Gaza cease-fire talks show widening split among factions
In Cairo, Palestinian delegates split with Hamas over an Egyptian compromise proposal to ease Gaza blockade. Hamas seeks more concessions while Abbas allied factions lean toward accepting, as the five day cease-fire nears its end and risks returning to fighting. Israel seeks demilitarization and broader Gaza port access remains unresolved.
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Ebola origins remain unknown as outbreaks surge
Scientists struggle to identify the natural source of Ebola amid a severe four country outbreak with more than 1,100 deaths. While bats are suspected, experts caution that multiple species and transmission paths may be involved, and habitat and cultural factors complicate tracing efforts.
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Ebola fears rise after raid on Monrovia quarantine clinic
In West Point Liberia residents looted a quarantine center for suspected patients taking bloody sheets mattresses and medical gear. Officials say up to 30 patients were present and many fled the raid raising fears of wider spread as police restore order and health teams relocate affected individuals.
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