Jumat, 01 Agustus 2014

World News Briefs -- August 1, 2014 (Evening Edition)


Gaza Truce Over, Israel Soldier Captured, 50 Dead In Rafah Shelling -- Reuters

(Reuters) - Israel declared a Gaza ceasefire over on Friday, saying Hamas militants breached the truce soon after it came into effect and apparently captured an Israeli officer while killing two other soldiers.

Renewed Israeli shelling killed more than 50 Palestinians and wounded some 220, hospital officials said. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu called his security cabinet into special session and publicly warned Hamas and other militant groups they would "bear the consequences of their actions".

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MIDDLE EAST

62 killed in Gaza; Israeli soldier feared captured.

Obama calls release of Israeli soldier, urges return to ceasefire.

Israeli spokesman: No need to debate who broke the cease-fire.

U.S. calls Hamas attack 'barbaric' violation of Gaza ceasefire: CNN.

U.N. condemns Israel, U.S. for not sharing Iron Dome with Hamas.

Saudi king labels Israeli offensive in Gaza a war crime.

Iran says Egypt dragging its feet on allowing aid to Gaza.

Iraqi foreign minister blames Maliki for Islamist insurgency. Iraqis living under Isis rule in Mosul begin to show resistance.

U.S. tightens restrictions for flights over Iraq.

Rights group: Syria using barrel bombs, defying UN. HRW says Syria govt air strikes defy UN resolution.

For wandering tankers with $300 million of Kurdish crude, end-game still in doubt.

ASIA

North Korea accuses U.N. Security Council of double standards.

Americans detained in North Korea appeal for help.

Doubts surface about India's Modi after trade deal scuppered.

Nine more killed after week of violence in China's Xinjiang.

Kerry calls for cooperation between Afghan presidential contenders.

Exclusive: China's Xi likely to promote army general who exposed graft - sources.

Pakistani leader said intent on developing new nuclear 'understanding' with India.

Military dominates new Thailand legislature.

Myanmar military releases 91 child soldiers.

Taiwan gas blasts in Kaohsiung kill at least 25.

U.S. Vice President Biden talks with Japan PM about Russia, Iran.

Kerry tries to repair damage in U.S.-India relations.

AFRICA

Final tally for Air Algerie crash 116: Burkinabe official.

Tunisia seals Libya border after violence.

Islamic militants seize Benghazi as U.S. evacuates Libya. Libya Islamic militias declare control of Benghazi.

Libya hospitals face collapse as international staff evacuates.

Ebola crisis: Virus spreading too fast, says WHO. State of emergency declared in Liberia and Sierra Leone after Ebola outbreak.

Somali lawmaker killed in Mogadishu, fifth since April.

Kenyan leader orders seizure of coastal zone.

Uganda court annuls anti-homosexuality law.

South Sudan conflict drives idea of oil wealth monitoring.

EUROPE

Putin to Obama: US sanctions against Russia hurt bilateral relations.

Ukraine reports losses after pro-Russian ambush near Malaysia Airlines Flight 17 crash area.

Experts start work at Ukraine crash site despite new fighting.

Sanctions will damage Russia if not lifted quickly.

Obama: Russia sanctions not new 'Cold War".

Ex-leaders urge more Russian, Western dialogue to avert Ukraine 'escalation'.

Ukraine detains central banker in suspected theft of $170 million.

Ten killed in clashes between Azeris, ethnic Armenians.

Poland marks 70th anniversary of Warsaw Uprising.

Campaign for an independent Scotland stalls before historic vote.

AMERICAS

Obama warns Republicans he will act on his own to address immigration.

Obama voices concern to Putin over Russian support for Ukraine rebels.

Possible evacuation of Americans infected with Ebola triggers fears in U.S..

Judge criticizes Argentina for 'half-truths' at hearing. Argentina debt talks must continue after default: U.S. Judge.

Argentina blames US mediator for debt default. Argentina sceptically awaits debt default court hearing.

Venezuela opposition head Aveledo resigns.

US economy adds 209,000 jobs in July.

Severe drought in California spreading at unprecedented rate.

Poll: Obama's overseas efforts meet with disapproval.

Mexican drug lord taunts the authorities with videos.

TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR

Hamas founder’s son: ‘Hamas is a terrorist organization with a humanitarian face’.

Islamic State imposes media controls in Syrian province.

Bill Clinton: ‘I nearly got’ Osama bin Laden.

ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS

Sberbank says sanctions hit global financial system.

WTO members fail to agree global trade deal.

G7 to block new World Bank projects in Russia.

Judge orders Microsoft to turn over data held overseas.

Hard to forget: Google faces problems in complying with EU privacy ruling.

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