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Blood-Soaked Obama Effigy Hangs Off Bridge in Russia

Pictures of an effigy of President Barack Obama hanging over a bridge near the Ural Mountains made the rounds on Russian social media outlet VKontakte. The effigy was dressed in a button-down shirt and slacks, with its head covered by an executioner’s hood.

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US Coalition Drops Leaflets in ISIS Capital of Raqqa

The United States-led coalition promised people in Raqqa, Syria, “freedom will come” on numerous leaflets they dropped on the Islamic State’s (ISIS/ISIL) self-declared capital of their caliphate, which includes Iraq and Syria.

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ISIS Forces Iraq to Close Border with Jordan

Iraqi Brigadier General Saad Maan told the Associated Press the country closed its border with Jordan to fight the Islamic State (ISIS/ISIL). The terrorist group controls the land between the crossing point of Trebil and Baghdad.

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Photos: Athens Burns as Parliament Accepts Strict EU Austerity Package

Police faced massive riots in Greece on Wednesday night as Parliament accepted the terms of a debt deal significantly more stringent than that rejected via referendum on July 5. Mass arrests of nationals from Australia, Ukraine, France, and Italy– but not Greece– occurred.

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ISIS Video: 12-Year-Old Boy Tosses Bodies into Bloody Tigris River

The Daily Mail continues to release bits of a 22-minute video that shows the Islamic State (ISIS/ISIL) massacre at the Speicher military base in Tikrit. This time the clip shows a 12-year-old boy killing people and throwing bodies into the Tigris River.

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Photos: Tehran Hits the Streets to Celebrate Iranian Nuclear Deal

Following the news that the United States had reached an agreement with Iranian negotiators regarding the production of nuclear power, pictures from Tehran emerged on social media that show Iranians dancing in the street and even, surprisingly, praising the United States. The deal, which includes a lifting of most sanctions on Iran, is expected to greatly benefit the nation’s economy.

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Arabs, Persians on Twitter Congratulate Iran on Nuke Deal

Arabic speakers around the world have taken to Twitter to congratulate Iran on their historic nuclear deal with the United States. Using the hashtag for “Nucleal Deal” in Arabic script, many are seeing the victory as one for Shia Islam generally against the infidel West.

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Novak Djokovic Defends His Wimbledon Title

Novak Djokovic won his third Wimbledon championship, his ninth Grand Slam tournament in his career. For the first time since 2007, a champion won two years in a row.

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Serena Williams Captures Sixth Wimbledon Title

Serena Williams won her sixth Wimbledon title against Garbine Muguruza, 6-4, 6-4. This is her second Serena Slam, which is four Grand Slam tournament victories in a row. She is also 75% of the way to a calendar Grand Slam.

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The Food of Wimbledon

Strawberries and cream. Champagne. Pimm’s. All are closely associated with Wimbledon for a reason. Breitbart News sat down with Jonathan Parker, head of catering at the All England Lawn Tennis Club (AELTC), to discuss the classics, but also other excellent dining options at the iconic tournament.

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Serena Williams, Garbine Muguruza to Play in Wimbledon Final

Serena Williams earned a spot in her 25th Grand Slam final after she defeated Maria Sharapova in straight sets. She faces Garbine Muguruza who advanced to her first Grand Slam after she routed Agnieszka Radwanska in three sets.

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Russia Shuts off Gas, Electricity in Occupied East Ukraine

It appears the Kremlin might be losing interest in east Ukraine—or as Russian President Vladimir Putin called it, Novorossiya (new Russia). Russia reportedly cut off electricity to east Ukraine a few days ago.

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Andy Murray, Roger Federer in Wimbledon Semifinals

Andy Murray and Roger Federer last met on grass in 2012. In July of that year, Federer defeated Murray on Centre Court to win his seventh Wimbledon. A month later, Murray defeated Federer on Centre Court to win the gold in the 2012 London Summer Olympics.

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More Than 2,200 Russians Joined ISIS in Iraq, Syria

Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Oleg Syromolotov announced this week that over 2,200 Russians are currently fighting with the Islamic State (ISIS/ISIL/IS) terrorist group. The jihadists are spread out in Syria and Iraq.

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