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Israelis push deep into Gaza City
International Herald Tribune - 1 hour ago
By Ethan Bronner ON THE ISRAEL-GAZA BORDER: Israeli troops commandeered high-rise buildings in three eastern districts of Gaza City on Monday, expelling residents and shooting Palestinian militants in the streets in the military's furious effort to ...

Video: Israel Pounds Gaza, Vows to Continue Campaign

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Palestinians want UN resolution demanding Gaza truce Reuters
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India turns over Mumbai info to Pakistan
United Press International - 2 hours ago
NEW DELHI, Jan. 5 (UPI) -- Officials said India turned over to Pakistan evidence that linked "elements" in Pakistan to the November terrorist attacks in Mumbai, India.
US official:Mumbai attackers have links in Pakistan Xinhua
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US opens world's largest foreign mission in Iraq
Christian Science Monitor - 1 hour ago
The $592 million, 104-acre compound that was dedicated in Baghdad's fortified Green Zone on Monday is meant to symbolize a long-term commitment to Iraq.
New US Embassy opens in Baghdad Green Zone International Herald Tribune
New American Embassy opens in Baghdad CNN
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Concerns of civilian deaths rise in Sri Lanka
The Associated Press - 4 hours ago
COLOMBO, Sri Lanka (AP) - Sri Lankan forces overran another village Monday and moved closer to seizing a strategic base from the Tamil Tigers, but concerns are mounting for the hundreds of thousands of civilians living in the rebels' shrinking ...
Sri Lanka celebrates win over rebels United Press International
Army on the outskirts of Elephant Pass Hindu
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Gunmen in Greece Attack Policemen
New York Times - 59 minutes ago
By ANTHEE CARASSAVA ATHENS - Gunmen wielding submachine guns, assault rifles and grenades attacked a police unit in central Athens on Monday, seriously injuring a police officer a few blocks away from the site where the police fatally shot a teenage ...
Guns 'link several Greek attacks' BBC News
Greece: Attack on police raises terrorism fears The Associated Press
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Ghana's President Suggests Extending Term for Future Leaders
Voice of America - 1 hour ago
By Scott Stearns Ghana's outgoing president, John Kufuor,who steps down on Wednesday, says future heads of state should have their terms extended to five years in office instead of the current four.
Ghana: Sovereignty Lies With the People AllAfrica.com
Kufuor congratulates Ghana's new leader AFP
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Blast damages fourth Western Canada gas well site
Reuters - 1 hour ago
CALGARY, Alberta, Jan 5 (Reuters) - Police are investigating what appears to be the fourth bombing of an EnCana Corp (ECA.TO) natural gas facility in the Western Canadian province of British Columbia, authorities said on Monday.
Blast damages Canadian pipeline facility International Herald Tribune
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Jamrod operation not aimed at backing NATO: PA
The Post - 1 hour ago
PESHAWAR: Political Agent Khyber Agency Captain (r) Tariq Hayat has dispelled the impression that operation in Jamrod and its adjoining areas is being carried out to facilitate the NATO containers move safely to Afghanistan.

Video: Pakistan's War: On the Front Line - 5 Jan 08 - Part 4

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Berlin agrees on new 50-billion-euro economic boost
AFP - 35 minutes ago
BERLIN (AFP) - Germany's ruling coalition has reached agreement on a 50-billion-euro (70-billion-dollar) economic stimulus plan over the next two years, representatives said after talks on Monday.
Germany works on euro50 billion stimulus The Associated Press
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Zimbabwe State Press: New Government by February
Voice of America - 3 hours ago
By Peta Thornycroft Zimbabwe President Robert Mugabe is pressing ahead with plans to form a new government next month with the consent of the Southern African Development Community (SADC), according the state-controlled Herald newspaper.
Mugabe to form new gov't by February: Report Xinhua
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Cubans can now build own houses
United Press International - 2 hours ago
HAVANA, Jan. 5 (UPI) -- Another sign of change has cropped up in communist Cuba with President Raul Castro's announcement that Cubans can build their own homes with their own money.
Raul Castro lifts ban on Cubans building their own homes Telegraph.co.uk
Barack Obama should and probably will relax Cuba travel restrictions Los Angeles Times
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Tories return to fray
BBC News - 2 hours ago
By Nick Robinson That is the cost of the Tory pledge to scrap the tax on savings for basic rate taxpayers and to increase tax-free allowances for pensioners.
UK Conservatives want savings tax cut for low earners Reuters
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Australian Jews slam 'inhuman' Gaza conflict
ABC Online - 55 minutes ago
More than 100 Australian Jews have signed a letter describing Israel's military action in Gaza as disproportionate. The letter has been written by the group Independent Australian Jewish Voices.
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Bush promises to stay engaged on Sudan
Reuters - 38 minutes ago
By Caren Bohan WASHINGTON (Reuters) - US President George W. Bush promised on Monday not to forget after he leaves office about violence in the Darfur region of western Sudan, which the United States has described as genocide.
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Kidnapped British, Spanish journalists freed in Somalia
AFP - 10 hours ago
NAIROBI (AFP) - Two journalists, from Britain and Spain, have been released after almost six weeks in captivity in Somalia's breakaway Puntland state, police and the two governments said.
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Colin Freeman celebrates freedom Telegraph.co.uk
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Team Omar sworn in
Chandigarh Tribune - 56 minutes ago
Omar Abdullah, 38, was sworn in as the state’s youngest Chief Minister at a glittering swearing-in ceremony here today. Governor NN Vohra administered him the oath of office and secrecy at the General Zorawar Singh Auditorium on the Jammu University ...
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Japan seeks to slow anti-whaling efforts
United Press International - 55 minutes ago
TOKYO, Jan. 5 (UPI) -- Japanese whalers are trying to disrupt anti-whaling efforts by getting other nations to refuse activists entry to their ports to refuel their ship.
Japanese whaler lost at sea Sydney Morning Herald
Whale hunt fleet sailor lost at sea The Press Association
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Iran firms told: cut ties to "Zionist"-held firms
Reuters - 1 hour ago
TEHRAN, Jan 5 (Reuters) - Iran's industries minister told Iranian firms on Monday to suspend commercial links with international companies which might have "Zionist" shareholders, Iran's ISNA news agency reported.
Iran says 70000 volunteer for Israel fight The Associated Press
Iran freezes trade of all firms with Israeli investment Times of India
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Hu, Bush cite 30 years of China diplomacy
United Press International - 4 hours ago
BEIJING, Jan. 5 (UPI) -- Chinese President Hu Jintao and US President George Bush have exchanged congratulations on 30 years of China-US diplomatic relations, officials said.
China's Hu tells Bush Sino-US ties will remain strong AFP
China understands Rice trip cancellation over Gaza Reuters
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Guatemala Landslide Kills 33, More Missing
Voice of America - 39 minutes ago
By VOA News Rescue workers in Guatemala are searching for victims of a massive landslide that covered a road in the northern part of the country Sunday, leaving at least 33 people dead, 15 others injured and dozens missing.
Dozens die in Guatemala landslide BBC News
Guatemalan mudslide kills 33, injures 15 The Associated Press
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