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DW: Israel shrugs off Biden call for 'significant de-escalation' 

The US has said it "expected" an immediate de-escalation, however, Israel responded that it would continue military operations until its "aim is met." 

During a phone call between Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and US President Joe Biden on Wednesday, Biden told the Israeli leader that he "expected significant de-escalation today on the path to a ceasefire," according to the White House's account of the call. 

It was the fourth call between the two leaders since hostilities erupted 10 days ago between Israel and Hamas militants based in the Gaza Strip. 

More than 200 people have been killed in the fighting, the vast majority of them Palestinians  

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MIDDLE EAST  

Netanyahu determined to carry on with Gaza military offensive despite pressure for cease-fire. 

Israel shrugs off Biden call for 'significant de-escalation'. 

Tensions emerge between US, France at the United Nations over Gaza conflict. 

Iran Guards hail rocket barrages of 'new Palestine'. 

No longer silent, Gulf Arab citizens express anger at Israel. 

EU seeks Mideast cease-fire, concerned conflict will spread. 

US and Iran aim for final round of talks on reviving nuclear deal. 

Lebanese acting FM steps down over remarks on Gulf Arabs, IS. 

8 killed in renewed fighting in Yemen's Hodeidah: source. 

ASIA 

Restrictions reimposed as virus resurges in much of Asia. 

India daily coronavirus deaths hit global record high. 

Taiwan raises Covid alert level nationwide as infections increase. 

As U.S. leaves Afghanistan, emboldened extremists lash out at the softest targets. 

Indian Navy searches for 75 missing at sea after deadly cyclone hits west coast. 

Asia disputes IEA’s call to curb new oil, gas, coal investments. 

China poised to launch Tianzhou-2 cargo ship to Tianhe space station module. 

Divorces fall 70% in China after government orders couples to cool off. 

Fears for supplies in Myanmar as exodus grows from fighting. 

 AFRICA 

Chadian security forces clash with protesters denouncing military takeover. 

Ethiopian troops search hospital for enemy 'soldiers': doctors. 

I Coast ex-rebel chief on trial in absentia for overthrow 'plot'. 

Sexual violence rampant as Cameroon's Anglophone crisis intensifies. 

UN Security Council worries on Africa's vaccine supplies. 

Tunisia lockdown ends, despite Africa’s worst Covid death rate. 

Malawi burns thousands of expired AstraZeneca Covid-19 vaccine doses.

Invasive species costing Africa $3.66 tn a year: study. 

 EUROPE 

Top US and Russian diplomats urge dialog amid differences. 

US waives sanctions on Nord Stream 2, builder of Russia-Germany pipeline. 

Vladimir Putin says Russia-China ties at 'highest level in history' during launch of nuclear projects. 

Russia offers to help demarcate Armenia-Azerbaijan border. 

EU to recommend open borders to fully vaccinated people 

Senior loyalist says NI post-Brexit tensions ‘most dangerous for years’. 

Angry French police hold huge, emotional rally at parliament. 

Spain deploys military to Moroccan border as tensions rise in Ceuta over migrant crisis. 

 AMERICAS 

Weekly Covid deaths set to decline from more than 4,000 to 1,500 next month, CDC predicts: US records fewer than 30K new cases for the fourth day in a row - but states with low vaccination rates like Mississippi and Alabama are seeing spikes. 

Fauci: Americans will probably need vaccine booster ‘within a year or so’. 

House approves Jan. 6 commission over GOP objections. 

35 Republican rebels defy Kevin McCarthy and GOP leadership to vote with all Democrats in FAVOR of forming a 9/11-style investigation into the Capitol riot. 

US denies disrupting Russian cyber group behind Colonial pipeline hack. 

COVID cases drop in Americas, but ‘glaring gaps’ in jabs: PAHO. 

Colombians protest ahead of talks with government. 

Brazilian police raid environment ministry over ‘illegal’ timber sales. 

TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR

Israel's hit list: IDF has tried to kill elusive Hamas commander Mohammed Deif twice in nine-day Gaza campaign and wants more time to find one-eyed, triple-amputee terrorist mastermind who recruits suicide bombers before it calls ceasefire. 

Germany carries out raids on Hezbollah-linked groups.  

Islamic State remains 'potent' force in Afghanistan, says US envoy. 

ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS 

Stocks fall for a 3rd day; Bitcoin sinks after a wild ride. 

Bitcoin, cryptocurrencies plunge after China issues restrictions. 

Wells Fargo: US bank set to offer crypto fund to rich clients. 

Kerry says US examining carbon border tax, sees risks. 

Colonial Pipeline boss confirms $4.4m ransom payment.

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