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Europe must stand up to Trump over climate deal -- EU leader
The European Commission president on Wednesday said that it was the 'duty of Europe' to stand up to the US if US President Donald Trump decides to pull his country out of the Paris climate change accord.
Trump to announce decision on global climate deal Thursday
US President Donald Trump said he would announce on Thursday his decision whether to keep the United States in a global pact to fight climate change, as a source close to the matter said he was preparing to pull out of the Paris accord.

Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Abbas acknowledges Trump yelled at him over incitement
Following stringent Palestinian denials that US President Donald Trump shouted at Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas about Palestinian incitement against Israel during their meeting last week, Abbas conceded — in Arabic — that the story was true, according to a report by the London-based Qatari news site al-Araby al-Jadid.
UN report: Israel is 'key cause' of Palestinian suffering
Israel's occupation in the West Bank and the blockade of Gaza are the primary cause for Palestinian 'humanitarian needs,' according to a UN report released Wednesday.

Inside the United States
House Intelligence Panel Issues Subpoenas in Russia Probe
The House Intelligence Committee issued seven subpoenas on Wednesday, in a sign that its investigation into alleged Russian meddling in the 2016 election is ramping up in scope and intensity, according to people familiar with the matter.
ABC, CBS Ignore House Subpoenas to Obama Officials, NBC Touts Clinton
On Wednesday, the Big Three Networks (ABC, CBS, and NBC) were all over the latest developments in the Russia investigation saga. They mainly focused on how former FBI Director James Comey received permission from Special Counsel Robert Mueller to speak to Congress. Among the developments that didn't make the cut for ABC and CBS were a series of subpoenas issued by the House to former high-ranking members of the Obama administration for improper unmasking. Instead, they mentioned those issued to Trump associates.
Republican governors elected in 2010 delivering to their states what Congress hasn't
Susana Martinez and Brian Sandoval were swept into office as part of the 2010 GOP wave -- two Hispanic governors in Western states who each had the potential for political stardom.
Devin Nunes: No credible evidence of Russia-Trump collusion
House Select Intelligence Committee Chairman Devin Nunes said Wednesday he still believes there isn't sufficient evidence to link Russia to Donald Trump's election win.
Democrats kick off anti-Trump 'Resistance Summer'
Democrats are hoping to capitalize on the anti-Trump excitement in their base by staging a coordinated 'Summer of Resistance' across the country that's aimed at countering the agenda of President Trump and the GOP-led Congress.
Planned Parenthood Annual Report: More Abortions, Fewer Health Services, More Gov't Funding
Planned Parenthood has finally released its much anticipated annual report which shows that not only has the nation's largest abortion provider increased its abortion output and profit in the last year but also performed fewer cancer screenings, STD testing and other health services while accepting more federal funding than ever before.
Bunker Hill Battle: College Bars Distributing Constitution
A symbol of patriotic resilience in the Revolutionary War, Bunker Hill is now the scene of a battle over the free speech rights that many early Americans died to establish and protect.
Religious freedom or bigotry? Supreme Court mulls high-stakes gay wedding cake case
Two of the most precious rights Americans possess are the right to express themselves freely and the right to practice their religion as they see fit. Both are enshrined in the First Amendment.
Planned Parenthood Closes Three Clinics in Northern California
Planned Parenthood is closing three clinics in northern California as public money in the state continues to tighten.
Devin Nunes: House Russia, Trump probe has not interviewed a single witness
House Intelligence Committee Chairman Devin Nunes said Wednesday Democrats have prevented a panel investigating Russia's interference in the 2016 election from conducting a single witness interview.

Christian News
Church of England to Vote on Offering 'Baptism' for Transgender People to Mark New Identity
The Church of England has reportedly decided to hold a vote on whether to begin offering baptisms for transgender individuals who have undergone a sex change and have a new identity.