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Russia Military Uses New War Weapon to Fight ISIS in Syria
Russia’s air force has struck positions held by the Islamic State militant group (ISIS) in Syria from more than 600 miles away using its most modern cruise missile technology.
Merkel to take charge of G-20 agenda, press multilateralism message to Trump
When President Trump arrives late Thursday for his inaugural gathering of leaders from the world's 20 largest economies, he will be contending not only with Russian President Vladimir Putin in their fraught first face-to-face meeting, but also with host Chancellor Angela Merkel of Germany, an experienced leader who has clashed with Mr. Trump and hopes to keep the summit tightly focused on her favored agenda.
Chemotherapy may spread cancer and trigger more aggressive tumours, warn scientists
Researchers in the US studied the impact of drugs on patients with breast cancer and found medication increases the chance of cancer cells migrating to other parts of the body, where they are almost always lethal.
North Korea missile test: How big a technological breakthrough?
North Korea's missile test on Tuesday suggests the rogue nation may have dramatically expanded its missile range. They can't yet reach the continental United States, but doing so is only a matter of time, defense experts say.
U.S. suggests military response to North Korea as international community weighs bad options
The Trump administration and the international community on Wednesday were weighing a range of bad policy options after North Korea's ballistic missile program cleared a dangerous milestone this week, leaving the White House and its allies scrambling for diplomatic -- and potentially military -- solutions to curb Pyongyang's increasingly potent nuclear capabilities.
Arab ministers in Cairo agree to maintain boycott of Qatar
Senior diplomats from across the Arab world met in Cairo on Wednesday and rejected Qatar's response to their demands, characterizing it as 'negative.'
Canadian Baby Issued Gender-Free Health Card; Franklin Graham Calls It 'Nonsense'
A baby in Canada was given a health card without a gender designation, supposedly making it the world's first gender-free baby. U.S. evangelist Franklin Graham has denounced as 'nonsense' the parent's argument that it's a human rights violation to assign a sex to the child.
Turkey says it's not 'declaring war' in Syria, but ready to respond
Turkish military preparations in northwest Syria are legitimate measures against a threat from Kurdish forces in the Afrin region, and Turkey will retaliate against any hostile move, Deputy Prime Minister Numan Kurtulmus told Reuters on Wednesday.
U.S. Ready to Discuss Syrian No-Fly Zones With Russia, Secretary Tillerson Says
The United States is willing to work with Russia to establish no-fly zones and other measures to stabilize Syria, Secretary of State Rex Tillerson said Wednesday.

Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Blocking Hezbollah weapons gains is IDF's top priority
Eleven years after the Second Lebanon War, stopping Hezbollah from improving the accuracy of its missiles and rockets is the “top priority” of the army, IDF Chief of Staff Lt.-Gen. Gadi Eisenkot said on Wednesday.
1,500 Jerusalem homeowners up in arms over secret sale of church land
Some 1,500 owners of properties in Jerusalem's wealthiest neighborhoods have discovered that the land on which their homes sit has been sold, in secret, to private real estate companies.
Hamas praises UNESCO for panning Israel's Jerusalem activity
The Hamas terror group on Wednesday praised a resolution by the United Nations' cultural body condemning Israeli activity in East Jerusalem and the Old City, and urged the UN to prevent the 'Judaization' of those areas.

