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05:34 GMT, Tuesday, 6 January 2009
Fighting flares outside Gaza City Militants engage Israeli forces near Gaza City as "friendly fire" kills three soldiers on the third night of the ground offensive.
Gaza City at dawn
Obama says US economy 'very sick' US President-elect Barack Obama says that America's economy is very sick and that the situation is worsening.
US vows 'huge' marine protection The US is to establish "the largest area of protected sea in the world", banning fishing and mining, around its Pacific islands.
Missing the driver Concern for Steve Jobs amid the Macworld buzz
Reynolds' China Awake or asleep? Second picture shows difference DR Congo rebels 'oust Gen Nkunda' Dozens die in Guatemala landslide Japanese whaler reported missing French TV ditches prime-time ads Nine get Queen's bravery awards Steep sales drop for US carmakers Females 'less physically active' Apple's Jobs admits poor health
Inside the ruined remains of the Tamil Tiger HQRussia cuts transit gas by fifth Oz 'penis fire' suspect charged Arctic chill prompts UK warnings Ebola alert shuts Angolan borders N Korea rallies for absent leader Turkey rehabilitates poet Hikmet Oz 'penis fire' suspect chargedSingapore's Christmas fails to glisten - Fighting flares outside Gaza City
- Oz 'penis fire' suspect charged
- Obama says US economy 'very sick'
Females 'less physically active'Fresh explosions hit Gaza
Remains of mosque hit in air strike
Aftermath of Gaza raids
00:33 GMT, Tuesday, 6 January 2009Inside Gaza's al-Shifa hospital
Steep sales drop for US carmakers US carmakers report sharp falls in their sales in December as the economic slowdown drives customers away from showrooms.
Spain celebrates Epiphany with parades
Year of change? Mugabe's exit and other forecasts for Africa in 2009
Reynolds' China Awake or asleep? Second picture shows difference
Captured 'capital' Inside the ruined remains of the Tamil Tiger HQ Obama 'planning $800bn stimulus' Guns 'link several Greek attacks' New US embassy opens in Baghdad Army closes in on key Jaffna pass Congress launches Madoff inquiry Police 'encouraged' to hack more
No comment Why Obama has stayed silent over the Gaza crisis Obama 'has selected spying chief'
Blackburn edge Cup battlers BlythWorld Briefing
- Pink iguana rewrites family tree
- Pink iguana rewrites family tree
Obama's strategic silence on GazaDiving with hunting squid
Space elevator climber demo
Spain celebrates Epiphany
19:36 GMT, Monday, 5 January 2009
Casualties rise in Gaza offensive Casualties have been pouring into overcrowded hospitals in Gaza as Israel continues its offensive against militant groups. Humanitarian crisis deepens Bowen diary: Deluge of envoys Who is a civilian? Eyewitness: Taking cover In pictures: Gaza offensive Gaza conflict: Mid-East reaction
Obama 'planning $800bn stimulus' US President-elect Barack Obama is seeing Congressional leaders to discuss his stimulus plan, which reports say could total $800bn.
Apple's Jobs admits poor health Steve Jobs, head of Apple, has disclosed in a statement that he is being treated for a hormone imbalance.
Huge undersea 'wall' found in Taiwan Strait
Day in pictures Eye-catching pictures from around the world
Top tasks Which issues are top of Barack Obama's to-do list? Crisis talks for Kenya coalition Dozens die in Guatemala landslide France tries Khalid Sheikh Mohammed Tehran offers to 'protect' Ebadi Mumbai evidence given to Pakistan Scientists dismiss 'detox myth' Holes give edge to new MoD armour Cloud hangs over Macworld opening
Film bankers? Blockbusters which could help industry cope with crisis
Dangerous turn Police shooting fuels fears of Greek terror revival
Kiss of life Brave doctors try to revive Nigeria's health system Guns 'link several Greek attacks'
Live text - FA Cup third round Spurs and Pompey differ on Defoe Analysis
- Child elopers' Africa plan foiled
Morris dancing 'extinction' fearHoles give edge to new MoD armourCasualties rise in Gaza offensiveChild elopers' Africa plan foiledApple's Jobs admits poor healthObama 'planning $800bn stimulus'Day in picturesHuge undersea 'wall' discovered
Inside Gaza's al-Shifa hospital
Israeli assault on Gaza continues
Quartet wants 'immediate ceasefire'
Lark Rise
- Top Gear
12:54 GMT, Monday, 5 January 2009
Israel vows no let-up over Gaza Israel's defence minister says Hamas militants have been hit "hard", but vows a 10-day-old Gaza offensive will continue. Gaza conflict: Who is a civilian?
