Israel to pause Gaza bombardment
Israel says it will stop bombing targets in Gaza for three hours every day to enable aid to flow through a humanitarian corridor.
Israeli soldiers mourn their dead
Despite heavy fighting and calls for a ceasefire, there is no sign of a let up in the Israeli offensive.
Gas stopped for seven countries
Seven European and Balkan countries have reported a complete halt in Russian gas supplies via Ukraine as the two countries' energy dispute worsens.
New Ghana president to take office
Ghana's new president John Atta Mills is set to be sworn in, just days after narrowly winning an election run-off.
Democrats reject Illinois Senator
The man appointed to replace Barack Obama as Senator for Illinois has been prevented from taking his seat amid allegations of corruption surrounding the selection process.
Cuba tackles housing crisis
Cubans are now allowed to build their own homes using private funds, under new reforms introduced by President Raul Castro.
MacWorld starts without Jobs
Forty thousand technology fans are gathering in San Francisco for Apple's annual MacWorld
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