Israel’s Benjamin Netanyahu, Still a Step Ahead of Scandals, Faces a New Inquiry

By JAMES GLANZ from NYT World http://ift.tt/2aUKoZT
via IFTTT The new attorney general says he will take a hard line, but Mr. Netanyahu has shown he can slip away from accusations with Teflon-coated ease.

Where CPR on a Boy Is Time Wasted: U.S. Doctors Recall Aleppo’s Horrors

By ANNE BARNARD from NYT World http://ift.tt/2aokZJq
via IFTTT Three American doctors provided a personal perspective on the deepening emergency in a Syrian city where local doctors have grown weary of the bloodshed.

Tokyo Elects Yuriko Koike as Its First Female Governor

By JONATHAN SOBLE from NYT World http://ift.tt/2amt268
via IFTTT Voters chose Ms. Koike, a former Japanese defense minister, to replace the city’s previous chief executive after he fell to a financial scandal.

Donald Trump Gives Questionable Explanation of Events in Ukraine

By DAVID E. SANGER and MAGGIE HABERMAN from NYT World http://ift.tt/2ajMthN
via IFTTT Mr. Trump said of Russia’s president, Vladimir V. Putin, “He’s not going into Ukraine,” then was informed that Russia was already there. “O.K., well, he’s there in a certain way,” Mr. Trump replied.

Muslims Go to Catholic Mass Across France to Show Solidarity

By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS from NYT World http://ift.tt/2aqgWua
via IFTTT In a gesture of solidarity following the gruesome killing of a French priest, Muslims on Sunday attended Catholic Mass in churches and cathedrals across France and Italy.

A Glass Ceiling Now Broken, Is U.S. Ready for a Madam President?

By DECLAN WALSH from NYT World http://ift.tt/2ayWety
via IFTTT With Hillary Clinton’s historic nomination, Americans are confronting the country’s poor record of putting women in positions of power.

Study Finds Chinese Students Excel in Critical Thinking. Until College.

By JAVIER C. HERNÁNDEZ from NYT World http://ift.tt/2aF0YAo
via IFTTT As university enrollment surges in China, apathy and poor teaching are eating away at advantages seen in elementary and primary schools, research out of Stanford suggests.

At the Front in a Scarred Falluja

By BRYAN DENTON from NYT World http://ift.tt/2aSjMbY
via IFTTT Bryan Denton, a photographer who works for The New York Times and is based in Beirut, Lebanon, gives his account of covering Iraqi forces’ recapture of Falluja from the Islamic State.

Malaysia’s Leader, Dogged by a Billion-Dollar Scandal, Proves Untouchable

By RICHARD C. PADDOCK from NYT World http://ift.tt/2aoJC9i
via IFTTT Over Najib Razak’s 40 years in public office, and through accusations of kickbacks, ties to a murder and more, he has been easy to underestimate.

Fender Benders on Water? (See: Expanded Panama Canal)

By WALT BOGDANICH, JACQUELINE WILLIAMS and ANA GRACIELA MÉNDEZ from NYT World http://ift.tt/2aEN5C4
via IFTTT A section of the new, larger sea lane has troubled veteran ship pilots, and led to an accident involving a Chinese container ship.

Gaza's Hamas Hands Out Land Hoping to Avoid Financial Crisis

By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS from NYT World http://ift.tt/2axZw08
via IFTTT Earth movers dig into sand dunes on land where once Jewish settlements stood — prime real estate that the Gaza Strip's ruling Hamas group hopes will ease its worsening financial crisis.

A Pro-Immigrant Party Rises in the Netherlands

By NINA SIEGAL from NYT World http://ift.tt/2aD46N4
via IFTTT Denk, or Think, is intended to attract minorities and represent their views in Dutch politics, where a right-wing anti-immigrant movement has caught fire.

A ‘Seed of Hope’ for Transgender People in Arab Communities

By DIAA HADID from NYT World http://ift.tt/2aCgP2w
via IFTTT Talleen Abu Hanna, an Arab Christian who will represent Israel in a global pageant, sees herself as a trailblazer. But it’s not that simple.

