to convince Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas to return to direct negotiations with Israel.
Friday, September 07, 2012
The National Cathedral in Washington, D.C., is scaling back plans to commemorate the anniversary of the Sept. 11 terror attacks.
Friday, September 07, 2012
Catholic Archbishop Timothy Dolan closed out the Democratic National Convention with prayer last night, stressing the right to life for the unborn.
Friday, September 07, 2012
Hamas reportedly began arresting members of Salafist Jihadist, a Gaza-based terror group claiming responsibility for recent rocket attacks on southern Israel.
Friday, September 07, 2012
The government's Counterterrorism Bureau issued a travel advisory for Israelis planning to go abroad during the holidays.
Thursday, September 06, 2012
Obama sought to draw a clear contrast between the kind of future he envisions for America and what was spelled out by his opponent Mitt Romney last week.
Thursday, September 06, 2012
Palestinian Authority Prime Minister Salam Fayyad plans to submit his resignation to President Mahmoud Abbas when he returns from a visit to Egypt.
Thursday, September 06, 2012
More Americans in Israel now want to vote in the U.S. presidential elections in November.
Wednesday, September 05, 2012
Only Egyptian citizens with Egyptian parents will be able to own land in the Sinai Peninsula, a decision that represents a significant policy change.
Wednesday, September 05, 2012
A federal judge says the state of Massachusetts must provide a sex-change surgery for an inmate serving a life sentence for murder.
Tuesday, September 04, 2012
President Oobama's deputy campaign manager told CBN News she's not convinced that there is a lack of enthusiasm to re-elect the president.
Tuesday, September 04, 2012
The National Association of Evangelicals latest leaders survey found that most pastors and ministry leaders saw unfaithfulness as the greatest problem.
Tuesday, September 04, 2012
A public notary in Sao Paulo, Brazil, has granted two women and a man the right to live together in a civil union, sparking outrage from Christian groups.
Tuesday, September 04, 2012
The Israeli Foreign Ministry welcomed the arrival of Atef Salam, appointed as permanent ambassador to Israel by Egyptian President Mohammed Morsi.
Tuesday, September 04, 2012
Vandals set fire to a wooden door and spray painted hateful anti-Christian graffiti on the monastery walls at Latrun early Monday.
Monday, September 03, 2012
Hurricane Isaac helped to push gasoline prices to new levels going into the Labor Day weekend, but that didn't stop people from traveling.
Monday, September 03, 2012
A Pakistani imam now faces blasphemy charges for setting up a learning disabled teen.
Monday, September 03, 2012
For the first time ever, Egyptian state television presented an anchor wearing the Muslim hijab headscarf on Sunday.
Monday, September 03, 2012
The Rev. Sun Myung Moon, founder of the Unification Church, died Monday near his home in Gapyeong, northeast of Seoul. He was 92.
Friday, August 31, 2012
A federal judge has ruled in favor of President Obama's campaign, extending early voting in Ohio.
Friday, August 31, 2012
Mitt Romney and Paul Ryan were both scheduled to stop in Richmond, Va., but Romney decided to visit the hurricane-stricken Gulf Coast instead.
Friday, August 31, 2012
Steve Bannon, who now helps manage Breitbart.com, talked about Breitbart's vision with CBN's David Brody at the Republican National Convention.
Friday, August 31, 2012
Bill Nye, the Science Guy, claimed this week that America is being held back by parents who don't believe in evolution, and pass on their belief to their children.
Thursday, August 30, 2012
Hollywood legend Clint Eastwood threw his support behind presidential candidate Mitt Romney Thursday night.
Thursday, August 30, 2012
A federal court has struck down a voter identification law in Texas but state Attorney General Greg Abbott said he will appeal it to the Supreme Court.
Thursday, August 30, 2012
Cases of the West Nile Virus have spiked 40 percent since last week.
Thursday, August 30, 2012
Anti-Semitic attacks against French Jews have risen by 40 percent in the past five months.
Wednesday, August 29, 2012
Israeli Military Intelligence chief Maj.-Gen. Aviv Kochavi said Israel faces an "environment that is more unstable, tense and Islamist than in the past."
Wednesday, August 29, 2012
Israeli soldiers arrested a Palestinian Arab who attacked an Israeli with an ax Tuesday morning.
Tuesday, August 28, 2012
John Walker Lindh, who's serving a 20-year sentence for aiding the Taliban, is suing the prison warden for violating his freedom of religion.
Tuesday, August 28, 2012
As the Republican National Convention kicks off in Tampa, Fla., polls show a tight race between President Obama and challenger Mitt Romney.
Tuesday, August 28, 2012
Haifa District Court ruled against a civil suit submitted by the family of the late Rachel Corrie, alleging criminal negligence by the IDF in her death in 2003.
Tuesday, August 28, 2012
Pastor Sunday Adelaja, who leads what is believed to be the largest evangelical church in Eastern Europe, is facing possible arrest in Ukraine.
Monday, August 27, 2012
The American Academy of Pediatrics shifted its position on circumcision recently, saying the medical procedure for males has more health benefits than risks.
Monday, August 27, 2012
Taliban insurgents beheaded 17 Afghan civilians while celebrating in Afghanistan, over the weekend. The Taliban wanted to stop the music.
Monday, August 27, 2012
Within moments after arriving for the first day of the new school year Monday, children in Sderot heard the all-too-familiar Color Red air raid siren.
Monday, August 27, 2012
MK Zahava Gal-On, chairwoman of the ultra-left-wing Meretz Party, made a visit to PA leader Mahmoud Abbas in Ramallah Sunday.
Friday, August 24, 2012
Until Katrina hit in 2005, Hurricane Andrew was the costliest natural disaster in U.S. history. Today it is still only one of only three Category 5 storm to hit the country.
Friday, August 24, 2012
The Family Research Council's building manager, Leo Johnson, who was shot in the arm last week while subduing a gunman, has been released from the hospital.
Friday, August 24, 2012
Egypt has reportedly reaffirmed its commitment to a peace treaty with Israel after growing tension in the Sinai, according to Arabic-language Al-Hayat.
Friday, August 24, 2012
Investigators are unfolding details after a man, believed to be a disgruntled employee, opened fire outside the Empire State Building Friday morning.
Thursday, August 23, 2012
A new study from the journal Nature, has found that the older a man is when his child is conceived, the more likely that child is to develop autism or schizophrenia.
Thursday, August 23, 2012
Israel Defense Forces Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Benny Gantz said nations threatening to eradicate Israel “will meet the deadly force of the IDF.”
Wednesday, August 22, 2012
The gunman accused of wounding a man guarding the Family Research Council building in Washington, D.C., last week has been indicted.
Wednesday, August 22, 2012
A crucial tenet of Judaism is under attack in Germany, with a rabbi facing a criminal lawsuit for following the biblical mandate to perform a brit milah.
Tuesday, August 21, 2012
The 110-member panel passed the Human Life Amendment Tuesday in Tampa, Fla., where the RNC will hold hits convention next week.
Tuesday, August 21, 2012
Meles Zenawi, who served as Ethiopia's Prime Minister for more than 20 years, died on Monday. He was 57.
Monday, August 20, 2012
Health officials are racing to stop a deadly salmonella outbreak that has sickened 141 people in 20 states.
Monday, August 20, 2012
The Israel Defense Forces placed an Iron Dome anti-missile system battery just outside a residential neighborhood in Eilat, Israel's southernmost resort city, on Sunday.
Monday, August 20, 2012
Hamas chief Ismail Haniyeh would like to strengthen ties with the new Islamist government in Egypt while diminishing ties with the "Zionist enemy."
Friday, August 17, 2012
International Al-Quds Day: It's been celebrated for 33 years -- a day of solidarity with Palestinian Arabs; a day to call for the elimination of Israel.
Friday, August 17, 2012
Floyd Lee Corkins II faces charges of assault with intent to kill. If convicted for the assault charge, he could face up to 30 years in prison.
Thursday, August 16, 2012
WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange is safe from both U.S. and British authorities as Ecuador granted him political asylum Thursday.
Thursday, August 16, 2012
The Freedom From Religion Foundation is threatening to sue a New York school district over songs taught in music class that include the words "God" and "Lord."
Thursday, August 16, 2012
Hamburg, Germany, has become the first city in the country to officially recognize Islamic holidays by allowing Muslims employees and students to take time off to celebrate.
Thursday, August 16, 2012
Increasing numbers of Palestinian Arabs are finding employment in Israel.
Wednesday, August 15, 2012
Commonwealth Court Judge Robert Simpson will allow a controversial voter identification law to go into effect in Pennsylvania for November's presidential election.
Wednesday, August 15, 2012
The number of atheists in America is on the rise while those with more religious beliefs is declining, according to a new Gallup International poll.
Wednesday, August 15, 2012
Republican establishment candidates pulled out wins against strong Tea Party contenders in primary races in Florida and Wisconsin.
Wednesday, August 15, 2012
Israel rejected the European Union's addition of Modiin -- located about halfway between Jerusalem and Tel Aviv -- on its list of global imports ineligible for tax breaks.
Wednesday, August 15, 2012
No one knows if or when Israel will launch a military strike on Iran's nuclear facilities. In the meantime, preparations for any eventuality are in full swing.
Tuesday, August 14, 2012
America is so divided that many wonder if her best days are behind her. But one author believes there's hope because the values that made America great still exist.
Tuesday, August 14, 2012
"Welcome to Israel. Welcome home," Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu told 350 Americans and Canadians upon their arrival at Ben Gurion International Airport Tuesday morning.
