Airstrike in Snizhne Kills 11 in Eastern Ukraine
An airstrike on a four story apartment building in Snizhne, a rebel held town, killed at least 11 people and destroyed a nearby house. Rescue workers pulled a child from the rubble as health officials confirmed deaths in Donetsk region. Rebels blamed the Ukrainian air force, which the government denied.
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Iraqi parliament breaks deadlock with Sunni speaker vote
In Baghdad the Iraqi parliament elected Salim al Jubouri a moderate Sunni as speaker with 194 of 273 votes, moving toward a new government though the prime minister choice remains unsettled. The vote followed two weeks of stalemate and comes as pressure mounts on Nouri al Maliki to step aside.
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Israel Warns Hamas as Gaza Bombardment Intensifies
Israel resumes heavy air strikes on Gaza after Hamas rejects Egyptian truce plan. More than 1,700 Israeli air strikes since July 8 and over 120 rockets fired by Hamas mark a deadly surge. Netanyahu vows to widen the campaign while civilians in Beit Lahiya Shijaiyah Zeitoun Brace for potential ground action.
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Deadly car bombing hits market and mosque in Paktika
A bomber detonated a car packed with hazardous materials near a busy market and mosque in Urgun district Paktika Province Afghanistan killing at least 89 civilians and injuring more than 40. Hospitals were overwhelmed as victims were rushed to Kabul for treatment.
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Anxiety grows as N Y rail strike nears on Long Island
Nearly 300000 daily riders face a looming weekend strike at the Long Island Rail Road as eight unions representing 5400 workers and MTA managers fail to resume talks. Commuter leaders say riders feel forgotten while contingency measures include buses to subway hubs and park and ride lots.
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EEOC Toughens Protection for Pregnant Workers
The EEOC updates 30 year old guidelines to treat any pregnancy related discrimination or harassment as sex discrimination. The rules require light duty options and cover lactation, with equal parental leave for both genders. The update follows rising pregnancy discrimination charges and a Supreme Court case on settlement duties.
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