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• Trump's self-paid presidential run means he's not going away
• Florida Parents Try to Ban Books With Characters That Pray to Non-Christian God
• Everything you need to know about Special Olympics
• Presidential Candidates Are Finally Facing Up to the $18.6 Trillion Debt
• UN endorses Iran nuclear deal with 6 world powers
• UN endorses Iran deal, paves way to lift sanctions
• Gulf bloc protests 'contradictory' signals from Iran
• U.S., allies target Islamic State with 23 strike in Syria and Iraq
• Kidnaps and arrests following deadly bombing in Iraq
• Suicide bomber kills 31 in Turkey attack blamed on IS
• Turkey suspects Islamic State behind bomb that killed 31
• UAE imposes harsh penalties for religious crimes
• US 'strongly condemns' Turkey terror attack
• Turkey-Syria border riven with tensions
• Airstrikes on IS-held town in northern Syria kill 20
• Lockheed Martin to buy Sikorsky Aircraft for $9 billion
• British pilots will continue Syria air strikes for allies - Michael Fallon
• British PM vows to 'de-glamorise' IS, tackle extremism
• Britain's Cameron announces anti-militant plan, tells internet firms to help
• Cameron announces anti-militant plan, tells internet firms to help
• Syria Kurds say in near complete control of Hasaka city
• Turkey's Erdogan condemns border town bombing as 'act of terror'
• Germany eyes Iran business but Israel tops differences
• Saudi outreach to Hamas part of wider effort against Iran
• Cameron unveils 5-year plan to 'deglamorize' lure of extremist groups
• 10 Things to Know for Today
• AP PHOTOS: Editor selections from the Middle East
• IS bans private internet access in Syria bastion: activists
• Britain hopes for 'more constructive' Iran after nuclear deal
• Chattanooga shattered: A single gunshot, silence, and terror
• Bahrain summons Iranian diplomat over leader's comments
• In an IS training camp, children told: Behead the doll
• Why History Gives Obama the Benefit of the Doubt on Iran
• Six foreign jihadists killed in Syria air strike: Observatory
• 10 Things to Know for Monday
• Syrian Christians find sanctuary with Polish families

Trump's self-paid presidential run means he's not going away Posted: 20 Jul 2015 04:05 PM PDT WASHINGTON (AP) — Donald Trump faced an avalanche of fresh criticism Monday for questioning Sen. John McCain's heroism. But he's getting no pressure at all from the one community that could push a candidate out of the 2016 presidential race: political donors.

Florida Parents Try to Ban Books With Characters That Pray to Non-Christian God Posted: 20 Jul 2015 03:18 PM PDT It's a story that might remind you of Nobel Peace Prize winner Malala Yousafzai's fight against the Taliban to ensure girls in her native Pakistan have the same opportunity to learn as their male peers. According to a Pew Research Center survey, half of Muslim Americans say Islamophobic discrimination is one of the most critical issues facing their community.

Everything you need to know about Special Olympics Posted: 20 Jul 2015 03:07 PM PDT The Special Olympics World Games will bring thousands of athletes with intellectual disabilities to Los Angeles this week to compete in more than two dozen sports. Here are some details about the event:

Presidential Candidates Are Finally Facing Up to the $18.6 Trillion Debt Posted: 20 Jul 2015 02:35 PM PDT Maya MacGuineas, president of the Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget, a budget watchdog group, said on Monday that she and other advocates of spending restraints have been surprised by the extent of voter interest in the long-term debt in Iowa, New Hampshire and other early primary states. Republican New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie arguably is leading the Republican pack with the most provocative and politically risky plan for averting a long-term debt crisis through major reforms of Social Security and Medicare and the federal tax code.

UN endorses Iran nuclear deal with 6 world powers Posted: 20 Jul 2015 02:31 PM PDT UNITED NATIONS (AP) — The U.N. Security Council on Monday unanimously endorsed the landmark deal to rein in Iran's nuclear program and authorized measures leading to the end of U.N. sanctions, but also approved a provision that would automatically reinstate the harsh measures if Tehran reneges on its promises.

UN endorses Iran deal, paves way to lift sanctions Posted: 20 Jul 2015 01:49 PM PDT The UN Security Council unanimously adopted a resolution Monday endorsing the historic deal on Iran's nuclear program and cleared a path to lift sanctions crippling its economy. It marks formal UN approval for the hard-won, groundbreaking agreement reached between Tehran and the five permanent members of the Security Council plus Germany, after 18 straight days of talks that capped almost two years of momentous negotiations. The passing of the resolution sets in motion a gradual process -- conditional on Iran abiding by the deal -- that can terminate seven UN resolutions imposing sanctions on Iran since 2006.

