Crunch time for Gaza truce talks as death toll passes 800

INTERNATIONAL. U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry pressed regional proxies to nail down a Gaza ceasefire as the civilian death toll soared, threatening to spread Israeli-Palestinian bloodshed to the occupied West Bank and Jerusalem.

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Bad weather likely cause of Air Algerie crash, say French officials

INTERNATIONAL. Investigators at the scene of the crash had concluded the airliner broke apart when it hit the ground, suggesting it was unlikely to have been the victim of an attack.

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Aramex reports net profits up 13% in first half

UAE. Strong revenue growth recorded across Aramex's geographies; E-commerce remains significant driver of growth; Momentum strong through Q2 as economic conditions improve.

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