Israel has vowed to annihilate Hamas for its rampage through Israeli towns eight days ago, the worst attack on civilians in the country's history. Iran warned of "far-reaching consequences" if Israel's bombardment was not stopped.
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As Israel prepared on Sunday for a ground assault on the Hamas-controlled Gaza Strip, Palestinians who have lost numerous family members in air strikes were bracing for more destruction if Israel hits back on an unprecedented scale on its territory.
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Lebanon army blames Israel for journalist's killing; Reuters urges Israeli probe
Issam Abdallah was struck by missiles fired from the direction of Israel, a Reuters witness said.
- WorldRussia does not violate UN sanctions against North Korea - Russian diplomat
Moscow does not violate United Nations sanctions against North Korea, but is categorically against new restrictive measures on Pyongyang, a high-ranking Russian diplomat told the RIA state news agency in remarks published on Sunday.
