AP video journalist among six killed in Gaza blast
Six people including Associated Press video journalist Simone Camilli and Palestinian translator Ali Shehda Abu Afash died when ordnance left over from an Israeli airstrike exploded in Beit Lahiya as Gaza police tried to defuse it. Four police engineers also died and three people were injured.
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Pope Francis Starts South Korea Tour Amid Beatification Plans
Pope Francis arrived in Seoul for a five day visit the first papal trip to Korea in 25 years greeting Catholics and relatives of ferry disaster victims. He will beatify 124 Korean martyrs and seeks to strengthen church growth and China relations.
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Ukraine death toll climbs in Donetsk shelling crisis
The Ukraine conflict worsened as Donetsk suffered intensified shelling amid rising casualties. UN estimates place total deaths at 2086 with 4953 wounded by Aug 10, while aid trucks sit idle in Russia. Rebels and government forces sustain heavy losses and cities face power and water outages.
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U N declares Level 3 emergency over Iraq crisis
The United Nations raised Iraq relief to Level 3 as hundreds of thousands are displaced by Islamic State advances. U.S. Special Forces surveyed Sinjar Mountain while Hagel reported fewer refugees remaining and food drops sustaining survivors.
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Israel Hamas extend five day truce amid Gaza talks
Egypt and Palestine announce a five day cease-fire extension to allow more negotiation on security, reconstruction, and fishing zones. Despite the extension, rocket fire from militants and Israeli strikes continue, leaving the long term deal uncertain.
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Protests in Ferguson turn violent as police clash with crowd
Protests in Ferguson Missouri over the killing of 18 year old Michael Brown grew violent with Molotov cocktails hurled at police who used smoke bombs and tear gas to disperse the crowd. Police detained two reporters at a McDonalds as tensions rose after nightfall.
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