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Middle East

EU Must Put Israel Rapprochement on Hold, Aid Agencies Say

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The European Union must put all hopes of building a closer relationship with Israel on hold until the fighting in the Gaza Strip ends, a group of leading aid agencies said Wednesday, Jan. 7. »

 

Energy

Russia Stops Gas to Europe as EU Mulls Ukraine Observer Mission

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Russian energy giant Gazprom has stopped all gas deliveries to Europe, says Ukraine, a move the European Union labeled "unacceptable" as it proposed sending in observers to measure gas flows. »

 

Health

Measles Cases on the Rise in Europe

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Diagnosed cases of the measles have risen in parts of Europe, lowering the chances of the continent wiping out the disease by 2010, researchers say. »

 

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Middle East

Israel Resumes Gaza Bombing After Lull But Defers "Final" Thrust

A IDF tank fires into Gaza City.

Israel resumed bombing in the Gaza Strip after a three hour lull on Wednesday, January 7 as Israeli officials defer a decision to mount the third and final thrust of its mission to destroy Hamas' military capabilities. »

 

Middle East

Anti-Jewish Activities in Europe Rise After Gaza Incursion

Israeli and Palestinian flags

The hostilities between Israel and the Palestinian group Hamas are having repercussions for European Muslims and Jews. Countries throughout the continent are reporting an increase of anti-Jewish acts. »

 

Middle East

Israeli Airstrike on UN School Increases Ceasefire Pressure

An airstrike on Gaza City

An Israeli strike on a UN school killed at least 46 Palestinian civilians Tuesday, in the deadliest single incident since Israel launched its Gaza offensive, and one which is likely to increase pressure over a ceasefire. »

 

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