Lula, Brazil’s Ex-President, Will Face Trial on Obstruction Charges

By SIMON ROMERO from NYT World http://ift.tt/2agjOue
via IFTTT The decision could complicate the political ambitions of Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, who is accused of obstructing the inquiry into the bribery scheme at Petrobras.

Norway Considers a Birthday Gift for Finland: The Peak of an Arctic Mountain

By DAN BILEFSKY and HENRIK PRYSER LIBELL from NYT World http://ift.tt/2aQ2eNn
via IFTTT A movement is afoot to turn over the summit of Mount Halti, already the highest mountain in Finland, to its neighbor.

After Yemeni’s 13 Years in Guantánamo, Freedom for the Soul Takes Longer

By CHARLIE SAVAGE from NYT World http://ift.tt/2aDGLrK
via IFTTT Ahmed Abdul Qader, released a year and a half ago, said: “I cannot live my life regularly. I try, but it is like part of me is still at Guantánamo.”

Bikini-Clad Swedish Cop Makes Arrest While Sunbathing

By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS from NYT World http://ift.tt/2aeJcAs
via IFTTT She was off duty and wearing a bikini but that didn't stop Swedish police officer Mikaela Kellner from catching a suspected thief.

Montel Williams Detained in Germany Over Medical Marijuana

By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS from NYT World http://ift.tt/2aE9r43
via IFTTT A spokesman for Montel Williams says the television personality was detained by customs officials at an airport in Germany after inadvertently leaving prescription marijuana powder in his luggage.

Muslim Blasts Extremists at Friday Prayer With Christians

By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS from NYT World http://ift.tt/2a4X4QC
via IFTTT Muslims and Catholics joined in Friday prayers at the mosque in the Normandy town where an elderly priest was slain this week, with one imam chastising the extremists as non-Muslims who are "not part of civilization."

U.S. Drops Snark in Favor of Emotion to Undercut Extremists

By HELENE COOPER from NYT World http://ift.tt/2adKkV8
via IFTTT The Obama administration is changing its outreach program after critics said it was turning away the very people it tried to reach.

Russia to Join China in Naval Exercise in Disputed South China Sea

By CHRIS BUCKLEY from NYT World http://ift.tt/2ae30nq
via IFTTT The announcement highlights a partnership with Beijing after an international legal ruling underlined rifts between China and Southeast Asian nations over rival claims to the sea.

China’s Cheating Husbands Fuel an Industry of ‘Mistress Dispellers’

By EMILY FENG and CHARLOTTE YANG from NYT World http://ift.tt/2a5lNnI
via IFTTT Typically hired by a scorned wife, services coach women on how to save their marriages, while inducing the mistress to disappear.

Pope Francis, Visiting Auschwitz, Asks God for the ‘Grace to Cry’

By JOANNA BERENDT from NYT World http://ift.tt/2atACk0
via IFTTT He was the third pope to visit the former death camp, following visits by John Paul II in 1979 and Benedict XVI in 2006.

The Latest: Pope Visits Sick Children at Krakow Hospital

By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS from NYT World http://ift.tt/2a8Vvwu
via IFTTT The Latest on Pope Francis' visit to Poland (all times local):

U.S. Presidents Who Were Leaders Of Colleges

These U.S. leaders held some powerful positions at colleges around the country.

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D.N.C. Hack Raises a Frightening Question: What’s Next?

By AMANDA TAUB from NYT World http://ift.tt/2aeuKZf
via IFTTT With Russia accused of injecting itself into the American presidential race, analysts worry that such attacks could become a routine element of geopolitics.

Australian Police Investigate Abuse Accusations Against Cardinal George Pell

By BRETT COLE from NYT World http://ift.tt/2adiRSG
via IFTTT The accusations, of child sexual assault, date back four decades, a top police official said, confirming a report by the Australian Broadcasting Corporation.

