Israeli troops surround Gaza City
Tens of thousands of people were forced to flee their homes as Israeli tanks and infantry seized control of large parts of the Gaza Strip yesterday, effectively slicing the area in two and isolating Gaza City from the rest of the territory. Heavy fighting was reported last night in... [continued]
Why the Israelis will not tolerate casualties 
In pictures: Israel moves in
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
Obama nominee withdraws over allegations
Barack Obama's nominee for secretary of commerce was yesterday forced to quit the cabinet amid allegations of wrongdoing. New Mexico Governor Bill Richardson (pictured last month with Obama) withdrew after being linked to a pending investigation by a federal grand jury in New Mexico. The jury is investigating how... [continued]
American Transition: Bill Richardson quits
PM: recession could last past 2010
Britain could suffer a far more severe recession that has been officially acknowledged, the Prime Minister admitted yesterday. Asked in an interview if the recession could last two years, Gordon Brown said: "I think that depends on the level of international co-operation." He also defended his handling of the... [continued]
The Business Pages: all the latest news on the financial crisis
The Mole: Latest news from Downing Street
Waterford Wedgwood rescue fails
Waterford Wedgwood became the latest household name to fall into receivership this morning, when talks to rescue the 250-year-old fine china and glassware maker collapsed. The Irish-listed company, whose brands include Royal Doulton, Wedgwood pottery and Waterford crystal, has been placed into receivership after it missed a deadline last... [continued]
The Business Pages: all the latest on the financial crisis
Mumbai evidence given to Pakistan
India has handed over evidence to Pakistan linking the Mumbai attacks to "elements" in that country, demanding a prompt investigation. India's Foreign Minister Pranab Mukherjee said that Pakistan should practice its "international obligations" and investigate what he called an "unpardonable crime". India blames Pakistan-based militant group... [continued]
In pictures: terror in Mumbai
Robert Fox: why al-Qaeda cannot be ruled out of Mumbai attacks
EU hit by Russia-Ukraine gas row
At least six European countries have been hit by an acrimonious gas dispute between Ukraine and Russia. Czech Republic, Turkey, Poland, Hungary, Romania and Bulgaria all reported reductions in supply by as much as 30 per cent during a new year cold snap. The Russian state gas company... [continued]
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