Mumbai evidence given to Pakistan India says it has handed over to Islamabad evidence that links the Mumbai attacks to "elements" in Pakistan.
China to 'clean up' the internet China launches a new campaign to get rid of unhealthy, vulgar and pornographic content on the internet.
Greek plans to exploit volcanoes
Japan unveils house-keeping robots
Captured 'capital' Inside the ruined remains of the Tamil Tiger HQ
Film bankers? Blockbusters which could help industry cope with crisis AU plea to plug Somali troop gaps Obama sells stimulus to Congress Asian shares start 2009 strongly EU to meet as gas supplies fall New leader takes oath in Kashmir Cameron makes savings tax pledge Oil price rises on Gaza conflict Travolta 'heartbroken' over son
Webb's America My son's illness and the stark realities of US healthcare
Fun and games Children in Phnom Penh get their first public playground
Risky business Bets are off on gambling boom in China's Macau New US embassy opens in Baghdad Gunmen shoot policeman in Athens Wedgwood goes into administration Cloud hangs over Macworld opening
Siddle wickets put Aussies on top Downing submits transfer request News and analysis
- Playing golf can 'damage hearing'
- Wedgwood goes into administration
- BBC acts over light-skinned doll
China to 'clean up' the internet- Israel vows no let-up over Gaza
Wedgwood goes into administrationCloud hangs over Macworld openingAftermath of Gaza raids
Gay, elderly and alone in New York
Israeli assault on Gaza continues
Gaza eyewitness on 'massacre'
Japan's housekeeping robots
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07:27 GMT, Monday, 5 January 2009
Envoys race to halt Gaza carnage Top European envoys including the French president embark on a bid to halt the bloodshed in Gaza. Jeremy Bowen: High stakes
Gunmen shoot policeman in Athens A Greek riot policeman is seriously injured by attackers armed with Kalashnikov automatic weapons in Athens, officials say.
Mumbai evidence given to Pakistan India says it has handed over evidence to Pakistan linking the Mumbai attacks to "elements" in that country.
Gay, elderly and alone - how New York helps
Global warming threat to skiing
Search for Indonesia's quake victims
World Cup hopes Africans hope to cash in on the 2010 football tournament Australian killed in Afghanistan Bid to save future of Braille in UK Baghdad bomb kills Shia pilgrims Cancer cells 'cheat suicide call'
Fuelling greed The distortion of values in oil-rich Nigeria
Viva Miami! How Cuba's exiles became part of the American mix Tamil Tiger rebels 'kill 53' soldiers Shark sightings spark alert in Oz Obama commerce nominee pulls out
Scientists urge fence to save Tasmanian Devil from cancerThe World TodayScientists dismiss 'detox myth'Propaganda war: trusting what we see?Envoys race to halt Gaza carnageBlood tests taken at Asda storeEnvoys race to halt Gaza carnage
- Scientists dismiss 'detox myth'
Gunmen shoot policeman in AthensMumbai evidence given to PakistanAerial attacks hit Gaza and Israel
Israelis and Palestinians mourn victims
Gay, elderly and alone
02:40 GMT, Monday, 5 January 2009
Fighting in Gaza rages into the night as Israeli forces backed by heavy armour effectively cut the territory in two.
Baghdad bomb kills Shia pilgrims A female suicide bomber kills at least 35 Shia pilgrims including Iranians near a shrine in Baghdad, Iraqi police say.
