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Obama arrives in Cuba in first for US president in 88 years
Stepping into history, President Barack Obama opened an extraordinary visit to Cuba on Sunday, eager to push decades of acrimony deeper into the past and forge irreversible ties with America's former adversary.
Iran's Supreme Leader Accuses US of Failing to Honor Nuclear Deal
Iran's Supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei says the United States has failed to fully honor a nuclear deal that lifts sanctions on Iran, and says many international companies continue to shy away from business with Tehran out of fear of U.S. reprisals.
Syria conflict: Russia 'steps up strikes on IS at Palmyra'
Russia says its warplanes are carrying out up to 25 air strikes a day around the Syrian city of Palmyra in support of Syrian forces trying to oust so-called Islamic State (IS).
Syria peace talks grind toward pivotal Assad question
Syrian government negotiators at Geneva peace talks are coming under unaccustomed pressure to discuss something far outside their comfort zone: the fate of President Bashar al-Assad. And they are doing their best to avoid it.
Turkey says Istanbul suicide bomber was member of Islamic State
A Turkish member of the Islamic State militant group was responsible for Saturday's suicide bombing in Istanbul that killed three Israelis and an Iranian, Turkey's interior minister said.
China Continuing Cyber Attacks on U.S. Networks
Six months after China pledged to halt cyber espionage against the United States, Beijing's hackers continue to conduct cyber attacks on government and private networks, the commander of U.S. Cyber Command told Congress.

Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Murder trial into Jerusalem Gay pride stabbing begins
The murder trial of the ultra-Orthodox man suspected of stabbing participants at the Jerusalem's Gay Pride Parade in July opened on Sunday at the Jerusalem District Court.
Three Israelis killed in Istanbul bombing
Three Israelis were murdered in a Saturday morning suicide bombing in Istanbul that wounded at least 36 others,Turkey's deputy foreign minister confirmed on Saturday.

Inside the United States
Republican senators skipping recess to block Obama Supreme Court appointment
Senators are scheduled to be on a break from Washington for the next two weeks, but they have left behind a rearguard to keep the chamber running on low gear, denying President Obama a chance to install his Supreme Court nominee.
Nuns' contraceptive mandate case to come before Supreme Court
Black robes will be de rigueur Thursday, when the U.S. Supreme Court hears Zubik v. Burwell, a case pitting nuns against the Department of Health and Human Services' contraceptive mandate.
Congress Kills D.C. Missile Defense System
Congress has cancelled funding for an advanced missile defense system that has been deployed across the D.C. area during the last few years to prevent against a rising threat from cruise missile strikes.

U.S. Politics
Kasich says he's 'willing to listen' if Cruz wants to make a deal
Ohio Gov. John Kasich on Sunday did not rule out making a deal with Texas Sen. Ted Cruz to win enough delegates between them to force a contested convention, but said he is focused on winning the presidency himself.
Trump presidency rated among top 10 global risks: EIU
Donald Trump winning the US presidency is considered one of the top 10 risks facing the world, according to the Economist Intelligence Unit.
Sanders calls notion he should quit Democratic race 'absurd'
Democratic presidential candidate Bernie Sanders, responding to reports President Barack Obama called on Democrats to rally around Hillary Clinton as the likely nominee, said on Thursday it was 'absurd' to suggest he drop out of the race.

Christian News
Four Wycliffe Bible Translators Murdered by Militants in Middle East
Four Bible translators have been murdered by militants in the Middle East, Bible translating ministry Wycliffe Associates, reports.