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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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Fighting flares outside Gaza City Start Discussion
BBC Jan 6 2009 3:09AM GMT
Putin Orders Cut in Gas Sent Through Ukraine Start Discussion
Washington Post Jan 6 2009 5:26AM GMT
Chaos, Desperation at Gaza Hospital Start Discussion
Washington Post Jan 6 2009 5:26AM GMT
Death Toll Mounts in Gaza Offensive Start Discussion
New York Times Jan 6 2009 9:02AM GMT
Israel 'expands' Gaza offensive Start Discussion
BBC Jan 6 2009 9:44AM GMT

World Press

Amazon being deforested at faster rate than before Start Discussion
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Kenya, Uganda plan new railway to Mombasa port Start Discussion
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Guinea: Nigeria Tackles Libya, Senegal Over Coup Backing Start Discussion
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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...

BBC World

Gaza clashes spark 'major crisis' Start Discussion
The Gaza Strip faces a "full-blown humanitarian crisis", the Red Cross says, after 10 days of clashes between Israeli for...
Gunmen raid Sri Lanka TV station Start Discussion
Gunmen ransack a Sri Lanka TV channel that drew criticism for its coverage of army gains against rebels.
DR Congo rebels in crisis meeting Start Discussion
Rebels in eastern DR Congo hold urgent talks after claims they had ousted their leader, Gen Nkunda.
Democracy returns in Bangladesh Start Discussion
Democratic rule returns to Bangladesh as Awami League leader Sheikh Hasina is sworn in as PM for a second time.
Zuma 'seeks to take third wife' Start Discussion
South Africa's ruling party says there is "nothing sinister" in its leader Jacob Zuma wishing to take a third wife.

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"...
Atrocities in Gaza: Piecing Together the Story Start Discussion
As Europe calls for a ceasefire, Israel is accused of cruel tactics and use of deadly white phosphorous in its blood-soaked assault...
Unprecedented Numbers of Americans Question Israel's Actions in Gaza Start Discussion
Could it be the rise of online progressive media telling the truth about Israel, or that the public rejects the same pundits who so...
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...

Tech News

CES: HTC S743 Smart Phone Is Sleek but Pricey (PC World) Start Discussion
One of the many smart-phone rumors that have been floating around prior to this year's CES is that T-Mobile will unveil the G2,...
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...
Recession to steal some glitz from gadget show (AP) Start Discussion
The International Consumer Electronics Show, the largest trade show in the U.S., opens this week in Las Vegas with a full slate of ...
Macworld Guessing: iPhone Tethering, iTunes Goes DRM-Free (PC World) Start Discussion
Apple is expected to announce a $30-a-month iPhone tethering plan from AT&T and will also drop all DRM from its iTunes Music St...

Religion News

Dead Aussie soldier was Jewish: report Start Discussion
Yahoo! News Australia Jan 6 2009 11:31AM GMT
Jan 05, 2009 AirTran Explains Flight 175 Incident; Islamic Group Files Complaint Start Discussion
Travel Pulse Jan 6 2009 11:24AM GMT
Jewish and Arab students clash at Hebrew University Gaza op protest Start Discussion
Jerusalem Post Jan 6 2009 11:23AM GMT
Pope: Pollution could destroy world's future Start Discussion
Washington Post Jan 6 2009 11:23AM GMT
Sikhwivhilu Back in PSL Start Discussion
AllAfrica.com Jan 6 2009 11:43AM GMT

Political News

Obama's stimulus plan to include $300 bn in tax cuts Start Discussion
NetIndia123.com Jan 6 2009 1:32PM GMT
Britney Spears and Barack Obama among celebrity victims of Twitter account hackers Start Discussion
Mail Online UK Jan 6 2009 1:32PM GMT
Obama's pitch to Congress Start Discussion
MarketWatch Jan 6 2009 1:32PM GMT
Obama: US economy in very bad shape Start Discussion
RTE Online Jan 6 2009 1:36PM GMT
Kashmir issue leading Obama into first 'tar pit' Start Discussion
Ein News Jan 6 2009 1:37PM GMT

US News

Bush casts wide net for marine conservation Start Discussion
CNN Jan 6 2009 3:41AM GMT
Venezuela suspends US fuel aid Start Discussion
BBC Jan 6 2009 11:29AM GMT
Obama sweetens stimulus for GOP Start Discussion
Los Angeles Times Jan 6 2009 12:21PM GMT
Panetta Is Chosen as C.I.A. Chief, in a Surprise Step Start Discussion
New York Times Jan 6 2009 12:53PM GMT
Bush will create 3 conservation zones in Pacific Ocean Start Discussion
Boston Globe Jan 6 2009 8:34AM GMT