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U.N. Security Council likely to meet next week over North Korea missile launch: diplomats
The U.N. Security Council will likely meet behind closed doors on North Korea next week, diplomats said on Thursday, after Pyongyang said it had successfully test-fired a new submarine-launched ballistic missile ahead of fresh nuclear talks with Washington.
EU court: Facebook can be forced to remove content worldwide
The European Union’s highest court ruled Thursday that individual member countries can force Facebook to remove what they regard as unlawful material from the social network all over the world — a decision experts say could hinder free speech online and put a heavy burden on tech companies.
US reopens embassy in Somalia after 28 years
The United States Embassy in Mogadishu, Somalia, has reopened after being closed for 28 years, officials said Wednesday.
US, UK reach deal to make it easier to get electronic data
The United States and United Kingdom signed an agreement Thursday that officials say will speed up dozens of criminal and national security investigations and make it easier for law enforcement to obtain the electronic evidence they need.
U.S. State Department Approves Sale Of Second Batch Of Javelin Missiles To Ukraine
The U.S. State Department has approved $39.2 million worth of military equipment to Ukraine, including a second batch of the world's deadliest anti-tank missiles to help Kyiv defend itself against Russia-backed separatists.

Israel-Palestinian Conflict
In pivot, Netanyahu considers proposal to set Likud primary for next year
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is weighing a suggestion by Likud minister Haim Katz to hold the Likud leadership vote in a year, signaling the premier is retreating from the prospect of flash primaries, an idea floated earlier on Thursday and met with a challenge by rival Gideon Sa’ar.
'The US Will Always Support Israel': New UN Envoy Kelly Craft Continues Nikki Haley's Pro-Israel Legacy
The new US Ambassador to the UN Kelly Craft held her first meeting on Wednesday with Israel's UN ambassador Danny Danon.
Lapid drops PM rotation deal 'for the sake of unity government'
Blue and White party No. 2 Yair Lapid said Thursday he is willing to give up his rotation deal with party leader Benny Gantz if it facilitated the formation of a unity government with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's Likud.
Israel Researchers Use Decoy Molecules to Fight Cancer
Israeli researchers at Hebrew University say they have reached a breakthrough in how to fight cancer. While it might have been clear already that RNA-binding proteins play a major role in cancer growth, no cancer treatment has targeted these proteins until now.

Inside the United States
U.S. Supreme Court to tackle gay rights, guns, abortion and Trump
The U.S. Supreme Court’s new term opens on Monday with the conservative majority in a position to take a more aggressive rightward turn on divisive issues including abortion, gay rights and gun control while also refereeing legal brawls involving President Donald Trump.
Trump: China, Ukraine Should Investigate the Bidens
China and Ukraine should investigate former Vice President Joe Biden and his son Hunter, President Donald Trump said Thursday.

Christian News
'Chance to thrive': Iraqi Christians return after decades of hardship
The long line of vehicles crowded the entrance to Alqosh, a Christian town in northern Iraq, on a Thursday last month.
Atheist Group Files Complaint About Texas Judge's Bible Gift, Hug to Convicted Murderer
A brother's forgiveness to his brother's killer was in the spotlight Wednesday as the pair embraced in front of a Dallas, Texas courtroom.