Israel deploys ground troops in Gaza raid amid intensified offensive
Israeli special forces enter northern Gaza to raid a rocket launching site as air strikes broaden to civilian sites with suspected Hamas ties. Four Israeli soldiers injured. 156 Palestinians killed. Israel says it warns residents before attacks while civilians suffer. The UN calls for a cease fire as cross border strikes reach Lebanon.
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Afghan rivals reach deal on full audit and unity government
Afghan former finance minister Ashraf Ghani Ahmadzai and former foreign minister Abdullah Abdullah agreed to a 100 percent international audit of about 8 million ballots and form a national unity government after results. Kerry brokered the accord amid tensions and a delayed inauguration.
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House struggle over immigrant aid faces weeks of delay
As tens of thousands of unaccompanied children arrive at the U S border from Central America lawmakers grapple with the Obama administration request for immigration judges detention centers and State Department programs. Rep Hal Rogers says the spending is too large while urging action through regular bills and stressing no immediate final approval. White House press secretary Earnest says the administration remains open to bipartisan efforts to fund the response. The Congressional Hispanic Caucus denounces attempts to attach rapid removal provisions to the spending measure.
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Immigration court backlog strains U S system at border
Immigrants face months or years for hearings with 243 judges handling 375000 plus cases. The Obama administration seeks 3.7 billion for more judges and rapid processing of unaccompanied children arriving from El Salvador Guatemala and Honduras. Many lack lawyers and wait under shelters as debates grow over faster deportations and asylum avenues.
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