Monday, August 13, 2012
The drought across the country is helping to cause something besides higher corn prices: dust storms.
Monday, August 13, 2012
More than 3,000 people were injured by the 6.4 and 6.3 magnitude earthquakes that shook the nation's mountainous northeast region this weekend.
Sunday, August 12, 2012
Medical staff say evangelist Billy Graham remains stable while being treated for bronchitis at a North Carolina hospital.
Friday, August 10, 2012
Friday begins a two-day period of mourning for the six people killed in the Sikh temple shooting in Oak Creek, Wis.
Friday, August 10, 2012
Attorneys representing the suspect in the Colorado movie theater massacre are expected to use an insanity defense.
Friday, August 10, 2012
A Tennessee mosque opened Friday, following a two-year legal battle to stop it. Leaders of the Islamic center of Murfreesboro will hold midday prayers.
Friday, August 10, 2012
Israeli authorities believe arson is responsible for fires that have burned large swaths of land this summer and damaged property from the north to the south.
Thursday, August 09, 2012
Egyptian intelligence services have asked Gaza-based Hamas chief Ismail Haniyeh to hand over three senior members of the group's "military wing," the Izz al-Din al-Qassam Brigades.
Wednesday, August 08, 2012
Despite falling nearly 45 seconds behind the winner, Sarah Attar got a huge applause from the stadium crowd.
Wednesday, August 08, 2012
A Hawaii lesbian couple filed suit against the state's gay marriage ban, but a judge said legislators and the people have the right to decide who can marry.
Tuesday, August 07, 2012
Investigators combed through debris after a fire started at the Islamic Society of Joplin early Monday. It was the second fire to hit the mosque just over a month.
Tuesday, August 07, 2012
The Obama campaign and the Democratic National Committee are suing to change voting laws in the battleground state of Ohio.
Tuesday, August 07, 2012
American Olympic hurdler Jeff Porter said God gave him the talent to compete and the ability to handle the sometimes harsh spotlight of the Olympics.
Monday, August 06, 2012
Former U.S. Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfield told Fox News that Israel is better off going at it alone against Iran.
Monday, August 06, 2012
Iranian state television on Monday showed several suspects who supposedly confessed to killing five nuclear scientists in 2010.
Monday, August 06, 2012
Republican presidential challenger Mitt Romney raised $25 million more in July than President Obama and his Democratic machine did.
Monday, August 06, 2012
P.A. officials cancelled a two-day conference of the Non-Aligned Movement after Israel refused entry to five of 12 foreign ministers planning to participate.
Monday, August 06, 2012
Israel continues to upgrade its missile defense system against long- and short-range ballistic missile attacks.
Monday, August 06, 2012
Israelis joined millions worldwide watching the final moments before the safe landing on Mars by NASA's largest-ever robotic rover, Curiosity, at 8:30 a.m. local time.
Friday, August 03, 2012
Egyptian President Mohammed Morsi swore in the new cabinet Thursday, distributing the posts among Islamists and secularists.
Friday, August 03, 2012
Speculation is growing that Israel may attack Iran's nuclear plants soon, possibly before the U.S. election.
Thursday, August 02, 2012
Kofi Annan is quitting his role as the United Nation's peace envoy for Syria, citing his frustration with the lack of unity in the U.N Security Council.
Thursday, August 02, 2012
A new study shows one in six illegal immigrants is re-arrested within three years of release, and American taxpayers are paying for it.
Thursday, August 02, 2012
For American athletes at the London Olympics, Wednesday proved to be another huge day, and Thursday is shaping up to be a good one too.
Wednesday, August 01, 2012
Actor Kirk Cameron was picketed by gay rights activists Friday when he spoke at a marriage event in Ocean Grove, N.J.
Wednesday, August 01, 2012
An Iranian pastor imprisoned for his faith is being denied medical attention for his deteriorating health.
Wednesday, August 01, 2012
Apple Inc. removed a TV App for the Lebanese-based Hezbollah terror group from its iTunes store.
Wednesday, August 01, 2012
Tea Party-backed Ted Cruz soundly defeated Lt. Gov. David Dewhurst to replace retiring GOP Sen. Kay Bailey Hutchison.
Tuesday, July 31, 2012
High jumper Jesse Williams has his eyes set on a gold medal at this year's Olympic Games.
Tuesday, July 31, 2012
The U.S. Olympic team has done very well so far in London, tying China in the medal count after three days. Both countries are coming in with 17.
Tuesday, July 31, 2012
With the Tal Law set to expire on August 1, Haredi Jews theoretically may be drafted for compulsory military duty from Wednesday on.
Monday, July 30, 2012
P.A. chief negotiator Saeb Erekat said Romney's statement that Jerusalem is Israel's capital is "harmful to U.S. interests."
Friday, July 27, 2012
Experts say like the Columbine or Virginia Tech gunmen, James Holmes felt wronged and wanted revenge. Pastor Randy Singer spoke about the tragedy from a spiritual perspective.
Friday, July 27, 2012
For the man representing Palestinian Olympic hopefuls, a moment of silence to honor their memory is cause for "divisiveness" and "racism."
Thursday, July 26, 2012
Israeli Defense Minister Ehud Barak alluded to a possible military strike on Iran if sanctions don't work.
Thursday, July 26, 2012
Fighting has spread in Damascus and Aleppo, the country's two largest cities where many Christians live. Now, those Christians are being forced to take sides.
Tuesday, July 24, 2012
A United Nations report revealed Sudan's air forces recently dropped six bombs inside the independent nation of South Sudan. One man died in the bombing.
Tuesday, July 24, 2012
Two hospitals in Switzerland have suspended infant male circumcision, following a ruling by a German court banning the procedure.
Monday, July 23, 2012
Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney struck a rare tone as he referenced Scripture to help comfort the victims of the Colorado massacre.
Monday, July 23, 2012
Families of Israeli Druze students studying in Damascus appealed to the International Red Cross to help their children leave the Syrian capital and return to Israel.
Monday, July 23, 2012
Last week's terror attack in Bulgaria, which killed five Israelis and injured 36, convinced the Israeli government to launch a counter-offensive against Hezbollah.
Friday, July 20, 2012
President Obama and his Republican challenger Mitt Romney have cancelled all campaign events Friday in light the shooting massacre at a movie theater in Colorado.
Friday, July 20, 2012
A new book examines one of President Obama's mentors, who happened to be a card-carrying communist listed on the FBI's "Security Index" during the Cold War with the Soviet Union.
Friday, July 20, 2012
A guilty plea is expected today from a Massachusetts man charged with plotting to bomb the Pentagon and Capitol.
Thursday, July 19, 2012
Hezbollah chief Sheikh Hassan Nasrallah praised the Syrian government in a speech marking the sixth anniversary of the Second Lebanon War in the summer of 2006.
Thursday, July 19, 2012
Thirty-two Israelis injured in Wednesday's suicide bombing in Bulgaria landed at Ben Gurion International Airport Thursday afternoon.
Tuesday, July 17, 2012
He's only 10 years old but Ben Ramirez is making a big splash in the world of swimming. What makes his accomplishment remarkable is that he did it with only one arm.
Tuesday, July 17, 2012
The Kadima Party voted to quit the government Tuesday, ending the nine-week-old unity coalition. Kadima will return to the opposition, leaving Likud with a slim majority.
Tuesday, July 17, 2012
A U.S. Navy ship fired on a small boat in the Persian Gulf Monday reportedly killing one person and wounding three others. Navy officials said the boat was racing toward them.
Tuesday, July 17, 2012
A bridge between the U.S. and Canada is reopened after a bomb threat shut it down. Authorities inspected it after receiving the threat on the U.S. side of the bridge.
Monday, July 16, 2012
An investigation by the Treasury Department showed that officials engaged in unethical conduct, including soliciting prostitutes and accepting gifts from corporate executives.
Monday, July 16, 2012
A gay blogger's complaint about a professor's research on same-sex parenting has sparked an inquiry by the University of Texas.
Monday, July 16, 2012
Stephen R. Covey, author of "The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People," died Monday in Idaho, three months after a serious bicycle accident in Utah.
Monday, July 16, 2012
A senior Palestinian Authority official arrested three weeks ago for collaborating with Israel died after falling from the third floor of a building in Ramallah.
Sunday, July 15, 2012
Secretary of State Hillary Clinton held talks with Field Marshal Hussein Tantawi and other military leaders in Cairo Sunday.
Sunday, July 15, 2012
Rescue operations resumed in southwestern Japan early Sunday morning, as the death toll from mudslides and flooding rose to 24, with more than 5,000 stranded.
Friday, July 13, 2012
Many Christian organizations are using the upcoming Olympic Games for ministry, like Athletes in Actions, which is working to reach 2,500 Olympians for Christ.
Friday, July 13, 2012
The Department of Agriculture has declared that 1,000 counties in 26 states are disaster areas, making it the largest natural disaster area in U.S. history.
Friday, July 13, 2012
The uniforms for the U.S. Olympic Team may be red, white, and blue, but they were made in "Red" China.
Friday, July 13, 2012
The Henrico, Va., Board of Supervisors will no longer open its meetings with prayer. The decision ends a 35-year tradition for the board.
Thursday, July 12, 2012
Israeli and U.S. officials convened the semi-annual Strategic Dialogue Thursday at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Jerusalem.
