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Pro-Israel rallies call for peaceThey marched in Marseille and in London – pro-Israel, anti-war protesters. As many as 20,000… 11/01/09 23:45 CET
Russian refusal puts gas price deal in jeopardyRussia has cast fresh doubt over whether the gas price row with Ukraine has been successfully… 11/01/09 20:31 CET
Israel: “Close to achieving aims in Gaza”Israel continued to attack Gaza on Sunday, sending forces into the suburbs of Gaza City but at the… 11/01/09 19:35 CET
EU brokers energy crisis agreementAn agreement to restore gas flows was brokered by the EU under the current Czech presidency… 11/01/09 19:28 CET
Obama sets Middle-East and Iran as prioritiesBarack Obama has promised a fresh approach in the United States’ relationship with Iran and the… 11/01/09 19:05 CET
Israeli troops begin fierce battles in Gaza suburbsIsraeli troops have been battling Hamas gunmen in suburbs of Gaza City in one of the fiercest… 11/01/09 18:07 CET
Israel says Gaza ceasefire may come soonIsrael went in to Gaza to stop Hamas firing rockets across the border. But they still keep coming… 11/01/09 17:35 CET
British Jews call for Gaza peaceCalls for an end to the fighting in Gaza are growing. Thousands descended on London’s Trafalgar… 11/01/09 16:25 CET
Indonesian ferry sinks in stormMore than 200 people are feared dead after an Indonesian ferry sank in stormy waters… 11/01/09 15:35 CET
Motown celebrates 50 years of making musicAs the White House prepares to welcome its first African-American President, Motown Records… 11/01/09 15:06 CET
Israeli troops intesify Gaza onslaughtIsraeli forces have moved into the Gaza Strip’s most populous area – killing at least 14… 11/01/09 13:14 CET
New hiccup in Russian gas dealThere is a new hiccup threatening a deal to solve Europe’s mid-winter energy crisis. Ukraine… 11/01/09 12:35 CET
Indonesian ferry sinks in stormA ferry with at least 250 people on board has sunk in stormy waters off Indonesia. Local radio… 11/01/09 12:11 CET
Rockets hit Israel as students return to schoolAttacks by Hamas militants show no sign of slowing. Two rockets fired from the Gaza Strip… 11/01/09 12:05 CET
Israeli cabinet discusses GazaThe Israeli cabinet has discussed the fighting in Gaza. Outgoing Prime Minister Ehud Olmert said… 11/01/09 11:35 CET
Israel steps up Gaza assaultReports from Israel say the commander of the military assault on Gaza has demanded the green light… 11/01/09 10:38 CET
Israel to “escalate” military actionIsrael is warning residents of the Gaza Strip that it is planning to step up its military… 11/01/09 09:57 CET
Europeans protest against Gaza offensiveTens of thousands of people, in cities all over Europe, have been demonstrating against the Israeli… 11/01/09 09:57 CET
- Europeans protest against Gaza offensive
Tens of thousands of people, in cities all over Europe, have been demonstrating against the Israeli… 11/01/09 09:40 CET
Deal on European gas sealedUkraine has agreed to let EU monitors make sure it is not siphoning off Russian gas meant for… 11/01/09 09:40 CET
Berlusconi baulks at right-wing tax plansThe Italian government is distancing itself from the plan of a right-wing ally to tax immigrants… 11/01/09 09:40 CET
