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Gaza Fighting Intensifies 6 Jan 2009 at 10:30am
Israel continues to push deeper into Palestinian population centers as attacks continue from both sides. Richard Roth reports.
Death toll mounts as fighting in Gaza intensifies 6 Jan 2009 at 8:55am
Death toll mounts as fighting in Gaza intensifies
Raw Video: Pro-Gaza demonstrations in Asia 6 Jan 2009 at 3:37am
Pro-Gaza demonstrators burned both Israeli and American flags at a rally in Thailand on Tuesday. The demonstrations attracted hundreds who support do not support Israel. (Jan. 6)
Israel Continues Gaza Assault 5 Jan 2009 at 7:10pm
Israel says there will be no cease-fire unless Hamas stops firing rockets over the border. As Richard Roth reports, the death toll is rising and there's a global call for an end to the violence.
Sarkozy's new role? 5 Jan 2009 at 6:13pm
French President Sarkozy is back in the Middle East working on a ceasefire, and possibly preparing for a new role with the US
Israel lets Palestinians flee; UN issues warning 5 Jan 2009 at 4:50pm
A Hamas strongman in Gaza is urging Palestinians to 'crush' the invading Israeli forces and to target Israeli civilians. AP Correspondent Aron Heller reports from Jerusalem. (Jan. 5)
Palestinian casualties overwhelm Gaza hospitals 5 Jan 2009 at 4:06pm
Doctors at Gaza City's biggest hospital say they're not prepared for the hundreds of patients they've been receiving since the Israeli assault began. The military operation is taking a heavy toll on civilians. (Jan. 5)
World leaders call for Mideast ceasefire as more civilians die 5 Jan 2009 at 3:21pm
Ground offensive continues in Gaza
U.S. joins press for truce in Gaza onslaught 5 Jan 2009 at 2:31pm
Israel seized control of high-rise buildings and attacked houses, mosques and smuggling tunnels as it pressed its offensive against the Gaza Strip's Hamas rulers on Monday, while the U.S. joined a stream of countries pushing for a cease-fire. (Jan. 5)
UN urges Israel to let Gazans leave 5 Jan 2009 at 1:05pm
Aid agencies say Gaza'a 1.5 million population are in dire need of food, water and medical supplies but Israel's round-the-clock bombardment is hampering relief efforts. United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees Antonio Guterres urged Israel on Monday to allow civilians in Gaza to flee Israeli-Palestinian fighting by crossing the border into Egypt. In a statement issued from his Geneva office, Guterres also implicitly told Egypt -- and other countries that do not have frontiers with Gaza -- that they had a duty to give shelter to refugees from the conflict. Israel has allowed some foreign passport holders living in Gaza to leave but borders have been sealed to all but limited humanitarian aid shipments.
Diplomacy intensifies over Gaza 5 Jan 2009 at 12:21pm
As the battle in Gaza between Israeli forces and Hamas militants rages on, envoys and foreign leaders have been engaged in a furious round of diplomatic activity.
Safety cited in halting plan to take stranded Canadians into Israel 5 Jan 2009 at 11:50am
Plan aborted to take stranded Canadians into Israel
Civilian Deaths Pile In Gaza 5 Jan 2009 at 10:45am
Diplomatic talks on the Israeli-Gaza conflict have been slow to yield results while civilian casualties keep rising, reports Mark Phillips.
Israel defends Gaza offensive 5 Jan 2009 at 8:05am
Defence Minister Ehud Barak says the assault will go on until neighbouring Israeli communities are safe from attack. There have been protests within Israel over the military operation in Gaza, now into its second week, but there is also considerable support among Israelis, not least from those who live in towns and villages targeted by militant rockets.
Gazans pay high price 5 Jan 2009 at 6:27am
At least three children were among a dozen Palestinian civilians killed on Monday as Israeli troops pressed home a ground assault on Hamas militants in the face of French-led diplomatic efforts to broker a ceasefire. The deaths included three children from the Samouni family and their mother when a tank shell hit their home in Gaza city. The Israeli army said "many dozens" of Islamist fighters had been killed since ground troops went in on Saturday in a stated attempt to end rocket fire by Hamas into southern Israel. Five more Israeli soldiers were reported to have been wounded during overnight fighting. A soldier was killed on Sunday, the first Israeli fatality since the start of the ground operation. Israeli Defence Minister Ehud Barak said the offensive would go on until the neighbouring Israeli communities are safe from attack.
