Israel Declares 'Humanitarian Truce' In Gaza -- BBC
Israel will observe a "humanitarian ceasefire" in Gaza, after nine days of deadly rocket and missile exchanges with militants, a senior Israeli army officer told the BBC.
Brig Gen Yoav Mordechai said the truce would be in force from 10:00 to 15:00 (07:00-12:00 GMT) on Thursday.
Palestinian officials say Israeli raids have killed at least 213 Gazans since the start of the violence last week.
Hamas militants have fired more than 1,200 rockets, killing one Israeli.
In an interview with BBC Arabic, Gen Mordechai said the civilians in Gaza can take the five hours of ceasefire to stock up on supplies and goods.
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MIDDLE EAST
Israeli army agrees to 'humanitarian' pause.
Israel intensifies bombardment on Gaza. Israeli strike kills 4 Gaza youths on coastal road. Israeli air strikes target Hamas leaders as ceasefire fails.
'Living death' under blockade, Gazans see no point in ceasefire.
Binyamin Netanyahu: Hamas has 'shut the door' to diplomatic solutions.
Rebels repel Iraqi attempt to retake Tikrit. Islamic State, allies blunt Iraqi offensive to retake Tikrit.
Iraq Sunnis play down Islamic State role in 'popular revolt'.
Syria's Assad sworn in for third term. Amid 'dirty war,' Syrian President Assad sworn in for 3rd term.
Iran, powers seek to agree terms for extending nuclear talks: diplomats.
Iran jails eight activists for a total of 127 years after criticizing regime on Facebook.
ASIA
Afghanistan revises down death toll from market attack to 43.
With tensions rising, Japanese investment in China plummets.
China moves Vietnam row oil rig. China removes disputed South China Sea oil rig - reports.
China widens anti-corruption drive to officials with family abroad.
China accuses Britain of interference over Hong Kong.
Nuclear envoys from S. Korea, Japan meet for talks.
Indian states seek easier land sales in reform challenge for Modi.
TEPCO failed to disclose crops over 20KM from Fukushima were contaminated.
Typhoon kills 10 in Philippines but eases before heading for China.
AFRICA
Tripoli airport under fire for 4th straight day. Shelling of Libya's main airport damaged 20 aircraft - officials.
Nigeria’s President seeks $1 billion loan to fight Boko Haram.
Central African Republic death toll could exceed previous estimates.
Mali peace talks start in Algiers after prisoner swap.
War-torn South Sudan gets Chinese weapons delivery.
Defeat of Somalia's Shebab 'matter of time', says ex-envoy.
Kidnapped women, children are 'sex slaves' in DR Congo, says MSF.
South African union NUMSA says to intensify metals, engineering strike.
EUROPE
Urban warfare feared in Ukraine fighting.
More Ukrainian soldiers killed as fighting rages in east, peace move flops.
Russia invites military attaches from 18 countries over Ukraine shelling.
Reporters Without Borders urges security for journalists in East Ukraine.
Merkel says new sanctions against Russia on EU summit's agenda. EU leaders ponder tougher sanctions against Moscow for its involvement in Ukraine crisis. U.S. preparing to hit Russia with fresh sanctions.
EU horse-trading for new foreign policy chief.
Dutch held liable for some Srebrenica deaths.
Shootout in central Athens as police arrest wanted guerrilla.
Swedish court upholds arrest warrant for Assange.
Another Moscow metro derailment victim dies in hospital, death toll at 23.
AMERICAS
Honduras seeks U.S. aid on migrants, suggests 'mini-Marshall plan'.
Drought-hit California to fine water wasters. Harry Reid declares border ‘secure'.
Russia to reopen spy base in Cuba as relations with US continue to sour.
Parents tell horror stories of abuse at Mexico shelter.
Brazil risks a recession as presidential campaign heats up.
FBI: 3 cartel members accused of kidnapping US man.
Make room Juan Valdez: Starbucks opens in Colombia.
TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR
Navy nurse refuses to force-feed Guantánamo captive.
US launches another drone strike in North Waziristan.
U.S. intelligence to ISIL: Please keep using Twitter, YouTube and Instagram.
Police: Al Qaeda Magazine suggesting attack on US Tennis Open.
Hagel said to tell Congress 6 Guantánamo detainees will be sent to Uruguay.
ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS
Intel leads Dow to 15th record-high close of the year.
Real Madrid 'most valuable sports team', says Forbes.
Apple settles e-books price-fixing suit for up to $400M.
Tesla announces Model III: Musk's next electric car will cost £30,000, be 20% smaller and have a range of 200 miles.
Google likely trillion dollar company: Tech pro.
Time Warner rejects Fox takeover bid.
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