Israeli strike hits outside UN school, 34 dead GAZA CITY, Gaza - An Israeli bombardment hit outside a U.N. school where hundreds of Palestinians had sought refuge on Tuesday, and Palestinian medics said at least 34 people died - many of themHouston Chronicle Child Israel Mideast Palestine Photos
Wanted: a suitable job for an ex-PM JOHN Howard's latest gong has elicited a predictable response. Greens senator Sarah Hanson-Young says it is all about "George Bush patting his mates on the back". It has also elicited all the ... (photo: AP/Rob Griffith)The Australian Australia Bush Freedom Howard Photos
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Sarkozy calls for end to Mideast fighting DAMASCUS , Syria - French President Nicolas Sarkozy urged Syria on Tuesday to exert pressure on its ally Hamas in order to help end the fighting in the Gaza Strip betweenHouston Chronicle Ceasefire Egypt Mideast Photos Sarkozy
Caution returns to Wall Street NEW YORK :: Caution returned to Wall Street Monday as investors gave back some gains from last week's rally even as they found encouragement from President-elect BarackThe Star Economy Financial Market Money Photos
China says 19-year-old dies from bird flu A Chinese woman has died from bird flu in a Beijing hospital, the government reported today , but the World Health Organisation said the case did not appear to signal a ... (photo: WN / Rubielyn Bunag)The Independent China Death Disease Photos Woman
Economy to dominate new Congress agenda Text: WASHINGTON : The new US Congress convenes on Tuesday under pressure to deal with a worsening economy by ... (photo: WN / maryjane)The Times of India Economy Financial Market Money Photos
Porsche takes over Volkswagen Frankfurt - The German luxury sports-car maker Porsche has taken over Volkswagen , the biggest European car manufacturer, after purchasing more than 50 percent of VWBusiness Report Cars Europe Germany Photos Volkswagen
Gaza conflict precipitates attacks on Jews in Europe By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS PARIS - Israel's offensive against Hamas militants in Gaza has sparked protests across Europe , and now there are signs that some of that sentiment ... (photo: WN / Ahmed Deeb)Canoe Europe Gaza Hamas Photos Politics
More than 40 killed at UN school in Gaza: medics Israeli shelling killed more than 40 Palestinians at a UN school where civilians had taken shelter, medical officials said, in carnage likely to boost internationalSydney Morning Herald Conflict Gaza Israel Photos Politics
