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The Israeli government has reportedly vowed to keep up its offensive in the Gaza Strip despite a United Nations call for an immediate end to nearly two weeks of conflict involving Hamas militants.

The Mexican government has unveiled emergency measures to protect its economy from the global financial crisis and the recession in the United States.

The new US Congress is preparing to convene, with Democrats in charge of both chambers.

Israeli troops have clashed with Palestinian militants on the edge of Gaza City on the third night of Israel\'s ground assault on Gaza.

Israeli Defence Minister Ehud Barak is warning that the country will not let up on its attacks on Gaza.

Fighting raged into the night in the Gaza Strip, where Israeli ground forces and heavy armour have effectively cut the territory in two.

Up to 30 people have been killed in a suicide bombing in a town south of the Iraqi capital Baghdad.

Hamas officials say one of its senior leaders has been killed by an Israeli air strike on his home in the Gaza Strip.

A concerted diplomatic drive is under way to try to end to Israeli air strikes on the Gaza Strip and Palestinian militant rocket attacks.

The United States Treasury has unveiled a US$6 billion rescue package for GMAC - General Motors\' troubled car loan arm, which is co-owned by Chrysler\'s owner, Cerberus.

The Centre for Economic and Policy Research, is calling for international agencies to cancel Haiti’s debts.