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Trump, US face pivotal UN vote on Iran
The Trump administration’s Iran strategy will face a key test this week as the United States calls for a vote at the United Nations on its resolution to extend an arms embargo against the Islamic Republic.
6 Gulf Arab countries back extending UN arms embargo on Iran
A six-nation bloc of Gulf Arab nations torn apart by internal strife endorsed an extension of a United Nations arms embargo on Iran, just two months before it is set to expire.
16 Killed As Coronavirus Aid Plane Skids Of Runway In India
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi said Friday he was “pained” after a special flight carrying nearly 200 coronavirus evacuees from abroad skidded offa runway in southern Kerala stare killing at least 16 passengers and injuring 123 more.

Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Netanyahu said to back budget delay, in move that would avert election
In a move to avert a fourth round of elections in under two years, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has reportedly agreed to advance legislation to delay an August 25 budget deadline. The step is also being backed by coalition partners Blue and White and Shas.
As budget deadline nears, ministers engage in heated debate over coalition's fate
A meeting designed to finalize new measures against the coronavirus pandemic ended with mutual recriminations between Blue and White and Likud over the future of the fragile unity government.
Israel Will Begin Human Trials on New Vaccine in October
The Israel Institute for Biological Research (IIBR) will begin testing its coronavirus vaccine on human subjects in October, Defense Minister Benny Gantz announced on Thursday.

Inside the United States
Trump signs executive actions after Congress stalls on coronavirus relief
President Trump signed multiple executive measures after Congress failed to pass another coronavirus relief bill.
Third of Americans would say 'no' to COVID vaccine - even if it was free
More than a third of Americans say they would not get a COVID-19 vaccine right now, even if were free and FDA-approved, according to a new Gallup poll.
Economy added 1.8M jobs in July, adding to record gains in wake of pandemic destruction
The economy gained 1.8 million jobs in July, lowering the unemployment rate to 10.2%, the Labor Department reported on Friday, as robust jobs growth has apparently slowed.
Riot declared after Portland protesters set police union building on fire
Police in Portland, Oregon, declared another riot after local and state officials requested federal officers withdraw from the state.

Christian News
China Detains Christian For “Illegal Evangelism”
Chinese authorities have sentenced a Christian to 10 days of administrative detention for "illegal evangelism,” a well-informed advocacy group told Worthy News on Friday.
Christian group launches online platform to help college students keep the faith
The Christian nonprofit group Campus Renewal has launched a new online platform to help address the issue that 70% of students leave their faith during their college years, the Christian Post reports. The Every Student Sent (ESS) initiative aims to connect students with other believers on their campus or to help them join churches and Gospel-based communities close to where they are studying.
Slaughter of Christians in Africa continues
Hundreds of Christians have been slaughtered by Islamic terrorists in at least three African countries in recent weeks, CBN News reports. Christian communities in Nigeria, South Sudan, and Cameroon have been targeted by terrorists from different groups, including Boko Haram and Fulani militants.