Thursday, July 12, 2012
Syria's ambassador to Iraq became the first diplomat to defect from President Bashar Assad's regime in the past two weeks.
Wednesday, July 11, 2012
Iran continues to develop its short-and long-range missiles -- now more accurate and deadly than ever, the Pentagon said in a report submitted to Congress.
Wednesday, July 11, 2012
A Gaza-based terrorist opened fire with a heavy machine gun earlier this week, damaging two civilian cars parked outside a restaurant.
Tuesday, July 10, 2012
The U.S. State Department condemned new findings by an official Israeli committee, which determined it's legal to establish Jewish communities in Judea and Samaria under international law.
Monday, July 09, 2012
Obama has invited Egypt's President Mohamed Morsi to meet with him, signaling a shift in support for the group once considered a terrorist organization by the U.S.
Monday, July 09, 2012
Newly elected Egyptian President Mohamed Morsi ordered parliament to reconvene, reversing last month's order to dissolve the legislature and hold new elections.
Friday, July 06, 2012
A Virginia fitness club is redefining what it means to be a family by allowing homosexuals to be included on a "family membership."
Friday, July 06, 2012
The Ohio Supreme Court has agreed to hear the case of a fired public school teacher accused of preaching Christianity in his classroom.
Friday, July 06, 2012
Gwen Wilkerson, wife of renowned Pastor David Wilkerson, has died, according to World Challenge. She was 81.
Friday, July 06, 2012
The man whose wife was forced to have an abortion wants the Chinese officials responsible to face criminal charges.
Thursday, July 05, 2012
A church on the verge of foreclosure in Royal Palm Beach, Fla. is getting a lesson in faith. But the community is rallying around its members to help out.
Thursday, July 05, 2012
California lawmakers are considering an unconventional new parenting law that would allow children to be granted more than two parents.
Thursday, July 05, 2012
Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney is launching a new effort to win over evangelical leaders in the race for the White House.
Thursday, July 05, 2012
Suha Arafat, widow of former PLO chairman Yasser Arafat, is convinced her husband's death resulted from "a criminal scheme."
Thursday, July 05, 2012
North Carolina will no longer fund Planned Parenthood, America's largest abortion provider.
Thursday, July 05, 2012
Firefighters say they could have the Waldo Canyon Fire in Colorado contained by Sunday, even as police banned holiday fireworks in many parts of the state.
Thursday, July 05, 2012
Concern about Islamic radicalism in Egypt surfaced with the stabbing death of a university student while his girlfriend looked on.
Wednesday, July 04, 2012
The prototype for the Statue of Liberty is now in the Musee d'Orsay in Paris.
Wednesday, July 04, 2012
Many Americans may be traveling to get away from the stifling heat across much of the country.
Wednesday, July 04, 2012
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu marked America's Independence day with a greeting to the nation.
Tuesday, July 03, 2012
Dozens of Syrian army officers and their families defected to Turkey Monday night.
Tuesday, July 03, 2012
With several states opting out of Obamacare because of the financial burden, many others are concerned about its cost to the average worker and to businesses.
Tuesday, July 03, 2012
Iran's Revolutionary Guards test fired several ballistic missiles Tuesday, including a long-range missle that is capable of hitting American warships in the Persian Gulf.
Tuesday, July 03, 2012
The U.S. government is moving forward with a portion of the Keystone pipeline, following the lead of many Americans who say they want it.
Tuesday, July 03, 2012
The U.S. State Department and Christians in Bethlehem are criticizing the United Nations for designating the Church of the Nativity a World Heritage Site.
Tuesday, July 03, 2012
Students in South Carolina can take a religion class off campus and earn high school credit, a federal appeals court has ruled.
Tuesday, July 03, 2012
Republican presidential nominee Mitt Romney plans to visit Israel this summer, the New York Times reported Monday.
Monday, July 02, 2012
More than 150 suspects are being held in the Palestinian Authority's Jericho prison in what's being reported as a government crackdown against crime and corruption.
Monday, July 02, 2012
A synagogue dating to the late Roman period is being uncovered in the Galilee a few miles west of Capernaum and Migdal.
Monday, July 02, 2012
Iran said it's working on missiles that can penetrate Israel's high-tech air defense systems.
Monday, July 02, 2012
Former Israeli Prime Minister Yitzhak Shamir died over the weekend at the age of 96.
Friday, June 29, 2012
The United Nations has sided with the Palestinians in a dispute over the Church of the Nativity in Bethlehem.
Thursday, June 28, 2012
Iranian Vice President Mohammad Reza Rahimi may have taken his country's anti-Israel rhetoric a step too far Tuesday during a speech at an anti-drug conference in Tehran.
Thursday, June 28, 2012
The border between Syria and Turkey continues to heat up days after the Syrian military shot down a Turkish F-4 jet fighter.
Thursday, June 28, 2012
Hamas blamed Israel's Mossad for the death of a senior member who was shot dead in his apartment in a Damascus suburb late Wednesday.
Wednesday, June 27, 2012
Exodus International, a Christian ministry that reaches out to homosexuals, is moving away from controversial treatment meant to end same-sex attraction.
Tuesday, June 26, 2012
Dozens of people turned out in Middleborough, Mass., this week to curse a new anti-profanity bylaw, which makes public cursing a non-criminal offense.
Tuesday, June 26, 2012
A group of 31 Republican senators are demanding a special counsel to investigate whether the White House is responsible for recent national security leaks.
Tuesday, June 26, 2012
A group of Indonesian Christians in New Jersey are facing deportation. They say they fled their home country because of persecution by Muslim extremists.
Tuesday, June 26, 2012
Russia will not step up pressure on Iran to curb its nuclear program despite Israel's urgings.
Monday, June 25, 2012
Residents firing live ammunition to celebrate Mohammed Morsi's presidential win in Egypt killed one civilian and wounded six others in Gaza City on Sunday.
Friday, June 22, 2012
President Obama made a "surprise" appearance at a meeting between Israeli Deputy Prime Minister Shaul Mofaz and National Security Advisor Tom Donilon at the White House.
Thursday, June 21, 2012
A Syrian Air Force pilot defected to Jordan Thursday morning.
Thursday, June 21, 2012
Egyptian authorities postponed announcing results of the presidential election Thursday, citing complaints of voter fraud by both candidates.
Wednesday, June 20, 2012
Rocket, missile and mortar attacks continued Wednesday morning as a Grad-type Katyusha rocket hit near Beersheva and at least a dozen more in the Eshkol Regional Council.
Wednesday, June 20, 2012
The computer virus that's been relaying data from Iranian computer networks was jointly developed by Israel and the U.S.to slow Iran's pursuit of nuclear weapons.
Tuesday, June 19, 2012
The Pentagon plans to honor gay and lesbian service members to coincide with Gay Pride Month but one chaplain group is speaking out against the Pentagon's decision.
Tuesday, June 19, 2012
The Palestinian Authority published an official terminology guide that defines terrorism as legitimate and Israel as an illegitimate pariah state.
Monday, June 18, 2012
Author Joel Rosenberg looks at America's economic and spiritual challenges through the lens of biblical prophecy. Can things turn around before it's too late?
Monday, June 18, 2012
Socialists swept into power in France in the final round of parliamentary elections this weekend.
Monday, June 18, 2012
Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad reportedly said Sunday if Europe provides 20 percent enriched fuel for its nuclear reactors, it will curb its own enrichment program.
Monday, June 18, 2012
An Israeli truck driver shot three Arabs who attempted to kidnap him and hijack his vehicle Sunday, killing two and injuring the third.
Sunday, June 17, 2012
A Nigerian Red Cross official says at least 12 people were killed and 80 wounded in bomb attacks on three churches in the country's north.
Friday, June 15, 2012
MK Anastasia Michaeli apologized if "anyone was hurt" by her remarks about Channel 10's programming earlier this week, which she says promotes a gay agenda.
Thursday, June 14, 2012
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu congratulated President Shimon Peres by phone early Thursday morning for receiving the Medal of Freedom.
Wednesday, June 13, 2012
Russia is adding helicopter gunships to the list of weaponry for Syrian President Bashar Assad, as the 15-month-old conflict develops into all-out civil war.
Tuesday, June 12, 2012
In the first five months of 2012, Israel welcomed 1.42 million tourists, surpassing a 2010 record by 4 percent.
Tuesday, June 12, 2012
The State Attorney's Office says the plan to build 300 new apartment homes in Beit El is not feasible, but the Prime Minister's Office says there's been no change in policy.
Tuesday, June 12, 2012
PM Benjamin Netanyahu will be hobbling around on a cast for a few weeks after tearing a tendon during a soccer match between Jewish and Arab youth.
Monday, June 11, 2012
Israeli U.N. Ambassador Ron Prosor is one of 20 chosen to serve as vice president of the United Nation's General Assembly.
Monday, June 11, 2012
Workers arriving at Jerusalem's Yad VaShem Holocaust Memorial Monday morning were greeted by anti-Semitic graffiti spray painted on walls.
Friday, June 08, 2012
Megachurch pastor Creflo Dollar staunchly denied accusations Sunday that he punched and choked his 15-year-old daughter in an argument.
Friday, June 08, 2012
The Crystal Cathedral, the mega-church founded by televangelist Robert Schuller, has been renamed the "Christ Cathedral."
Friday, June 08, 2012
Israelis weren't the only ones who saw a "glowing light" in the sky Thursday night. Lebanon, Turkey, Cyprus, Armenia and Jordan also saw it.
