Palestinians to seek UN recognition against Israel
In Ramallah the Palestinian leadership pledges to resume efforts to join the United Nations and other bodies to prosecute Israel. Saeb Erekat notes stalled US talks as Kerry plans regional consultations. Palestinians seek statehood over 1967 territories. Israel calls for talks on settlements and core issues. The 2012 General Assembly upgrade remains symbolic but boosts Palestinian diplomatic clout.
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Pistorius Appears In Court Ahead Of September Trial
Oscar Pistorius stood emotionless for a 15 minute hearing in Pretoria as Acting Chief Magistrate Daniel Thulare postponed the case to August 19 to allow police more time to complete the investigation into the February 14 killing of girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp. The Olympian and murder suspect, facing a possible life sentence if convicted of premeditated murder, spoke three words confirming he understood bail terms. Steenkamp's parents, in a Channel 5 interview, urged answers on why she was killed, noting the date would have her 30th birthday.
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Nations confirm sarin use in Syria claims
Paris and Britain announced positive sarin tests from samples in Syria, marking the strongest Western assertion yet of chemical weapon use. U.N. investigators warned that solid proof requires direct samples from victims or attack sites, while Syria barred entry.
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Floods across central Europe kill at least ten people
Germany, Czech Republic, Austria, and Switzerland battle floods from the Danube and other rivers. About 10 deaths are confirmed with 9 missing as authorities deploy 5,000 soldiers and 2,000 disaster workers. Merkel pledges 100 million euros in aid.
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