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  Israel shuns ceasefire plea as it prepares for street combat  ISRAEL turned its back on diplomatic efforts to secure a Gaza ceasefire yesterday, as it continued to pound the Palestinian territory from land, sea and air.
  India says evidence ties Pakistan to terror attack  INDIA yesterday handed Pakistan detailed evidence on the Mumbai attacks, including information on interrogations, weapons, and data gleaned from satellite phones that offici
  China issues warning to web search engines over pornography  CHINA warned Google and other popular web portals yesterday that they must do more to block pornographic material, the latest in a series of government crackdowns targeting in
  Playground bones force Canada to face genocide of Indian children  IN OVERGROWN deserted school playgrounds across Canada lie the bones of thousands of native Indian children who were stolen from their families.
  Foreign Briefing  RUSSIA'S decision to turn off the gas to Ukraine on New Year's Day has added an extra chill to the icy weather that has left much of Europe shivering.
  9/11 suspect on trial over Tunisian suicide bomb  THREE men, including one of the principal figures linked to the 9/11 attacks in New York, went on trial in Paris yesterday for their alleged role in a lorry bomb attack on a
  Baghdad rocked by bombs as US opens new embassy  THE United States opened its new embassy in Baghdad under tight security yesterday, the most visible sign of what officials have hailed as a new chapter in relations between
  Russia cuts European gas supply route by 20%  RUSSIA raised the stakes in its gas dispute with Ukraine last night, risking serious reductions in supplies to European Union countries.
  Policeman shot in continuing Athens fall-out  GUNMEN sprayed Athens riot police with automatic weapons fire early yesterday, seriously wounding a policeman in an escalation of violence that broke out after the fatal polic
  Big freeze closes Parisian landmark  BLANKETS of snow fell across northern Europe yesterday, closing an icy Eiffel Tower in Paris and causing flight cancellations.
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  Panetta Chosen as C.I.A. Chief in Surprise Step  The choice of Leon E. Panetta, a former White House chief of staff, to head the intelligence agency raised questions about his relevant experience.
  Obama Seeks Wide Support in Congress for Stimulus  President-elect Barack Obama is working to build a bipartisan coalition to endorse his plan of tax cuts and new spending.
  Israel Deepens Gaza Incursion as Toll Mounts  As European diplomats sought a cease-fire, Israeli troops poured into Gaza City, expelling residents and shooting militants.
  Warnings Not Enough for Gaza Families  Gaza’s civilians — particularly those in militant strongholds — are finding it difficult to evacuate their homes before Israeli attacks begin.
  In Fatah-Governed West Bank, Solidarity With Hamas  The Fatah-led Palestinian Authority is deeply worried about popular support for rival Hamas over the conflict in Gaza, to the point of crushing demonstrations.
  Antwerp Journal: Belgian Market’s Luster Dims, but Legacy Stays  Antwerp’s Orthodox Jews have set the tone of its lively diamond market for more than a century, but global economic forces threaten their livelihoods and way of life.
  In a Quiet Rebellion, Parishioners Keep the Faith  For 1,533 days, parishioners in Massachusetts have been guarding a church so that the archdiocese cannot sell it.
  Bid to Revoke Madoff’s Bail Cites His Gifts  Bernard L. Madoff tried to hide at least $1 million in assets from investigators, prosecutors told a judge.
  Ex-Detainee of U.S. Describes a 6-Year Ordeal  Though never charged with a crime, Muhammad Saad Iqbal spent six years in American custody, during which he says he was secretly taken to Egypt and tortured.
  Bow Hunters’ Quest: Stalking an Elk and a Record  After the arbiter of bow-hunting records added the tule elk to its list of targets, hunters set out in pursuit.
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  In Gaza, A Race Between War And Diplomacy  Israel's expanding ground and air offensive against Gaza's Hamas rulers took a heavy civilian toll. Diplomats and European leaders raced around the region in search of a cease-fire
  Biden To Take Stock In Terror Heartland  Joe Biden is heading to Southwest Asia just days before becoming vice president, a visit that signals the new administration's plans to make the troubled region an immediate priority.
  Gaza Hospital In Crisis  As the invasion of Gaza by Israeli troops continues, conditions are getting worse by the day. There's no power and little drinking water, and the main hospital in Gaza City is unable to provide relief, Richard Roth reports.
  India Hands Mumbai Evidence To Pakistan  India handed evidence to Pakistan that it says links the deadly Mumbai attacks to Pakistani "elements" and called on authorities across the border to investigate further and help bring the culprits to justice.
  Austria Takes Over Bank Crushed By Madoff  An Austrian bank suffering more than $3 billion in losses from the collapse of Bernard L. Madoff"s investment scheme was taken over by the Austrian government today.
  France Tries Accused 9/11 Plotter  Three men charged with involvement in a deadly 2002 synagogue bombing in Tunisia went on trial in Paris, among them Khalid Sheikh Mohammed, currently held at a U.S. military prison in Guantanamo Bay, Cuba.
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