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Obama urges police to respect protesters in Ferguson

President Barack Obama called on police Thursday to respect demonstrators in Ferguson, Mo., in an attempt to defuse tensions after four nights of often-violent protests over the police killing of an unarmed black teenager.

Robin Williams was sober, had Parkinson’s at death

Robin Williams was sober and suffering from early stages of Parkinson\’s disease as well as anxiety and depression at the time of his apparent suicide, the actor\’s wife said in a statement on Thursday.

Israel blocks rights group as alternative to military service

Israel has disqualified its foremost human rights group as a volunteer option for youths who choose civilian national service over military conscription, officials said on Wednesday, citing the group\’s criticism of the Gaza offensive.

Sterling’s last bid to halt L.A. Clippers sale blocked by court

Former Los Angeles Clippers owner Donald Sterling lost his final chance to block the $2 billion sale of the NBA team to former Microsoft Chief Executive Officer Steve Ballmer, when a California appeals court refused on Wednesday to halt the deal.

Deep underground, Mohammed Deif shapes Hamas war with Israel

Israeli assassination attempts may have left him badly hurt and driven him deep underground, but Mohammed Deif, the shadowy leader of Hamas\’ armed wing in the Gaza Strip, has emerged as a mastermind of the war with Israel.

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