The Israeli military has closed in on densely populated areas of the Gaza Strip, seeking to kill gunmen loyal to the militant group Hamas. Israeli war planes are pounding targets in Gaza as part of an effort to stop rocket attacks aimed at the Jewis

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A U.S. passenger jet crash-landed in New York City's Hudson River on Thursday with 155 passengers and crew onboard. But tragedy was averted when ferries and tourist boats came to the aid of the sinking plane and everyone was evacuated. Tail fin of A

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The U.N. refugee agency says it is increasingly concerned about the humanitarian situation in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo as attacks by the Ugandan rebel group, the Lord's Resistance Army, continue. The UNHCR says the number of deaths, abdu

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President-elect Barack Obama met with majority Democratic leaders on Capitol Hill Tuesday about an emerging economic stimulus plan. The talks came as the House of Representatives prepared to take up legislation that would place new restrictions on h

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Secretary of State-designate Hillary Clinton told senators Tuesday that the Obama administration will exercise smart power in international affairs with diplomacy taking the lead. Secretary of State-designate Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton, right, is g

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President-elect Barack Obama's nominee for energy secretary, Nobel Prize-winning physicist Steven Chu, said if confirmed he will pursue policies to address climate change and reduce U.S. dependence on foreign oil. Energy Sec.-designate Steven Chu te

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At his last ceremonial appearance as U.S. President, George Bush honored three men who have been among his staunchest allies abroad during his eight years in office. Former Prime Ministers Tony Blair, former Australian Prime Minister John Howard and

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U.S. President George Bush and Mexican President Felipe Calderon have restated their nations' shared commitment to combat illegal drug trafficking and preserve bilateral trade ties. President Bush held his last formal meeting with a sitting head of

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Israel says it has inflicted serious damage on Hamas' military infrastructure but it says much more work remains to be done before it stops its offensive in Gaza. There are no signs of a let-up in the conflict, despite diplomatic efforts. An explosi

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U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon says a Security Council resolution demanding an immediate cease-fire in the Gaza Strip must be respected. On the eve of a diplomatic sweep through the region, Mr. Ban said he is deeply anguished over the situation

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Israeli warplanes have been attacking the homes of Hamas leaders in Gaza, during the 17th day of Israel's assault. Palestinian medical officials say nearly 900 people have died in the attacks, which are showing no signs of letting up. Palestinians r

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It has been more than two weeks since Israel launched massive air strikes and then a ground offensive against Hamas militants in the Gaza Strip and all the while, Hamas continued to fire rockets into southern Israel. The Palestinian death toll from

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President-elect Barack Obama is proposing an emergency $800 billion economic stimulus plan that would use government spending and taxing power to help pull the faltering U.S. economy out of recession. President-elect Barack Obama speaks to reporters

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Middle East envoy Tony Blair is saying that the elements are in place for a ceasefire in Gaza, after meeting with Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak. Egyptian diplomatic efforts to mediate a cease-fire, meanwhile, have hit a number of snags. Tony Blai

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U.S. President George Bush defended his record in office and wished his successor well as he went before reporters for a farewell news conference. President Bush talks to reporters during White House press conference, 12 Jan 2009 At times nostalgic,

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U.S. President George Bush says he is leaving office with a record of accomplishment, and says he is going back to Texas with his head held high. Mr. Bush spoke during a farewell meeting with his Cabinet. President George W. Bush holds a closing mee

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The delivery of Russian natural gas is expected to resume Tuesday morning after Ukraine, Russia and the European Union signed a protocol allowing observers to monitor pipelines that transport the fuel across Ukraine. Moscow and Kyiv came to an agree

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Concern about the tough earnings season lying ahead for corporations has depressed markets in Asia and Europe. The gloomy outlook has come as many countries face rising unemployment. In London, Britain's prime minister has outlined a new, wide-rangi

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A race is on to try to save one of India's information technology giants that was cut down by a gigantic fraud allegedly perpetrated by its founder. Media personnel wait outside office of Satyam Computer Services Ltd. in Hyderabad, India, 08 Jan 200

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Barack Obama will make history on January 20 when he is inaugurated as the 44th president of the United States and becomes the first African-American to hold the job. President-elect Barack Obama speaks to reporters in Washington, 12 Jan 2009 In the

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