 Times Online | Iran's Larijani slams proposals on Gaza Reuters - BEIRUT (Reuters) - A senior Iranian politician on Thursday described proposals put forward by Middle Eastern and European states to end the Gaza conflict as "honey injected with poison" that would not protect Palestinian rights. |
 Telegraph.co.uk | Fears Subside Over Rocket Fire From Lebanon New York Times - By THANASSIS CAMBANIS BEIRUT - A salvo of rockets launched into northern Israel on Thursday morning raised fears of a renewed war between Israel and Lebanon, but those worries quickly subsided when it appeared that the attack came from one of several ... Rocket fire from Lebanon: a second front for Israel? Israel to present complaint to UN over Lebanon rocket fire |
 BBC News | Gas 'secure' but prices increase BBC News - Energy Minister Ed Miliband has said UK gas supplies are secure despite the continuing gas wrangle between Russia and Ukraine reducing supply to Europe. |
 Times Online | Pakistani Chief's Firing Reveals Strains Over Mumbai Wall Street Journal - By ZAHID HUSSAIN ISLAMABAD -- The summary dismissal of a top security official highlights growing divisions within Pakistan's government over how to handle investigations into November's terrorist attacks in Mumbai and raises questions about the ... For India, trail won’t end with Pak owning up Kasab US envoy in India to douse tension |
 GulfNews | United Nations halts relief work in Gaza Christian Science Monitor - The UN and Red Cross criticized Israel for imperiling relief workers and restricting the delivery of aid throughout the Gaza Strip. Pressure increases on Israel as toll rises UN Halts Aid Deliveries to Gaza |
 Voice of America | Gauging Sri Lanka's inroads in battle against Tigers Christian Science Monitor - The Army seized another key town, Pallai, Thursday, and has squeezed the rebels from north and south. By Anuj Chopra | Correspondent of The Christian Science Monitor Pune, India - The Sri Lankan Army made significant inroads against the rebel Tamil ... Sri Lankan army says overruns Tiger town in Jaffna Sri Lankan Military Presses Ahead with Offensive |
 BBC News | Sri Lankan journalist shot dead BBC News - The editor of a Sri Lankan newspaper often critical of the government has been shot dead in Colombo. Police say Sunday Leader editor Lasantha Wickramatunga was shot by unidentified gunmen on motorcycles as he drove to work. Dying for Journalism: Lasantha Wickrematunge of Sri Lanka Editor of Sri Lankan daily assassinated |
 BBC News | Red Cross accuses Israel over 'shocking' Gaza casualties ABC Online - The Red Cross has accused the Israeli army of hindering its rescue teams in Gaza after four children were found huddled next to their dead mothers in the wreckage of a shell-battered Gaza City neighbourhoood. Red Cross: Israel delayed access to Gaza wounded Red Cross criticises Israel of blocking access to Gaza injured |
Afghans say US-led raid kills 17 civilians Reuters - KABUL, Jan 8 (Reuters) - Afghan President Hamid Karzai condemned on Thursday a US-led coalition military operation that his office said killed 17 civilians, including women and children. US soldiers 'fired indiscriminately at civilians' Afghan official: Attack on NATO kills 3 civilians |
 Times Online | Israel Condemns Vatican’s ‘Concentration Camp’ Remarks New York Times - By RACHEL DONADIO ROME - Tensions rose between the Vatican and Israel on Thursday after Israel condemned a high-ranking Vatican official for comparing the Gaza Strip to “a concentration camp. Pope Calls for Cease-Fire in Gaza Vatican-Israel ties tense over cardinal's camps comment |
 BBCSerbian.com | Government hits out as banks slow to pass on rate cut guardian.co.uk - Many of Britain's major banks looked on a collision course with the government tonight after they said merely that they were keeping their main lending rates "under review" - in spite of the Bank of England cutting the base rate to an all-time low of ... Bank of England cuts interest rates to record low Recession Woes Again Batter World Markets |
 Business Standard | Give India place in financial architecture: PM Times of India - CHENNAI: Even while maintaining that India's internally driven economy would survive the global economic downturn, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on Thursday said countries like India should be given their due place in any emerging financial ... Terrorism cannot destabilise India: PM Some overseas citizens can work in India - PM |
More than 100 Rome flights canceled by protest The Associated Press - ROME (AP) - More than 100 flights at Rome's main Leonardo da Vinci airport were canceled Thursday by a ground workers protest against job cuts that are part of Alitalia's imminent relaunch. Air France-KLM May Have Italian Bargain BRIEF-Italy PM, CAI choose Air France as Alitalia partner |
 Times Online | Blair House Witch Hunt Project Washington Post - By Al Kamen The morning after a leading member of President Bush's coalition of the willing was exposed as a member of Washington's coalition of the homeless, former Australian prime minister John Howard defended his role in keeping President-elect ... Tony Blair prepares to receive Congressional Gold Medal Bloggers target Aussie ex-PM for leaving Obamas 'homeless' |
 Earthtimes (press release) | Dhaka to deal firmly with disturbances GulfNews - By Anisur Rahman, Correspondent Dhaka: Bangladesh's new government has sent out clear signals that it will not be found wanting when it comes to dealing firmly with law and order problems with the very first Cabinet meeting issuing directions to ... Bangladesh's New Parliament Summoned January 25 Bangladesh's new parliament to hold 1st session on Jan. 25 |
 BBC News | Cuba always a friend of Lanka Ceylon Daily News - Cuba has always been a friend of Sri Lanka and this is reinforced by the close cultural affinity between the people of the two nations, National Freedom Front Chairman Wimal Weerawansa said. Many Islanders Expect Better Relationship With US Under New President Cuban president meets Iran's special envoy, pledges stronger ties |
 Voice of America | Zimbabwe court orders probe into torture claims Reuters - By Nelson Banya HARARE, Jan 8 (Reuters) - A Zimbabwean court on Thursday ordered an investigation into allegations of torture brought against the police by opposition activists charged with plotting to topple President Robert Mugabe. Zimbabwe: MDC-T in Crisis Talks Zimbabwe opposition members say they were tortured |
 The Associated Press | UK's Brown to meet Merkel on economy after tiff Reuters - By Adrian Croft LONDON, Jan 8 (Reuters) - British Prime Minister Gordon Brown will hold talks on the economy with German Chancellor Angela Merkel in Berlin next Wednesday, after signs of tension emerged between the two EU states in recent weeks. Sarkozy, Merkel, Blair call for new capitalism Sarkozy and Merkel warn US over regulation ahead of G20 London summit |
 The Associated Press | New US-led naval force to battle Somali pirates The Associated Press - DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) - A new international naval force under American command will soon begin patrols to confront escalating attacks by Somali pirates after more than 100 ships came under siege in the past year, the US Navy said Thursday. US Navy launches force to crack down on piracy Navy creates force devoted to fighting piracy |
 GulfNews | Ten killed in three attacks on Iraqi soldiers International Herald Tribune - By Timothy Williams BAGHDAD: Eight Iraqi soldiers and two civilians were killed Thursday in three separate attacks in which insurgents used roadside bombs to target the Iraqi Army. Roadside bombs kill eight Iraqi soldiers Police: Roadside bombs kill 6 Iraqi soldiers |
