Tuesday, 29 July 2014

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Deadly violence in Gaza and Israel
Gaza and southern Israel see an upsurge in the violence despite a plea by the UN secretary general for a cessation of hostilities. Israel and Palestinians trade blame after Gaza says children dead after camp hit; Syria militant put victims heads on poles 100 killed daily, Israel Hamas point finger at each other after camp, hospital hit.
MH17 jet ‘downed by shrapnel’
Security officials in Ukraine say the Malaysia Airline jet downed in the eastern Ukraine suffered an explosive loss of pressure cause by missile shrapnel. 2 children among 13 dead in Ukraine fighting
Tripoli fuel fire ‘out of control’
 A second fuel tank at Libya‘s in flames as the government request international assistance to contain the huge blaze.
Russia plans $50bn Yukos appeal
Russia will appeals against a court decision ordering it to pay the biggest compensation package to date, amounting to $50bn (E29.5bn) in damages.
AH5017 Pilots ‘asked to turn back’
French foreign minister reveals that the pilots of airline Algerie flight AH5017 requested to return to Bukina Faso after hitting bad weather.
Qatar 2022 ‘dismay’ at workers’ pay
Organizers of the 2022 world cup in Qatar say they are “heavily dismayed” by claims that migrants who worked on their offices are still waiting to be paid
Ferry students floated from cabins
Students who survived who survived South Korea’s ferry disaster describe how they floated out of flooded cabins, as the crew continues
Emirates to stop flying over Iraq
Emirates Airline will stop flying over Iraq to protect its passengers from the threat Islamic militants on ground, according to reporters.
Nigerian state bans cars during Eid
Vehicle in Nigeria northern Borno state are banned for three days during Eid festivities because of fears of Boko Haram attack.
Liberia shut borders to curb Ebola
Most border crossing in Liberia are close and communities hit by an Ebola outbreak face quarantine to stop the virus spreading.
Bidding starts for UK fracking licences
Government guidance that fracking licences can only be issued for beauty spots in exceptional circumstances from campaigners. Get full stories of the news

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