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In A Complex Web Of Tunnels, Israel Draws Its Red Line

Both the government and the people of Israel have been determined to continue the country's ground invasion in Gaza, despite a growing wave of international criticism. Israelis have been shaken by claims that Hamas has a heavily fortified network of tunnels leading from the Gaza Strip into Israel.

Tensions Over Ukraine's Future Are Most Acute In Crimea

The Crimean Peninsula has a majority ethnic Russian population. Armed men took over 2 government buildings and raised the Russian flag. David Greene talks to Courtney Weaver of the Financial Times.

Workers inspect an area near storage tanks where a chemical leaked into the Elk River at Freedom Industries storage facility in Charleston, W.Va., on Jan. 13. It is still unclear exactly how much of the chemicals leaked into the area's water supply.

Weeks Later, More Questions Than Answers In W.Va. Chemical Spill

It's still unclear what spilled and how much, but state officials say the water supply is safe to use and drink. Other public health experts are skeptical — including a local doctor who says his water still has a chemical, licorice smell.

Impatient With Change, Libyans Begin To Leave

With Libya between chaos and the emergence of a new state, many Libyans are fleeing to other countries. An executive and a revolutionary activist in Tripoli explain their fears and why they may leave.

Russia has vetoed a U.N. Security Council resolution that would invalidate Sunday's referendum in Crimea. In Moscow, demonstrators and military veterans march in support of the Kremlin Saturday; nearby, a large march was held to protest Russia's policies.

Russia Vetoes U.N. Security Council Resolution On Crimea

The resolution would declare Sunday's referendum on leaving Ukraine invalid. Meanwhile, Ukrainian official say Russian troops took over an area outside of Crimea Saturday.

Scratching their heads: Malaysia's minister of transport, Hishamuddin Hussein (center), tried to answer reporters' questions Wednesday about the disappearance of Malaysia Airlines Flight 370. He was joined by Azharuddin Abdul Rahman, director general of the Malaysian Department of Civil Aviation, and Gen. Zulkifeli Mohd Zin.

Officials Seem To Have No Clue About Fate Of Missing Jet

The search continues, and continues to expand, for Malaysia Airlines Flight 370, which disappeared Saturday while en route from Kuala Lumpur to Beijing. There were 239 people on board.

George Floyd's Brother Pleads For Calm In Minneapolis

George Floyd has died a week ago after a former Minneapolis police officer used his knee to pin Floyd's neck to the ground. His brother, Terrence Floyd, has urged protesters to be peaceful Monday.

COVID-19 patients in the emergency ward of an unidentified hospital on Monday in New Delhi. Dr. Sumit Ray, a hospital critical care chief in the city, says India's health care system is collapsing.

Doctor In India: Emergency Room Is So Crowded, 'It's Nearly Impossible To Walk'

Dr. Sumit Ray, critical care chief at a New Delhi hospital, is on the front lines of India's growing COVID-19 crisis. "As a system in different parts of the country, we have collapsed," he says.

How To Save 11 Ducklings From Your 9th-Story Balcony — Hint: You'll Need A 'Ducket'

A duck decided to nest on the 9th story balcony of a former Royal Navy specialist. Using some carabiners, rope and a "ducket," Steve Stuttard helped all 11 ducklings and their mom get to the water.

A crowd demonstrated against the Tokyo Olympics earlier this month in Tokyo, Japan. With less than 3 months remaining until the Olympics, concern continues to linger in Japan over the feasibility of hosting such a huge event during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.

Opposition To Tokyo Games Grows Heated Amid COVID Concerns

The Japanese government remains adamant that the games will proceed as planned, even as local governments and protesters express rising concern about hosting the event during the pandemic.

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