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Israel suffers sharp rebuffs from Europe
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Israel suffers sharp rebuffs from Europe

  • JOHN-THOR DAHLBURG and JOHN HEILPRIN, Associated Press
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BRUSSELS — Israel suffered back-to-back diplomatic setbacks in Europe on Wednesday as Palestinians headed to the United Nations to try to set a two-year deadline for an Israeli withdrawal.

Israeli soldier missing as Gaza fighting rages on
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Israeli soldier missing as Gaza fighting rages on

  • TIA GOLDENBERG and KARIN LAUB, Associated Press
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JERUSALEM — An Israeli soldier is missing following a deadly battle in the Gaza Strip, a defense official said Tuesday, as Israeli airstrikes pummeled a wide range of locations along the coastal area and diplomatic efforts intensified to end the two week war that has killed more than 600 Palestinians and 29 Israelis.

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Officials: Kerry to travel to Mideast this weekend

  • BRADLEY KLAPPER, Associated Press
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WASHINGTON (AP) — Secretary of State John Kerry is traveling to Turkey and Israel this weekend to build on the two nations’ efforts to repair ties and look for a possible way to restart long-stalled Mideast peace talks, U.S. and Turkish officials said Wednesday.