Gulf bloc protests 'contradictory' signals from Iran Posted: 20 Jul 2015 01:41 PM PDT The six-nation Gulf Cooperation Council on Monday protested at what it termed "contradictory" signals coming from Iran since its nuclear accord struck with world powers last week. GCC chief Abdellatif Zayani said Iranian President Hassan Rouhani was offering to turn a "new page" with its Arab neighbours while its supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei had pledged to keep up support for Shiite opposition groups. Such messages sent out "contradictory" signals, he said in a statement, adding that Khamenei's comments amounted to "unacceptable interference" in the affairs of Arab states.

U.S., allies target Islamic State with 23 strike in Syria and Iraq Posted: 20 Jul 2015 01:41 PM PDT WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The United States and its allies targeted Islamic State militants with nine air strikes in Syria and 14 in Iraq on Sunday, the U.S. military said. In Syria, the strikes hit tactical units and fighting positions near Aleppo, al Hasakah and Kobani, and minefields near Ar Raqqah, the Combined Joint Task Force said in a statement on Monday. In Iraq, the air strikes destroyed tactical units, vehicles and fighting positions near eight cities, including Mosul, Fallujah and Ramadi, it added. (Reporting by Sandra Maler; Editing by Peter Cooney)

Kidnaps and arrests following deadly bombing in Iraq Posted: 20 Jul 2015 01:19 PM PDT At least 10 civilians were killed by mortar and rocket fire on Monday in the central Iraqi village of Hudaid, north of Khan Bani Saad, where dozens of people were killed in a huge bombing last week, medics and a police sergeant said. Most of Diyala province, where the villages are located, is controlled by the government-backed militias and Shi'ite dominated army, but there are pockets of insurgents. The police sergeant said residents of mainly Sunni Hudaid had started fleeing to the provincial capital, raising the prospect of worsening sectarian division in an area where Iraqi officials declared victory over Islamic State militants only six months ago.

Suicide bomber kills 31 in Turkey attack blamed on IS Posted: 20 Jul 2015 01:03 PM PDT A suspected Islamic State suicide bomber killed at least 31 people Monday in an attack on a Turkish cultural centre where activists had gathered to prepare for an aid mission in the nearby Syrian town of Kobane. The blast ripped through the centre in Suruc -- a town just across the border from Kobane, which was itself later hit by a suicide car bombing -- blowing out the windows and starting a fire, witnesses said. Most of the dead were university students who were planning to enter Syria to help rebuild Kobane, which was occupied by Islamic State for months before being recaptured by Kurdish forces in January.

Turkey suspects Islamic State behind bomb that killed 31 Posted: 20 Jul 2015 12:05 PM PDT ISTANBUL (AP) — Authorities suspected the Islamic State group was behind an apparent suicide bombing Monday in southeastern Turkey that killed 31 people and wounded nearly 100 — a development that could represent a major expansion by the extremists at a time when the government is stepping up efforts against them.

UAE imposes harsh penalties for religious crimes Posted: 20 Jul 2015 11:43 AM PDT The United Arab Emirates on Monday announced new legislation imposing harsh sentences including the death penalty for crimes related to religious hatred and Sunni extremism. A presidential decree criminalises any act that stirs religious hatred and also prohibits discrimination "on the basis of religion, caste, creed, doctrine, race, colour or ethnic origin".

US 'strongly condemns' Turkey terror attack Posted: 20 Jul 2015 11:40 AM PDT The White House condemned an apparent suicide bombing in Turkey Monday that killed at least 30 people and was blamed on Islamic State. Spokesman Josh Earnest said the White House "strongly condemns the heinous terrorist attack that occurred in southern Turkey," which Ankara said appeared to be the work of the Islamic State group. "We have started to see some extremist activity in other countries that does seem to be related to ISIL," Earnest said, using an acronym for the Islamic State group.

Turkey-Syria border riven with tensions Posted: 20 Jul 2015 11:06 AM PDT The 900-kilometre (559-mile) border between Turkey and Syria has been riven by tensions since September 2014. IS attacks Kobane, Syria's third largest Kurdish town, on the border with Turkey. Turkey does not take part in the coalition air strikes but in late October 2014, under international pressure, it allows around 150 Iraqi Kurd Peshmerga fighters to transit with their weapons towards Kobane.

Airstrikes on IS-held town in northern Syria kill 20 Posted: 20 Jul 2015 10:59 AM PDT BAGHDAD (AP) — More than 20 people have been killed, many of them children, and dozens of others wounded Monday in airstrikes that targeted a northern Syria town held by the Islamic State group, activists and the IS group said.

Lockheed Martin to buy Sikorsky Aircraft for $9 billion Posted: 20 Jul 2015 10:36 AM PDT HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) — Lockheed Martin will acquire Black Hawk helicopter maker Sikorsky Aircraft for $9 billion as it seeks greater access to the military and commercial helicopter market.

