UN Security Council convened on Tuesday over the Israel-Hamas conflict in Gaza, intensifying the international diplomatic drive to push for an early end to the ongoing assault.
Russia-Ukraine gas row escalates　
A gas dispute between Russia and Ukraine worsened Tuesday after Russian energy giant Gazprom slashed gas supplies to countries in Europe, which gets about a fifth of its needs via pipelines through Ukraine.
China's first escort mission off Somalia
A Chinese naval fleet arrived Tuesday in the waters of the Gulf of Aden off Somalia to carry out the first escort mission against pirates.
Russia's suspension of gas supplies to Ukraine has entered the third day with no settlement in sight. Some European countries have begun to be affected by a gas shortfall.
Israel accused of using phosphorus shells
