Commander of Iranian-backed Iraqi militia seen on Lebanese-Israeli border
Qais al-Khazaali, the commander of Iraq’s Iranian-backed Asaib Ahl al-Haq militia, has been filmed in South Lebanon overlooking the northern Israeli towns of Metulla and Kiryat Shemona. “We here with Hezbollah declare our total readiness to stand together with the Lebanese people and the Palestinian cause against Israeli occupation,” al-Khazaali is heard saying in a video.
Qais al-Khazaali, the commander of Iraq’s Iranian-backed Asaib Ahl al-Haq militia, has been filmed in South Lebanon overlooking the northern Israeli towns of Metulla and Kiryat Shemona. “We here with Hezbollah declare our total readiness to stand together with the Lebanese people and the Palestinian cause against Israeli occupation,” al-Khazaali is heard saying in a video.
Israel strikes Gaza Hamas sites after rocket attacks
Israel says it has targeted sites in Gaza belonging to militant group Hamas in retaliation for rocket strikes. Israel’s military said it hit weapons sites early on Saturday. Two people were killed, a Gaza hospital said, bringing the deaths in Israeli strikes and gunfire over the past day to four. Three rockets were fired at Israel from Gaza late on Friday.
Israel says it has targeted sites in Gaza belonging to militant group Hamas in retaliation for rocket strikes. Israel’s military said it hit weapons sites early on Saturday. Two people were killed, a Gaza hospital said, bringing the deaths in Israeli strikes and gunfire over the past day to four. Three rockets were fired at Israel from Gaza late on Friday.
Iraq declares war with Islamic State is over
Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi told a conference in Baghdad that Iraqi troops were now in complete control of the Iraqi-Syrian border. The border zone contained the last few areas IS held, following its loss of the town of Rawa in November. The Iraqi announcement comes two days after the Russian military declared it had accomplished its mission of defeating IS in neighbouring Syria.
Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi told a conference in Baghdad that Iraqi troops were now in complete control of the Iraqi-Syrian border. The border zone contained the last few areas IS held, following its loss of the town of Rawa in November. The Iraqi announcement comes two days after the Russian military declared it had accomplished its mission of defeating IS in neighbouring Syria.
Turkey’s Erdogan seeks to lead Muslim response on Jerusalem
Turkey’s leader is seeking to spearhead Islamic reaction to the US declaration on Jerusalem, but it is uncertain if he can coordinate a meaningful response among often disunited Muslim nations. President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, who regards himself as a champion of the Palestinian cause, had fulminated against President Donald Trump’s recognition of Jerusalem as Israel’s capital even before it was officially announced this week.
Turkey’s leader is seeking to spearhead Islamic reaction to the US declaration on Jerusalem, but it is uncertain if he can coordinate a meaningful response among often disunited Muslim nations. President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, who regards himself as a champion of the Palestinian cause, had fulminated against President Donald Trump’s recognition of Jerusalem as Israel’s capital even before it was officially announced this week.
Trump, Mattis turn military loose on ISIS, leaving terror caliphate in tatters
…President Trump gave a free hand to Mattis, who in May stressed military commanders were no longer being slowed by Washington “decision cycles,” or by the White House micromanaging that existed President Obama. As a result of the new approach, the fall of ISIS in Iraq came even more swiftly than hardened U.S. military leaders expected.
…President Trump gave a free hand to Mattis, who in May stressed military commanders were no longer being slowed by Washington “decision cycles,” or by the White House micromanaging that existed President Obama. As a result of the new approach, the fall of ISIS in Iraq came even more swiftly than hardened U.S. military leaders expected.
Despite furor over Jerusalem move, Saudis seen on board with US peace efforts
Saudi Arabia pulled no punches when it condemned President Donald Trump’s move to recognize Jerusalem as the capital of Israel. But Palestinian officials say Riyadh has also been working for weeks behind the scenes to press them to support a nascent US peace plan…But Arab officials privately say that Riyadh appears to be on board with a broader US strategy for an Israeli-Palestinian peace plan still in its early phases of development.
Saudi Arabia pulled no punches when it condemned President Donald Trump’s move to recognize Jerusalem as the capital of Israel. But Palestinian officials say Riyadh has also been working for weeks behind the scenes to press them to support a nascent US peace plan…But Arab officials privately say that Riyadh appears to be on board with a broader US strategy for an Israeli-Palestinian peace plan still in its early phases of development.
Defiant Haley chides fuming Security Council members: ‘Change is hard’
At an emergency meeting of the UN Security Council on Friday, the US Ambassador to the United Nations Nikki Haley said President Donald Trump knew his decision to recognize Jerusalem as Israel’s capital would raise “questions and concerns,” but that he took it to advance peace between Israel and the Palestinians. “I understand the concerns that members have in calling this session,” Haley said. “Change is hard.”