Inside the United States
Hacked computer server that handled DNC email remains out of reach of Russia investigators
It is perhaps the key piece of forensic evidence in Russia’s suspected efforts to sway the November presidential election, but federal investigators have yet to get their hands on the hacked computer server that handled email from the Democratic National Committee.
Fed minutes suggest increasing tensions on inflation shortfall
Federal Reserve policymakers were increasingly split on the outlook for inflation and how it might affect the future pace of interest rate rises, according to the minutes of the Fed's last policy meeting on June 13-14 released on Wednesday.
Western Montana rattled by strong earthquakes
Two strong earthquakes have hit western Montana. The U.S. Geological Survey says a magnitude 5.8 earthquake struck early Thursday about 6 miles (9.7 kilometers) southeast of Lincoln. A magnitude 4.5 quake rattled the same general area within a half-hour of the bigger one.
Hobby Lobby Fined $3M, Agrees to Return Smuggled Iraqi Artifacts
The arts-and-crafts chain Hobby Lobby will pay $3 million to settle a federal case over smuggled Iraqi antiquities it bought to demonstrate its 'passion for the Bible.'
New York police officer 'assassinated' by gunman: official
A New York City police officer was shot dead early on Wednesday morning by a gunman who was killed by police as he ran from the scene, an attack the city's top police official called an assassination.
At least 101 shot, 15 killed during violent Fourth of July weekend in Chicago
The city of Chicago flooded the streets with 1,000 extra police officers during the Independence Day weekend. But they could not stop an eruption of gun violence.
New York Times, Associated Press Correct Claims that All 17 Intelligence Agencies Agreed on Russian Interference
The New York Times and Associated Press posted corrections last week walking back the widely reported claim that all 17 U.S. intelligence agencies agreed that the Russians interfered in the 2016 election with the goal of helping Donald Trump.

Christian News
Sweden: Pastors Told They Cannot Refuse to Marry Same-Sex Couples
Ministers in Sweden's state church cannot 'refuse to marry same-sex couples', the country's Prime Minister has said.

Today's Breaking News
Around the World
Russia says it's set to deploy security forces to Syria
Russia could begin deploying military police to security zones in Syria after the zones are finalized in two to three weeks, the country's TASS news service reported Tuesday.
North Korea says its ICBM can carry nuclear warhead; U.S. calls for global action
North Korea said on Wednesday its newly developed intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) can carry a large nuclear warhead, triggering a call by Washington for global action to hold it accountable for pursuing nuclear weapons.
Islamic State fights fiercely in shrinking Iraqi and Syrian strongholds
Western-backed forces edged into the final redoubts of the two capitals of Islamic State's self-declared caliphate in Iraq and Syria on Tuesday, hampered by fierce resistance from the militants and the presence of human shields.

Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Starved of power, Gaza's Palestinians buckle under an oppressive heatwave
In a series of interviews with The Times of Israel, residents of the Strip described the debilitating effects of the power crisis. It dictates their routine. It turns basic goods, services and actions into luxuries. The normal strategies for cooling off in the summer heat -- including showers, swimming, air conditioning and electric fans -- have all but disappeared. Even drinking water is an increasingly rare commodity.
Herzog unseated as Peretz, Gabbay advance to Labor leadership runoff
Former Labor party leader Amir Peretz and ex-Kulanu minister Avi Gabbay on Tuesday advanced to the second round in the party's leadership race, in an upset that saw incumbent Isaac Herzog unseated from power after a tumultuous four years at the helm.

Inside the United States
Privacy group files emergency request in court to block commission's demand for voter data
A privacy group has filed an emergency request to block the Trump election integrity commission's demand for states to turn over voter data, saying the information, if made public, would be a severe invasion of Americans' rights.
Immigration agency won't commit to giving noncitizen data to voter fraud commission
The U.S. immigration agency that holds millions of records on noncitizens living legally in the U.S. will not commit to turning over that data to President Trump's commission on voter fraud.
Chicago: Violence leaves about 60 shot, 8 of them dead, for July 4th weekend
Dozens of people were struck by gunfire in Chicago, some of them fatally, during the traditionally violent Fourth of July weekend, mostly in parts of the South and West sides that have long been plagued by gang crime and gun violence.

