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10 Things to Know for Monday

Germany's head coach Joachim Loew acknowledges the cheers during a victory lap after the World Cup final soccer match between Germany and Argentina at the Maracana Stadium in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Sunday, July 13, 2014. Germany won the match 1-0. (AP Photo/Matthias Schrader) Germany's head coach Joachim Loew acknowledges the cheers during a victory lap after the World Cup final soccer match between Germany and Argentina at the Maracana Stadium in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Sunday, July 13, 2014. Germany won the match 1-0. (AP Photo/Matthias Schrader)

By Associated Press July 13, 2014 2 min read

Your daily look at late-breaking news, upcoming events and the stories that will be talked about Monday:

1. WHAT’S KEY TO HALTING FIGHTING IN GAZA

In a region where honor is critical, outside mediation will be needed to reach a mutually face-saving cease-fire between the Israelis and Palestinians, the AP’s Dan Perry reports.

2. GERMANY DOWNS ARGENTINA 1-0

Mario Goetze’s goal in extra time gives the Germans their fourth World Cup title – and frustrates Argentine star Lionel Messi in the biggest game of his career.