Hamas 'Optimistic' Of Deal With Israel -- The Guardian
Smaller Palestinian groups also confident peace agreement can be reached in Cairo talks before ceasefire ends on Wednesday
Hopes rose on Tuesday night of an end to the month-long war in Gaza, with officials from Hamas and other groups expressing cautious optimism that a deal would be made with Israel before the current 72-hour ceasefire ends on Wednesday evening.
After a day of conflicting reports about Egyptian mediators' efforts to narrow the gap between the two sides, Ihab al-Ghossein, a senior Hamas official and spokesman in Gaza, said he was optimistic.
"This time at least it is a real negotiation. There is talking and discussion about all our points and hopefully we will have an agreement. I'm optimistic there will be something," he said.
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MIDDLE EAST
Iraq: US sends more military advisers to Kurdistan.
UN Security Council takes aim at Iraq, Syria jihadists.
Thousands of Yazidis 'still trapped' on Iraq mountain.
Maliki stands defiant as Iraq crisis deepens.
No further ceasefires if Gaza peace talks fail, say Palestinians.
Egypt presents proposal to end war in Gaza.
Gaza talks to continue in Cairo as truce holds. Gaza ceasefire talks 'difficult' but truce holds.
Israel wants to extend Gaza ceasefire for peace talks.
UN names Gaza war crimes probe panel.
Iran says won't accept 'toy' enrichment programme.
Iran bans permanent contraception, birth control ads.
ASIA
Afghan candidate casts fresh doubt over deal to share power.
Japan's economy shrinks by 6.8% after sales tax rise.
Pakistan defense minister dismisses coup as protest looms.
India's Modi accuses Pakistan of waging proxy war.
Russia holds military exercises on islands partly claimed by Japan.
North Korea erases 'eternal president' from banknotes.
South Korea asks North Korea for talks to reunite families for Thanksgiving.
Sri Lanka violates refugee law by deporting Pakistanis: UNHCR.
China presses for Japan's return of plundered antiquities.
AFRICA
Quarter of global population will be African by 2050: UNICEF.
Threat of famine, fighting loom over South Sudan: U.N. delegation.
Libyan parliament agrees direct presidential election.
Libya crisis: Head of Tripoli police 'assassinated'.
Egyptian security forces 'planned massacre,' says HRW.
West African border crossings on lockdown amid Ebola spread.
President of Egypt arrives in Russia on first official visit.
S.Africa to evacuate hundreds of rhino from poaching-hit park.
EUROPE
Confidence in German economy falters as Russia sanctions take their toll.
Putin to meet security chiefs, address government and parliament in Crimea.
Sanctions Do Not Scare Russia - Russian PM Medvedev.
Anger at army as small town near Ukraine rebel hub smoulders.
Thousands flee eastern Ukraine due to 'critical' situation in Luhansk.
UK politicians 'terrified' of military intervention in Iraq -ex-general.
Spanish priest becomes first man to die of Ebola in Europe.
Croatia rejects demand for referendum to restrict Cyrillic signs.
Scottish independence: Majority of Scots back using pound, says survey.
Spain picks up almost 1,000 African migrants in two days.
AMERICAS
Pew: More than 60% of Hondurans in USA illegals.
Missouri protesters gather again after two nights of riots.
U.S. can keep court orders, phone cos secret in NSA spy case.
Argentina calls for U.S. intervention in its debt battle.
Pilots strike in Argentina, stranding thousands.
Venezuela 'anti-smuggling' troops deployed near Colombia.
Colombia drought triggers clashes in La Guajira province.
After offshore oil failure, Cuba shifts energy focus.
Two dead, eight wounded in Ecuador earthquake.
TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR
Judge orders exam for Guantanamo hunger striker.
Islamic State carves jihadist hub in heart of Middle East.
Islamic State seeks to conquer Lebanon, Lebanese military chief says.
Chechen-led jihadist group in Syria releases video of training camp.
Experts: Don’t underestimate ISIS.
ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS
Apple's tech jobs held mostly by white, Asian men.
U.S. bank profits near record levels.
Wall Street dips with Ukraine in focus.
Los Angeles Clippers sale to Steve Ballmer finalized: NBA.
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