Israeli forces surround Gaza City 4 Jan 2009 at 10:25pm
Israeli forces surround Gaza City
Gaza Ground Assault Continues 4 Jan 2009 at 6:31pm
As Israeli troops push deeper into Gaza on the 1st full day of ground operations, many civilians are finding themselves caught in the crossfire. Richard Roth reports.
Protester shot dead in the West Bank 4 Jan 2009 at 11:59am
The Israeli Army is investigating after a Palestinian man was apparently killed by Israeli troops in the West Bank while protesting about the Gaza offensvie. Palestinian media sources say 22-year-old Mafid Saleh Walweel was killed by Israeli troops during stone-throwing clashes in the occupied West Bank on Sunday. They say he was shot in the head near the barrier of the West Bank city of Qalqilya. He was protesting about Israel's military operation in the Gaza Strip. The Israeli army said it was checking the report.
Gaza attack no suprise to settlers 4 Jan 2009 at 7:15am
Israeli settlers who left the Gaza strip in 2005 say they foresaw Israel'smilitary offensive long ago. The settlers were pulled out of the coastal enclave city under Israel's disengagement plan. Around 8500 settlers and soldiers were relocated to different parts of Israel. Hamas took over the Gaza strip in June 2007.
Israel battles Hamas in Gaza strip 4 Jan 2009 at 5:15am
Israeli forces launch a ground offensive into the Hamas-run Gaza strip. At least 12 people have been killed by tank shells in northern Gaza, witnesses said that most of the dead are civilians. Hamas said they have captured two Israeli soldiers, the Israeli army could not confirm this report. Israel launched their attack on the Hamas-run area after eight days of airstrikes on the region. Hundreds of people have been killed and more than two thousand are wounded as the attacks enter a second week. Israel said it launched the attacks to stop rocket fire from Islamist groups into Israel.
Arabs demand UN call for immediate cease-fire 3 Jan 2009 at 10:42pm
Arab nations are demanding that the United Nations Security Council call for an immediate cease-fire following Israel's launch of a ground offensive in Gaza. (Jan. 3)
Why Invade Gaza? 3 Jan 2009 at 9:45pm
Jeff Glor speaks with David Schenker, director of the Program on Arab Politics for the Washington Institute, about the reasons behind the Isreali ground invasion of the Gaza Strip.
Israel Begins Gaza Invasion 3 Jan 2009 at 9:45pm
Israeli ground troops have crossed the border along the Gaza Strip in an effort to deter Hamas forces. In a special report for CBS News, Sky News? Dominic Waghorn provides in-depth coverage.

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National security players must manage hot spots 15 Dec 2008 at 3:12pm
President-elect Barack Obama and his new national security team face many challenges and offer differing views on how to address them. The team features former Democratic primary rival Hillary Rodham Clinton, his pick for secretary of State; Defense Secretary Robert Gates, a Republican and Bush administration holdover; and former Marine Corps commandant James Jones, his pick for national security adviser. Obama will also consult with Susan Rice, his choice for ambassador to the United Nations, and Vice President-elect Joe Biden. "I'm going to be welcoming a vigorous debate inside the White House," Obama said.
Accelerant poured around Palin's church 15 Dec 2008 at 1:45pm
WASILLA, Alaska - Whoever torched Gov. Sarah Palin's home church tried to start fires in several places around the building, the federal agency assisting in the investigation said Monday. Accelerants were found in multiple locations on the outside of Wasilla Bible Church, including around entrances and exits, according to the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives.
Israel kicks out contentious United Nations official 15 Dec 2008 at 10:43am
JERUSALEM - No one can say they didn't see it coming: Israel on MondayÂ expelled a United Nations investigator who compared Israeli policies to the Nazi Holocaust. IsraeliÂ officials barredÂ Richard Falk from entering Israel to investigate its policies towards the Palestinians because, as one Israeli official said, ofÂ Falk'sÂ "extreme, methodic criticism of Israel."Â
Rep. Ellison makes pilgrimage to Mecca 15 Dec 2008 at 10:43am
WASHINGTON - Back home he's one of the 535 most powerful lawmakers in America, but last week, on the holiest week in Islam's holiest city, U.S. Rep. Keith Ellison was just one among the estimated 3 million travelers making the pilgrimage to Mecca. "You forget who you are - black or white and American or African - and where you come from when you are before God circling the Kabba (the large masonry cubic structure near Mecca) in a two-piece unstitched garment," Ellison said in a CNN interview last week.
