It took more than 1200 lives, but it finally came. Prime Minister Ehud Olmert declared a unilateral ceasefire late Saturday night, and is now working to try and stifle the "resupply of Hamas through smuggling from Egypt," the New York Times reports.
The government recently offered some monetary compensation to parents whose children were sickened by the bad milk. In protest of governmental apathy and probably a little offended that the government thinks they can buy them off, they declined the compensation package.
Even though we all know Israel officially crossed the line a long time ago, attacking the headquarters of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency in Gaza cements their status as being absolutely out of their minds.
President-elect O bama plans to close the U.S. prison in Guantanamo Bay as early as his first week in office, to show his disapproval of Bush's approach to the war on terror and effectively "change" American politics, say two officials close to the transition, according to CNN.
Eighteen days and no end in sight. On Sunday Israeli troops pushed further into Gaza, as Israeli officials said they were closing in on accomplishing their objective of breaking Hamas, the New York Times reports.
Former Illinois governor Rod Blagojevich has become the first governor in Illinois history to be impeached, the New York Times reports.
A couple of days ago a ceasefire was announced so aid could be given to the scores of injured civilians in Gaza. The UN came in to give aid, but announced today that they would pull out workers after some were killed by Israel airstrikes and tank fire.
Israeli troops and tanks began their descent on Gaza Saturday night, officially launching a predicted ground assault against Hamas militants, the New York Times reports.
Israel's attacks on Gaza strengthened Friday after bombs killed a top Hamas commander, African Free Press reports. The attacks, now entering their seventh day, have resulted in the deaths of at least 420 and more than 2000 injuries. The UN has said that nearly 25 per cent of the dead are civilians.
For the past couple of years (eight for me), Americans and people around the world have been waiting for the end of George W. Bush's presidency. Sure he's done some great things, like his groundbreaking work fighting HIV/AIDS in Africa, but for the most part, he was a huge bust.
Israel will continue to pummel Gaza with rockets after a 48-hour cease fire proposal was rejected by the security cabinet Wednesday, the New York Times reports.
Israel is reportedly considering a cease fire that would see their attacks on the Gaza strip stop for 48 hours so wounded civilians desperate for humanitarian aid would be able to receive it, according to the New York Times.
As Israeli jets hammer Hamas targets and Hamas militants launch rockets to Israel, Palestinian officials have confirmed more than 277 deaths and hundreds of injuries, CNN reports.
When you go to see "The Curious Case of Benjamin Button" in theaters this winter, speak softly.
Pakistan has canceled all military leave and increased troop numbers in regions bordering Jammu and Punjab in northwest India, the Times of India reports.
Pakistani media is reporting that the country's military is now on "high alert" over a possible attack by neighbour India, Al Jazeera reports.
Imagine being named after of one of the most despised genocidal maniacs in the history of the world. Three-year-old Adolf Hitler Campbell has that problem, and his neo-Nazi parents see nothing wrong in naming their child after a man they admire.
Alaska state troopers have arrested the mother of Bristol Palin's boyfriend on six drug counts, The Globe and Mail reports.
After unblocking several sites during this summer's Olympic Games, China has quietly begun preventing public access once again, according to the New York Times.
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