Gaza Pounded Despite Truce Talks With Israel In Cairo -- BBC
Gaza has come under renewed bombardment from Israel, as agreement on a ceasefire to end a week of violence remains elusive.
At least 20 Palestinians were reported to have been killed on Tuesday. Two Israelis - a soldier and a civilian - were killed in rocket strikes.
Earlier, Egyptian and Palestinian officials said a ceasefire would shortly be announced at talks in Cairo.
But Israeli spokesman Mark Regev told the BBC a deal was not yet done.
And late on Tuesday, a senior Hamas official, Izzat Risheq, said a deal might not be reached until the morning.
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MIDDLE EAST
Hamas blames Israel for 'delay' of truce deal.
Clinton in Israel aiming for Gaza cease-fire.
Egypt says Israel will halt 'aggression' within hours.
Diplomatic efforts for Gaza truce intensify.
Hillary Clinton to visit Middle East over Gaza conflict.
Fighting in Gaza leaves U.S. in difficult position with Turkey, Egypt.
U.N. sees mixed signals on Yemeni reform.
Syria rebels win support from Britain, battle in Damascus.
Rebels storm military base in north Syria.
Assad troops fight to oust rebels from Damascus.
EU endorses Syrian opposition. Syria Islamist fighters in Aleppo reject new opposition.
Kurdish commander warns of battle against Iraq.
Iran wobbles between talks and bombs.
ASIA
France ends Afghan combat mission early.
Kazakh opposition leader's conviction upheld.
China appoints new top official for scandal-ridden Chongqing.
Obama urges restraint in tense Asian disputes.
Kim Jong-un is having serious trouble reining in North Korea's military.
Japan ruling party stands tough on territorial spat.
Afghanistan opium harvest drops by a third - UN.
Outrage at India arrests over Facebook post.
Pakistani court dismisses blasphemy case against Christian girl.
AFRICA
More than 60 injured in Egypt clashes.
Juba accuses Sudan of delaying oil exports.
Kenya: Garissa residents shot after army launches crackdown.
DR Congo rebels claim control of Goma.
More violence in Kenya as Somali tensions rise. Anti-terror operations stoke religious tension in Kenya. Kenyans riot against ethnic Somalis.
Mali: Tuareg rebels lose their last base in north. Mali Islamists claim Menaka victory against rebels.
Malians listen for the sound of drones.
Report: Ivory Coast's military has illegally arrested and abused 100s of Gbagbo sympathisers.
Building resilience key to restoring Sahel food security.
Observers praise Sierra Leone elections.
EUROPE
Kosovo PM's ally to be tried again for war crimes.
Former PM of Croatia jailed for corruption.
Russian activists to boycott law on NGOs.
Church of England won't allow female bishops.
Eurozone crisis live: Greece optimistic of aid breakthrough tonight.
Downgraded France says it needs more time.
Catalonia is voting on its future in Spain – and Madrid is worried.
Northern Ireland to host G8 summit.
Poland arrests bomb plotter linked to Norway's Breivik.
Home of Russian state telco boss raided in fraud probe.
Close friend says Kate Middleton is pregnant: report.
AMERICAS
Easing of restraints in Cuba renews debate on U.S. embargo.
Breakaway unions strike across Argentina. Argentina's Fernandez faces her first general strike.
High-profile arrest of member of Haiti's elite in kidnap ring rocks society.
Mexico focus on police commanders in CIA shooting.
Colombia loses swath of sea but keeps islands in dispute with Nicaragua.
Corn a sign of Brazil's growing clout.
Venezuela-Colombia trade agreement comes into effect.
TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR
Treasury adds Hezbollah leader who was in US custody last year to terrorism list.
Ansar al Sharia Egypt releases founding statement.
Social media snags 4 U.S. residents allegedly supporting Taliban.
Four California men charged in alleged terror plot.
ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS
Bernanke: Fiscal cliff poses ‘substantial threat’ to U.S. economy.
Billions in bearer bonds could be lost due to Hurricane Sandy: sources.
HP: 'Autonomy misled on finances'.
Business sees risk of British exit from E.U..
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