Newsline | 17.11.2012, 17:15 UTC

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Newsline 17.11.2012 | 17:15 UTC News Conflict Obama backs Israel; Hamas headquarters hit Barack Obama has backed Israel's right to defend itself after Gaza militants fired rockets at Jerusalem and Tel Aviv. Israel has bombed the headquarters of the ruling Hamas in Gaza and mobilized more troops. Israel presses offensive EU calls on Hamas, Israel to stop violence Asia South China Sea clash overshadows ASEAN summit A major summit between Southeast nations is getting under way. The South China Sea dispute, which affects many countries participating, will require leaders to steer talks through extremely choppy waters. ASEAN summit kicks off Middle East Egypt bus tragedy kills children A bus accident in Egypt has claimed the lives of dozens of young children. The crash has prompted the transport minister to resign, according to state media. Busunglück in Ägypten # 17.11.2012 # Journal KuNa (englisch) Belgium mourns Swiss bus crash victims World Iran Strikes against Iranian sites a 'nuclear gamble' Attacks on Iran's nuclear facilities would kill tens of thousands of people in densely populated areas around the sites, a new study says. An attack at one site could have Chernobyl-like consequences. Iran increasing uranium production capacity US and Iran deny report of nuclear talks Jamming interrupts Western broadcasters Middle East Attacks boost Hamas' popularity United in their support for Palestinian victims of Israeli attacks, rival groups Fatah and Hamas are putting their hostilities aside. The battle with Israel is also improving Hamas' standing in Gaza and the West Bank. EU calls on Hamas, Israel to stop violence Israeli election weighs on Gaza conflict fears EU's prosperity concept for Palestine falls short European Union EU calls on Hamas, Israel to stop violence The EU has been engaged in the Mideast for years, both diplomatically and above all as a financier of the Palestinian Authority. But Brussels has proved unable to gain influence over the Israelis or Palestinians. Israel intensifies raids on Gaza Gaza conflict fears weigh on Israeli election 'Israel has a duty to defend its citizens' Israeli ground troops gather near Gaza   Unsubscribe   Personal Data   Feedback   Imprint © Deutsche Welle 2012