Assyrian Christians targeted for Christmas
A coordinated attack on three restaurants owned by Assyrian Christians in Syria killed 16 and injured dozens more during Christmas celebrations.
Month: January 2016
Iran to Receive Major Economic Windfall as Nuclear Deal Begins
Iran’s economy is set to receive a substantial boost in the next two years as a result of billions in sanctions relief from the nuclear deal, according to a new forecast, a windfall that could also secure more resources for the Iranian military and its terrorist proxies.
Disclosure: Another 41 Foreign-Born Individuals Snagged On Terror Charges
Following the discovery of a terrorist cell in Texas allegedly operated by an Iraqi who entered the United States as a refugee, the Washington Free Beacon has learned of an additional 41 individuals who have been implicated in terrorist plots in the United States since 2014, bringing the total number of terrorists discovered since that time to 113, according to information provided by Congressional sources.
Israel busts Hamas cell that planned kidnappings, murders
A Hamas terror cell that planned to kidnap and kill Israeli citizens was discovered by Israeli law enforcement in December, the Shin Bet security service announced on Thursday.
US admits Bashar al-Assad will outlast Barack Obama
The US government privately accepts that Bashar Assad will still be in power when Barack Obama leaves the White House, according to a leaked internal document.
US Republicans move toward Iran deal showdown with White House
Legislation that could undermine the international nuclear deal with Iran cleared a US congressional panel on Thursday, setting up a potential showdown over one of President Barack Obama’s signature foreign policy initiatives.
U.S. Chamber backs Obama’s free-trade deal with Pacific rim nations
The U.S. Chamber of Commerce came out Wednesday in support of the Obama administration’s free-trade deal with Pacific rim nations.
New Mossad chief: Iran deal ‘significantly increases’ threat to Israel
The nuclear agreement signed between Iran and six world powers in July has ‘significantly increased’ the threat to Israel posed by the Islamic republic, Yossi Cohen warned Wednesday as he was sworn in as the new head of the Mossad intelligence agency. Still, he added, he was confident the spy agency would be able to formulate an ‘appropriate response.’
House sends president a bill to repeal Obamacare, defund Planned Parenthood
The House voted Wednesday to repeal key provisions of Obamacare and strip federal funding from Planned Parenthood, sending the bill to the White House and kicking off the 2016 election season with a symbolic action intended to highlight ideological differences between Republicans and Democrats.
Hindus persecute Christians for Christmas
More than 15 Hindus surrounded a handful of Christians from the Rehoboth Prayer House as they handed out Bibles in Hyderabad, India, during Christmas week.
Egypt: Church attacked while being built
Hundreds of Muslim youths attacked a village church under construction in Minya, Egypt, last month.
Iran missile bunker revelation latest blow to Obama’s regional hopes
Iran’s leaders on Tuesday revealed the existence of a previously undisclosed weapons bunker stocked with ballistic missiles, adding to President Obama’s diplomatic headaches in the region at a time when tensions between Iran and Saudi Arabia have soared to new heights.
N. Korea Says It Conducts Successful Powerful H-Bomb Test
North Korea said Wednesday it had conducted a powerful hydrogen bomb test, a defiant and surprising move that, if confirmed, would be a huge jump in Pyongyang’s quest to improve its still-limited nuclear arsenal.
Obama Administration Asks Supreme Court to Reject Texas Abortion Law
The Obama administration on Monday urged the U.S. Supreme Court to strike down a Texas abortion law that has shuttered nearly half the clinics in the state, saying the Republican-backed regulations would harm rather than protect women’s health
Obama Executive Order May Require Those Selling Even a Single Firearm to Become Licensed Dealers
The Obama administration announced during a conference call with reporters Monday evening that the president’s upcoming executive order may require somebody selling even a single firearm to obtain a Federal Firearms License.
China share trading halted after 7% plunge
Trading on China’s stock markets has been suspended after the market dramatically plunged and triggered a new system meant to limit volatility.
Iran arrests Christians on Christmas
Iran’s Islamist republic arrested a group of Christians on Christmas Day at a house church in the southern city of Shiraz.
Vatican recognition of Palestinian state comes into effect
An agreement signed last year making the Vatican’s de facto recognition of a Palestinian state in 2012 official has come into effect, the Holy See said on Saturday.
Saudi Arabia severs ties with Iran as Mideast protests rage
First, one man’s execution spurred sectarian protests and violence in the Middle East. Now, it appears to have sparked a serious diplomatic rift.
Iran’s supreme leader warns Saudi Arabia of ‘divine revenge’ for cleric’s execution
Iran’s supreme leader warned Saudi Arabia of ‘divine revenge’ Sunday following the execution of a prominent Shiite cleric while Riyadh accused Tehran of supporting terrorism, escalating a war of words after protesters stormed the Saudi Embassy in Tehran.