British pilots will continue Syria air strikes for allies - Michael Fallon Posted: 20 Jul 2015 10:35 AM PDT By Kylie MacLellan LONDON (Reuters) - Britain will not stop its pilots taking part in air strikes against Islamic State in Syria, Defence Secretary Michael Fallon said on Monday, after some lawmakers accused the government of ignoring the will of parliament. Lawmakers voted against military action in Syria's civil war in 2013, but the government said on Friday some pilots had taken part in Syrian missions on behalf of the United States and Canada against the ultra hardline militants. Islamic State has taken control of territory in Syria and Iraq.

British PM vows to 'de-glamorise' IS, tackle extremism Posted: 20 Jul 2015 08:59 AM PDT British Prime Minister David Cameron said in a keynote speech Monday it was vital to "de-glamorise" the Islamic State group and promised to clamp down on extremists at home, including non-violent ones. Cameron said Islamist violence was driven by an ideology that is "not just subversive, but can seem exciting", but warned would-be recruits that they were simply "cannon fodder". Cameron also vowed to tackle sectarian segregation in schools, admitting that extremist ideology can "gain traction because of issues of identity and failures of integration".

Britain's Cameron announces anti-militant plan, tells internet firms to help Posted: 20 Jul 2015 08:51 AM PDT By William James LONDON (Reuters) - Prime Minister David Cameron said on Monday that moderate Muslims in Britain should speak out against Islamist militants, saying it was wrong to deny any connection between their religion and acts of violence. Cameron outlined a counter-extremism strategy designed to halt the spread in Britain of the radical ideology promoted by Islamic State militants (IS or ISIL) in Syria and Iraq - what he called the "struggle of our generation". Around 700 Britons are estimated to have traveled to Syria and Iraq to join IS militants, some of whom have since returned.

Cameron announces anti-militant plan, tells internet firms to help Posted: 20 Jul 2015 08:50 AM PDT By William James LONDON (Reuters) - Prime Minister David Cameron said on Monday that moderate Muslims in Britain should speak out against Islamist militants, saying it was wrong to deny any connection between their religion and acts of violence. Cameron outlined a counter-extremism strategy designed to halt the spread in Britain of the radical ideology promoted by Islamic State militants (IS or ISIL) in Syria and Iraq - what he called the "struggle of our generation". Around 700 Britons are estimated to have travelled to Syria and Iraq to join IS militants, some of whom have since returned.

Syria Kurds say in near complete control of Hasaka city Posted: 20 Jul 2015 08:08 AM PDT By Tom Perry BEIRUT (Reuters) - A Syrian Kurdish militia said on Monday it was in near full control of the northeastern city of Hasaka, expanding its sway at the expense of the Damascus government in the wake of an Islamic State attack in the area. Full control of Hasaka - which was split between the Kurds and Damascus until last month - would be a major gain for the autonomous Kurdish administration that is fighting Islamic State in Syria in partnership with Washington. Islamic State launched a major attack on the city on June 25, focusing initially on government-held southern Hasaka.

Turkey's Erdogan condemns border town bombing as 'act of terror' Posted: 20 Jul 2015 07:20 AM PDT "We are drowning in grief that 28 citizens died and a large number of people were injured as a result of an act of terror," Erdogan said during a visit to the Turkish breakaway state in northern Cyprus. Turkish officials say the suicide attack was very likely to be the work of Islamic State (IS) militants who have made large gains in Iraq and Syria over the last year. "Terror must be condemned no matter where it comes from," Erdogan said, calling for an international fight against terrorism.

Germany eyes Iran business but Israel tops differences Posted: 20 Jul 2015 06:02 AM PDT A German delegation led a much anticipated international push for new business in Iran on Monday, but a top official visiting Tehran put Israel at the top of their differences. The remarks by Sigmar Gabriel, Germany's economy minister and Chancellor Angela Merkel's deputy, underscored that despite last week's nuclear deal between Iran and world powers any discussions on wider policy in the Middle East are likely to run into difficulties. Iran does not recognise Israel -- the biggest opponent of the West's diplomatic outreach on the nuclear issue -- and officials routinely call for destruction of the leaders of "the Zionist regime".

Saudi outreach to Hamas part of wider effort against Iran Posted: 20 Jul 2015 05:48 AM PDT By Angus McDowall RIYADH (Reuters) - Saudi King Salman's meeting on Friday with Hamas leader Khaled Meshaal was part of an effort by Riyadh to shore up Arab unity in the face of a perceived threat from Iran that it believes has become more urgent since last week's nuclear deal. Saudi Arabia, a conservative Sunni Muslim monarchy, has grown more aggressive this year in countering Shi'ite, revolutionary Iran across the region, believing its influence to be the main cause of instability and insecurity in Arab states. Riyadh fears the agreement Tehran struck with six world powers to release it from sanctions in return for more intrusive inspections of its atomic facilities will free Iran to increase its support for Saudi Arabia's enemies in Arab countries.