A hidden culinary gem 15 Dec 2008 at 5:39am
Tucked within the labyrinth that is the Tunis medina, Dar el Jeld is tricky to find - just ask around for directions - and a hard table to get - we telephoned our reservations from Chicago (in English) two weeks prior. But it's also Tunisia's top restaurant, fusing the country's North African roots with French flavors. Upon arrival we snacked on complimentary tuna and olives and baguette bread dipped in harissa, a spicy red pepper sauce served with most Tunisian specialties. Then our appetizer arrived - fritures de poisson, battered fish and shrimp with grilled calamari and a squeeze of lime. The batter was light and the fish fresh but nothing dramatically different or better than your average deep-fryer fare. Instead go for the brik a la viande, with meat, hard-boiled egg and a smattering of vegetables encased and baked in filo dough and served with a little lime and a swab of harissa.
Safety at the speed of life 15 Dec 2008 at 5:35am
We have all heard the saying "time is money." A few months ago, I heard a senior executive of a major retail chain put it another way: "Speed is life." The faster he can get products into the United States and onto store shelves, the bigger the edge he'll have over competitors. Of course, whenever you're in a hurry, you're tempted to take risks. The challenge is to keep trade moving at a competitive speed without sacrificing safety. We have seen safety sacrificed in recent years, but we have responded with a thorough examination of our present protections and a fundamental revision of our import-safety strategy.
With elections in February, Israel searching for its Obama 14 Dec 2008 at 5:32am
JERUSALEM - While U.S. Sen. Barack Obama was running for president, Israeli pundits publicly fretted that he was too green, too liberal and too naive to capably navigate diplomatic quagmires in the Middle East. Now, Israeli politicians can't get enough of the president-elect.
Roundtable Interview of the President with Travel Pool 13 Dec 2008 at 7:00pm
Roundtable Interview of the President with Travel Pool Aboard Air Force One En Route Afghanistan In Focus: Afghanistan 11:39 P.M. (Local) Q Quick ducking there, sir. THE PRESIDENT: I was worried about you. I thought you were going to have a heart attack. Q...
President Bush Visits Troops in Iraq 13 Dec 2008 at 7:00pm
President Bush Visits Troops in Iraq Al Faw Palace - Camp Victory Baghdad, Iraq In Focus: Defense In Focus: Iraq 8:05 P.M. (Local) THE PRESIDENT:Thank you for coming out to say hello.General, thank you for the introduction, I am honored to be at Camp Victo...
President Bush Visits with Troops in Afghanistan 13 Dec 2008 at 7:00pm
President Bush Visits with Troops in Afghanistan In Focus: Afghanistan In Focus: Defense 5:38 A.M. (Local) THE PRESIDENT:Thank you all very much. Thanks for the warm welcome. Thanks for coming out to greet me -- at kind of a strange hour. (Laughter.) Gener...
President Bush and Iraq Prime Minister Maliki Sign the Strategic Framework Ag... 13 Dec 2008 at 7:00pm
President Bush and Iraq Prime Minister Maliki Sign the Strategic Framework Agreement and Security Agreement Prime Minister's Palace Baghdad, Iraq In Focus: Iraq 8:03 P.M. (Local) PRIME MINISTER MALIKI:(As translated.) I'd like to welcome the Pres...
Still learning, Panthers lineman Jeff Otah hinting at potential 13 Dec 2008 at 5:27am
CHARLOTTE, N.C. - The NFL world beyond Charlotte took notice of Jeff Otah on Monday night. As the Carolina Panthers struggled to take control late in the first half of their game against Tampa Bay, they faced a second-and-goal from the Buccaneers 2. It was no time for anything fancy. Quarterback Jake Delhomme handed the ball to rookie running back Jonathan Stewart, who hit the right side of the line with a fury.
Versatile Lopez might bat leadoff for Diamondbacks 13 Dec 2008 at 5:23am
Before the 1997 expansion draft, the Arizona Diamondbacks made a splash by signing free agent Jay Bell, who became a cornerstone of the franchise in its early success. The numbers say newcomer Felipe Lopez is a very similar player.
Owner's illness jolts Panthers' organization 13 Dec 2008 at 5:21am
On most National Football League teams, the owner is distant and unseen to the players, except for on game day or for special occasions. They have frequent contact with the general manager and the coach but to the players, owners are, basically, just a checkbook. That's not the case with the Carolina Panthers. That's why the news that owner Jerry Richardson is awaiting a heart transplant has taken some of the luster off the Panthers' run atop the NFC South Division.
