Traders work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange July 9, 2014. REUTERS/Brendan McDermid

Markets gain; dollar steady

NEW YORK - The dollar traded near break-even and global equity markets rose, lifted by Citigroup's earnings and as investors put aside concerns about euro zone banks and took heart in fresh merger and acquisition activity.  Full Article | Video 

Exclusive: Iran nuclear negotiators under pressure after leader's speech 8:31pm EDT

VIENNA - A major speech by Iran's Supreme Leader has limited the ability of the Iranian delegation at high-level nuclear talks to make concessions with six world powers and this could scuttle chances for Tehran to reach an accord to end sanctions, diplomats said.

Smoke rises near buildings after heavy fighting between rival militias broke out near the airport in Tripoli July 13, 2014.  REUTERS/ Hani Amara

U.N. evacuates staff from chaotic Libya

BENGHAZI/TRIPOLI Libya - The United Nations has pulled its staff out of Libya, where at least 13 people have been killed in fighting in Benghazi and Tripoli, forcing the closure of the international airport.  Full Article | Video 

Demonstrators shout slogans while holding a banner during a protest in Lille, against Israel's military action in Gaza, July 14, 2014. REUTERS/Pascal Rossignol.

Egypt launches Gaza ceasefire initiative

GAZA/JERUSALEM - Egypt has proposed a ceasefire between Israel and Palestinian militants in Gaza that would start, ending a week of cross-border warfare, and be followed by talks to prevent further hostilities.  Full Article | Slideshow 

U.S. Army Sergeant Bowe Berghdal is pictured in this undated handout photo provided by the U.S. Army and received by Reuters on May 31, 2014. REUTERS/U.S. Army/Handout via Reuters

Former POW Bergdahl ready for active duty

U.S. Army Sergeant Bowe Bergdahl is set to return to regular active duty in Texas following his return from captivity in Afghanistan.  Video | Full Article 

Russian President Vladimir Putin arrives at the Planalto Palace before a meeting with Brazilian President Dilma Rousseff in Brasilia, July 14, 2014. REUTERS/Ueslei Marcelino

Parsing Putin's double game in Ukraine

NEW YORK--As Ukrainian forces advance, Russia's President Vladimir Putin has adopted a twin strategy: pledge his willingness to support a negotiated settlement, but continue funneling arms to separatist rebels.   Full Article | Video 

Anthrax spores in an undated image. REUTERS/CDC

Major safety lapses found at anthrax facilities

A second investigation into the anthrax breach at federal laboratories found major safety lapses, from keys left in supposedly locked refrigerators containing anthrax to the use of disinfectants that had passed their use-by dates.  Full Article 

Two atendees of the Church of England's Synod leave during a lunch break in the session during which they will discuss and vote on the consecration of women bishops, in York, July 14, 2014. REUTERS/Nigel Roddis

Church of England votes 'yes' to women bishops

LONDON - The Church of England voted to allow women to become bishops, a historic decision which overturns centuries of tradition in a Church that has been deeply divided over the issue.  Full Article 

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West Bank clashes erupt during protest against Israeli offensive in Gaza

Palestinian protesters hurl stones at Israeli military forces, who retaliate by firing stun grenades in the West Bank City of Bethlehem. Rough cut (no reporter narration).