Friday, June 08, 2012
Hamas shut down the Gaza Strip's sole power station late Wednesday, following a hijacking by Islamist militias in the Sinai Peninsula.
Thursday, June 07, 2012
The pro-life group Live Action has released its third video that exposes more abortion clinics agreeing to break Arizona law by aborting baby girls.
Tuesday, June 05, 2012
An Israeli company announced the discovery of another sizable offshore oil and gas field on Sunday.
Tuesday, June 05, 2012
The White House has confirmed al-Qaeda's second-in-command Abu Yahya al-Libi has been was killed, calling it a "major blow" to the terror network.
Tuesday, June 05, 2012
A Danish court convicted four men of planning a terror attack at a Danish newspaper's office for publishing cartoons of the prophet Muhammed.
Tuesday, June 05, 2012
The Southern Baptist Convention has punished its ethics chief and pulled the plug on his weekly radio show over recent controversial comments he made.
Tuesday, June 05, 2012
Israeli archaeologists uncovered a large stash of gold and silver coins and fine jewelry dating to the Roman period.
Monday, June 04, 2012
Global stock markets fell Monday as concerns grow that the European debt crisis may lead to global recession, which could hurt an already weak U.S. economy.
Friday, June 01, 2012
An IDF soldier from the Golani Brigade was killed early Friday morning by a Palestinian terrorist who infiltrated from Gaza.
Thursday, May 31, 2012
Iranian parliament speaker Ali Larijani warned Wednesday that Western military intervention in Syria would "engulf the Zionist regime."
Thursday, May 31, 2012
Satellite images of Iran's Parchin military facility show two side buildings completely removed, raising speculation of destroying evidence of nuclear weapons research.
Tuesday, May 29, 2012
NATO forces in Afghanistan have killed al Qaeda's second highest-ranking leader in the country.
Tuesday, May 29, 2012
American Idol sensation Colton Dixon enjoyed a long-awaited homecoming in Murfreesboro, Tenn., this weekend.
Monday, May 28, 2012
An explosion ripped through a one-story building housing small shops in downtown Nairobi, Kenya, Monday.
Monday, May 28, 2012
Several veterans have launched a new website to honor America's fallen heroes just in time for Memorial Day.
Monday, May 28, 2012
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu issued a rare statement Sunday condemning the weekend slaughter in Syria.
Thursday, May 24, 2012
Israeli Strategic Affairs Minister Moshe Ya'alon said the military option against Iran must remain viable if sanctions fail.
Thursday, May 24, 2012
Israeli researchers at Hadassah Hospital at Ein Kerem have made significant breakthroughs in laboratory tests on lung cancer treatment.
Thursday, May 24, 2012
The Shin Bet and the IDF uncovered several Palestinian Arab terror cells in Hebron.
Wednesday, May 23, 2012
Egyptians began lining up at polling stations early Wednesday morning in the nation's first free elections since the downfall of Hosni Mubarak.
Tuesday, May 22, 2012
Egypt's State Security Court sentenced 12 Christians to life in prison Monday, while acquitting eight Muslims in the same case.
Monday, May 21, 2012
Some conservative Christian groups in Illinois contend that an anti-bullying bill could force students to attend indoctrination sessions on homosexuality.
Monday, May 21, 2012
Half of the nation's overweight teenagers have unhealthy blood pressure, cholesterol, or blood sugar levels, putting them at risk for heart problems later in life.
Monday, May 21, 2012
The government of Pakistan has restored access to Twitter, after briefly blocking the social networking site for what it labeled "blasphemous" material.
Monday, May 21, 2012
Many Americans and Israelis visiting each other's countries will have an easier time doing so.
Friday, May 18, 2012
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu expressed his skepticism on the outcome of the next round of talks between Iran and the P5+1.
Thursday, May 17, 2012
A controversial bill to allow a woman to hear the heartbeat of an unborn fetus before having an abortion is working its way through the Louisiana legislature.
Thursday, May 17, 2012
A new Palestinian Authority cabinet was sworn in Wednesday evening, with P.A. Prime Minister Salam Fayyad at the helm.
Thursday, May 17, 2012
Israeli Interior Minister Eli Yishai made headlines Wednesday calling for African asylum seekers to be jailed, "without exception."
Wednesday, May 16, 2012
Lawmakers will debate today how best to regulate banks big enough to bring down the broader financial system, in the wake of JPMorgan Chase's losses on risky bets.
Wednesday, May 16, 2012
Victories in Nebraska and Oregon Tuesday moved Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney closer to the total number of delegates needed to be his party's nominee.
Tuesday, May 15, 2012
Palestinian Arabs gathered to demonstrate against the rebirth of the State of Israel on Wednesday, which they call the 'Nakba' (catastrophe).
Monday, May 14, 2012
There are new signs of Iran's defiant nuclear activity.
Monday, May 14, 2012
Israel and the Palestinian Authority say they are committed to achieving peace.
Monday, May 14, 2012
The IDF posted a list of attempted terror attacks in 2012 on its website, most of which were not reported in the media.
Monday, May 14, 2012
Israel reportedly accepted an Egyptian-mediated deal ending a nearly month-long hunger strike by Palestinian Arab prisoners.
Thursday, May 10, 2012
A North Carolina Marine got the shock of a lifetime when he returned home from Afghanistan: his disabled son takes his first steps into his father's arms.
Thursday, May 10, 2012
Poor economic times and a set of strict international guidelines are shutting down adoptions around the world, putting many orphans potentially at risk for sex trafficking.
Thursday, May 10, 2012
At least 55 people were killed and dozens injured Thursday morning when two powerful roadside bombs exploded on a freeway south of Damascus.
Wednesday, May 09, 2012
The man al Qaeda hoped would carry out an attack on a U.S. bound airliner with an improved bomb was actually working for the CIA and Saudi intelligence.
Wednesday, May 09, 2012
Famed "Painter of Light" Thomas Kinkade died from an accidental overdose of alcohol and prescription tranquilizers, according to a detailed autopsy report.
Tuesday, May 08, 2012
For 26 years, the kids at Central Elementary School in Pollock, Texas, have known Miss Bettie Turner simply as "Granny."
Tuesday, May 08, 2012
Defense Secretary Leon Panetta said cooperation was imperative between the cyber-advanced countries in order to avoid miscalculations that could lead to future crises.
Tuesday, May 08, 2012
Former candidate Rick Santorum told supporters despite his disagreements with Romney, "above all else, we both agree that President Obama must be defeated."
Monday, May 07, 2012
A Chinese high school is being criticized for taking extreme measures to help students prepare for exams.
Monday, May 07, 2012
Palestinian Authority policemen launched a massive manhunt over the weekend, arresting dozens of Fatah-affiliated residents.
Monday, May 07, 2012
Israelis will go to the polls Sept. 4, slightly more than a year earlier than expected and less than two weeks before ushering in the fall holidays.
Sunday, May 06, 2012
Gov. Jan Brewer has signed into law a measure preventing Planned Parenthood from accessing taxpayer money for non-abortion services in Arizona.
Friday, May 04, 2012
The self-proclaimed mastermind behind the Sept. 11 attacks repeatedly declined to answer a judge's questions at a military tribunal at Guantanamo Bay.
Friday, May 04, 2012
Mohammad Ali Dadkhah has been representing Christian pastor Youcef Nadarkhani, who has been sentenced to death for refusing to renounce his Christian faith.
Friday, May 04, 2012
Israel's newest Dolphin-class submarine joined the fleet Thursday in an official welcoming ceremony.
Thursday, May 03, 2012
The United Methodist Church plenary rejected an initiative to divest from three companies doing business in Israel.
Thursday, May 03, 2012
Less than two weeks into the summer session, Israel's parliament could be dissolved, paving the way for early elections.
Wednesday, May 02, 2012
The National Day of Prayer Task Force said tens of thousands of prayer events are scheduled across the country Thursday.
Tuesday, May 01, 2012
Syrian activists say at least 11 people were killed Tuesday, including four women and two children, when Syrian forces fired mortar shells into a farming village.
Tuesday, May 01, 2012
Five men have been arrested in connection with a bomb plot for an Ohio bridge that spans a national park in Cuyahoga Valley, the FBI announced Tuesday.
Tuesday, May 01, 2012
Israeli archaeologists excavating under an ancient drainage channel near the Temple Mount uncovered a seal from First Temple times.
Tuesday, May 01, 2012
Tzipi Livni, former chairwoman of the Kadima Party who served as foreign minister in Ehud Olmert's government, resigned from the Knesset Tuesday.
Tuesday, May 01, 2012
Israel began construction Monday of a concrete wall to protect its citizens in the north from Lebanese sniper fire.
Monday, April 30, 2012
The Palestinian Authority sentenced a former intelligence official to death for selling property to Jews, a capital offense under P.A. law.
Monday, April 30, 2012
Just a few years ago, Robert A. Schuller was following in his father's footsteps as pastor of the world famous Crystal Cathedral.
Monday, April 30, 2012
Gas prices continue to fall nationwide. After dropping for almost a month, the average price for a gallon of gas is currently $3.82.
Monday, April 30, 2012
The iconic Empire State Building lost a bit of its luster Monday, as it will no longer be the tallest building in the New York City skyline.
Monday, April 30, 2012
U.S. Special Forces have joined Ugandan soldiers in the hunt for Joseph Kony.
Monday, April 30, 2012
Journalists, politicians, celebrities and star gazers gathered in Washington Saturday for the annual White House Correspondents' Association Dinner.
