A cloud of black smoke rises during an Israeli air strike in Gaza in which seven people died, November 12, 2018
Daily Mail: 'This is our response': Teenager is critically hurt as Hamas fires 80 rockets and mortars into Israel after Israeli special forces killed group's commander
: WARNING GRAPHIC CONTENT: Israel reported launches of rockets and mortars from Gaza after an undercover raid sparked fighting that killed 7 Palestinians
: Thousands of mourners chanted 'revenge' as funerals took place in Gaza Strip
: Just days ago, the two sides were set to allow cash and fuel into blockaded Gaza
A 19-year-old man has been critically wounded in an explosion after a mortar attack from Gaza struck a bus in Israel.
Air raid sirens sounded throughout southern Israel and black smoke could be seen billowing into the air this afternoon from the area of the mortar strike.
Rockets were launched from Gaza toward Israel, one day after an Israeli undercover military raid in Gaza sparked fighting that left seven Palestinians and an Israeli officer dead.
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MIDDLE EAST
Israeli air strikes target Gaza Strip after rocket fire. Israel, Hamas trade heavy fire after deadly incursion.
Airstrikes, gunfire kill Hamas commander, 4 others in Gaza.
8 killed in Israeli undercover operation in Gaza.
Street battles rage in Yemen's Hodeidah, civilians caught in crossfire.
Trump, Erdogan discussed Khashoggi.
Turkey, France spar over Khashoggi killing.
Pompeo reaffirms to Saudi crown prince US will hold Khashoggi’s killers ‘accountable’.
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
Afghan leader tells US audience that Taliban not winning war.
Kabul: Suicide bomber targets protesters demanding security.
100,000 police deployed as volatile Indian state votes.
China calls for open world economy but work remains on landmark trade pact.
outh 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
Kenya arrests 2,000 in public transport safety crackdown.
175 dead, over 10,000 affected by Nigeria cholera outbreak.
DR Congo opposition party rejects deal on unity candidate.
DRC opposition picks Martin Fayulu as presidential candidate.
Pompeo to tap new envoy for troubled Central African Region.
Libyan players in Italy for fresh bid to solve crisis.
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
Training kids to kill at Ukrainian nationalist camp.
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
Migrant caravan moves on western Mexico city of Guadalajara.
Democrats go on offense in Florida demanding Republican Gov. Rick Scott recuse himself from recount in election he says he won – AND sue to include 875,000 mail-in ballots postmarked by Election Day.
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
Pakistan frees 2 Taliban members as US envoy visits region.
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
Tech giants slide, pulling US stock market sharply lower.
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.