Indonesia Executes 4 Prisoners Convicted of Drug Crimes

By JOE COCHRANE from NYT World http://ift.tt/2a23LTt
via IFTTT The convicts, three foreigners and an Indonesian, were executed by firing squads, an official said, and 10 others are still facing the same fate.

The Latest: Britain Would Welcome Aid Corridors for Aleppo

By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS from NYT World http://ift.tt/2ason5J
via IFTTT The Latest on developments related to the Syrian war and international effort on the crisis (all times local):

Syria Nusra Front Leader Claims to Cut Ties With Al-Qaida

By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS from NYT World http://ift.tt/2afXpeC
via IFTTT The leader of Syria's Nusra Front said in recording aired Thursday that his group is changing its name, claiming it will have no more ties with al-Qaida in an attempt to undermine a potential U.S. and Russian air campaign against its fighters.

Turkish Military Is Divided and in Disarray After Failed Coup

By TIM ARANGO and CEYLAN YEGINSU from NYT World http://ift.tt/2ahCFX5
via IFTTT The chaos and discord in the military, long a venerated and unifying force in Turkey, is a psychological blow to a badly splintered nation.

Merkel, Despite Attacks and Critics, Renews Vow to Integrate Migrants

By MELISSA EDDY from NYT World http://ift.tt/2a20OCl
via IFTTT She said Germany would achieve that “historic” task while defending freedom and democracy against the hate sown by terrorists.

North Korea Stole Millions of Online Customers’ Data, South Says

By CHOE SANG-HUN from NYT World http://ift.tt/2aybQjI
via IFTTT The South Korean police blamed the North’s main spy agency for an attack in May on Interpark, an online shopping mall.

Scholarships That Pay for All 4 Years of College

Although not a full ride, multiyear scholarships can significantly lower annual college tuition expenses.

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Ask 5 Questions to Decide Between Online, Blended MBA Programs

In-person networking in blended programs is one factor for prospective b-school students to weigh, experts say.

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Officials in France Identify 2nd Man Who Attacked Church, Killing Priest

By BENOÎT MORENNE from NYT World http://ift.tt/2az89tL
via IFTTT The man was identified as Abdel-Malik Nabil Petitjean, 19, who had been on the radar of the police since June 29 for having tried to enter Syria from Turkey.

Weigh 3 Factors When Making a Law School Budget

One unexpected line item might be the cost of professional attire for industry events.

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For Babies in India, a 30-Foot Plunge for Good Luck

By AYESHA VENKATARAMAN from NYT World http://ift.tt/2afA3FD
via IFTTT Despite scowls from the government, a centuries-old tradition of baby-tossing as a proof of religious faith continues in some rural villages.

Donald Trump’s Appeal to Russia Shocks Foreign Policy Experts

By MAX FISHER from NYT World http://ift.tt/2acrBIN
via IFTTT There is simply no precedent for a presidential candidate publicly appealing to a foreign adversary to intervene in the election on his behalf.

Australia: MH370 Captain's Simulator Had Indian Ocean Route

By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS from NYT World http://ift.tt/2azlwaK
via IFTTT Australian officials confirmed on Thursday that data recovered from a home flight simulator owned by the captain of Malaysia Airlines Flight 370 showed that someone had used the device to plot a course to the southern Indian Ocean, where the missing jet is believed to have crashed.

IS Suicide Attack in Mostly Kurdish Syria Town Kills 44

By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS from NYT World http://ift.tt/29YPcQI
via IFTTT A suicide bomber riding an empty livestock truck laden with explosives blew himself up Wednesday in a crowded district in the predominantly Kurdish town of Qamishli in northern Syria, causing massive destruction and killing 44 people in a new attack claimed by the Islamic State group.

Blast Kills Dozens in Kurdish-Held Syrian Town; Crisis in Aleppo Worsens

By HWAIDA SAAD from NYT World http://ift.tt/2a9mgCP
via IFTTT The explosion struck Qamishli, in the country’s northeast. Separately, Unicef said airstrikes hit four hospitals and a blood bank in Aleppo.

