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Israel offers 4-hour truce for humanitarian purposes in Gaza

Israel offers 4-hour truce for humanitarian purposes in Gaza

July 30, 2014 - 18:40 AMT  14:40 GMT
An Israeli military spokeswoman said militants had fired mortar bombs from the vicinity of the school and troops shot back in response.
Iraqi PM pledges $850mln to assist those displaced by militants

Iraqi PM pledges $850mln to assist those displaced by militants

July 30, 2014 - 18:33 AMT  14:33 GMT
"I say to the people of these areas, your participation in clearing these areas has become essential and necessary," said al-Maliki.
Turkish women protest after deputy PM urges ‘no laughing in public’

Turkish women protest after deputy PM urges ‘no laughing in public’

July 30, 2014 - 17:15 AMT  13:15 GMT
“The woman should have chastity ... She should not laugh in front of everyone and not be inviting in her behavior,” Arinc said.
Technical glitch halts U.S. visa processing worldwide

Technical glitch halts U.S. visa processing worldwide

July 30, 2014 - 15:50 AMT  11:50 GMT
The problems began when the U.S. State Department’s computer system for processing passport and visa applications crashed.
French, British nationals evacuated from Libya

French, British nationals evacuated from Libya

July 30, 2014 - 15:39 AMT  11:39 GMT
Dozens of people have been killed in the fighting in recent weeks, which has centered on the city of Benghazi.
EU, U.S. announce new Russia sanctions

EU, U.S. announce new Russia sanctions

July 30, 2014 - 11:34 AMT  07:34 GMT
"If Russia continues on this current path, the costs on Russia will continue to grow," U.S. President Barack Obama said.
Hamas commander says his soldiers ‘eager for death’

Hamas commander says his soldiers ‘eager for death’

July 30, 2014 - 11:23 AMT  07:23 GMT
Most of Palestinian deaths have been civilians, and 6,700 have been injured, according to the Gaza health ministry.
Erdogan returning award given by American Jewish Congress

Erdogan returning award given by American Jewish Congress

July 29, 2014 - 17:29 AMT  13:29 GMT
President of the American Jewish Congress described Erdogan as “arguably the most virulent anti-Israel leader in the world.”
Fresh clashes in Libya leave at least 30 dead

Fresh clashes in Libya leave at least 30 dead

July 29, 2014 - 16:58 AMT  12:58 GMT
Fierce fighting in Benghazi and battles between rival militias in the capital, Tripoli, have pushed Libya deeper into chaos.
U.S. Department of State: millions displaced in 2013 over religious beliefs

U.S. Department of State: millions displaced in 2013 over religious beliefs

July 29, 2014 - 16:36 AMT  12:36 GMT
In Nigeria, casualties and human rights abuses associated with Boko Haram attacks and the government’s response escalated.
Magnitude 6.3 quake hits eastern Mexico

Magnitude 6.3 quake hits eastern Mexico

July 29, 2014 - 15:59 AMT  11:59 GMT
Miguel Angel Mancera said there were evacuations in the capital, but that after inspection, no damages or injuries were reported.
Vatican confirms dates for Pope’s second trip to Asia

Vatican confirms dates for Pope’s second trip to Asia

July 29, 2014 - 15:51 AMT  11:51 GMT
Francis will become the first pope in nearly two decades to visit the Far East when he travels to South Korea Aug 14-18.
19 civilians reported killed in eastern Ukraine fighting

19 civilians reported killed in eastern Ukraine fighting

July 29, 2014 - 14:37 AMT  10:37 GMT
Ukrainian forces have been pushing the militias back towards their two main urban strongholds of Donetsk and Luhansk.
Russia mulls adding ‘aggressor country’ term to legislation

Russia mulls adding ‘aggressor country’ term to legislation

July 29, 2014 - 14:09 AMT  10:09 GMT
Entities and individuals registered in the "aggressor country" will be banned from providing audit and consulting services in Russia.
Afghan President’s cousin killed in suicide bomber attack

Afghan President’s cousin killed in suicide bomber attack

July 29, 2014 - 13:00 AMT  09:00 GMT
In 2011 Hamid Karzai's brother, Ahmad Wali Karzai, was murdered in his home in Kandahar in an attack claimed by the Taliban.
Iran's supreme leader calls Israel ‘rabid dog’

Iran's supreme leader calls Israel ‘rabid dog’

July 29, 2014 - 11:03 AMT  07:03 GMT
“This rabid dog, this rapacious wolf, has attacked innocent people and humanity must show a reaction,” Khamenei said.
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Cyprus President rebuffs as IMF says more spending cuts needed Anastasiades said the authorities "emphatically" turned down the IMF's recommendation for more cuts during bailout talks.
FIFA rejects calls to move 2018 World Cup from Russia FIFA issued a statement saying it "deplores any form of violence" and questioning the purpose of relocating the sport's showcase tournament.
Armenian guests artists to join Brooklyn Academy of Music program The program is an international exchange initiative of the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs.
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