At an emergency meeting of the UN Security Council on Friday, the US Ambassador to the United Nations Nikki Haley said President Donald Trump knew his decision to recognize Jerusalem as Israel’s capital would raise “questions and concerns,” but that he took it to advance peace between Israel and the Palestinians. “I understand the concerns that members have in calling this session,” Haley said. “Change is hard.”
BOOM! Economy Adds 228,000 Jobs
The U.S. economy added 228,000 jobs in November, exceeding economist expectations of 200,000 jobs. Unemployment held steady at 4.1 percent. Despite the strong job growth, inflations data was tepid. Earnings rose just 0.2 percent, less than the 0.3 percent expected. On an annualized basis, wage were up 2.5 percent compared with economist expectations of 2.7 percent.
The U.S. economy added 228,000 jobs in November, exceeding economist expectations of 200,000 jobs. Unemployment held steady at 4.1 percent. Despite the strong job growth, inflations data was tepid. Earnings rose just 0.2 percent, less than the 0.3 percent expected. On an annualized basis, wage were up 2.5 percent compared with economist expectations of 2.7 percent.
Most Western Europeans No Longer Believe in Heaven and Hell, Survey Finds
A global survey of people’s perceptions of major religious beliefs has found that in a number of Western nations a majority of the population no longer believes in Heaven or Hell, even if they profess a belief in God.
A global survey of people’s perceptions of major religious beliefs has found that in a number of Western nations a majority of the population no longer believes in Heaven or Hell, even if they profess a belief in God.
Gay marriage becomes law in Australia; weddings start in Jan
Gay marriage in Australia became a law Friday as the prime minister gained a final signature on a bill hours after it was overwhelming endorsed by Parliament, and the nation started planning weddings that can take place in a month.
Gay marriage in Australia became a law Friday as the prime minister gained a final signature on a bill hours after it was overwhelming endorsed by Parliament, and the nation started planning weddings that can take place in a month.
California fires: Nearly 200,000 people flee homes as fifth wildfire erupts
Almost 200,000 people have been forced from their homes by wildfires rampaging through California as firefighters on Thursday raced to tackle another new blaze.
Almost 200,000 people have been forced from their homes by wildfires rampaging through California as firefighters on Thursday raced to tackle another new blaze.
Rare snowfall, frigid temperatures in South and East Texas
Frigid temperatures behind a cold front combined with moisture off the Gulf of Mexico have yielded a rare snowfall in many parts of South and Southeast Texas.
Frigid temperatures behind a cold front combined with moisture off the Gulf of Mexico have yielded a rare snowfall in many parts of South and Southeast Texas.
American Evangelist Leads Rare Event in Communist Vietnam
More than 10,000 Vietnamese filled up a stadium in a rare Christian evangelistic event led by the Rev. Franklin Graham, who said he wants the communist government to consider Christians its best citizens.
More than 10,000 Vietnamese filled up a stadium in a rare Christian evangelistic event led by the Rev. Franklin Graham, who said he wants the communist government to consider Christians its best citizens.
NFL Bows to Player Protests, Will Dole Out Millions to SOROS-Linked Social Justice Groups
The NFL is suffering the backlash of players refusing to stand for the National Anthem from millions of upset fans who have decided to respond with demonstrations of their own by boycotting games at stadiums and tuning out the games on TV.
The NFL is suffering the backlash of players refusing to stand for the National Anthem from millions of upset fans who have decided to respond with demonstrations of their own by boycotting games at stadiums and tuning out the games on TV.
Watch: Trump Gives a Special ‘Present’ to Obama, Bush and Clinton – But They Won’t Like it One Bit
Trump took a shot at former Presidents Bill Clinton, Geooge W. Bush, and Barack Obama when he tweeted a video montage of all three former presidents making promises to recognize Jerusalem as Israel’s capital city followed by a clip of him delivering.
Trump took a shot at former Presidents Bill Clinton, Geooge W. Bush, and Barack Obama when he tweeted a video montage of all three former presidents making promises to recognize Jerusalem as Israel’s capital city followed by a clip of him delivering.
URGENT: DOJ Launches Investigation Into Planned Parenthood Practices (VIDEO)
Big news for pro-lifers: the Department of Justice has launched an investigation into the Planned parenthood practice of selling aborted baby body parts. The investigation centers on whether Planned Parenthood (PP) illegally profited from the sale of the parts.
Big news for pro-lifers: the Department of Justice has launched an investigation into the Planned parenthood practice of selling aborted baby body parts. The investigation centers on whether Planned Parenthood (PP) illegally profited from the sale of the parts.
