New U.S. embassy may be in Jerusalem, but not in Israel

New U.S. embassy may be in Jerusalem, but not in Israel
The New York Times *
Legislative prayers spark controversy, changes in Oklahoma
he Associated Press
Bill requiring clinics to report abortion complications heads to Indiana governor
The Indianapolis Star *
New light of the anti-abortion movement — an accomplished woman with Down syndrome
Religion News Service
Republicans in Iowa House advance religious freedom on campus bill
Iowa Public Radio
 

International Headlines

Cubs of the caliphate: Rehabilitating Islamic State’s child fighters
Reuters
Chief inspector: English schools need to address extremist elements
Religion News Service
Argentina abortion: Referendum ‘on the table,’ government says
BBC News
Xi Jinping’s latest tag: Living Buddhist deity, Chinese official says
Reuters
Meghan Markle baptized in private ceremony
CNN
Christians emerge as key patrons for Jews moving to Israel
The Associated Press
Curfew in Sri Lankan tourist town of Kandy to be temporarily lifted
Reuters
Saudi Crown Prince commits to interfaith tolerance, says Anglican church
Reuters
Iran jails woman for removing headscarf in public
BBC News
Is bitcoin permissible in Islam? Muslims disregard clerics’ warnings and invest
Religion News Service
In Lesotho, women say they’re finding their abortions on Facebook
CNN
 

Analysis & Commentary

For Dutch Jews, an overdue reassurance and an ancient dilemma
The Economist *
Will Saudi Arabia free its women?
The Wall Street Journal *
How ‘pro bono’ offers to defend religious monuments are stressing local governments
Religion News Service
 

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