Saturday, April 28, 2012
An Israeli Arab is forming a new political party that will be pro-Israel, reports say.
Wednesday, April 25, 2012
At sundown Wednesday evening, Israel marks 64 years since its rebirth on May 14, 1948.
Tuesday, April 24, 2012
A company out of California has a solution for those with old and outdated electronics, an ATM that actually offers users money for recycling old gadgets.
Monday, April 23, 2012
Egyptian Natural Gas Holding Company officials said Monday the company is terminating its contract with Israel.
Monday, April 23, 2012
George Zimmerman, the man at the center of a high-profile murder case that has stirred racial unrest, is now free on bond.
Sunday, April 22, 2012
Religious and political leaders across America praise the life and impact of a man who was once at the center of a political scandal so big it led to the downfall of a president.
Saturday, April 21, 2012
Christian Broadcasting Network founder Dr. Pat Robertson said he was saddened at the passing of his dear friend Chuck Colson.
Friday, April 20, 2012
Sudan's president is threatening war with the newly independent South Sudan.
Thursday, April 19, 2012
Tennessee lawmakers are taking steps to protect the religious speech rights of students.
Thursday, April 19, 2012
Earlier CBN News accidentally published an erroneous report that Prison Fellowship Ministries’ founder Chuck Colson had died. We apologize for the error.
Thursday, April 19, 2012
A nuclear-armed Iran is an existential threat not only to Israel but also to the world, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu declared Wednesday night.
Thursday, April 19, 2012
Two Israel Defense Forces soldiers died Wednesday.
Wednesday, April 18, 2012
Prayers are continuing to pour in for Prison Fellowship Ministries founder Chuck Colson, whose health has taken a turn for the worse.
Wednesday, April 18, 2012
The White House is threatening to veto a transportation bill if it also mandates construction of the Canada to Texas Keystone XL oil pipeline.
Wednesday, April 18, 2012
The Shin Bet released the names of two Palestinian Arabs released in October's prisoner exchange who returned to terrorism.
Wednesday, April 18, 2012
An estimated 10,000 people will take part in the 25th annual of the March of the Living in Poland on Thursday.
Tuesday, April 17, 2012
Likely Republican presidential nominee Mitt Romney is already calling dibs on the White House.
Tuesday, April 17, 2012
Palestinian Authority Prime Minister Salam Fayyad reportedly delivered a much-touted letter to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu Tuesday.
Monday, April 16, 2012
Members of Congress vow to investigate allegations against the Secret Service involving prostitution in Colombia.
Monday, April 16, 2012
Netanyahu said Iran had been given a five-week "freebie" to continue its nuclear enrichment program at the Fordow facility in Qom.
Friday, April 13, 2012
The SEC says Ephren Taylor Jr. bilked investors, including members from Bishop Eddie Long's church, of more than $11 million in a Ponzi scheme.
Thursday, April 12, 2012
Jordan's King Abdullah II plans to revoke Jordanian citizenship for officials in the Palestine Liberation Organization and the Palestinian Authority.
Thursday, April 12, 2012
Syrian troops remain deployed in cities throughout the country, but calm prevailed after the U.N.-brokered ceasefire went into effect at 6:00 a.m. Thursday.
Thursday, April 12, 2012
A Planned Parenthood group in California is launching a prayer campaign in support of abortion, called "40 Days of Prayer: Supporting Women Everywhere."
Wednesday, April 11, 2012
Gasoline prices have fallen slightly in recent days, but don't let the drop fool you. The Energy Department predicts drivers will pay an average 24 cents more per gallon.
Wednesday, April 11, 2012
A new study by Cornell University revealed that obesity accounts for nearly 21 percent of all health care costs in the United States.
Wednesday, April 11, 2012
About 100 people gathered to mourn the loss of the seven students murdered in last week's shooting rampage at a Christian college in Oakland, Calif.
Wednesday, April 11, 2012
Israel rejected Iranian claims of uncovering a "major terror cell" connected to Israel.
Tuesday, April 10, 2012
Israel is making final preparations for another attempt by pro-Palestinian activists to flood Ben Gurion International Airport on Sunday.
Tuesday, April 10, 2012
New satellite images suggest North Korea is digging a new underground tunnel in preparation for a nuclear test this month.
Tuesday, April 10, 2012
A new study shows the president's health care overhaul adds at least $340 billion to the deficit over the next decade.
Tuesday, April 10, 2012
By midmorning Tuesday, Syrian President Bashar al-Assad gave no indication of beginning to withdraw troops from cities around the country.
Monday, April 09, 2012
Republican presidential candidate Newt Gingrich said he's still in the race, but he made it clear he believes Mitt Romney will be the Republican nominee.
Monday, April 09, 2012
Residents of Tornado-stricken areas in Texas and Indiana spent Easter Sunday giving thanks.
Sunday, April 08, 2012
Police in Oklahoma say it's too early to call the murders of three black men a hate crime.
Friday, April 06, 2012
Christians in northern Nigeria are praying for a peaceful Easter amidst U.S. and British intelligence warnings that there's a high risk of attack during religious festivals.
Friday, April 06, 2012
As Israelis prepare to celebrate Passover, police and security forces have been placed on high alert countrywide.
Friday, April 06, 2012
Senate Chaplain Barry Black offers prayer and spiritual guidance to the nation's leaders in a special, non-partisan way.
Thursday, April 05, 2012
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will welcome a delegation from the Palestinian Authority.
Thursday, April 05, 2012
Israel is involved in a diplomatic dispute over its refusal to allow a Chilean national, Mauricio Abu-Ghosh, entry into the country.
Thursday, April 05, 2012
The cost of food is likely to keep rising around the world, according to the United Nations' Food and Agriculture Organization.
Thursday, April 05, 2012
Syrian President Bashar al-Assad's commitment to implement a cease-fire by April 10 has not stopped the violence in the country.
Wednesday, April 04, 2012
New York City police will be increasing security at synagogues and Jewish community centers during the Passover holiday, which begins Friday evening.
Wednesday, April 04, 2012
Police say the alleged gunman in the shooting at a Christian college in California was angry about being expelled.
Tuesday, April 03, 2012
The Palestinian Authority has been arresting journalists for comments posted on Facebook criticizing the government.
Tuesday, April 03, 2012
Evangelical leader Chuck Colson remains hospitalized after undergoing surgery over the weekend.
Tuesday, April 03, 2012
Israel arrested 13 members of a Hamas terror cell, including several employed by the Palestinian Red Crescent.
Monday, April 02, 2012
Kadima MK Shaul Mofaz was officially installed as the party's new chairman and as head of the opposition on Monday.
Monday, April 02, 2012
The historic landmark election of a pro-democracy leader in the Asian nation of Myanmar is seen as a giant step toward reform.
Monday, April 02, 2012
The United States and dozens of other countries are moving closer to a direct intervention in the fighting in Syria.
Monday, April 02, 2012
More members of the GOP are rallying behind Republican front-runner Mitt Romney's bid for the party's nomination for president.
Sunday, April 01, 2012
Some wonder whether Egypt's Muslim Brotherhood is on the brink of taking over the nation after nominating a candidate for May's presidential elections.
Friday, March 30, 2012
For one soldier, returning home after an eight month deployment was enough to make his boxer named Chuck beyond overwhelmed with joy.
Friday, March 30, 2012
A Catholic student group at Vanderbilt University has voted to cut ties with the school over its non-discrimination policy.
Friday, March 30, 2012
Pro-life groups are calling for a boycott of PepsiCo, accusing the soft drink company of using aborted fetal cells to improve their latest diet sodas.
Friday, March 30, 2012
Israel will use airbases in Azerbaijan, which borders the Persian nation, in order to attack Iran's nuclear facilities, according to an article in Foreign Policy magazine.
Friday, March 30, 2012
French security forces took at least 19 Islamists into custody in pre-dawn raids Friday, President Nicolas Sarkozy later told Europe-1 radio.
Thursday, March 29, 2012
Egypt's Islamist-dominated parliament is chipping away at its alliance with the U.S., Israel and other Western nations.
Thursday, March 29, 2012
Virginia Attorney General Ken Cuccinelli told CBN News that those who have concerns about the health care law should take their frustrations to the ballot box.
Thursday, March 29, 2012
Living a healthier lifestyle could cut your risk of cancer in half, scientists say.
Thursday, March 29, 2012
Mideast countries are criticizing Iraq as it hosts the Arab League summit Thursday.
Wednesday, March 28, 2012
Former House Speaker Newt Gingrich is retooling his presidential campaign -- again.
Wednesday, March 28, 2012
Tunisia's ruling party said Islamic Sharia law will not be enshrined in the country's new constitution.
Wednesday, March 28, 2012
Firefighters in Colorado are struggling to control a wildfire that's already destroyed several dozen structures and may have killed two people.
Tuesday, March 27, 2012
Israel announced Monday it has cut ties with the U.N. Commission on Human Rights.
Tuesday, March 27, 2012
An open mic incident between Russian President Dmitry Medvedev and President Obama is adding fuel to the fire for the president's critics.
Monday, March 26, 2012
Democrats have attacked Wisconsin Republican Rep. Paul Ryan's budget plan, saying it helps only the rich.
Monday, March 26, 2012
Chilean official said no deaths or serious damage occurred from a powerful earthquake that struck central Chile on Sunday night.
Saturday, March 24, 2012
The announcement of Cheney's surgery has reignited the debate about whether youth should be favored over age in transplant surgeries.
