Text of Gaza ceasefire resolution
Submitted by Marina Dimova on Fri, 01/09/2009 - 08:47.
The Gaza resolution adopted Thursday by the UN Security Council "stresses the urgency of and calls for an immediate, durable and fully respected ceasefire leading to the withdrawal of Israeli forces from Gaza."
Dozens more airstrikes in Gaza, Israelis to debate truce in Cairo
Submitted by Marina Dimova on Thu, 01/08/2009 - 09:36.
Israel pressed on with both its air and ground offensive in Gaza on Thursday, as government officials were due to travel to Cairo to discuss Egyptian-French truce proposals.
Israeli ground forces move into Gaza Strip
Submitted by William Kaelin on Sat, 01/03/2009 - 19:23.Israeli ground forces moved in the northern Gaza Strip Saturday evening, on the eighth day of a massive Israeli offensive against militants in the salient.
Israel sends ground troops into Gaza Strip
Submitted by William Kaelin on Sat, 01/03/2009 - 19:21.Israel launched its long-expected ground invasion of the Gaza Strip Saturday night, as infantry and armour, backed by air support, moved into the north of the salient after an artillery barrage lastin
Yemen to relocate dozens of Jewish families over reprisal fears
Submitted by William Kaelin on Sat, 01/03/2009 - 17:17.Yemeni authorities are preparing to relocate dozens of Jewish families from two towns to the capital Sana'a amid threats to target Jews in retaliation for the Israeli attacks on the Gaza Strip, state
Thousands of Israeli Arabs demonstrate against Gaza offensive
Submitted by William Kaelin on Sat, 01/03/2009 - 17:13.Tens of thousands of Israeli Arabs in the northern Israeli town of Sakhnin demonstrated against the ongoing military offensive in the Gaza Strip, Israeli media reported Saturday.
Israeli strike on Gaza mosque kills 11
Submitted by William Kaelin on Sat, 01/03/2009 - 17:12.An Israeli airstrike on a mosque in the northern Gaza Strip killed 11 people late Saturday afternoon, and wounded 50 others, 24 of them seriously, Palestinian sources reported.
Muslim world continues to protest strikes on Gaza Strip
Submitted by William Kaelin on Fri, 01/02/2009 - 22:25.Demonstrations were held around the world in reaction to the ongoing Israeli military action in the Gaza Strip which in seven days has left at least 420 Palestinians dead and thousands injured.
Shares fell 2.1 per cent Friday on the Seoul stock exchange on general recession fears. South Korea's won dropped against the dollar.
When the Spirit rover landed on Mars five years ago, no one expected it or its sister rover Opportunity to make it to their first birthdays, let alone their fifth.
Amelie Mauresmo fell victim to a leg injury after less than half an hour on court Friday to hand over a 4-0 victory which put French compatriot Marion Bartoli into the final of the Brisbane International.
Mumbai-based movie Slumdog Millionaire won five prizes Thursday night at the Critics Choice Awards, cementing its position as a surprise favourite just as the Oscar season moves into high gear.
After the Taipei Zoo received two giant pandas from China, another Taiwan zoo said Friday it is seeking to receive a pair of pandas from China.