MORE WINNING: Democrats Surrender DACA Amnesty, Govt. Shutdown Averted … Trump Is Thrilled
For once, instead of the Republicans wilting like a flower under the liberal heat, they held their ground, and now the Democrats went into full retreat.
For once, instead of the Republicans wilting like a flower under the liberal heat, they held their ground, and now the Democrats went into full retreat.
DARPA developing “genetic doomsday” weapon to exterminate populations on demand… GMOs to become WMDs
The U.S. military agency known as DARPA (Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency) is investing $100 million into so-called “genetic extinction technologies” that could be deployed to exterminate targeted human populations.
The U.S. military agency known as DARPA (Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency) is investing $100 million into so-called “genetic extinction technologies” that could be deployed to exterminate targeted human populations.
Here’s why North Korea’s economy is able to survive sanction after sanction
…It’s already difficult for the US to pass harsh sanctions against Pyongyang at the UN because China and, to a lesser extent, Russia, have watered down or vetoed Security Council sanctions because they want to prevent North Korea from becoming too unstable or collapsing.
…It’s already difficult for the US to pass harsh sanctions against Pyongyang at the UN because China and, to a lesser extent, Russia, have watered down or vetoed Security Council sanctions because they want to prevent North Korea from becoming too unstable or collapsing.
FBI Director Ordered Agents to ‘Lie’ About Benghazi To Protect Hillary Clinton
New evidence that FBI chief, Andrew McCabe, ordered agents to lie to the public and Congress about vital information regarding the Benghazi attack in order to protect Hillary Clinton, has been exposed by a retired FBI supervisor.
New evidence that FBI chief, Andrew McCabe, ordered agents to lie to the public and Congress about vital information regarding the Benghazi attack in order to protect Hillary Clinton, has been exposed by a retired FBI supervisor.
BOOM! Trump Exposes Former Presidents – Posts Video of Clinton, Bush, Obama Lying About Jerusalem for Votes (VIDEO)
On Wednesday President Donald Trump Trump came through on his campaign promise and recognized Jerusalem as the capital of Israel. President Trump also announced that he would move the US embassy to Jerusalem.
On Wednesday President Donald Trump Trump came through on his campaign promise and recognized Jerusalem as the capital of Israel. President Trump also announced that he would move the US embassy to Jerusalem.
BIG LIST of GOP lawmakers who want to save Obama’s amnesty
A group of 34 House Republicans are pressuring Speaker Paul Ryan to give a Christmas present to the roughly 800,000 young people who entered the country illegally and were granted special status by former President Obama’s DACA program. DACA stands for Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals, a policy enacted in 2012 by a stroke of Obama’s pen.
A group of 34 House Republicans are pressuring Speaker Paul Ryan to give a Christmas present to the roughly 800,000 young people who entered the country illegally and were granted special status by former President Obama’s DACA program. DACA stands for Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals, a policy enacted in 2012 by a stroke of Obama’s pen.
Tech giants’ online censorship of Christians exposed
Censorship of Christian and conservative speech online by tech companies such as Facebook, Twitter, Google and Apple is the target of an initiative called Internet Freedom Watch, launched Thursday by the National Religious Broadcasters.
Censorship of Christian and conservative speech online by tech companies such as Facebook, Twitter, Google and Apple is the target of an initiative called Internet Freedom Watch, launched Thursday by the National Religious Broadcasters.
U.N. pushing for $65 million to teach Palestinians to fight Israel
The American Center for Law and Justice, long an advocate for America’s top Middle East ally, is asking the U.S. ambassador to the United Nations to fight a plan to turn over $65 million to Palestinians to teach them to fight Israel in the courts.
The American Center for Law and Justice, long an advocate for America’s top Middle East ally, is asking the U.S. ambassador to the United Nations to fight a plan to turn over $65 million to Palestinians to teach them to fight Israel in the courts.
Introducing Europe’s Eastern Strongmen
Europe’s political trends tracking remarkably close to Biblical prophecies….
European Union bureaucrats are struggling to deal with a new type of leader. He is not sophisticated, multicultural and managerial. He is not soft, consensus-building and wary of giving offense. He is strong. He is patriotic. He is decisive. He is everything the European Commission in Brussels is not. European bureaucrats hate him.
Europe’s political trends tracking remarkably close to Biblical prophecies….
European Union bureaucrats are struggling to deal with a new type of leader. He is not sophisticated, multicultural and managerial. He is not soft, consensus-building and wary of giving offense. He is strong. He is patriotic. He is decisive. He is everything the European Commission in Brussels is not. European bureaucrats hate him.