Christian News
Wycliffe Associates Putting Mother-Tongue Scripture Translation within Reach for Impoverished Ethiopian Christians
While Ethiopia is home to the ancient Garima Gospels, the world’s oldest illustrated Christian book, not all Ethiopians have access to the Scriptures in their own language. Wycliffe Associates hopes to close that gap by working toward the launch of mother-tongue Bible translation workshops for language groups that are without a single verse of the Bible.
Four Christians in Iran Receive 10 Year Sentences
A judge in Iran has sentenced four Christians to 10 years imprisonment each for engaging in missionary activities and 'conducting activities against national security.'
'Chinese Pastor 'Barely Alive' After Torture In Prison'
A prominent Chinese pastor is 'barely alive' after suffering various forms of torture in prison, his family and activists say. Zhang Shaojie of Nanle Country Christian Church in Henan Province is currently serving a 12-year prison sentence which began in 2014.
American Revivals: Key to Shaping US History
One of the ongoing debates concerning the start of the American nation is whether the founders meant to establish a Christian nation.
Evangelical Christians, Catholics increasingly rely on federal courts to protect religious liberties
Evangelical Christians and conservative Catholics are increasingly heading to the federal courts to try to carve out space for their religious activities, looking to press judges to imbue more meaning into the federal government's guarantees of protection.

Today's Breaking News
Around the World
North Korea test-fires intermediate range ballistic missile ahead of G20 summit
North Korea test-launched an intermediate-range ballistic missile on Tuesday, South Korean and U.S. officials said, days before leaders from the Group of 20 nations are due to discuss steps to rein in Pyongyang's weapons programs.
$1 Trillion in dollar exposure has Japanese banks in deep water
Japanese banks are pursuing a dangerous strategy of loading up on foreign assets with money borrowed from overseas, a global banking watchdog has warned.
US-backed Syrian fighters breach Old City of Raqqa, officials say
Syrian Democratic Forces breached the Old City of Raqqa after overcoming heavy push back from Islamic State militants Monday, U.S.-led coalition officials said.
Syrian army announces ceasefire in south ahead of Astana talks
The Syrian army said on Monday it would suspend combat operations in southern Syria until Thursday ahead of a new round of peace talks in the Kazakh capital Astana, but rebels said the army had already violated the ceasefire by striking areas under their control.

Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Fatah Faction of PA President Mahmoud Abbas Pledges to Restore Terrorist Monument in Jenin
The ruling Fatah faction of Palestinian Authority (PA) President Mahmoud Abbas has promised to restore a monument in the West Bank city of Jenin to the terrorist who planned a massacre of Israeli schoolchildren in 1974.
Fake bomb sent to officer in charge of ultra-Orthodox draft
Police were investigating on Tuesday a threat against the IDF officer in charge of ultra-Orthodox conscription, after he was mailed a fake letter bomb at his home with the word 'Revenge' written on it.
MKs expected to be allowed on Temple Mount this month
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will lift his ban on lawmakers visiting the Temple Mount for a trial period later this month, the State Attorney's Office plans to tell the High Court of Justice.

Inside the United States
Trump at Freedom Rally: 'America Always Affirms That Liberty Comes from Our Creator'
During Saturday's Freedom Rally at the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C., President Donald Trump said that ever since 1776, America has always affirmed 'that liberty comes from Our Creator.' He also told the evangelical community that his administration will 'support and defend your religious liberty.'
Texas forces Trump to pick sides on Dreamer amnesty
Texas has put President Trump over a barrel with its threat to sue to stop the 2012 deportation amnesty for Dreamers, said legal analysts, calling the state's case as close to a slam-dunk as possible.
Kansas' failed tax experiment offers economic lessons for Republicans at national level
As President Trump and congressional Republicans ponder big tax cuts to boost the U.S. economy, Kansas has become a cautionary tale.
Florida's 'stand your ground' law ruled unconstitutional by judge
A judge in Florida ruled Monday that the state's updated 'stand your ground' law, which required prosecutors to disprove a defendant's self-defense case at pretrial hearings, is unconstitutional, setting up a showdown that could make its way to the state's top court.

Christian News
Evangelical Groups to Trump: Don't Deport Iraqi Christians
A group of evangelical Christian organizations and others have sent a letter to the Trump administration in protest of the potential deportation of Iraqi Christians from the United States.