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Hamas ready for peace, says Russia

Hamas ready for peace, says Russia

Hamas leader Khaled Mashaal, who lives in self-imposed exile, is ready to stop the fighting with Israel in exchange for an end to the blockade on Gaza, the Russian Foreign Ministry has announced. Meanwhile Israel's offensive in Gaza continued Wednesday despite a French proposal for a humanitarian truce. full story
MOVIE YEAR IN REVIEW
Leading film critic Tom Charity rates the best -- and worst -- on the big screen during the past 12 months
POLITICAL YEAR IN REVIEW
From an historic election to a wealth of scandals, U.S. politics in 2008 has been nothing short of extraordinary
TRAVEL & LEISURE
From swinging fireballs to gobbling grapes, 10 wacky ways of welcoming the New Year
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Images of China
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Movie treats in 2009
Another bumper year for fans as filmmakers adapt comic books, cartoons -- oh, and Harry Potter.
Sailor's guide to 2008
Hurricanes, pirates and a credit crunch made 2008 a turbulent year for yachties.
'Floribean' culinary treat
There's no shortage of hearty Cuban and Caribbean cuisine to sample in Miami.
Vote: Team of the year
Tell us who has been the best football team in the world in 2008. Spain? Man Utd? Have your say.
A Lust for Life
Iggy Pop is renowned as one of the wildest men in music. He invented punk rock. That's how cool he is.
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A Crisis in Context Top economists on 2008's financial meltdown and what's next in 2009. Wed 2030 CET; Thurs 0930 CET | 1630 HK, 1530 CET | 2230 HK.
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