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CBS News Jan 5 2009 4:13AM GMT
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Israeli soldiers and Hamas militants fought gun battles in the streets of Gaza City for the first time this morning, lea...

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Civilian deaths bring more calls for Gaza cease-fire Start Discussion
USA Today Jan 7 2009 12:41AM GMT
UN chief demands Gaza ceasefire Start Discussion
BBC Jan 7 2009 3:18AM GMT
Commentary: Let journalists into Gaza Start Discussion
CNN Jan 7 2009 2:13AM GMT
Campbell Brown: Let press into Gaza Start Discussion
CNN Jan 7 2009 1:55AM GMT
Civilian deaths bring calls for Gaza cease-fire Start Discussion
USA Today Jan 7 2009 1:07AM GMT

World Press

New man to take office in Ghana Start Discussion
BBC News, Centrist newscaster, London, England
The compelling case of Turkey's constitution Start Discussion
An independent researcher on matters relating to Turkey assesses the current debate over Turkey's existing constitution in lig...
2008: The year Democracy Faltered Start Discussion
Most emblematic of what might come in 2009 are the popular and violent uprisings in Greece. And the place, Athens, says much about...
Trini Asha Mandela has world's longest dreadlocks Start Discussion
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Amazon being deforested at faster rate than before Start Discussion
Brazil Sun, Independent online news aggregator

BBC World

UN chief demands Gaza ceasefire Start Discussion
Ban Ki-moon urges UN leaders to act swiftly to end the crisis in Gaza as Israel says it will allow in more aid.
Gas stopped for swathe of states Start Discussion
Seven European and Balkan countries report a complete halt in gas imports from Russia as its row with Ukraine worsens.
New man to take office in Ghana Start Discussion
Ghanaian President-elect John Atta Mills is to be sworn in after his narrow election win over the ruling party's candidate.
Gunmen kidnap Nigerian novelist Start Discussion
Renowned Nigerian writer and novelist Elechi Amadi has been kidnapped by gunmen in the Niger Delta region, say officials.
Blackwater guards plead innocence Start Discussion
Five employees of US security firm Blackwater plead not guilty in a US court to the manslaughter of 17 Iraqis in 2007.

Alternative News

David Sirota: Leaving Las Vegas: Are Americans Ready to Put Cataclysmic Consumption and Hedonism Behind Them? Start Discussion
Will we finally accept the public policy and lifestyle changes that the real world now requires? Or will "Viva Las Vegas"...
Israel Bombs UN School, Three Killed; Death Toll 100 on Monday Alone Start Discussion
A "large number" of Monday's casualties were civilians, and twelve of them were children.
The End of the Financial World as We Know It Start Discussion
American capitalism is in a state of pure madness -- here's how we can bring the financial system to a saner place.
Big Booty Beauty and the New Sexual Aesthetic Start Discussion
Booty. Rump. Bubble butt. Whatever the term, big backsides -- and people's reactions to them -- tell us a lot about American cu...
Democrats Are Cowards in the Face of Israel's Brutality Start Discussion
Democrats have silenced dissent and offered unflinching support for Israeli actions, including gross violations of international la...

Tech News

Apple's Jobs has hormone imbalance, will stay CEO (AP) Start Discussion
Apple Inc. founder Steve Jobs, a survivor of pancreatic cancer whose gaunt appearance in the past year has alarmed the Mac and iPod...
Logitech to cut salaried staff by 15 percent (AP) Start Discussion
Logitech International SA, a maker of mice, webcams and other computer peripherals, said Monday it is cutting its salaried work for...
Apple to sell copy protection-free songs (Reuters) Start Discussion
Apple Inc has reached a deal with major record labels to sell digital songs without the copy protection software that had prevented...
China to issue 3G licences: government (AFP) Start Discussion
China will issue long-awaited third-generation mobile phone licences on Wednesday, a government official said, a move that will see...
Motorola unveils phone made from recycled bottles (Reuters) Start Discussion
LAS VEGAS (Reuters) Motorola Inc unveiled a cell phone made of recycled water bottles on Tuesday, hoping to cash in on the trend fo...

Religion News

Nepal bans protests near temple over priest row Start Discussion
Gulf Times Jan 7 2009 3:41AM GMT
'The message is one of peace': Muslim marchers talk to LIVENEWS.com.au Start Discussion
LiveNews Jan 7 2009 3:26AM GMT
Afghan cleric shot to death in mosque Start Discussion
China Post Jan 7 2009 3:12AM GMT
Iraq tightens security for religious rite Start Discussion
Qatar Peninsula Jan 7 2009 3:10AM GMT
Qaeda deputy urges Muslims to attack Israeli, Western targets Start Discussion
Yahoo! UK and Ireland Jan 7 2009 3:09AM GMT

Political News

Obama Warns of Prospect for Trillion-Dollar Deficits Start Discussion
New York Times Jan 7 2009 3:02AM GMT
Obama speaks out over Gaza Start Discussion
Nelson Mail Jan 7 2009 3:02AM GMT
Obama Seeks to Mend a Party Rift Over Panetta Start Discussion
New York Times Jan 7 2009 3:02AM GMT
Video Emerges Of Obama The Food Critic Start Discussion
CBS News Jan 7 2009 3:01AM GMT
Alaska trooper: Politics slowed Palin-tied arrest Start Discussion
China Post Jan 7 2009 3:09AM GMT

US News

Jeb Bush won't run for the U.S. Senate Start Discussion
Los Angeles Times Jan 6 2009 8:58PM GMT
Judge Reinstates Lawsuit Over Wiretapping Start Discussion
CBS News Jan 6 2009 8:24PM GMT
Senate leadership turns Burris away Start Discussion
Los Angeles Times Jan 6 2009 8:00PM GMT
No Purple Hearts for stress disorders Start Discussion
CNN Jan 7 2009 12:56AM GMT
Feinstein: Burris should get Senate seat Start Discussion
CNN Jan 7 2009 12:55AM GMT