Tuesday, July 22, 2014

World News Briefs -- July 22, 2014



Israel Hits Hundreds Of Targets In Gaza With Airstrikes After One Of Their Soldiers Is Confirmed Missing In Area -- Daily Mail

* The soldier has been identified as Sgt. Oron Shaul, 21
* Among 7 soldiers in vehicle hit by an anti-tank missile in Gaza at weekend
* Disappearance raised the possibility that he had been captured by Hamas
* In the past, Israel has paid a heavy price in lopsided prisoner swaps

An Israeli soldier is missing following a deadly battle in the Gaza Strip it was announced today.

The news came as Israeli airstrikes pummeled a wide range of locations along the coastal area and diplomatic efforts intensified to end the two week war that has killed more than 600 Palestinians and 29 Israelis.

Military officials said the soldier, identified as Sgt. Oron Shaul, 21, was among seven soldiers in a vehicle that was hit by an anti-tank missile in a battle in Gaza over the weekend.

It was not immediately known if the missing soldier was alive or dead, the Israeli defence official told The Associated Press.

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MIDDLE EAST

Israel pounds Gaza despite international peace efforts.

Israel confirms one soldier is missing in Gaza. Israel identifies missing soldier; Shelling continues.

U.S. scrambles as violence escalates in Israel-Hamas conflict.

Free Syrian Army advances on military strongholds near Damascus.

Syrian opposition coalition dissolves interim government.

Islamic State crushes and coerces on march towards Baghdad.

Iraqi Ambassador: US should begin airstrikes in Iraq now.

ISIS robs Christians fleeing its edict in Mosul: Convert, leave, or die.

US, UN denounce ISIL persecution of Iraqi minorities.

Dozens of Turkish police detained for alleged spying on government.

ASIA

Australian P.M. Abbott: MH17 evidence tampered with on ‘industrial scale’. Australian PM alleges ‘coverup’ at MH17 crash site.

Taliban suicide bomber kills 4 in Kabul. 'Foreigners' killed in Kabul airport suicide attack.

Why is Afghanistan sending aid to Gaza?

Jakarta governor wins Indonesian election. Joko Widodo set to be declared next Indonesian president.

China food scandal drags in Starbucks, Burger King and McNuggets in Japan.

Chinese city sealed off after bubonic plague death.

Typhoon Rammasun kills 11 in Vietnam as China's death toll climbs to 33.

AFRICA

15,000 flee after Boko Haram overtakes Nigerian town.

Bloody clashes break out in Libya's Benghazi. Fighting intensifies in Libya, airport control at stake.

S.Sudan rebel team quits Uganda without meeting on mending ties.

DR Congo 'repels' attack on Kinshasa barracks.

Central African leader appeals for ceasefire as talks open in Congo.

Striking South African unions considering latest offer.

EUROPE

Bodies of plane cCrash victims moved out of combat area.

Ukrainian military and rebel fighters clash in Donetsk.

Ukraine votes to call up more military reserves to protect border.

Putin vows to use influence on Ukraine rebels, rejects Western meddling.

Russia reported to be cancelling duty–free trade with Ukraine.

EU to present extended Russian sanctions on Thursday – Ashton. EU ministers threaten Russia with sanctions, action unsure.

Britain's Cameron urges military sanctions against Russia.

Germany, France, Italy condemn anti-Semitism in anti-Israel protests.

AMERICAS

US court deals setback to Obamacare.

Texas Governor Rick Perry to deploy troops to US border.

Key business leaders say US economy bouncing back.

Cuba hopes for more investment as Chinese President arrives.

China provides $4B to Venezuela in exchange for oil.

China lends Argentina $7.5 billion for power, rail projects.

Argentine default in balance as government refuses to capitulate.

TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR

Al Qaeda renews its oath of allegiance to Taliban leader Mullah Omar.

FBI entrapped suspects in almost all high-profile terrorism cases in US.

At least six top al-Qaeda leaders killed in US drone attack.

ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS

Netflix profits double to $71m as subscriptions rise.

Oil gains further on concerns over Ukraine, Gaza.

Switzerland, China agree swap boosting role of yuan.

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