Friday, March 23, 2012
The government's Counterterrorism Bureau issued travel warnings for Israelis planning to go abroad for the Passover holiday.
Friday, March 23, 2012
Israel rejected the U.N. Human Rights Council's announcement Thursday to investigate the impact of Jewish communities on Palestinian human rights.
Friday, March 23, 2012
Israel transferred 450,000 liters of diesel fuel to Gaza Friday via the Kerem Shalom Crossing.
Thursday, March 22, 2012
Chronic cocaine use contributed to Whitney Houston's drowning death. Though saddened by the news, the family said they were grateful to have "closure."
Wednesday, March 21, 2012
Former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush congratulated Mitt Romney on his Illinois victory, saying he was just the kind of leader the nation needs.
Tuesday, March 20, 2012
Romney and Santorum took aim at President Obama's economic policies, panning what they view as government intrusiveness.
Tuesday, March 20, 2012
Sweden, the first European nation to introduce bank notes, is moving toward a cashless society.
Tuesday, March 20, 2012
The U.S. Supreme Court will not hear a discrimination case filled by Christian college groups.
Tuesday, March 20, 2012
E.U. chief Baroness Catherine Ashton said she "did not draw any parallels whatsoever" between Toulouse murders and children in the Gaza Strip.
Monday, March 19, 2012
Israeli U.N. Ambassador Ron Proser called on the U.N. to fire Khulood Badawi.
Monday, March 19, 2012
The Hebrew University Jerusalem on Monday launched a new, expanded Albert Einstein Archives website.
Monday, March 19, 2012
A lone gunman opened fire near a Jewish school in Toulouse, France, killing three children and one adult.
Friday, March 16, 2012
Archbishop of Canterbury Dr. Rowan Williams resigned his position on Friday.
Friday, March 16, 2012
A Missouri business owner is suing the Obama administration over the contraception mandate in the president's health care reform law.
Friday, March 16, 2012
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Israel does not need an okay from the United States to attack Iran's nuclear weapons facilities.
Friday, March 16, 2012
A tornado ripped through a rural southeastern Michigan community Thursday, damaging or demolishing more than 100 homes.
Thursday, March 15, 2012
An Arab inflicted multiple stab wounds in the chest and arm of a female soldier traveling on Jerusalem's light rail Thursday and then fled as the train stopped.
Thursday, March 15, 2012
Saudi Arabia's highest Islamic authority said no Christian churches should be allowed in the Arabian Peninsula.
Thursday, March 15, 2012
Mitt Romney's presidential campaign is under fire for a plan to cut federal funding to Planned Parenthood.
Wednesday, March 14, 2012
Syria's Foreign Ministry issued a statement Tuesday strongly condemning "Israeli aggression against the Palestinian people."
Monday, March 12, 2012
A former NASA employee is suing the jet propulsion laboratory, claiming he was laid off for promoting Intelligent Design.
Monday, March 12, 2012
Pope Benedict XVI urged visiting U.S. Catholic bishops to take on America's culture of sexual permissiveness.
Thursday, March 08, 2012
Hamas official Mahmoud al-Zahar said Hamas would unequivocally retaliate against Israel and "whoever [is] helping them."
Thursday, March 08, 2012
Syrian Deputy Oil Minister Abdo Hussameldin defected from the government of President Bashar al-Assad.
Wednesday, March 07, 2012
The United Nations is urging the Syrian government to let humanitarian relief workers into the country.
Wednesday, March 07, 2012
Palestinian officials were disappointed with President Obama's "unprecedented support" for Israel at the AIPAC conference earlier this week.
Tuesday, March 06, 2012
Republican candidate Mitt Romney edged ahead of former Sen. Rick Santorum for a key win in the swing state of Ohio.
Tuesday, March 06, 2012
Unidentified assailants blew up Egypt's natural gas pipeline Monday evening for the thirteenth time since the fall of former President Hosni Mubarak.
Monday, March 05, 2012
As CBN News reported earlier, terror attacks against Israelis rose significantly in February.
Monday, March 05, 2012
A major winter storm raised the water level at the Sea of Galilee (the Kinneret) by nearly eight inches.
Sunday, March 04, 2012
Polls ahead of Sunday's election in Russia predict former president Vladimir Putin will win by as much as 60 percent of the vote.
Friday, March 02, 2012
With an estimated 200,000 missiles aimed at Israel, the new bomb shelter in Tel Aviv is setting a standard for the rest of the country.
Thursday, March 01, 2012
The number of mosques in America increased by 74 percent in the past decade, according to a new study.
Tuesday, February 28, 2012
Jerusalemites who missed out on the snow that blanketed northern Israel earlier this month may have another chance this week.
Monday, February 27, 2012
The Muslim Brotherhood's Justice and Freedom Party won 58 percent of the seats in the upper parliament, and the al-Nour Party garnered another 25 percent.
Tuesday, February 21, 2012
Protestors in Washington demanded Saudi Arabia release 35 imprisoned Ethiopian Christians who were arrested for praying in a private home.
Tuesday, February 21, 2012
A joint Israel Defense Forces and Israel Police unit frightened off a terrorist carrying a large explosive device in his satchel.
Tuesday, February 21, 2012
One year after the so-called Arab Spring, Egypt may be in for another shakeup.
Tuesday, February 21, 2012
Senior Hamas official Khalil al-Hayyah said it is unlawful for Fatah leader Mahmoud Abbas to serve as president and prime minister.
Monday, February 20, 2012
Two Iranian warships docked at the Syrian port of Tartous on Saturday, after Egypt granted them passage through the Suez Canal.
Monday, February 20, 2012
Israeli police officers took 18 Arabs into custody Sunday for throwing rocks at Christian tourists and Israeli security forces.
Monday, February 20, 2012
Peace negotiations between Israel and the Palestinian Authority are on a hold pattern for now.
Thursday, February 16, 2012
Seven kindergarten children and a teacher were killed Thursday when a truck hit their school bus head on.
Thursday, February 16, 2012
Security forces in Singapore thwarted a potential terror attack against Israeli Defense Minister Ehud Barak by three Iranian nationals.
Wednesday, February 15, 2012
A spokesperson for the Trinity Broadcasting Network says claims that ministry directors illegally used charitable assets for their own use is "a bold faced lie."
Wednesday, February 15, 2012
The Iranian nationals involved in Tuesday's bombings in Bangkok were attempting to assassinate Israeli diplomats, one Thai official acknowledged.
Tuesday, February 14, 2012
The next generation is showing its big heart this Valentine's Day by working to make sure America's veterans know they are loved and appreciated.
Tuesday, February 14, 2012
Gov. Chris Gregoire signed the measure into law Monday, making it the seventh state in the nation to legalize gay marriage.
Monday, February 13, 2012
Terrorists targeted diplomats near the Israeli embassies in New Delhi, India, and Tbilisi, Georgia, on Monday.
Sunday, February 12, 2012
The granddaughter of Trinity Broadcasting Network founders Paul and Jan Crouch claims directors for the company illegally used more than $50 million of "charitable assets."
Friday, February 10, 2012
The much-touted Palestinian unity deal announced last Monday from Qatar has exposed divisions in Hamas.
Wednesday, February 08, 2012
For the fifth successive day, government troops continued the onslaught in the central Syrian city of Homs Wednesday.
Wednesday, February 08, 2012
Thousands of travelers were stranded for six hours on Wednesday as staff at Ben Gurion International Airport outside Tel Aviv went on strike.
Tuesday, February 07, 2012
Israel Antiquities Authority archaeologists uncovered foundation walls dating to the late 8th and early 7th centuries BC, when the prophet Jonah lived.
Monday, February 06, 2012
The NFL and television network NBC are pointing the finger at each other over an obscene gesture made during Sunday night's Super Bowl half time show.
Monday, February 06, 2012
Israeli Defense Minister Ehud Barak approved the appointment of Maj.-Gen. Amir Eshel as the new air force commander.
Friday, February 03, 2012
IAF pilots scored direct hits on two weapons depots, a weapons manufacturing plant and three smuggling tunnels in Gaza Thursday night.
Friday, February 03, 2012
Hamas blamed Fatah for cancelling Thursday's meeting in Cairo on implementing the unity government.
Thursday, February 02, 2012
An American missionary couple were killed in northern Mexico during an apparent robbery, outside of Monterrey.
Thursday, February 02, 2012
Indiana has become the nation's latest "right-to-work" state, as the state Senate passed the measure, 28-22.
Thursday, February 02, 2012
The White House plans to end combat in Afghanistan in 2013, switching focus for U.S. forces on training and supporting Afghan forces.
Thursday, February 02, 2012
Palestinians pelted the convoy of U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon with rocks, shoes and sticks as it entered the Gaza Strip Thursday.
Thursday, February 02, 2012
Israel Defense Forces Intelligence chief Maj.-Gen. Aviv Kochavi said more than 200,000 missiles are aimed at every part of the Jewish state.
Wednesday, February 01, 2012
The Palestinian Authority said they will consult with the Arab League on alternative ways to establish a state.
Tuesday, January 31, 2012
Iranian Army Ground Force Commander Brig.-Gen. Ahmad Reza Pourdasta said the U.S. and its allies are "fearful" of Iranian forces.
Tuesday, January 31, 2012
Hamas chief Ismail Haniyeh left the Gaza Strip Monday with four associates to visit Iran, Qatar, Kuwait and Bahrain.