Defeat of ISIS Could Send ‘Terrorist Diaspora’ to West, F.B.I. Chief Says

By JOSEPH GOLDSTEIN from NYT World http://ift.tt/2aKhnjf
via IFTTT James B. Comey warned that eventual victory over the Islamic State could lead to an uptick of terrorist attacks in Europe and possibly the United States.

Pope Francis Says World Is at War, but It’s Not a Religious Conflict

By JOANNA BERENDT from NYT World http://ift.tt/2afp0Qc
via IFTTT As he began his first official visit to Poland, Pope Francis he challenged Central and Eastern Europe to soften their resistance to migrants seeking refuge.

Witnesses Say South Sudan Soldiers Raped Dozens Near UN Camp

By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS from NYT World http://ift.tt/2adWvlK
via IFTTT South Sudanese government soldiers raped dozens of ethnic Nuer women and girls last week just outside a United Nations camp where they had sought protection from renewed fighting, and at least two died from their injuries, witnesses and civilian leaders said.

أحد رجال 'الهيئة' يعبر عن شكوكه... ويدفع الثمن غاليًا

By بقلم بين هبارد from NYT World http://ift.tt/2azknj7
via IFTTT An Arabic language translation of an article about a longtime morals enforcer in Saudi Arabia who began to question the rules of the hyper-conservative strain of Islam practiced in the kingdom.

U.S. Secures Vast New Trove of Intelligence on ISIS

By ERIC SCHMITT from NYT World http://ift.tt/2acy2jH
via IFTTT Officials say the information, seized by American-backed militias in Syria, could help fight militants on the battlefield and prevent fighters from slipping into Europe.

Protesters Fume as Zimbabwe Vice President Runs Up a Hotel Bill

By JEFFREY MOYO and NORIMITSU ONISHI from NYT World http://ift.tt/2a41N0n
via IFTTT Vice President Phelekezela Mphoko’s year-and-a-half stay in a luxurious hotel — at a taxpayer cost of $1,000 a night, including meals — may be coming to an end.

Chilling Details of France Church Attack as Hostage Speaks

By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS from NYT World http://ift.tt/2acZzvh
via IFTTT More horrifying details emerged Wednesday about an attack on a French village church even as the country's main religious leaders sent a message of unity and solidarity after meeting with President Francois Hollande in Paris.

Knife Attack in Japan Leaves Many Wondering if Police Did Enough

By JONATHAN SOBLE from NYT World http://ift.tt/2a9UCWf
via IFTTT The man accused of stabbing 19 people to death on Tuesday appears to have slipped through cracks in systems meant to identify mentally ill people and prevent them from harming others.

Why Security Experts Think Russia Was Behind the D.N.C. Breach

By MAX FISHER from NYT World http://ift.tt/2aJ1d9V
via IFTTT A growing body of forensic evidence has implicated the Russian government in the breach of emails from Democratic National Committee officials.

German Mood Is Shaken as Attacks Show Vulnerability to ISIS

By MELISSA EDDY from NYT World http://ift.tt/2a5J6Ks
via IFTTT A spate of violence has left Germans longing for a sense of order and questioning the wisdom of opening their doors to migrants.

The Human Toll of Terror

By Unknown Author from NYT World http://ift.tt/2ap4lZw
via IFTTT A look at the lives of 247 men, women and children who were cut down in mass killings in six countries.

Changes Coming to Student Loan Servicing

Borrowers spoke, and the government listened: Student loan servicing is getting easier to understand.

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Use Organizational Apps to Help Streamline MCAT Prep

Manage MCAT prep time and strategize your studying with a little digital help.

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Killer of Priest in France Was Detained for Twice Trying to Enter Syria

By ALISSA J. RUBIN and BENOÎT MORENNE from NYT World http://ift.tt/2awI4sw
via IFTTT Adel Kermiche, 19, had spent nearly 10 months in detention but was released in March over prosecutors’ objections.