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Islamic State Calls for Ramadan Attacks in U.S. and Europe
The Islamic State group is calling on supporters to carry out attacks in the United States and Europe during the Muslim holy month of Ramadan that began two weeks ago.
Iran's Khamenei blames U.S. for regional instability, creation of Islamic State
Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei on Monday blamed the United States for instability in the Middle East and said Washington's fight against the Islamic State militant group was 'a lie'.
Last stand for Islamic State likely to be miles away from Raqqa
For all the focus on the battle to capture Raqqa, the climactic battle against the Islamic State in Syria may be about to take place along a relatively unknown river valley miles away from the group's self-styled 'caliphate' capital.

Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Report: Israeli intel from ISIS hack was allegedly leaked by US to Russia
Classified intelligence that US President Donald Trump controversially leaked to Russia last month came in part from an Israeli cyber hack of ISIS, The New York Times reported on Monday.
Israel's quantum leap: NIS 7.5m. to go into secure communication system
Research at Israel's leading quantum science center, which has won a tender to build a national quantum communications system, is paving the way for massive improvements in computation speed and secure communication. The goal of this project is to develop homegrown Israeli expertise and technology for a national quantum communications system that will prevent eavesdropping, protect data privacy and secure national infrastructure.

Inside the United States
Court finds no proven terrorist link to 6 countries, uses Trump’s words against him on travel ban
A federal appeals court launched another assault on President Trump’s extreme vetting travel ban Monday, ruling that the White House never proved a connection between terrorism and the six majority-Muslim countries targeted by Mr. Trump.
Decision time at the Supreme Court: Rulings expected soon on religion, free speech and immigration
It's decision time at the Supreme Court, as the justices prepare to hand down the final rulings of their current term by the end of this month. They are due to rule in 21 cases, including disputes over religion, free speech and immigration that could have broad significance.
Four members of Mueller's team have donated to Democrats
Four members of special counsel Robert Mueller's team on the Russia probe have donated to Democratic presidential campaigns and organizations, according to Federal Election Commission filings.

Christian News
US Prepares to Deport Hundreds of Iraqi Christians
Nahidh Shaou could be deported any day now. As a Christian and a veteran of the US military, being forcibly returned to Iraq--a homeland he hasn't seen since he was five years old--could prove to be a death sentence.
Protesters block US deportation buses carrying Iraqi Christians
As many as 80 Iraqi Christians and other immigrants were rounded up for a mass deportation in Detroit on Sunday, triggering a large protest that attempted to stop buses carrying the Iraqis fearful of their safety if deported.
Atheists demand town remove church welcome signs
A group of perpetually-offended atheists, agnostics and freethinkers are threatening to sue a small Wisconsin town because of two welcome signs.