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Morning Briefing: August 20, 2024

Democracy must be preserved: Biden

Biden vows to end war in Gaza

Trump says Harris will not do Fox News debate on Sept. 4

US, Philippines reach deal on transit of Afghan refugees

Harris makes surprise appearance at Democratic National Convention

Türkiye contains 304 forest, rural fires in 4 days

US condemns China's 'dangerous actions' against Philippine vessels

Officials to gather in Cairo for Gaza talks 'before end of week': White House

Families of Israeli captives urge mediators to continue efforts to release them

Belgium says it is essential to uphold international law, end impunity for violations

US says Iran tried to hack Trump, Biden-Harris campaigns

US, Ukrainian defense chiefs discuss Ukraine's military operations

US approves possible sale of Javelin missiles to Australia

US approves possible sale of Apache helicopters to South Korea

Former US representative pleads guilty to fraud charges

Hezbollah mourns fighter killed in Israeli airstrike on southern Lebanon

Egypt insists on Israel’s withdrawal from Philadelphi Corridor, Rafah border crossing

Israel central to Democratic National Convention’s platform amid Gaza crisis

Thousands protest US support for Israel's war on Gaza as Democratic convention begins in Chicago

Turkish Red Crescent organizes exhibition for World Humanitarian Day

Mexican president demands end to USAID's financing of opposition groups

UK’s Online Safety Bill to be fully enforced next year

Türkiye rescues 116 irregular migrants

UPDATE - US says Netanyahu accepted new Gaza cease-fire proposal, but Hamas says deal only meets Israel's demands

Facing troop shortage, Israeli army calls up reservists exempted from duty

Israeli negotiators return from Egypt without deal on Philadelphi Corridor

1 Israeli soldier killed, 6 injured in ‘mistaken’ shelling in Gaza’s Khan Younis

US-sponsored peace talks on Sudan continuing in Switzerland without armed forces group

Nearly 86% of Gaza Strip under Israeli evacuation orders: UN

UPDATE – Despite cease-fire talks, Israel intensifies its attacks on Gaza Strip

US says Netanyahu accepted new Gaza cease-fire proposal, but Hamas says deal only meets Israel's demands

Under U-turn, Kenya's scrapped tax levies may return, renewing fears of unrest

Baghdad's oldest horologist keeps time alive for 54 years

With Harris set for Democratic convention spotlight, 'Uncommitted' Movement pushes for Gaza policy change

1 killed as Israeli warplane hits car in southern Lebanon

Despite cease-fire talks, Israel intensifies its attacks on Gaza Strip

At least 6 civilians killed in fresh Israeli attack in Gaza City

OPINION - Türkiye’s active diplomacy and rising mediation profile

Over 16,400 children killed in Israeli attacks in Gaza since Oct. 7

Lebanon files UN complaint against Israel over airspace violations

8 Dead, 37 injured in Uganda bus crash

Israel to send negotiators to Gaza cease-fire talks in Egypt, Netanyahu tells Blinken

UPDATE - Putin offers Russia's help for Armenia-Azerbaijan settlement

Türkiye calls for Israel to be held accountable on World Humanitarian Day

Russia to offer sanctuary to 'refugees' from 'neoliberal' values

CORRECTS - Canada urges immediate cease-fire, boost in aid to Gaza on World Humanitarian Day

Saudi, Egyptian foreign ministers discuss efforts to reach Gaza cease-fire