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Welcome back to your weekly international edition of the daily briefing, where we highlight a little of what's going on around the world.
First, from NCR:
Climate change in Vietnam causing farm failures
Detroit wraps up synod with plan to 'Unleash the Gospel'
And from Global Sisters Report:
Sisters express cautious hope for immigrants as Trump administration continues 'Dreamers' program
Spirituality, ecology and science weave together to form Web of Life
Britain's PM Theresa May limps on:
The Guardian: The Queen's speech has made Brexit Britain an international laughing stock
Britain's May forced to drop key pledges in Queen's Speech
In Brussels, weakened May to outline guarantees for EU expats in Britain
Trump visit to UK will go ahead despite Queen's Speech omission, Boris Johnson says
PM admits: Other High-Rises Have Combustible Cladding
Parts far and wide:
Saudi king empowers young reformer son in succession shake-up
Turkey steps up support for Qatar, discusses Gulf tensions with Saudi leaders
US Navy destroyer collision site in Japan known for congested nighttime traffic
Scandal clouds outlook for Japan's Abe, Tokyo poll may give clues
South African Court Says Zuma No-Confidence Vote Can Be Secret
Washington roundup:
Senate healthcare bill expected to cut back Medicaid expansion
Canada's Trump Strategy: Go Around Him
Back in campaign mode, Trump hits on immigration and a border wall
Russian Hackers Targeted 21 Election Systems, Official Says
From Italy with love:
Italy to cut spending by €62.5bn over two years
Italy Investigates Foreign Ministry Hacking Attempt
Italy's right rehearses for potential return to center stage
Extra virgin olive oil staves off Alzheimer's, preserves memory, new study shows
Ideas for next week? Drop me a line:
[Joshua J. McElwee is NCR Vatican correspondent. His email address is jmcelwee@ncronline.org. Follow him on Twitter: @joshjmac.]
