Archive for January 5th, 2009

Analysis: Third stage will be war’s hardest test

Written by on Monday, January 5th, 2009 in Latest News.

The hard part of Israel’s war against Hamas lies ahead – and the public’s willingness to fight on will determine its course. The Gaza operation has loved near-total public support, even among some left-wing commentators – but support weakens with each stage.

Original post by AFP and software by Elliott Back

Israeli troops deepen push into Gaza (Reuters)

Written by on Monday, January 5th, 2009 in Latest News.

Reuters – Israel went forces into a southern Gaza town Tuesday and demanded Hamas be prevented from rearming as a main condition for a ceasefire in an 11-day-ancient conflict in which hundreds of Palestinians have been killed.

Original post by AFP and software by Elliott Back

Toyota shuts plants as crisis bites (Reuters)

Written by on Monday, January 5th, 2009 in Latest News.

The Toyota brand name is seen on a car at a dealership in Chicago, December 22, 2008. (Joshua Lott/Reuters)Reuters – Toyota Motor Corp, reeling from its worst U.S. sales decline in more than a quarter of a century, will shut all its factories in Japan for 11 days as the global economic slump hits demand and company profits.

Original post by Reuters and software by Elliott Back



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