Gaza conflict scrambles delicate dance of Mideast diplomacy
The fighting between Israel and Hamas has created some strange bedfellows amid the already-complicated web of Middle Eastern statecraft
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Young Americans risking lives for Israel
As many as 1,000 Americans are fighting as part of the Israel Defense Force, including two who were killed, to protect what they consider a distant homeland
What am I seeing?
Mysterious looking photos from the week explained
U.S. calls Israeli soldier's alleged abduction "barbaric"
Kerry denounces as "outrageous" deadly militant attack as U.N. chief urges both sides "to show maximum restraint"
Animals of the Peruvian Amazon
The Manu Biosphere Reserve, in Peru's southern Amazon is one of the most biologically diverse parks in the world
Congress backs $225M bill to replenish Israel's Iron Dome missile defense
Missile system credited with shooting down dozens of incoming rockets fired by Palestinian militants
Ebola moving faster than control efforts, WHO warns
"We must not give this virus opportunities to deliver more surprises," says director-general of the World Health Organization
"The window is closing": 2 Americans detained in N. Korea plead for U.S. help
Matthew Todd Miller and Jeffrey Edward Fowle say they fear long prison terms; North Korea says they committed hostile acts
Photos of the week
The best images from the week's news, July 26-Aug. 1, 2014
Giraffe dies after head hits highway overpass
"The impact of the giraffe's head on the bridge was so loud that my cousin ... asked if someone had been shot," witness says
2 Americans infected with Ebola to be treated at Atlanta hospital
Dr. Kent Brantly and Nancy Writebol, who contracted deadly virus in Liberia, will receive care at specialized unit of Emory University Hospital
Court rules on Uganda's controversial anti-gay law
Measure allows life sentences for those convicted of engaging in gay sex, lengthy jail terms for "attempted homosexuality"
Ukraine: Investigators start recovering remains at Flight 17 crash site
With fight between pro-Russian rebels accused of downing jet and Ukrainian forces raging nearby, work finally begins in earnest
Gaza cease-fire fails to last the morning
Hours into truce, Israel blames Hamas for violating terms as Palestinians say dozens killed by tank fire with Israeli soldier feared captured
Sudan woman who faced death over faith lands in U.S.
Mayor hails Meriam Ibrahim as "world freedom fighter" during Philadelphia stopover; cheering supporters greet family in N.H.
Tennessee's attempt to execute Christa Pike using lethal injection fails
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Iran calls U.S. Iraq withdrawal a victory that should extend to entire region
Co-pilot stabs captain, tries to crash FlyDubai flight en route to Israel
Hegseth says he's cutting generals and admirals by 20%, ousting "woke"
Details emerge in case of former Cornell student alleging rape by frat members
Netanyahu says it's too early to determine motive in cockpit stabbing
Judge keeps DoorDash driver shot by ICE behind bars for alleged assault
Trump deflects on audio of Paxton calling GOP convention a drag on polls
