After Israel, Hamas Reach Gaza Cease-Fire, Both Sides Claim Victory -- Washington Post
TEL AVIV — Israel and the Islamist group that rules the Gaza Strip made dueling victory claims Wednesday night after an Egyptian-brokered cease-fire ended a blistering week-long crackdown on militants in the Palestinian enclave.
The deal averted a ground war that Israel had threatened, but it leaves the crux of the conflict unresolved, with neither side winning major concessions. The agreement restricts Israel from deploying ground troops or targeting militant leaders in Gaza, while Palestinian factions there are commanded to cease rocket attacks on Israel.
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MIDDLE EAST
Israel, Hamas declare cease-fire, promise new talks on Gaza issues within 24 hours. Israeli-Gaza ceasefire holds.
Egypt Brotherhood leader blasts peace with Israel.
Many Israelis denounce cease-fire accord, say job is unfinished.
Islamic Jihad: Gaza ceasefire not end of battle.
Syrian activists: 40,000 killed since uprising began.
Syria rebels 'capture key army base' in the east.
Syria opposition appeals for massive aid.
ASIA
N Korea threatens to shell S Korean island.
Dozens killed in string of Pakistan attacks.
Pakistani Taliban demand return of Mumbai terrorist's body.
Pakistani Taliban threaten to target India after execution of Mumbai attacker.
Tens of thousands protest in Indonesia.
Philippines protests depiction of disputed islands on new Chinese passports.
China arrests blogger for Twitter joke.
Leaders of Muslim states set to hold summit in Pakistan.
AFRICA
Sudan says it foiled a military coup attempt. Sudan says it foiled a military coup, arrested several army officers and civilians involved.
Congo army fights back as rebels hold Goma. Congo rebels 'ready to march on Kinshasa'. DR Congo rebels push forward.
Somalia: Somali gov't vows further push against Al Shabab.
Mali Islamists threaten interests outside Africa: UK.
Spain: Europe will back African military intervention in Mali.
South Sudan oil still not flowing.
Simone Gbagbo arrest warrant issued by ICC.
EUROPE
EU leaders brace for tough budget summit. A €1tn scandal or money well spent: where does the EU budget go?
Eurozone output contracts again, PMI survey says.
Forget Nobel Peace Prize, EU launches summit warfare.
Sarkozy quizzed over illegal campaign donations allegations.
Catalan nationalists unlikely to win majority mandate - polls. Catalan independence debate hits cold realities.
US-Russia relations in holding pattern.
AMERICAS
Americans celebrate Thanksgiving holiday. Thanksgiving parade brings cheer to storm-hit NYC.
Mexican agencies clash publicly over shooting of C.I.A. employees.
Colombia FARC rebels free four Chinese captives held since mid-2011.
Argentina told to pay hedge funds $1.3bn.
Sao Paulo sees big jump in murders.
TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR
Terror plot targeted overseas US bases, FBI says.
Kansas disbars lawyer involved in Guantanamo case.
Military emails reveal details of bin Laden burial.
Judge rules 9/11 wasn't United Airlines' fault.
ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS
Google enters debate on UN internet control.
Sony and Panasonic ratings cut by Fitch.
Global shares gain as global economic outlook improves.
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