In a resolution overnight, the United Nations Security Council called for an “immediate and unconditional” cease-fire in Gaza.
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U.S.: Satellite Images Show Russian Rockets Hitting Ukraine
The U.S. State Department has released satellite images it says back up the assertion by Washington and Kiev that Russian forces are firing artillery into eastern Ukraine in support of separatists.
Dutch Day Of Mourning, As Remains Of Some MH17 Victims Come Home
In its first national day of mourning in more than half a century, the Netherlands came to a standstill on Wednesday as the remains of some of the victims who died when Malaysia Airlines Flight MH17 was downed over eastern Ukraine came home.
Gaza Conflict Day 15: Here’s What You Need To Know
As Israel’s offensive against Hamas entered its 15th day, Secretary of State John Kerry was in Cairo pressing for a truce modeled after the 2012 cease-fire.
Israel Shoots Down Drone As Clash With Hamas Continues
Exchanges of rockets and airstrikes continue between Israel and militants in Gaza, one week after violence broke out in the area.
Israel Strikes Gaza, As Hamas Rockets Show Increased Range
In an exchange of Hamas rockets and Israeli air strikes, the Palestinian death toll in Gaza has risen to at least 28 this week. And in a notable step, rockets fired from Gaza are being aimed at Israel’s main cities.
Ukrainian Forces Retake Key Rebel Stronghold In East
Ukrainian troops have retaken the key stronghold of Slovyansk from pro-Russian forces in a sign that Kiev may be regaining control over the country’s east, months after insurgents swept through the region establishing a self-proclaimed independent republic.
ISIS Declares Caliphate As Iraq Fights To Retake Tikrit
Extremist Sunni group ISIS has announced a plan to rule the territory it has carved out of Iraq and Syria in recent months, in a declaration that touches on public services, salaries, and compensation for damages from the violence.
Obama: U.S. Forces Won’t Return To Combat In Iraq Crisis
President Obama says the U.S. will send up to 300 military advisers to Iraq to help it cope with the Sunni extremist group ISIS, which has won several key battles in recent days.
Iraq Battles Militants For Key Oil Refinery In Beiji
In an attempt to stop the juggernaut advance of the Sunni extremist group ISIS, Iraq’s central government says the fight for the country’s largest oil refinery is far from over.