Eagles' linebackers not in the interception game 13 Dec 2008 at 5:20am
Jim Johnson, the Eagles' defensive coordinator, asks a lot of his linebackers. For the most part, he has gotten the answers he's wanted in the form of tackles for losses (23), quarterback hurries (nine), fumble recoveries (four), and passes knocked down (13). "Solid," Johnson said Friday when asked to assess the play of his linebackers. "I'm happy with them."
Gates Promises Continuity, Urges Cooperation for Middle East Initiatives 12 Dec 2008 at 7:00pm
Gates Promises Continuity, Urges Cooperation for Middle East Initiatives By Fred W. Baker III American Forces Press Service MANAMA, Bahrain, Dec. 13, 2008 - Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates opened the first session of the Manama Dialogue here today, pledg...
VP-46 Returns From Multi-Theater Deployment, Maintains Stellar Safety Record 12 Dec 2008 at 7:00pm
OAK HARBOR, Wash. (NNS) -- The "Grey Knights" of Patrol Squadron (VP) 46 returned to Naval Air Station (NAS) Whidbey Island Dec. 10 after a six-month deployment in support of operations in Asia, Africa and the Middle East. "The effects we ge...
US Admiral Skeptical About Plan of Pursuing Pirates Inside Somalia 12 Dec 2008 at 7:00pm
DATELINE: Washington The Pentagon says it is looking into how it might act on a draft U.N. Security Council resolution, being circulated by the United States, that would, for the first time, authorize military action against pirate bases inside Somalia. Bu...
Africa: Daily Press Briefing - December 12 12 Dec 2008 at 7:00pm
Africa: Daily Press Briefing - December 12 Fri, 12 Dec 2008 Daily Press Briefing Sean McCormack, Spokesman Washington, DC December 12, 2008 TRANSCRIPT: 10:24 a.m. EST MR. MCCORMACK: Good morning, everybody. Just a couple of notes up at the top of the brief...
Gates Travels to Iraq, Talks With Leaders, Troops 12 Dec 2008 at 7:00pm
Gates Travels to Iraq, Talks With Leaders, Troops By Fred W. Baker III American Forces Press Service BALAD, Iraq, Dec. 13, 2008 - The mission in Iraq is still relevant despite the recent political attention on the fight in Afghanistan, Defense Secretary Ro...
Aiming to get back: Brett Favre in familiar position as Jets jockey for playoffs 11 Dec 2008 at 11:16pm
FLORHAM PARK, N.J. - Brett Favre has made these December playoff pushes so many times before, with many different casts of characters. That dazzling Green Bay offense in 2003 that compensated for its poor defense. The gutsy 2002 Packers who won despite being so banged up. The inexperienced but talented receivers and backs who ran so well after the catch last season. Just a few examples. But Favre being Favre, he still had to pull out the Super Bowl ring he won with the Green Bay Packers in 1997 and show it to his New York Jets teammates on the plane last week, headed for California. As if to say that Ty Law, Alan Faneca, Damien Woody, Thomas Jones, Eric Barton and Kris Jenkins weren't the only Jets to have played in Super Bowls somewhere else.
Gates Visits U.S. Naval Forces Central Command in Bahrain 11 Dec 2008 at 7:00pm
- Gates Visits U.S. Naval Forces Central Command in Bahrain American Forces Press Service MANAMA, Bahrain, Dec. 12, 2008 - Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates visited U.S. Naval Forces Central Command headquarters here today prior to the start of the Interna...
US Nears Nuclear Accord With Gulf Emirates 11 Dec 2008 at 7:00pm
DATELINE: The State Department The State Department said Friday the United States is close to concluding a nuclear cooperation agreement with the United Arab Emirates, the UAE. The deal would be the first of its kind with a Middle Eastern country, and it h...
Interview with Jeffrey Gedmin in "World Politics Review" 11 Dec 2008 at 7:00pm
An Interview with RFE/RL Chief Jeffrey Gedmin By Juliana Geran Pilon World Politics Review While many observers of U.S. foreign policy have in recent years lamented the state of U.S. public diplomacy, Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty is widely seen as a bri...
Daily Press Briefings : Daily Press Briefing - December 12 11 Dec 2008 at 7:00pm
Daily Press Briefings : Daily Press Briefing - December 12 Fri, 12 Dec 2008 Daily Press Briefing Sean McCormack, Spokesman Washington, DC December 12, 2008 TRANSCRIPT: View Video 10:24 a.m. EST MR. MCCORMACK: Good morning, everybody. Just a couple of notes...