Israel, Hamas Talks Over Gaza Deadlocked
Egyptian-mediated talks on a long-term deal to end the Gaza war were deadlocked Wednesday, as the final hours of a three-day cease-fire wound down. The truce, which began Monday, is due to expire at midnight local time. A similar cease-fire ended on Friday after negotiators failed to reach a... read more »
Australia will not rule out sending troops to Iraq
Australia’s prime minister has held open the possibility of sending a combat force to Iraq in addition to military transport aircraft to airlift humanitarian aid to refugees trapped by insurgents in northern mountains, though the defence minister played down the prospect. Prime Minister... read more »
US sending 130 military personnel to Iraq
US President Barack Obama has authorised sending an additional 130 military personnel to northern Iraq to access the scope of the humanitarian mission for the thousands of Yezidi minority trapped on Mt Sinjar by the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL). The temporary authorization from... read more »
Robin Williams leaves 4 films for fans to see post death
The 63-year-old comedic actor, who allegedly took his own life at his Northern California home recently, would be seen in ‘Night at the Museum: Secret of the Tomb,’ ‘Merry Friggin’ Christmas,’ ‘Boulevard,’ and ‘Absolutely Anything,’ CNN... read more »