Tuesday, January 31, 2012
Several Americans fearing arrest and/or physical harm from Egyptian authorities took refuge in the U.S. Embassy in Cairo Monday.
Monday, January 30, 2012
Palestinian Authority state-run television paid tribute to the men serving five consecutive life sentences for murdering five members of the Jewish family.
Sunday, January 29, 2012
Israel Air Force officials are investigating the crash of an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) on Sunday.
Saturday, January 28, 2012
Syrian troops continued to battle anti-government protesters on the outskirts of Damascus Sunday.
Friday, January 27, 2012
Results of a survey released Thursday showed that 80 percent of Israeli Jews have a fundamental belief in God.
Friday, January 27, 2012
The UN marks its seventh International Holocaust Remembrance Day Friday with a ceremony in New York and in other countries worldwide.
Thursday, January 26, 2012
While Iran may not produce a nuclear weapon in 2012, once the decision is made, it won't take long.
Wednesday, January 25, 2012
The fifth meeting between Israeli and Palestinian negotiators will be the last, the PA's official Ma'an news agency reported on Wednesday.
Wednesday, January 25, 2012
Pregnancy can be a scary proposition for women, especially for first-time mothers.
Wednesday, January 25, 2012
Thousands gathered in Cairo's Tahrir Square Wednesday to mark the first anniversary of the uprising in Egypt.
Tuesday, January 24, 2012
Read and watch Gov. Mitch Daniels' Republican Address to the Nation, in response to President Obama's State of the Union address.
Friday, January 20, 2012
Six U.S. Marines died when their helicopter went down in southern Afghanistan's Helmand province around midnight local time on Thursday.
Thursday, January 19, 2012
The Israel Defense Force believes Syria has opened much of its weapons cache to Hezbollah.
Wednesday, January 18, 2012
President Barack Obama on Wednesday rejected plans for the Canada-Texas oil pipeline.
Wednesday, January 18, 2012
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu left for a working visit to the Netherlands Wednesday.
Wednesday, January 18, 2012
Palestinian Authority Grand Mufti of Jerusalem Muhammad Ahmad Hussein called on Muslims to kill Jews, saying it's their destiny to do so.
Monday, January 16, 2012
An Israeli military court sentenced Amjad Awad, 19, to five life sentences plus seven years for the murder of five members of the Fogel family last March.
Monday, January 16, 2012
A Saudi hacker, bolstered by a team of pro-Palestinian hackers, compromised the Tel Aviv Stock Exchange and El Al websites over the weekend.
Thursday, January 12, 2012
Obama campaign manager Jim Messina told supporters in a Web video Thursday that the president's campaign was off to a "pretty good start."
Tuesday, January 10, 2012
Israel Antiquities Authority archaeologists uncovered a small ceramic bread stamp near the northern coastal city of Akko.
Tuesday, January 10, 2012
The Supreme Court will consider Tuesday whether the FCC should continue to regulate coarse content on radio and TV.
Tuesday, January 10, 2012
America's curiosity about quarterback Tim Tebow's faith led "John 3:16" to become the most searched term of the day on Google recently.
Monday, January 09, 2012
German Chancellor Angela Merkel and French President Nicolas Sarkozy are meeting in Berlin Monday to address the growing debt crisis in the eurozone.
Monday, January 09, 2012
The American Center for Law and Justice is urging the court to strike down Obamacare, arguing that mandating Americans to buy health care insurance is unlawful.
Monday, January 09, 2012
An Iranian court has sentenced an American man to death, fueling tension between the United States and Iran.
Thursday, December 29, 2011
The New York Times accidentally sent out a discount email to more than 8 million people.
Thursday, December 29, 2011
Lawmakers in Washington have unfrozen $40 million in aid to the Palestinian Authority.
Thursday, December 29, 2011
The U.S. has warned Iran it will not tolerate the Islamic Republic's threat to shut down the Strait of Hormuz, blocking a good portion of the world's oil supply.
Thursday, December 29, 2011
Breastfeeding mothers staged a nationwide protest Wednesday at several Target stores across the country.
Wednesday, December 28, 2011
Democratic Sen. Ben Nelson is stepping down after nearly two decades.
Wednesday, December 28, 2011
Iranian officials say more sanctions will result in less oil, even as Western leaders consider tougher sanctions against the country.
Wednesday, December 28, 2011
High winds and rain wreaked havoc across South Carolina on Tuesday.
Wednesday, December 28, 2011
With New Year's Eve just four days away, workers in Manhattan's Times Square are getting ready for the big ball drop.
Tuesday, December 27, 2011
One Salvation Army bell ringer in Wisconsin found a lot more than spare change in his kettle at the end of the day.
Tuesday, December 27, 2011
The Christmas shopping season wasn't good enough for Sears.
Thursday, December 22, 2011
Israeli authorities are bringing Christmas cheer to the Holy Land.
Thursday, December 22, 2011
OB partnered with the Salvation Army's Christmas Depot and the U.S. Marines Toys for Tots to spread Christian cheer in Hampton Roads.
Thursday, December 22, 2011
The U.S. and Israel said condemning Israel for building in Jewish communities in Judea and Samaria would not help re-start the peace process.
Thursday, December 22, 2011
Holiday travelers are facing a multitude of weather challenges Thursday, with officials posting winter warnings or advisories in seven states.
Wednesday, December 21, 2011
Unemployment rates fell in 43 states last month -- the biggest nationwide drop in eight years.
Tuesday, December 20, 2011
Violent clashes between Egyptian forces and anti-government protesters continued Tuesday in Cairo's Tahrir Square.
Tuesday, December 20, 2011
Government-funded childcare programs have violated serious safety rules, according to a report released Tuesday.
Tuesday, December 20, 2011
A new study by the Pew Research Center shows Christianity on the decline in Europe.
Tuesday, December 20, 2011
A 'non-decision' from an Iranian cleric on the fate of jailed Pastor Youcef Nadarkhani has delayed his possible execution.
Monday, December 19, 2011
California's Saddleback Church, led by Pastor Rick Warren, has lost 250,000 pounds following the "Daniel Plan," based on the first chapter of the book of Daniel.
Monday, December 19, 2011
The GOP frontrunner said he would put an end to the "steady encroachment of secularism through the courts to redefine America as a nonreligious country."
Friday, December 16, 2011
This time of year is special to Stafford. She has a Christmas tradition of decorating the tree with ornaments that her mom made.
Friday, December 16, 2011
Three Israeli Supreme Court judges have refused to block the release of 550 Palestinian prisoners, part of a prisoner-swap agreement with the terrorist group Hamas.
Tuesday, December 13, 2011
A lawsuit challenging Arizona Gov. Jan Brewer's proclamations of a state day of prayer has been dismissed by a federal judge.
Monday, December 12, 2011
Israeli officials have closed the Mugrabi Gate, which is the only non-Muslim entrance to Jerusalem's Temple Mount, over safety concerns.
Thursday, December 08, 2011
America's top diplomat in Israel said cooperation between Israel and the U.S. on Iran is 'extraordinarily close.'
Thursday, December 08, 2011
The Israel Air Force targeted terrorists in the Gaza Strip on Thursday.
Wednesday, November 30, 2011
Rev. Billy Graham was admitted to the hospital in North Carolina Wednesday, with a possible case of pneumonia.
Tuesday, November 29, 2011
Reports of an explosion near a key nuclear facility close to Tehran has Western leaders speculating on what the blast could mean.
Tuesday, November 29, 2011
A Christian couple in southern California will be able to resume their home Bible studies without penalty and constant regulation.
Tuesday, November 29, 2011
The IDF fired artillery shells at a Lebanese launch site in response to Katyusha rockets fired on northern Israel.
Monday, November 28, 2011
For the ninth time this year, terrorists blew up the Egyptian pipeline that transports gas to Jordan and Israel.
Saturday, November 26, 2011
Tension is growing between the United States and Pakistan following a weekend assault by NATO that killed at least 24 Pakistani soldiers.
Monday, November 21, 2011
New, coordinated sanctions by the US, UK and Canada targeting Iran's nuclear, financial and energy sectors will be announced Monday.
Friday, November 18, 2011
The U.S. and Myanmar are set to begin historic talks next month when Secretary of State Hillary Clinton travels to the country.
Friday, November 18, 2011
Bizarre details are emerging about the man charged with attempting to assassinate the president.
Wednesday, November 16, 2011
This week, disturbing new evidence shows that Iran is only months away from having nuclear weapons. What this means for Israel and the world?
Wednesday, November 16, 2011
Iran offered to share its nuclear expertise with neighboring Arab countries, Reuters reported Wednesday.
Wednesday, November 16, 2011
A new Bloomberg News poll out of Iowa shows a four-way tie among the Republican presidential candidates.
Wednesday, November 16, 2011
As China grows its military, the United States is expanding its military presence in Australia in hopes of strengthening security throughout the region.
Monday, November 14, 2011
An Israeli defense expert said exploding ammunition killed 17 Revolutionary Guards at a military base near Tehran Saturday.
Friday, November 11, 2011
Muslims are using the same strategy to target America that they used in Europe, one Mideast expert said.
Friday, November 11, 2011
The American Red Cross has a way for you to let US. troops know they're in our thoughts and prayers during the holidays, with its Holiday Mail for Heroes project.
Wednesday, November 09, 2011
Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad and other top officials rejected the IAEA's report on its nuclear-arms program.
Tuesday, November 08, 2011
This week on The Brody File - Herman Cain's campaign train wreck, the Rick Perry-Mitt Romney rivalry, and who's up, who's down, and who's at the top of the list.
