Tuesday, August 23, 2016

WORLD & NATIONAL DIGEST REPORTS

WORLD NEWS DIGEST

News from the US Mission to the UN:
Remarks at a UN Security Council Briefing on the Humanitarian Situation in Syria (dated Aug 22)
http://usun.state.gov/remarks/7404

Statement on World Humanitarian Day (dated Aug 19th)
http://usun.state.gov/remarks/7403

Statement on the Attack on the Terrain Compound in Juba, South Sudan (dated Aug 15th)
http://usun.state.gov/remarks/7402

From the US State Dept: Additional Funding for Kenya and Somalia
http://www.state.gov/r/pa/prs/ps/2016/08/261192.htm

United States Condemns Terrorist Attacks in Somalia
http://www.state.gov/r/pa/prs/ps/2016/08/261171.htm

Recognizing One Year of Re-established Diplomatic Relations with Cuba: Talking to Our Neighbor through an Open Door
http://blogs.state.gov/stories/2016/07/21/recognizing-one-year-re-established-diplomatic-relations-cuba-talking-our

NEWS FROM THE UN NEWS CENTER

Set differences aside and end 'humanitarian shame' in Syria, UN aid chief tells Security Council
http://www.un.org/apps/news/story.asp?NewsID=54731#.V7xvLZgrKVA

UN chief urges all to build on sustainable development effects of 2016 Olympic Games
http://www.un.org/apps/news/story.asp?NewsID=54730#.V7xvXpgrKVA

Nigeria: With thousands in urgent need, UN health agency scales up emergency response
http://www.un.org/apps/news/story.asp?NewsID=54729#.V7xvi5grKVA

As ICC trial opens, Malian extremist admits guilt to destroying historic sites in Timbuktu
http://www.un.org/apps/news/story.asp?NewsID=54728#.V7xwAJgrKVA

'All of humanity is part of this story,' UNESCO says on Day to remember slavery and its abolition
http://www.un.org/apps/news/story.asp?NewsID=54732#.V7xwQpgrKVA

New UN report lays bare widespread ISIL ‘atrocities’ committed against Yazidis in Iraq
http://www.un.org/apps/news/story.asp?NewsID=54709#.V7xwkpgrKVA


In other world news headlines...

IS struggles to retain grip as it loses ground in Iraq (AP)

Turkey launches new artillery strikes at IS in Syria (AP)

Cambodia's Khmer Rouge tribunal hears about forced marriages (AP))

NATIONAL DIGEST


THE WHITE HOUSE: President Obama Honors Outstanding Mathematics and Science Teachers
https://www.whitehouse.gov/the-press-office/2016/08/22/president-obama-honors-outstanding-mathematics-and-science-teachers

THE WHITE HOUSE: Weekly Address: Celebrating the 100th Anniversary of the National Park Service
https://www.whitehouse.gov/the-press-office/2016/08/20/weekly-address-celebrating-100th-anniversary-national-park-service

THE WHITE HOUSE: White House Appoints 2016-2017 Class of White House Fellows
https://www.whitehouse.gov/the-press-office/2016/08/22/white-house-appoints-2016-2017-class-white-house-fellows

US DEFENSE DEPT: Pentagon Press Secretary Reports on Counter-ISIL Fight, Condemns Attack on Turkey
http://www.defense.gov/News/Article/Article/921897/pentagon-press-secretary-reports-on-counter-isil-fight-condemns-attack-on-turkey

FDA: FDA Statement on Medical Device User Fee Agreement (MDUFA)
http://www.fda.gov/NewsEvents/Newsroom/PressAnnouncements/ucm517609.htm

FDA: FDA allows marketing of first-of-kind computerized cognitive tests to help assess cognitive skills after a head injury
http://www.fda.gov/NewsEvents/Newsroom/PressAnnouncements/ucm517526.htm

EPA: EPA Announces 2nd International Environmental Youth Symposium for High School Juniors and Seniors and College and University Students and Professors
https://www.epa.gov/newsreleases/epa-announces-2nd-international-environmental-youth-symposium-high-school-juniors-and

EPA: EPA Proposes Plan to Improve Effectiveness of Groundwater Cleanup in Vestal, N.Y. Public Meeting: Aug. 30 at 7:00 p.m., Vestal Town Hall
https://www.epa.gov/newsreleases/epa-proposes-plan-improve-effectiveness-groundwater-cleanup-vestal-ny-public-meeting

EPA and U. S. Steel to discuss proposed Great Lakes Legacy Act cleanup plan for Spirit Lake site
https://www.epa.gov/newsreleases/epa-and-u-s-steel-discuss-proposed-great-lakes-legacy-act-cleanup-plan-spirit-lake-site

CDC: Breastfeeding Rates Continue To Rise
http://www.cdc.gov/media/releases/2016/p0822-breastfeeding-rates.html

IRS: The National Taxpayer Advocate Wants to Hear from You: Olson to Hold Public Forum on Taxpayer Service Needs in San Antonio on Aug. 30
https://www.irs.gov/uac/newsroom/the-national-taxpayer-advocate-wants-to-hear-from-you-olson-to-hold-public-forum-on-taxpayer-service-needs-in-san-antonio-on-aug-30

IRS Launches New Sharing Economy Resource Center on IRS.gov, Provides Tips for Emerging Business Area
https://www.irs.gov/uac/irs-launches-new-sharing-economy-resource-center-on-irsgov

In other national news....

In re-election bid, Ohio senator keeps safe distance from Trump (REU)


Commentary: The (likely) real story behind Colin Powell’s email advice to Hillary Clinton (REU)

Biden tells Baltic states: Don't take Trump seriously (REU)

NOTEPAD NEWS

In today's video clip The Port meeting subject on the terminal improvement project
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p1F_MzvQudM

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Question: What kind of antiques you like to collect? I myself like antique toys.

related story: Clallam County Historical Society prepares huge sale set to start this weekend in Port Angeles---PDN

DAILY DEVOTIONAL

The Days of Creation:
Literal Days or Long Ages?
What does the word "day" mean in the Bible account of creation? Does it refer to literal days or long ages? Are there long ages between the days? Consider this brief summary.
Are the days of creation literal days or long ages ("Progressive Creation")? Is the Genesis account of creation literal history and fact, or is it symbol, myth, and legend?  Can the Bible teaching about creation be harmonized with the claims of evolution and many "scientists" that the earth and life developed gradually over billions of years? Does it really matter? Consider the evidence in the Bible itself.---Gospel Way















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