Israel strike 'kills 30' at Gaza school
At least 30 Palestinians were killed after Israeli shells landed near a UN school that was crowded with people taking shelter from the fighting.
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.
European gas supplies disrupted
Several European countries say their supplies of Russian gas have been cut or sharply reduced amid an energy price dispute between Moscow and Ukraine.
Pakistan blamed for Mumbai attacks
Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh said the attack on Mumbai 'must have had support of some official agencies in Pakistan'.
Hopes high for US Congress
A new session of Congress is due to officially open in Washington amid hopes of a bipartisan approach to tackle America's economic crisis.
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.