8 August 2014 Last updated at 13:57

US launches Iraq militant air strike

US aircraft launch an air strike against militants from the Islamic State (IS) group in northern Iraq, the Pentagon says.

Air strike hits Gaza City (8 August 2014)Israel strikes Gaza amid rocket fire

Israel says it has resumed air strikes in Gaza after Palestinian militants fired rockets following the end of a three-day ceasefire.

Lebanese army armoured personal carriers (APC) drive to the entrance of the town of Arsal in the Bekaa valley on 2 August 2014 Syrian rebels 'leave Lebanese town'

Islamist rebels from Syria reportedly withdraw from the Lebanese border town of Arsal after days of fighting with the Lebanese army ended in a truce.

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