Time running out on Gaza cease-fire between Israel and Hamas
Less than a day remains of a temporary cease-fire in Gaza. Indirect talks between Israeli and Palestinian officials aimed at agreeing on a more lasting end to hostilities are expected to continue Wednesday in Cairo. The truce is due to expire just after midnight local time (5 p.m. ET). Earlier... read more »
Nawaz Sharif rejects demand for his resignation
In a televised address to the nation on Tuesday, Pakistani Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif rejected demands for his resignation and reiterated that his government will complete its five—year constitutional term. Mr. Sharif’s remarks came at a time when opposition leader Imran Khan was demanding his... read more »
Ethical to use untested Ebola drugs: WHO
The World Health Organization declared it is ethical to use untested drugs and vaccines in the ongoing Ebola outbreak in West Africa, although the tiny supply of one experimental treatment has been depleted and it could be many months until more is available. The last of the drug is on its way to... read more »
Riots in U.S. town after police kill teen
The killing of an unarmed African-American teenager, Michael Brown (18), by a police officer in Ferguson, Missouri, sparked off a wave of protests that gave way to rioting on Sunday evening as racial tensions gripped the town. Mr. Brown was shot multiple times — some said he had at least 10... read more »
