Talks Begin in Cairo on Steps After Gaza Cease-Fire -- New York Times
JERUSALEM — Egyptian and Israeli officials began talks in Cairo on Monday on the cease-fire understandings with Hamas. But the process, marked by a degree of confusion that has already led to clashes along the Israel-Gaza border, remained opaque as officials in Israel and Gaza refused to comment.
Yasser Othman, Egypt’s representative to the Palestinian Authority in the West Bank, told the independent Palestinian news agency Maan that the talks were focusing on opening border crossings into Gaza, with Egypt mediating between Israel and Hamas, the Islamic militant group that controls the enclave.
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MIDDLE EAST
Syrian warplanes 'bombard rebel HQ'.
Syrian rebels take airbase in slow progress toward Damascus.
Thousands of Syrians flee after Assad’s jets bomb near border.
Russia has been sending Syria huge amounts of cash to keep Assad's regime afloat.
Turkey, Iraq exchange sharp rhetoric with Syria as backdrop.
NATO missiles not for Syria no-fly zone: Turkish military.
Hezbollah says it would hit Tel Aviv in future war.
Crown prince has "reassured" Saudis about king's health.
Turkey confirms negotiations are taking place with Israel.
Islamic terrorists bomb Egyptian-Gaza border base.
Israel, Hamas teams in Cairo for more truce talks.
UN to vote Thursday on raising Palestinian status.
Iran buys Turkish gold with money from gas exports, deputy PM says.
Yemen offers separatists half of seats at national talks.
Arafat's body to be exhumed on Tuesday in murder inquiry.
ASIA
As worshippers gather, Pakistani city endures second deadly blast in two days.
US to leave 10,000 troops in Afghanistan past 2014.
Japan intercepts N. Korea weapons-grade material bound for Myanmar.
Japan opposition LDP remains election favorite: Poll.
Riot police use tear gas as Thai protesters demand overthrow of prime minister.
Bangladesh garment workers protest deadly blaze.
China's princelings come of age in new leadership.
China's role in Southeast Asia questioned.
Australia apologizes for abuse in military going back to 1950s.
AFRICA
Egypt Islamists call off protest.
Morsi tells judges new powers are temporary. Egypt's Morsy to meet with top judicial body days after claiming new powers. Egypt crisis: Mohammed Mursi to meet top judges.
M23 rebels ignore deadline to leave Goma.
DRC rebel leader heads to Uganda for talks. Congo says no talks with rebels unless they quit Goma.
Congo slips into chaos again as rebels gain.
Congo's army accused of rape and looting as M23 rebels win image war.
Mauritania president returns home after shooting.
11 killed, 30 injured in Nigerian military church attack.
EUROPE
Spurred by crisis, Euro Zone is shaping up: Study.
Catalonia election: Separatists win majority. Catalonia polls favour nationalist parties.
Spain rejects Basque separatists Eta talks offer.
French right on verge of collapse as talks fail.
UK 'could face austerity until 2018'.
10,000 march in Dublin against next Irish budget.
Macedonia: Minority marks Albanian independence.
AMERICAS
Gas tanker Ob River attempts first winter Arctic crossing.
Federal U.S. officials take down 132 websites in 'Cyber Monday' crackdown.
Toronto Mayor ordered out of office in conflict-of-interest case.
White House issues new warning on 'fiscal cliff'. At edge of U.S. fiscal cliff, everyone fights to protect his bit of budget.
Colombia Farc rebels blow up pylons after truce.
Colombia rebels ask Obama to free captive comrade.
As Colombia and FARC rebels edge toward peace, a former U.S. hostage recalls his captors.
Mexico authorities find 19 bodies in mass graves.
Haiti veterans in hiding renew vow to remobilize.
New corruption scandal rocks Brazilian government.
TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR
Obama 'drone-warfare rulebook' condemned by human rights groups.
Taliban, tribal leaders work together in North Waziristan.
Obama's pick for new CIA director could shape future of drone program.
ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS
Mark Carney named new Bank of England governor.
The Egyptian stock market got DESTROYED today.
Samsung audit unearths illegal work practices at China suppliers.
UBS fined £29.7m by FSA over Kweku Adoboli case.
Samsung ships 5 million Galaxy Note II smartphones.
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