WORLD AND NATIONAL DIGEST REPORTS

WORLD NEWS DIGEST

NEWS FROM THE US MISSION TO THE UN:

Statement on the Passing of Nobel Laureate Elie Wiesel

Remarks at a UN General Assembly Meeting on the UN Global Counter-Terrorism Strategy

Statement on the Adoption of a UN Human Rights Council Resolution Establishing an Independent Expert on Violence and Discrimination Based on Sexual Orientation and Identity

Remarks at the UN Briefing and Discussion on Implementing UN Security Council Resolution 2270 on the DPRK

NEWS FROM THE UN NEWS CENTER:

Diplomatic Quartet releases report on advancing two-state solution to Israel-Palestine conflict

UN rights chief deplores terrorist attack in Baghdad; calls on Iraqi authorities to protect civilians

Global community must not mar human rights in Myanmar by rushing to forge economic ties – UN

With two-state solution 'slipping away,' UN denounces Israel's settlement, demolition activities


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Terrorist Attacks in Baghdad

The Value of U.S. Alliances

Statement by the Quartet Principals on the Release of the Quartet Report

US DEFENSE DEPT: Military Strikes Target ISIL Terrorists in Syria, Iraq

Presidential Envoy Reports Counter-ISIL Progress, Ongoing Terrorism Threat

In other world news headlines...

Iraq: Death toll from weekend Baghdad attack reaches 175---(AP)

Attack part of Bangladesh's long history of political strife (AP)

Why Scotland, unlike its neighbors, voted to stay in the EU (AP)

NATIONAL DIGEST

THE WHITE HOUSE: 

Remarks by the President at Fourth of July Celebration

Statement by National Security Council Spokesperson Ned Price on the Terrorist Attacks in Baghdad, Iraq

 Statement by the President on the Death of Elie Wiesel

US DEFENSE DEPT: At Iftar Dinner, Carter Salutes Muslim-American Service, Sacrifice

FDA:
FDA clears first test to detect specific genetic markers for certain antibiotic-resistant bacteria directly from clinical specimens

FDA approves implantable device that changes the shape of the cornea to correct near vision

FDA requests additional information to address data gaps for consumer hand sanitizers

DEPT. OF INTERIOR: Interior Department Announces Final Regulations To Ensure American Public Receives Every Dollar Due for Production of Oil, Gas & Coal on Public Lands

EPA: U.S. EPA Proposes Greater Protection from Selenium in San Francisco Bay and Delta

NSA: Juno Approach Movie of Jupiter and the Galilean Moons (Video)

FCC: New Rule to Invoke the Lottery Procedure

CDC: CDC Awards Funds for States and Territories to Prepare for Zika

In other national news headlines...

Trump likely to announce vice presidential running mate next week: CNN/REU

Clinton snags AFL-CIO official, former Sanders staffer, in labor outreach (REU)

FBI interviews Hillary Clinton in private server probe (REU)

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Today's video clip, continuing the series of clips taken during last week's County Commission regarding the Lange law suit settlement:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RfxFTCdyBSI
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0DvUgjiPjuY
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LcHPMAeogDI

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DAILY DEVOTIONAL
Avoiding Evil Companions While Befriending Sinners
Many Bible passages teach Christians that we should avoid temptation and evil influences (see Proverbs 4:23; 6:27; 13:20; 22:3; Matthew 5:8; 6:13; 18:8,9; Romans 13:14; 1 Corinthians 15:33; Genesis 39:7-12; Psalm 26:5; 1 Peter 4:3,4). On the other hand, other passages show us that Jesus was a friend of sinners, prostitutes, etc. (see Luke chap. 15; 5:27-32; 7:36-50). How can these concepts be harmonized?---Gospel Way