WORLD NEWS DIGEST
From the UN NEWS CENTER:
Afghanistan: UN condemns Taliban attack in Kabul
related news story: Dozens killed in Taliban attack on Afghan security agency (AP)
UN envoy announces delay in Yemen peace talks
Syria: UN envoy to 'take stock' of peace talks by week's end
Procedure of Selecting and Appointing the next UN Secretary-General
US MISSION TO THE UN:
Remarks at a Press Availability in Cameroon
Remarks at a UN Security Council Open Debate on the Middle East
Remarks on a UN General Assembly Resolution on Improving Global Road Safety
US STATE DEPT:
2015 Country Reports on Human Rights Practices
Pragmatic Reform of Global Drug Policy
Remarks at J Street's National Gala Dinner
In other world news headlines...
In Saudi visit, Obama faces 'curveball' in ties with kingdom (AP)
AP: S. Korea covered up mass abuse, killings of 'vagrants'
Egypt protests after el-Sissi gives islands to Saudi Arabia (AP)
NATIONAL DIGEST
THE WHITE HOUSE:
Thinking Outside the Cable Box: How More Competition Gets You a Better Deal
WEEKLY ADDRESS: Ensuring Our Free Market Works for Everyone
Readout of the President’s Call with President Vladimir Putin of Russia
FDA launches first ad campaign focused on dangers of smokeless tobacco among rural teens
USDA BLOG: Refugee Farmers Set Down Roots, Honor Traditions in Vermont
USDA Seeks Applications for Nearly $12 Million in Broadband Grants for Rural Communities
US DEFENSE DEPT: Carter, UAE Crown Prince Discuss Bilateral Defense Relationship
US DEFENSE DEPT: U.S. Military Aids Japanese in Earthquake Aftermath
US TREASURY DEPT: Financial Stability Oversight Council Releases Statement on Review of Asset Management Products and Activities
EPA: EPA Reaches Settlement of Lead Renovation, Repair and Painting Rule Violations with Housing Company in Lincoln, Neb
US INTERIOR DEPT: Secretary Jewell Announces Nearly $95 Million in Funding for all 50 States Through the Land and Water Conservation Fund
CDC: CDC adds Belize to interim travel guidance related to Zika virus
In other national news headlines...
Trump candidacy: Where some fear to tread others see a path to victory (REU)
Clinton aides traveling to Puerto Rico for Zika meetings (REU)
House Speaker Ryan says lawmakers need to 'review' Saudi lawsuit bill (REU)
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