WORLD NEWS DIGEST
News from the US Mission to the UN:
Statement Following UN Security Council Consultations on the Situation in South Sudan
Statement on U.S. Sanctions Designations on North Korean Officials for Human Rights Abuses
Refugees Welcome
As reported by the UN High Commissioner for Refugees, the world is facing the largest displacement crisis on record
NEWS FROM THE UN NEWS CENTER:
‘Time to massively reinforce UN action’ on South Sudan, Ban says ahead of Security Council meeting
'Alarming' level of malnutrition and famine-like conditions found in northeast Nigeria – UN
End of AIDS within reach, but Kenneth Cole warns of reversal if treatment push lags
UN agency urges implementation of accord to tackle illegal fishing
Stand up for and invest in teenage girls, UN says on World Population Day
US STATE DEPT:
Family Planning for the World’s Youth Promotes Peace, Health, and Prosperity
"The UN Security Council, the African Union, and regional partners have been actively engaged in calling on the leaders in South Sudan to commit to the full and immediate implementation of the peace agreement, including the permanent ceasefire.---press briefing
Decision in the Philippines-China Arbitration
US DEFENSE DEPT:
Carter Offers Details on Troop Deployment, Iraq Campaign
Obama Visits Troops in Spain---(video)
Related story; THE WHITE HOUSE: Remarks By President Obama to Troops at Naval Station Rota
Carter Calls, Congratulates New Philippines Defense Secretary
Other world news headlines...
Life on the line in Venezuela as economic crisis worsens (AP)
Precarious calm in South Sudan's capital as foreigners flee (AP)
Tribunal rejects China's expansive South China Sea claims (AP)
NATIONAL DIGEST
THE WHITE HOUSE:
Remarks by President Obama and His Majesty King Don Felipe VI of Spain Before Bilateral Meeting
Weekly Address: Standing Together to Stop the Violence
FACT SHEET: U.S.-Spain Relations
DOJ: Attorney General Loretta E. Lynch Delivers Statement on Dallas Shooting
FDA:
FDA approves Differin Gel 0.1% for over-the-counter use to treat acne
FDA approves new medication for dry eye disease
FDA approves first MRI-guided focused ultrasound device to treat essential tremor
US TRESURY DEPT: Treasury Acting Under Secretary for Terrorism and Financial Intelligence Adam J. Szubin Op-Ed: A Dangerous Shell Game
USDA: Simple, Inexpensive Camera System Detects Foodborne Toxins
EPA Announces $10.7 Million in Supplemental Funds to Clean up Contaminated Brownfield Sites in Economically Disadvantaged Communities Across the Country
In other national headlines....
Sanders endorses Clinton in belated show of party unity (REU)
For Chinese officials, Trump perhaps better the devil they don't know (REU)
Trump and Christie join forces to attack Obama, Clinton (REU)
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Today's video clip: The Port Commission met yesterday, and one of the items on the agenda was the approval of the contract with Karen Goschen, their new Port Director. They approved the contract with Goshsen in a 2-1 vote, Commissioner McAleer voting against because of the severance pay, "Way to much severance pay to anyone" she said during the meeting on Monday.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=--8hAEpk7vw
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There can be little doubt that morals in our society are declining, and people often wonder why. May I suggest a few reasons?---Gospel Way
