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Israel Resumes Gaza Shelling, Says Hamas Violated Own Cease-fire

Israeli forces began shelling in the Gaza Strip late Sunday hours after Hamas declared a 24-hour cease-fire. The Israeli government said it was resuming military operations because Palestinian fighters had not observed previous calls for a truce.

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Spring 2014 Standard Eurobarometer: The European elections made a difference

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Myanmar Legislature Considers Proportional Representation

The lower house of parliament in Myanmar, also known as Burma, has agreed to discuss a controversial proposal to switch to proportional representation for future elections.

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US Senator Casts Doubt on Arms Sales to Iraq

A powerful U.S. lawmaker says he will block American arms sales to Iraq unless he is satisfied weaponry dispatched will not fall into the hands of radical Islamic insurgents that have overrun large swaths of Iraqi territory. Senators of both parties...

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