Risky business Bets are off on gambling boom in China's Macau
Leading light The Arabic genius working 700 years before Newton
Fuelling greed The distortion of values in oil-rich Nigeria Anti-apartheid icon Suzman buried Thai blaze club boss faces charge Parties set out plans for economy China factory output dips further Scientists dismiss 'detox myth'
Viva Miami! How Cuba's exiles became part of the American mix
Pointless pursuit Why trying to get rich quick is like bodybuilding
City reborn Colombia's Medellin cashes in on its drug baron past Australia v South Africa scorecard AnalysisThe 'first true scientist'Bets are off for Macau gambling boomMars rovers roll on to five yearsBaby girl born on US-bound flightFence hope for Tasmanian Devils
- The 'first true scientist'
- Bets are off for Macau gambling boom
Analysis: Israeli pride at a costIsraeli forces split Gaza in two
One-Minute World News
Israeli resident on Gaza clashes
22:05 GMT, Sunday, 4 January 2009
Israeli forces split Gaza in two
Israeli ground troops and heavy armour move deeper into the Gaza Strip, in effect cutting the territory in two.Strong earthquakes hit Indonesia Obama takes family to Washington
New Mexico Governor Bill Richardson withdraws as Barack Obama's nominee for US commerce secretary. Up to 40 Shia pilgrims are killed by a female suicide bomber near a shrine in the Iraqi capital, Baghdad, officials say.Merseyside giants clash in FA Cup Man Utd brush aside 10-man Saints World Briefing'Period problems split us up'The curse of Nigerian oilGhosts 'all in the mind'
- Diamond clues to beasts' demise
Israeli forces split Gaza in twoObama commerce nominee pulls outObama family moves to WashingtonIn pictures: Gaza ground offensiveIsraeli forces split Gaza in twoNew Doctor actor is youngest ever
Israeli troops move into Gaza
John Travolta's son dies on holiday
17:17 GMT, Sunday, 4 January 2009
Israeli troops step up operations against Hamas militants, driving deep into Gaza and in effect cutting it in two. Hamas set for bitter battle Jeremy Bowen: Faith in force In pictures: Gaza offensive Paul Reynolds: Diplomacy waits Map: Attacks day by day Gaza voices: Water, power cut
Up to 40 Shia pilgrims are killed by a female suicide bomber near a shrine in the Iraqi capital, Baghdad, officials say.
Obama takes family to Washington US President-elect Barack Obama and his family take up residence in Washington, ahead of his swearing-in as president.
Fuelling greed The distortion of values in oil-rich Nigeria
Viva Miami! How Cuba's exiles became part of the American mix
Pointless pursuit Why trying to get rich quick is like bodybuilding Ukraine warns EU of gas 'problem' Police killed in Pakistan blast PM defends handling of downturn Nano device 'times drug release' Mars rovers roll on to five years Leigh film honoured by US critics
City reborn Colombia's Medellin cashes in on its drug baron past
Wind of change Narrow win for Ghana opposition in presidential run-off
Kabul misery Why all the aid has made little impact on Afghan daily life Anti-apartheid icon Suzman buried Thai blaze club boss faces charge China factory output dips further Kidnapped reporters freed in Somalia Boy guilty of shooting his mother
No more nul points? Lloyd Webber selects Eurovision hopefuls
Live text - FA Cup third round Merseyside giants to meet in Cup Sunday SportsworldHealth group angered by 99p pintNew air route to WW1 battlefieldCar worth £3m is found in garageA prediction that's a safe betWho are Hamas?
- Obama family moves to Washington
- A prediction that's a safe bet
- Hamas ready for bitter urban battle
Israeli troops clash with Hamas
Steam train near completion
Struggle for Gaza's injured
Global warming threat to ski industry
10:21 GMT, Sunday, 4 January 2009
MIDDLE EASTIsraeli troops battle Hamas militants as ground forces and tanks go into Gaza after a week of intense air strikes.Pilgrims die in Iraq bomb blast At least 35 Shia pilgrims are killed in a suicide bomb attack near a shrine in Baghdad, Iraqi officials say. Opposition leader wins Ghana poll Belgian MPs back new government European flight lands in Baghdad Markets start year on upbeat note Hope of insulin cell transplant Strong earthquakes hit Indonesia
Clarke century boosts Australia Defeat was indefensible - Hughes
Sports RoundupSteam train near completionStrong earthquakes hit IndonesiaStalin voted third-best RussianMany troops to return from IraqGrape extract kills cancer cellsIsraeli troops clash with HamasStrong earthquakes hit IndonesiaIn pictures: Gaza ground offensive
Steam train near completion
Ground combat begins in Gaza
05:18 GMT, Sunday, 4 January 2009 Israeli ground forces and tanks enter Gaza, after a week of air strikes, to 'take control' of areas used by militants to fire rockets.
Strong earthquake rocks Indonesia An earthquake with a magnitude of 7.6 rocks eastern Indonesia, reportedly killing at least one person and injuring dozens of others.
Boy guilty of shooting his mother A 12-year-old boy is found guilty in the United States of murdering his mother following a row over his household chores.
Wind of change Narrow win for Ghana opposition in presidential run-off Kenyan 'media gag' law approved Canberra rejects Guantanamo cases Colombo pushes into Tiger areas PM 'to create 100,000 new jobs' John Travolta's teenage son dies Global Business
- Boy guilty of shooting his mother
Superscraper nears date with destiny'Keep off dieting' to avoid flu Strong earthquake rocks Indonesia- Boy guilty of shooting his mother
- In pictures: New phase begins
Israel defence minister on incursion
Tennant on change for Doctor Who