Archive for January 12th, 2009

Israeli tanks advance more deeply into Gaza (Reuters)

Written by on Monday, January 12th, 2009 in Latest News.

Israel's Defence Minister Ehud Barak attends the weekly cabinet meeting in Jerusalem January 11, 2009. (David Silverman/Pool/Reuters)Reuters – Israeli tanks rolled into densely populated parts of the city of Gaza on Tuesday and troops fought intense battles with Hamas militants as world leaders struggled to coax the sides into a ceasefire.

Original post by Reuters and software by Elliott Back

UN chief heads to Mideast to press Gaza resolution (AP)

Written by on Monday, January 12th, 2009 in Latest News.

AP – Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon heads to the Mideast on Tuesday to step up diplomatic efforts to get Israel and Hamas to adhere to a U.N. stop-fire resolution in the Gaza Strip and allow humanitarian aid into the devastated Palestinian territory.

Original post by AFP and software by Elliott Back

AFP – An Australian state has launched a global search for candidates for “the best job in the world” — earning a top salary for lazing around a gorgeous tropical island for six months.

Original post by AFP and software by Elliott Back



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