Reuters: Gaza militants fire dozens of rockets, hitting bus, after botched Israeli raid
Palestinians in Gaza fired dozens of rockets at southern Israel on Monday, critically wounding one person in a strike on a bus, medical officials said, a day after an Israeli incursion prompted deadly fighting in the enclave.
Smoke billowed from the bus and Israeli interceptor missiles streaked through the sky as sirens sounded in Israeli communities near the Gaza border.
Israel’s military said more than 80 rockets were launched from Gaza and it was conducting retaliatory air strikes for the fire it blamed on Hamas.
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MIDDLE EAST
Street battles rage in Yemen's Hodeidah, civilians caught in crossfire.
Trump, Erdogan discussed Khashoggi.
Pompeo reaffirms to Saudi crown prince US will hold Khashoggi’s killers ‘accountable’.
Airstrikes, gunfire kill Hamas commander, 4 others in Gaza.
8 killed in Israeli undercover operation in Gaza.
Iran and trading partners will find ways to skirt sanctions, analysts say.
Saudis discussed killing enemies a year before Khashoggi: NYT.
Jordan flash floods: Eleven killed and tourists evacuated from Petra.
ASIA
China calls for open world economy but work remains on landmark trade pact.
Kabul: Suicide bomber targets protesters demanding security.
South Korea-U.S. military drills violate agreements: North Korea media.
Sri Lanka parties petition court against parliament dissolution.
Foreign troops pour into Papua New Guinea for APEC summit.
Philippine editor accuses Duterte of 'weaponising' rule of law.
China delays end to ban on use of rhino horn and tiger bones.
AFRICA
DRC opposition picks Martin Fayulu as presidential candidate.
Pompeo to tap new envoy for troubled Central African Region.
Uncertainty over Libya's Haftar attending Palermo conference.
Ivory Coast civil war survivors demand justice.
Cameroon school kidnap: Final four hostages freed in Bamenda.
China touts ‘martyrs’ killed working on Zambia infrastructure projects as symbol of friendship.
DR Congo Ebola outbreak 'worst' in country's history.
EUROPE
Macron reportedly asked Putin not to privately meet Trump during World War I commemorations — but they talked anyway.
Macron, Merkel join international chorus condemning separatist vote in eastern Ukraine. Ukraine rebel regions vote in polls slammed by Kiev and the West.
UK all but gives up on November Brexit summit.
Russia suspected of jamming GPS signal in Finland.
Germany's CSU chief Horst Seehofer to step down as party leader.
Cyprus opens first new border crossings in years.
Polish officials march with nationalists on Independence Day.
Interpol can’t investigate Chinese president’s disappearance, because its own rules don’t allow it, boss says.
AMERICAS
Death toll rises in California wildfire, matching deadliest.
Trump: I told world leaders that ‘ridiculously unfair’ trade, military funding situations can’t continue.
Trump claims 'honest vote' not possible in Florida as counties rush to recount. Mid-term elections 2018: Recounts descend into rancour.
Democratic hit list: At least 85 Trump investigation targets.
Border apprehensions for October hit highest number in Trump presidency.
Trudeau acknowledges Canada has listened to Khashoggi tapes.
Colombia's Duque calls for iaction against Venezuelan 'dictatorship'.
Five held over murder of Mexico politician's daughter.
El Chapo trial: The accused drug lord's history looming large in New York court.
TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR
US, Iraqi forces kill dozens of Islamic State fighters.
Russia’s FSB chief warns IS, Al-Qaeda could merge.
Facebook says it’s gotten a lot better at removing material about ISIS, al-Qaeda and similar groups.
ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS
Tobacco shares hit on US menthol ban fear.
Saudi Arabia to cut oil exports by 500,000 bpd in December.
Alibaba hits record of over $1 billion in sales in 85 seconds.
Cathay Pacific cyberattack far worse than thought after airline admits facing intense hack for more than three months.
