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Analysis: Gaza invasion risky to both sides JERUSALEM - In the first eight days of Israel's battle against Hamas, the conflict was fought from the air, with Israeli fighter jets striking from the skies on targets in Gaza, and with Hamas firing unguided rockets with the hope they would land on Envoys race to halt Gaza carnage Intense diplomatic efforts are under way to try to secure a ceasefire in Gaza as the Israeli ground assault against Hamas militants rolls on. Obama commerce nominee pulls out New Mexico Governor Bill Richardson has withdrawn as Barack Obama's nominee for commerce secretary, US media reports have said. Envoys race to halt Gaza violence Intense diplomatic efforts are under way to try to secure a ceasefire in Gaza as the Israeli assault against Hamas militants enters its 10th day. Gaza Hospital Fills Up, Mainly With Civilians GAZA - A missile hit their uncles house, which was made of concrete and so, the Basal family had thought in taking refuge there, safer than their more flimsy one. Israeli forces push deeper into Gaza E-Mail Article Listen to Article Printer-Friendly 3-Column Format Translate Share Article Text Size ON THE ISRAELI-GAZA BORDER: Backed by fire from air, sea and land, Israeli troops and tanks continued to push deeper into Gaza on Monday after Jobs links weight loss to hormone imbalance Apple CEO Steve Jobs, one of the nation's most intensely private corporate leaders, today broke his public silence about the health issue that has been causing him to lose weight. Middle East equation has changed Israeli Foreign Minister Tzipi Livni told foreign representatives Monday that the equation in the Middle East has changed with the Jewish state's military incursion into Gaza. Strong earthquakes hit Indonesia A number of buildings collapsed in Manokwari At least four people have been killed and dozens injured after a series of powerful earthquakes hit eastern Indonesia, officials say. Gunmen shoots policeman in Athens Greek police say they face growing public hostility after the recent riots A Greek riot policeman has been seriously injured by two men with submachine guns in central Athens, officials say. Gunman shoots policeman in Athens A Greek riot policeman has been seriously injured by a man with a submachine gun in central Athens, officials say. The officer was part of a unit guarding the culture ministry when the pre-dawn attack took place. Clean energy jolts job markets Reporting from Hemlock, Mich. While Detroit's automakers struggle to rebuild their sputtering operations, the key to jump-starting Michigan's economy may lie 80 miles northwest of the Motor City. This is the home of Hemlock Semiconductor Corp. Israeli Forces Bisect Gaza, Surround Biggest City Israeli ground troops and tanks cut swaths through the Gaza Strip early Sunday, bisecting the coastal territory and surrounding its biggest city as the new phase of a devastating offensive against Hamas gained momentum. Israeli forces split Gaza in two According to Hamas officials, the main fighting is now centred on four areas Israeli ground troops and heavy armour have moved deeper into the Gaza Strip, in effect cutting the territory in two. Gunmen shoot policeman in Athens Greek police say they face growing public hostility after the recent riots A Greek riot policeman has been seriously injured by two men with Kalashnikov automatic weapons in central Athens, officials say. Bill Richardson withdraws as Commerce nominee Reporting from Washington President-elect Barack Obama suffered the first blow to his Cabinet today as Commerce Secretary-designate Gov. Obama sells stimulus to Congress Mr Obama has now moved from Chicago to Washington US President-elect Barack Obama is due to meet Congressional leaders on Monday to discuss his plans for a multi-billion dollar stimulus package. Israeli troops push deep into Gaza Israeli tanks and thousands of troops pushed deep into the Gaza strip today in a dramatic escalation of the conflict, reaching as far as the Mediterranean coast, cutting Gaza in half and seizing control of large areas of the overcrowded territory. Casualties rise in Gaza offensive Casualties have been pouring into over-stretched hospitals in the Gaza Strip as Israel presses on with its offensive against Palestinian militant groups. |