Tuesday, November 08, 2011
Attorney General Eric Holder went on the defense today over the Justice Department's handling the operation that followed gun purchasers across the border.
Tuesday, November 08, 2011
Remarks by French President Sarkozy and President Obama on the sidelines of the G20 summit last week just made the headlines in Israeli media.
Tuesday, November 08, 2011
OECD Deputy Secretary-General Rintaro Tamaki praised Israeli efforts to improve its environmental protection.
Monday, November 07, 2011
Israeli officials said a server malfunction disrupted government websites Sunday, not the Internet hacking group that claimed responsibility.
Monday, November 07, 2011
Israel is urging its citizens and others around the world to continue to vote for the Dead Sea as one of the New7Wonders of Nature.
Monday, November 07, 2011
Israel's National Labor Court limited Monday's countrywide general strike to four hours, from 6 to 10 a.m.
Friday, November 04, 2011
The Israeli Navy intercepted two yachts that set sail from Turkey, Wednesday, with the goal of breaking Israel's naval blockade.
Friday, November 04, 2011
The Arab League's announcement that Syrian President Bashar al-Assad agreed to end attacks on anti-government protesters vaporized before the "ink dried."
Wednesday, November 02, 2011
The parents of released IDF soldier Gilad Shalit appealed to the Israeli media not to make their son a 'prisoner in his own home.'
Monday, October 31, 2011
The Obama administration plans to sell three Super Cobra helicopter gunships to Ankara.
Friday, October 28, 2011
Nearly five days after the 7.2-magnitude earthquake struck southeastern Turkey, rescuers pulled a 13-year-old boy from the debris.
Friday, October 28, 2011
Members of Congress are urging President Obama to cut off aid to Egypt because of the growing persecution of Christians there.
Friday, October 28, 2011
A North Carolina county is asking the Supreme Court to overturn a ruling that bans prayer in Jesus name from its board members.
Thursday, October 27, 2011
Israel and the Palestinian Authority have agreed to present "comprehensive proposals" addressing territory and security within three months.
Thursday, October 27, 2011
Washington may be broken politically, but it also may be on the cusp of a spiritual awakening.
Thursday, October 27, 2011
Weather conditions are only making matters worse for the thousands left homeless in Turkey after a 7.2-magnitude quake hit Turkey four days ago.
Thursday, October 27, 2011
Senate Democrats are looking to repeal the Defense of Marriage Act.
Wednesday, October 26, 2011
Mexican authorities are evacuating fishing communities on the Yucatan Peninsula as Hurricane Rina bears down on the Caribbean coast.
Wednesday, October 26, 2011
A human rights group suspects the Egyptian military of covering up its role in the deaths of the country's Coptic Christians.
Wednesday, October 26, 2011
Police in Oakland, Calif., and Atlanta clashed with Occupy Wall Street protesters on Tuesday.
Tuesday, October 25, 2011
Israel will free 25 Egyptian prisoners in exchange for Ilan Grapel, who has been imprisoned in Egypt on alleged espionage charges.
Tuesday, October 25, 2011
The State Department recalled Ambassador Robert Ford from Damascus over concerns for his safety.
Tuesday, October 25, 2011
The Vatican is weighing in on Europe's massive debt crisis, even as European leaders continue to search for a solution.
Tuesday, October 25, 2011
Moammar Gadhafi, his son, Muatassim, and former Defense Minister Abu Bakr Younis were buried at dawn Tuesday in unmarked graves.
Tuesday, October 25, 2011
Rescue workers are continuing their desperate search for survivors of Sunday's deadly quake in southeastern Turkey.
Monday, October 24, 2011
In its first free election in more than 50 years, 90 percent of Tunisia's registered voters cast ballots on Sunday.
Monday, October 24, 2011
Crown Prince Sultan Bin Abdulaziz, the heir to the Saudi throne, died in the U.S. on Sunday.
Sunday, October 23, 2011
Libya's transitional leader says Islamic Sharia law will be the basis for the country's new government.
Friday, October 21, 2011
Less than three months after the murder of Nigerian pastor David Usman, Islamic extremists have executed another Christian in the country.
Friday, October 21, 2011
Hezbollah spiritual leader Sheikh Hassan Nasrallah warned Friday that Tel Aviv will be the first target in the next war with Israel.
Friday, October 21, 2011
Egyptian border guards arrested an Israeli Arab attempting to smuggle weapons into Egypt on Thursday.
Friday, October 21, 2011
U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton said Pakistan must take stronger measures against Islamic extremists operating from its soil.
Tuesday, October 18, 2011
Europe's top court says researchers cannot make scientific patents based on stem cell research techniques that involve killing a human embryo.
Monday, October 17, 2011
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu called the decision on Shalit's release "one of the hardest" he's ever made.
Sunday, October 16, 2011
It's been a long week for the family of abducted Israeli solider Gilad Shalit.
Tuesday, October 11, 2011
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Sgt. Gilad Shalit, an Israeli soldier held by the terror group since 2006, could be returning home in 'coming days.'
Tuesday, October 11, 2011
Egypt's Coptic Christians are observing three days of fasting and prayer for victims killed in this weekend's protests.
Tuesday, October 11, 2011
Britain is threatening to revoke financial aid to poor African countries that don't support gay rights.
Friday, October 07, 2011
As the nation readies itself to observe Yom Kippur, Israeli security and rescue services have been placed on high alert.
Wednesday, October 05, 2011
Palin's announcement late Wednesday left little doubt that the eventual Republican nominee will come from the current field of contenders.
Wednesday, October 05, 2011
Israeli Prof. Daniel Shechtman received the 2011 Nobel Prize in Chemistry for his 1982 discovery of quasicrystals.
Tuesday, October 04, 2011
The Muslim Brotherhood's Freedom and Justice Party hopes to win at least 40 percent of the seats when Egypt holds its parliamentary elections.
Monday, October 03, 2011
The Christian Broadcasting Network celebrated its 50th anniversary over the weekend. Watch some highlights.
Monday, October 03, 2011
Israel Police arrested several people Monday morning believed to have taken part in an attack on a mosque in a Bedouin village.
Monday, October 03, 2011
U.S. Defense Secretary Leon Panetta arrived in Israel Monday for his first visit since replacing outgoing Secretary Robert Gates six months ago.
Thursday, September 29, 2011
Palestinian's leader returned home to cheers after making the bid for statehood. It's a sobering time for Israel, which is in a fight for its very survival.
Wednesday, September 28, 2011
The toxicology results for Florida pastor Zachery Tims will not be released on Friday as previously reported.
Tuesday, September 27, 2011
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu called Turkish Prime Minister Erdogan's remarks at the U.N. "mendacious and scandalous."
Tuesday, September 27, 2011
The P.A. has stepped up its anti-Israel rhetoric since President Mahmoud Abbas gave his speech Friday at the U.N.
Tuesday, September 27, 2011
A powerful typhoon that hit the Philippines submerged entire neighborhoods in Manila.
Monday, September 26, 2011
Singer and songwriter Jessy Dixon, a regular fixture in gospel giant Bill Gaither's popular Homecoming series, has died. He was 73.
Monday, September 26, 2011
A suicide bomber blew himself up inside an Indonesian church on Sunday, as hundreds were leaving a worship service.
Monday, September 26, 2011
Saudi King Abdullah announced Sunday that women will be allowed to vote in local elections, beginning in 2015.
Monday, September 26, 2011
Israelis were informed Sunday they would not be allowed to enter Egypt via the Taba border crossing due to concrete terror alerts.
Sunday, September 25, 2011
Netanyahu didn't receive the same enthusiastic welcome given to the P.A.'s Mahmoud Abbas at the U.N. General Assembly on Friday.
Sunday, September 25, 2011
All 19 people aboard a plane attempting to land in Nepal were killed when the aircraft hit a rooftop and broke apart.
Friday, September 23, 2011
Rev. Billy Graham will turn 93 in November. And although the popular evangelist has a few health issues, they haven't stopped him from spreading the gospel.
Friday, September 23, 2011
CBN Founder Pat Robertson asked Christians around the world to pray for Israel as the United Nations considers the vote on Palestinian statehood.
Wednesday, September 21, 2011
Palestinian Arabs took to the streets Wednesday in support of the U.N. bid for unilateral statehood.
Wednesday, September 21, 2011
Turkish FM Ahmet Davutoglu walked out of the U.N.'s counter-terrorism conference just before Israeli Deputy FM Danny Ayalon addressed the forum.
Tuesday, September 20, 2011
This week, the Palestinians take their case for statehood to the United Nations. What are the implications for this? And will America continue to stand with Israel?
Tuesday, September 20, 2011
Israel has finished preparations for possible repercussions at home to the P.A.'s bid for unilateral statehood at the U.N. Friday.
Tuesday, September 20, 2011
Saudi Arabia promised to transfer $200 million to the cash-strapped Palestinian Authority before Friday's U.N. statehood bid.
Monday, September 19, 2011
Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas has rejected every scenario that would move the peace process forward, according one U.S. lawmaker.
Friday, September 16, 2011
Deputy Foreign Minister Danny Ayalon explains 'The Truth about the Peace Process.'
Thursday, September 15, 2011
Egypt's Muslim Brotherhood threatened to resume rioting if the government doesn't "submit to the will of the people."
Thursday, September 15, 2011
Israel closed its embassy in Amman Thursday and brought staff home a day early in anticipation of mass demonstrations.