2. The White House says it believes Israel has the right to defend itself against attack. A top aide to the President says the US and Israel both want an end to the rocket fire that's coming from the Hamas-ruled Gaza Strip.

 

 

 

3. Egyptian security officials say grieving families have cut off roads and denied the Prime Minister access to the scene of a train accident that killed at least 49 kindergartners. An AP reporter said protesters used burning logs and cinder blocks to setup roadblocks, firing automatic rifles into the area and denouncing president Mohammed Morsi and other leaders.

 

 

 

4. And more than 1,600 people are attending the 2012 Robo Cup in China. Organizers hope it helps young students become interested in designing robots of the future.