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“Let the Headlines Speak”
by From the Internet
July 30th, 2013

The real preconditions for peace
The first precondition that needs to be set, both by Israel and the Palestinians, covers the issue of the legitimacy of any negotiated deal. In fact, prior to any round of talks the Hamas leadership states that the Gaza-based movement will not recognize or accept any agreement which may result from the contacts between the government of Israel and Mahmoud Abbas.

Siberia Heat: Did The Arctic Region Break A Heat Record?
According to English-language outlet The Siberian Times, temperatures of 32 degrees Celsius, or 89.6 degrees Fahrenheit, were recorded in the Siberian city of Norilsk on July 21. The average temperature in July in the region is 13.6 C, or 56.48 F.

Pope Francis reaches out to gays
In a significant shift of stance, the Pope struck a much more conciliatory tone than traditional Vatican doctrine, which has called homosexuality “a deviation” and “an irregularity” that should preclude gay men from becoming priests.

Obama celebrates Ramadan: ‘Islam has contributed to the character’ of US
Obama late Thursday celebrated Ramadan with a traditional dinner in the State Dining Room, saying that throughout the nation’s history, “Islam has contributed to the character of our country.” In remarks before the Iftar dinner, eaten by Muslims after sunset to end the day of fasting, Obama quoted from the Koran, according to a White House pool report. “As the Koran teaches, whoever does an atom’s weight of good will see its results.”

Key military commander to testify on Benghazi — the day before his retirement
Col. George Bristol, the former commander of a task force that operated in Northern and Western Africa, will appear at a classified, members-only briefing with a House Armed Services subcommittee, congressional and Defense sources told The Hill. Republicans have been pressing the military to allow Bristol to testify.

Why a Mideast peace deal seems far off
The contours of Israeli-Palestinian peace are clear, experts say: If only the sides summon up the will, the inevitable outcome is two states roughly along the pre-1967 borders, with Jerusalem as a shared capital and a finessing of the Palestinian refugee issue.

A Saudi man has died of the coronavirus Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS), the Saudi Health Ministry said on Saturday, raising to 39 the number
A Saudi man has died of the coronavirus Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS), the Saudi Health Ministry said on Saturday, raising to 39 the number of deaths from the SARS-like virus in the kingdom where it first emerged last year.

VOLCANO WATCH: U.S. ranks high with active volcanoes
An updated review of the Nation’s active volcanism from 1980 through the end of 2012, however, shows that 107 eruptions occurred at 32 volcanoes (most of which are located in Alaska), and at least 41 episodes of unrest were observed at 13 volcanoes.

Spacecraft Sees Giant 'Hole' In the Sun
A space telescope aimed at the sun has spotted a gigantic hole in the solar atmosphere — a dark spot that covers nearly a quarter of our closest star, spewing solar material and gas into space.

Military judge set to rule in Bradley Manning case
A military judge is set to issue a verdict in the court martial of the US soldier who disclosed reams of secret documents to the Wikileaks website. Pte Bradley Manning, 25, will hear Judge Col Denise Lind's ruling at 13:00 local time (17:00 GMT) on Tuesday. Pte Manning has acknowledged leaking the documents but denies the most serious charge of "aiding the enemy".

IMF approves $2.29bn financial package for Greece
The International Monetary Fund (IMF)’s executive board has sanctioned a further €1.72bn ($2.29bn) in financial aid for Greece under its bailout package following completion of the fourth review of the country’s economic program. Under an extended fund facility (EFF) arrangement, the recent aid would bring total payments to nearly €8.24bn, or $10.94bn, while the total funding from the IMF, the European Commission and the European Central Bank stood at €5.8bn.

EU's Ashton meets ousted Egypt leader Mohammed Morsi
The European Union's foreign policy chief has met Egypt's ousted President, Mohammed Morsi, her spokeswoman says. Catherine Ashton visited Mr Morsi on Monday evening and held two hours of "in-depth" discussions with him.

Syria army 'retakes' key Homs district of Khalidiya
Syrian government forces have fully captured a district that was a key rebel stronghold in the central city of Homs, state media report. The Sana news agency said the military had "restored security and stability to the neighbourhood of Khalidiya". Activists reported clashes in Khalidiya on Monday morning, but said that most of the area was under army control. The announcement comes a month after troops launched an offensive to oust rebels from Syria's third largest city.

It’s Not What the Pope Said About Gays, It’s How He Said It
At first glance, Pope Francis’ statement on homosexuality, delivered today in an impromptu press conference aboard the papal plane, seemed to indicate a remarkable break with church tradition. “If someone is gay and he searches for the Lord and has good will, who am I to judge?” Francis told journalists, as he flew from Rio de Janeiro to Rome. “The tendency [to homosexuality] is not the problem … They’re our brothers.”

Taliban gunmen storm Pakistan prison, free hundreds
Taliban fighters disguised as police and armed with bombs and grenades broke 250 prisoners out of a Pakistan jail in a brazen overnight operation that raised serious questions over the new government's ability to combat militancy.

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