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Helicopter Crash Kills 8 In Louisiana Join Discussion
CBS News Jan 5 2009 4:13AM GMT
Israeli troops and Hamas fighters clash in Gaza City Join Discussion
Israeli soldiers and Hamas militants fought gun battles in the streets of Gaza City for the first time this morning, lea...
The Cheney Exit Interview Join Discussion
CBS News Jan 4 2009 8:17PM GMT

Top Stories

Death Toll Mounts in Gaza Offensive Start Discussion
New York Times Jan 6 2009 9:02AM GMT
Chaos, Desperation at Gaza Hospital Start Discussion
Washington Post Jan 6 2009 5:26AM GMT
Putin Orders Cut in Gas Sent Through Ukraine Start Discussion
Washington Post Jan 6 2009 5:26AM GMT
Fighting flares outside Gaza City Start Discussion
BBC Jan 6 2009 3:09AM GMT
Singh accuses Pakistan on Mumbai Start Discussion
BBC Jan 6 2009 6:41AM GMT

World Press

Mohlala: Cops expect arrests Start Discussion
News24.com, Online news portal, Cape Town, South Africa
WHO: Zimbabwe cholera death toll tops 1 700 Start Discussion
Mail & Guardian Online, Liberal, Johannesburg, South Africa
DA proposes renaming Parliament building after Suzman Start Discussion
Mail & Guardian Online, Liberal, Johannesburg, South Africa
5.6-magnitude quake jolts northern Mexico Start Discussion
Brazil Sun, Independent online news aggregator
Car 'ripped apart' near Spier Start Discussion
News24.com, Online news portal, Cape Town, South Africa

BBC World

Arson attack on French synagogue Start Discussion
Arsonists drive a burning car packed with a petrol bomb into a French synagogue, raising fears of new anti-Semitic attacks.
Thais block 'anti-royal' websites Start Discussion
The Thai government blocks thousands of websites deemed to be offensive to the revered monarchy.
DR Congo rebels in crisis meeting Start Discussion
Rebels in eastern DR Congo hold urgent talks after claims they had ousted their leader, Gen Nkunda.
Gunmen raid Sri Lanka TV station Start Discussion
Gunmen ransack a Sri Lanka TV channel that drew criticism for its coverage of army gains against rebels.
Israel 'expands' Gaza offensive Start Discussion
Israeli forces reportedly widen their ground assault in the Gaza Strip to include Khan Younis in the south, after fierce clashes ar...

Alternative News

David Sirota: Leaving Las Vegas: Are Americans Ready to Put Cataclysmic Consumption and Hedonism Behind Them? Start Discussion
Will we finally accept the public policy and lifestyle changes that the real world now requires? Or will "Viva Las Vegas"...
Unprecedented Numbers of Americans Question Israel's Actions in Gaza Start Discussion
Could it be the rise of online progressive media telling the truth about Israel, or that the public rejects the same pundits who so...
The End of the Financial World as We Know It Start Discussion
American capitalism is in a state of pure madness -- here's how we can bring the financial system to a saner place.
Big Booty Beauty and the New Sexual Aesthetic Start Discussion
Booty. Rump. Bubble butt. Whatever the term, big backsides -- and people's reactions to them -- tell us a lot about American cu...
Should the First Lady Get a Paycheck? Start Discussion
The media have pegged Michelle Obama as mom and moral arbiter. But the Ivy League-educated lawyer's background raises bigger qu...

Tech News

Malaysia mulls 'cyber court' to handle Internet crimes (AFP) Start Discussion
Malaysia is considering establishing a "cyber court" to deal with the increasing number of crimes related to the Internet...
Recession to steal some glitz from gadget show (AP) Start Discussion
The International Consumer Electronics Show, the largest trade show in the U.S., opens this week in Las Vegas with a full slate of ...
Logitech to cut salaried staff by 15 percent (AP) Start Discussion
Logitech International SA, a maker of mice, webcams and other computer peripherals, said Monday it is cutting its salaried work for...
Apple's Jobs has hormone imbalance, will stay CEO (AP) Start Discussion
Apple Inc. founder Steve Jobs, a survivor of pancreatic cancer whose gaunt appearance in the past year has alarmed the Mac and iPod...
Hong Kong's key stock index falls 0.4 percent (AP) Start Discussion
Hong Kong shares fell modestly Tuesday, as investors sold Chinese telecom companies that had gained recently after Beijing approved...

Religion News

Bishop Condemns Child Sacrifice Start Discussion
AllAfrica.com Jan 6 2009 7:36AM GMT
Religious services will be held in Russian Orthodox churches on Christmas Eve today Start Discussion
Itar Tass Jan 6 2009 7:56AM GMT
Russian Orthodox Church members have Christmas Eve on January 6. Patriarchy placeholder Metropolitan Kiril... Start Discussion
Itar Tass Jan 6 2009 7:55AM GMT
Baby Jesus statue missing from Joburg church Start Discussion
Cape Times Jan 6 2009 7:53AM GMT
Muslims protest against siege in Gaza Start Discussion
Di-ve.com Jan 6 2009 7:49AM GMT

Political News

Now, throw a shoe at George W. Bush for just $1! Start Discussion
Malaysia Sun Jan 6 2009 10:33AM GMT
Obama's plan with tax cuts to get quick OK Start Discussion
UAE Daily News Jan 6 2009 10:30AM GMT
Will conservatives be Obama's 'best allies' in the climate fight? Start Discussion
Grist Magazine Jan 6 2009 10:29AM GMT
Obama?s commerce secy backs out Start Discussion
Hindustan Times Jan 6 2009 10:28AM GMT
Obama: US economy is 'very sick' Start Discussion
Telegraph Jan 6 2009 10:41AM GMT

US News

Bush casts wide net for marine conservation Start Discussion
CNN Jan 6 2009 3:41AM GMT
Bush's one last blow to environment Start Discussion
Boston Globe Jan 6 2009 8:32AM GMT
Acrimony sown by Bush will forever define his presidency Start Discussion
Boston Globe Jan 6 2009 8:34AM GMT
Bush will create 3 conservation zones in Pacific Ocean Start Discussion
Boston Globe Jan 6 2009 8:34AM GMT
Laura Bush gets contract for memoir Start Discussion
Boston Globe Jan 6 2009 8:34AM GMT