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Pope says attacks shows 'world is at war', religion not to blame
Pope Francis said on Wednesday that a string of recent attacks, including the murder of a priest in France, was proof that the "world is at war".
Pentagon: U.S.-Backed Forces Seized Scores of ISIS Intelligence
The United States is examining an immense collection of digital documents and other data captured from the Islamic State by U.S.-backed Syrian rebels fighting to retake the strategic city of Manbij, a military official said Wednesday.
Deutsche Bank: One of the World's Largest Banks in Serious Trouble
Germany's biggest lender was dubbed the world's riskiest bank by the International Monetary Fund last month, just as one of its U.S. businesses failed a Federal Reserve stress test. Its shares are down 45% this year, and on Wednesday it said second quarter profits were wiped out by a 98% slump in earnings.
Turkish government seizes control of 130 media outlets
Turkey's government has shut down dozens of media outlets, including 45 newspapers and 16 TV stations, in response to a failed military coup two weeks ago, a state-run news agency reported Wednesday.
Zirndorf: Suitcase filled with aerosols 'explodes' next to refugee and migrant office near Nuremberg
A bomb has detonated near a migration office in Zirndorf near Nuremberg, according to German media reports.
Russia beefs up military on southwestern flank as NATO approaches
Russia has strengthened its southwestern flank as NATO builds up its military presence and Ukraine remains unstable, Russian Defence Minister Sergei Shoigu said on Wednesday in remarks the United States called contrary to efforts to lower tensions.
Erdogan to meet with Putin for the first time since flap over downed fighter jet
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan is set to travel to Russia next month to meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin -- the first meeting between the two leaders since tensions ratcheted up over the downing of a Russian fighter jet last year, Turkey's deputy prime minister announced.

Israel-Palestinian Conflict
EU criticizes Israel for destroying Palestinian homes in West Bank
The European Union has strongly criticized Israel for destroying Palestinian homes in the West Bank after a report suggested that the Jewish state has destroyed more Palestinian homes in the first half of 2016 than the annual average for the past decade except for 2013.

Inside the United States
Baltimore prosecutor drops police charges in Freddie Gray case
Baltimore's top prosecutor on Wednesday dropped remaining charges against police officers tied to the death of black detainee Freddie Gray, after failing four times to secure convictions in a case that inflamed the U.S. debate on race and justice.
Mysterious Zika Cases Raise US Mosquito Fears
Florida officials are investigating four cases of Zika that do not appear to be related to travel, raising fears mosquitoes in the US are spreading the virus.
Study: Dems' $15 Wage Would Kill 7 Million Jobs
The $15 minimum wage backed by the Democratic Party will eliminate more than 7 million jobs, according to a new report.
Nearly Half of Americans Think It's Morally OK for Men to Identify as Women, Survey Finds
Nearly half of Americans now believe it's morally acceptable for people to 'identify with a gender different from their bith sex,' according to a LifeWay Research survey released earlier this month.
US Fed Holds Interest Rates Steady
Top officials of the U.S. central bank voted to keep interest rates steady at a near-record low on Wednesday.
Alabama Chief Justice Defends Anti-Gay Marriage Memo
Suspended Alabama Chief Justice Roy Moore has formally defended the gay marriage memo that put his judicial career in peril, saying he was merely trying to answer questions from probate judges that his fellow justices would not address.
Facebook Fails to Show Up for Seventh Tax Summons From IRS
Facebook Inc. officials failed to show up after getting seven summonses from the Internal Revenue Service demanding internal corporate records on one of its offshore tax strategies, according to an IRS court filing.

U.S. Politics
A Tale of 2 Americas: Platforms Show World of Difference Between Dems, GOP
Even though the climate is not as liberal as Sanders supporters would like here in Philadelphia, Democrats approved their most liberal platform, which stands in stark contrast to the platform passed by Republicans last week in Cleveland.
Obama praises Clinton as most qualified presidential candidate in U.S. history
President Barack Obama delivered a trademark soaring address at the Democratic National Convention on Wednesday, challenging the Democratic Party he's led for eight years to lift up Hillary Clinton, who he said will carry his legacy forward.
Protesters drown out former CIA director at Democratic convention
Former CIA Director Leon Panetta was giving a fairly standard speech in support of Hillary Clinton when the crowd erupted.
WikiLeaks pushes leaked DNC voicemails
Freshly unearthed voicemails and documents from the trove of leaked Democratic National Committee emails have revealed more embarrassing details about Democratic donors and party members.
Giuliani defends Trump, says Obama 'interfered directly' in Israel's elections
Former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani said Wednesday that President Obama should face criticism for interfering in foreign elections, as long as Democrats are criticizing Donald Trump for asking Russia to play a role in the U.S. election by helping to find Hillary Clinton's deleted emails.

Christian News
1 Dead, 8 Hurt as Car Plows Into Los Angeles Bible Group
A car has plowed into the front of a Los Angeles house where a bible study was taking place, leaving one person dead and eight injured.
In a Place Where Christianity is Dying, This Man Keeps the Faith Alive
Christianity is dying across Europe. Churches are closing as growing numbers of Europeans abandon the faith. But CBN News found a tiny nation where the opposite is happening. Thanks to the efforts of one man, Christianity is not only alive but thriving in the nation of Georgia.