Cameron unveils 5-year plan to 'deglamorize' lure of extremist groups Posted: 20 Jul 2015 05:41 AM PDT British Prime Minister David Cameron is announcing today a five-year plan to counter homegrown Islamic radicalism that is feeding efforts by militant groups like the Islamic State in Iraq and Syria. Cameron is speaking today in Birmingham, home to one of Britain's largest Muslim populations. Writing before the speech (though portions of it were provided to the media ahead of time), The Times of London says that Cameron is particularly focused on "non-violent extremists," i.e.

10 Things to Know for Today Posted: 20 Jul 2015 05:06 AM PDT Your daily look at late-breaking news, upcoming events and the stories that will be talked about today:

AP PHOTOS: Editor selections from the Middle East Posted: 20 Jul 2015 03:13 AM PDT Across the Middle East this past week, Muslims marked the end of the fasting, holy month of Ramadan with Eid al-Fitr, a three-day holiday that is a centerpiece of the Muslim calendar.

IS bans private internet access in Syria bastion: activists Posted: 20 Jul 2015 03:04 AM PDT The Islamic State group is banning private internet access in its Syrian bastion Raqa, forcing residents and even its own fighters to use internet cafes where they can be monitored, activists say. The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights and activist group Raqa is Being Slaughtered Silently both reported the new restrictions on internet access. The activist group posted online a picture of a leaflet being distributed in the city warning internet providers they had four days to cut private wifi connections.

Britain hopes for 'more constructive' Iran after nuclear deal Posted: 20 Jul 2015 02:46 AM PDT British foreign secretary Philip Hammond, who helped negotiate the Iran nuclear deal, said Monday he hoped it would encourage Tehran to play a more constructive role in the region. "We hope to see an Iran less negative (and which) starts to behave as a more constructive power in the region," Hammond said as he arrived for an EU foreign ministers meeting where the nuclear accord tops the agenda for discussion. In Iranian mythology, relationships with the US are very difficult," whereas ties with the 28-nation European Union have been less fraught, he said.

Chattanooga shattered: A single gunshot, silence, and terror Posted: 20 Jul 2015 01:53 AM PDT CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (AP) — A single "pop" cut through the quiet morning. Those who heard it had a moment to ponder the noise.

Bahrain summons Iranian diplomat over leader's comments Posted: 20 Jul 2015 01:49 AM PDT DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Bahrain has summoned a senior Iranian diplomat to the Gulf nation to protest comments made by top Iranian leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.

In an IS training camp, children told: Behead the doll Posted: 20 Jul 2015 12:49 AM PDT SANLIURFA, Turkey (AP) — The children each received a doll and a sword. Then they were lined up, more than 120 of them, and given their next lesson by their Islamic State group instructors: Behead the doll.

Why History Gives Obama the Benefit of the Doubt on Iran Posted: 20 Jul 2015 12:19 AM PDT On Friday, The Atlantic ran an exchange of views among Jeffrey Goldberg, Peter Beinart, and David Frum about the plusses and minuses of the new Iran deal. To oversimplify: Peter Beinart thought the deal was more good than bad, David Frum thought it was nearly all bad, and Jeffrey Goldberg could see merits on both sides but thought on balance that the deal might be the best of flawed alternatives. Is There a Viable Alternative to the Iran Deal?

Six foreign jihadists killed in Syria air strike: Observatory Posted: 19 Jul 2015 07:00 PM PDT One senior Tunisian Islamic State leader alongside five other foreign jihadists were killed in an air strike near the northeastern city of Hasaka, the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights reported on Monday. The Observatory, which gathers its information from an activist network on the ground, said the fighter jets hit a car carrying the foreign militants in a location near a village called Faouj al-Maylabeih in the southern countryside of the city. The monitor said it was not clear whether the air strike in Hasaka province was carried out by the Syrian army or a U.S.-led coalition that is mounting a separate aerial campaign against Islamic State in Syria.

10 Things to Know for Monday Posted: 19 Jul 2015 06:19 PM PDT Your daily look at late-breaking news, upcoming events and the stories that will be talked about Monday:

Syrian Christians find sanctuary with Polish families Posted: 19 Jul 2015 05:52 PM PDT "The war in Syria is all over our TV screens, but until now we couldn't really help," said the 42-year-old who lives with her physician husband in Izabelin, a town just north of Warsaw. The Polish government only unlocked the door to 158 Syrian Christian asylum-seekers after the Estera Foundation -- a Warsaw-based charity run by the Protestant minority -- secured funds for their flights from the Middle East and guaranteed a year's worth of living expenses.

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