Israel rejects truce proposal
Israel today rejected a call for a 48-hour truce in its bombardment of Gaza after describing the proposal - made by French Foreign Minister Bernard Kouchner in an effort to allow aid into the territory - as "unrealistic". Despite calls for a ceasefire from around the... [continued]
Gaza debate: Matthew Carr on Israeli's 'shocking crime' 
Gaza debate: Seth Freedman on Israel's right to defend itself
In pictures: Gaza in flames
In pictures: Inside Gaza's smuggling tunnels
It’s mad, says Hoy of his knighthood
Olympic gold medalists Chris Hoy and Rebecca Adlington and Formula One champion Lewis Hamilton are among the 966 people recognised in the New Year Honours. Hoy, knighted after winning three cycling golds, responded: "To become a knight from riding your bike, it's mad. But it is, genuinely, just an amazing... [continued]
Full list of New Year Honours
Worst year ever for FTSE
When London's FTSE 100 index closes for the final time this year - at 12.30pm today - it will be confirmed that the past 12 months have been the worst performing year since the index was launched 24 years ago. British banks have been the worst hit,... [continued]
US recruits local Afghan militias
The United States, backed by Britain, is planning to organise local Afghan militias to help take on the Taliban. The controversial project is inspired by a similar tactic employed in Iraq, where General David Petraeus, the American commander now running the war in Afghanistan, backed Sunni groups to help combat... [continued]
Legalising opium is the only way to save Afghanistan
The Taliban commander who likes sex and shopping
New Year’s Eve cold warning
People preparing to venture outside to welcome in 2009 have been warned to expect sub-zero conditions tonight. The Met Office is predicting temperatures of minus 6C (21F) in parts of Scotland and minus 4C (25F) in England. "Many parts will be below zero and very frosty. It's a big contrast... [continued]
Ambulancemen accused of neglect
Two ambulancemen have been arrested by police after their controller allegedly heard them discussing whether to bother to revive a 59-year-old disabled man who had dialled 999 because he thought he was having a heart attack. The man, Barry Baker, who lived alone and used crutches following a series of... [continued]
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