In Surge, Israel Gains on Hamas

Sarkozy Makes Changes to Cabinet

French President Sarkozy made a long-expected limited cabinet shuffle, though big hitters, like Finance Minister Lagarde, appear to remain in place.

Lebanese Hesitant to Enter Fight

Even as Israel's Gaza assault intensifies, many residents in southern Lebanon say they don't want to be drawn into a second front in a war with their longtime enemy.

U.S. to Sign Nuclear Pact With U.A.E.

The Bush administration, in its last week in office, plans to sign a nuclear-cooperation agreement with the United Arab Emirates.

Gas Standoff Exposes EU Weaknesses

As Russia and Ukraine continued to block gas exports to the EU, analysts said the standoff is exposing two EU weaknesses: an ineffective energy policy and an erratically led foreign policy.

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OPEC Acts to Prop Up Oil

The global downturn is thwarting efforts by Saudi Arabia and other big oil exporters to prop up prices of crude amid rising supply and dwindling demand.

Opposition Leader to Meet Mugabe

Tsvangirai plans to return to Zimbabwe in an attempt to end a power-sharing stalemate.

Japan Seeks New Economic Cures

The Japanese prime minister's economic stimulus measures cleared a legislative hurdle but could run into trouble with history.

Allies of Chávez Vote to End Term Limits

Venezuelan lawmakers approved constitutional amendments that would allow President Chávez to run for re-election indefinitely. A referendum is the next and final step.

Judge: Release Guantanamo Detainee

A federal judge has ordered the military to release a Guantanamo Bay detainee who was arrested in Pakistan when he was 14.

U.K. Details £21 Billion Rescue Plan

The U.K. government on Wednesday outlined a £21 billion ($30 billion) plan to help small and medium-size companies access credit, and held out the prospect of broader support in coming weeks.

Bin Laden Releases Message on Gaza

Osama bin Laden urged Muslims to launch a jihad against Israel in a new audiotape message aimed at harnessing anger over Israel's Gaza offensive.