Conflict between Hamas and Israel continued, even as Arab League and United Nations officials worked on a cease-fire. Palestinians reported more than 100 dead so far as Gaza endured more airstrikes. Tel Aviv was targeted by rockets but suffered no…

In other news Tuesday, Syria's former prime minister Riad Hijab publicly called for more government officials to throw support behind rebel opposition. Hijab, who defected this month, claims the regime is nearing moral and financial collapse. Also, wind-driven flames ignited…

Diplomatic Failure in Syria May Foreshadow Military Resolution…