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Teen pregnancy rate falls 42.6 percent after UK cuts sex-ed, birth-control funding: study
A new study indicates that teen pregnancy rates drop when liberal sex-ed funding is cut, the UK's Catholic Herald reported.
Iran Developing Advanced Nuclear Capabilities, Reducing Time to Weapon
Iran is believed to be developing advanced nuclear-related capabilities that could significantly reduce the time it needs to build a deliverable nuclear weapon, according to statements by Iranian officials that have fueled speculation among White House officials and nuclear experts that the landmark accord has heightened rather than reduced the Islamic Regime's nuclear threat.
Russia tests Zircon hypersonic missile system, which it says makes U.S. defenses obsolete
Russia declared today its first test of a hypersonic missile, a year ahead of schedule. Defense analysts proclaimed the test made U.S. missile defense systems obsolete.
Melbourne siege: Two dead, three police shot, woman held hostage, police confirm 'act of terrorism'
Police have confirmed they are treating the Melbourne siege as an 'act of terrorism'.
U.S. State Department approves $1.4 billion in military sales to Saudi
The U.S. State Department has approved the potential sale of more than $1.4 billion worth of military training and equipment for Saudi Arabia, the Pentagon said on Monday, part of a $110 billion arms deal U.S. President Donald Trump sealed with the kingdom in May.
Social media users accuse CNN of 'fake news' over 'staged' London attack protest
CNN has denied staging a crowd of protesters for a news shot in the wake of the London Bridge attacks, after conservative Twitter users accused the broadcaster of manufacturing 'fake news'.
Putin: Kushner back channel, Trump-Kremlin ties reports 'nonsense'
Russian President Vladimir Putin said he has no knowledge of a reported pre-inauguration proposal by US President Donald Trump's son in law and top aide Jared Kushner to set up a secret, bug-proof communications channel with the Kremlin, and dismissed as 'a load of nonsense' the idea that Russia has damaging information on President Donald Trump.

Israel-Palestinian Conflict
US Congress passes resolution marking Jerusalem unification
Marking fifty years since the outbreak of the Six Day War, the US Senate on Monday passed a resolution celebrating Jerusalem as Israel's "undivided" capital and calling on the Trump administration to move the US embassy there.
Marking Six Day War anniversary, UN chief calls for Palestinian state
United Nations Secretary General Antonio Guterres criticized Israel's occupation of the West Bank and called for the establishment of a Palestinian state in a statement marking the 50th anniversary of the 1967 Six Day War.
Report: PA halts payments to 250 Hamas-linked prisoners freed by Israel
Hamas-linked media reported on Monday that the Palestinian Authority had stopped paying salaries to some 250 Palestinian security prisoners released from Israeli jails due to their affiliation with the Gaza-based terrorist group.

Inside the United States
Trump seeking tax cuts in fall to boost economy
Getting tax cuts through Congress this fall to boost the economy is a bigger priority than overall tax reform, a top White House official said Monday.
Gay 'marriage' receives highest approval rating ever in Gallup poll
The latest Gallup survey on American attitudes toward homosexuality finds the highest support ever for legalized homosexual 'marriage' (61 percent-37 percent), but a pro-family leader says that should be expected given the 'constant media and cultural propaganda' on behalf of the unnatural unions.
'Trump slump' ends: Gun purchase background checks hit record after terror attacks overseas
Gun purchase background checks soared to a record for the month of May, snapping a five-month streak of year-over-year declines since President Trump was elected, and suggesting the demand for guns is once again picking up amid world tumult.
Trump blasts Senate Democrats as 'obstructionists,' demands approval of his nominees
President Trump accused Senate Democrats Monday of blocking his nominees -- particularly ambassadorships -- from confirmation, issuing yet another Twitter challenge to Capitol Hill.
White House wants healthcare vote this summer, tax reform in fall
The White House is hoping to kick-start its stalled legislative agenda with congressional action on healthcare reform this summer that will clear the way for lawmakers to begin work on a major tax bill after the Sept. 4 Labor Day holiday, an administration official said on Monday.
NSA contractor accused of leaking top secret report on Russian hacking efforts
A federal contractor was arrested over the weekend and accused of leaking a classified report containing 'Top Secret level' information on Russian hacking efforts during the 2016 presidential election.
Top-Secret NSA Reports Details Russian Hacking Effort Days Before 2016 Election
Russian Military Intelligence executed a cyberattack on at least one U.S. voting software supplier and sent spear-phishing emails to more than 100 local election officials just days before last November's presidential election, according to a highly classified intelligence report obtained by The Intercept.

Christian News
Supreme Court refuses to review case of Christian Marine who claims she was discharged over Bible verse
The United States Supreme Court has declined to review the case of former Lance Cpl. Monifa Sterling, who claims that she was unfairly convicted at court-martial and discharged from the Marines after she refused to remove cutouts of a paraphrased Bible verse from her work station.