Hamas further deepens rocket attacks into Israel
Submitted by William Kaelin on Tue, 12/30/2008 - 17:11.Hamas further deepened its rocket attacks into southern Israel Tuesday, sending two upgraded Russian-type Grad rockets to a distance of more than 30 kilometres, police said.
US demands end to Hamas rocket attacks
Submitted by William Kaelin on Mon, 12/29/2008 - 17:02.The White House called on Hamas to halt rocket attacks into Israel and agree to a lasting ceasefire as the conflict in the Gaza Strip escalated on Monday.
US admonishes Israel, criticizes Hamas over attacks
Submitted by William Kaelin on Sat, 12/27/2008 - 19:20.
The United States on Saturday urged restraint from Israel in its military operations in the Gaza Strip, but simultaneously offered sharp criticism of Hamas, the organization effectively governing the
More than 120 killed as Israel strikes at Hamas
Submitted by William Kaelin on Sat, 12/27/2008 - 17:22.Airstrikes and artillery fire by the Israel Defence Forces (IDF) directed at militants from the Palestinian Islamist movement Hamas in the Gaza Strip killed more than 120 people on Saturday and caused
Hamas leader in Beirut for talks
Submitted by Marina Dimova on Mon, 11/03/2008 - 13:30.
Hamas met Monday with Lebanese President Michel Suleiman and Premier Fouad Seniora.
Syria-based Khaled Mashaal said he "told both Lebanese officials that the internal Palestinian situation was good and affirmed that Hamas supported Lebanese reconciliation."
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.