| US abstains as UN calls for Gaza cease-fire (AP) [3 mins] AP - In a surprise move, the United States abstained from a U.N. Security Council vote Thursday night urging an immediate cease-fire in Gaza, saying it wanted to see the results of Egyptian-mediated talks with Hamas and Israel before calling for a halt to military action.Related stories: UN calls for immediate ceasefire in Gaza - Times Online UN council calls for Gaza ceasefire - International Herald Tribune ~40 grouped stories | Bombs hit Gaza as UN urges truce [45 mins][Dimra] Israeli forces carry out more air strikes on Gaza as the UN Security Council calls for an immediate ceasefire. |