Militias claim Benghazi control amid Libyan turmoil
In Benghazi hard line militias overran army barracks seizing heavy weapons signaling a broader backlash before a new parliament. Across Tripoli heavy fighting prompted foreign evacuations as Libyans flee the capital amid escalating violence.
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Gaza agrees to 72 hour humanitarian cease fire
Israel and Hamas accept a 72 hour humanitarian cease-fire starting Friday August 1 2014 Promoted by the United States and United Nations the pause allows civilian relief and time to bury the dead repair water and energy infrastructure amid ongoing fighting.
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West Africa Ebola outbreak worsens with 700 deaths reported
The Ebola outbreak in West Africa, the worst on record, has killed over 700 with Liberia accounting for nearly half of latest deaths. U S officials consider repatriation for two infected Americans Dr Kent Brantly and Nancy Writebol and efforts explore experimental treatment while authorities tighten isolation in Sierra Leone amid fear and viral spread.
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U.S. warns against travel to Ebola affected West Africa
U S health officials urged Americans to avoid nonessential travel to Guinea Liberia and Sierra Leone where the Ebola outbreak has killed more than 700 this year The CDC plans to add staff in West Africa and at U S airports to screen travelers while stressing the risk of a national outbreak remains low and containment is feasible.
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CIA spied on Senate as inspector general finds intrusion
The CIA inspector general report concludes CIA officers improperly accessed Senate Intelligence Committee computers amid a dispute over interrogation documents. The agency also conducted an unauthorized email review of Senate staffers, leading to a criminal referral later deemed unfounded. Brennan apologized and formed an accountability board.
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