Syria Pushed To Stop Hamas Rockets
Can Sarko save the day? The French president is in Syria, along with other foreign leaders, to try and bring enough pressure on Hamas leaders to stop the rocket fire into southern Israel so that a cease-fire with Israel can be reached.
Wave Of Suicides In Wake Of Financial Woes
His spirit broken by financial fears, German billionaire Adolf Merckle took his own life this week — becoming the latest high-profile casualty of a global economic crisis that already has claimed the lives of executives in Europe and the U.S.
Israel OK's Gaza "Humanitarian Corridor"
Israel says it has agreed to set up a "humanitarian corridor" to ship vital supplies to the people of the Gaza Strip. Meanwhile, Israeli mortar shells exploded near a U.N. school in Gaza, killing dozens.
Famous Crystal Company Goes Bust
After losing money for five years, the British luxury company Waterford Wedgwood has filed for bankruptcy. With thousands of jobs at risk, Elizabeth Palmer report on the effort to preserve an icon.
Venezuela Expels Israeli Ambassador
Venezuela ordered the expulsion of the Israeli ambassador and some embassy staff on Tuesday to protest Israel's military offensive in the Gaza Strip.
Voting On Nature's New 7 Wonders Underway
The Grand Canyon, Mount Everest and Loch Ness will vie with more than 200 other spectacular places in the next phase of the global competition for the New 7 Wonders of Nature, organizers said.
Too Fat To Fly? Indian Crew Members Fired
Nine flight attendants who couldn't meet the weight standards of India's national airlines have been fired, an official said Tuesday.
Russia Cuts Gas Supply To Europe
Ukraine's gas company Naftogaz says Russia's Gazprom has slashed natural gas shipments to Europe by about two-thirds, while Balkan nations report a complete shut off of Russian gas.
Biden To Take Stock In Terror Heartland
Joe Biden is heading to Southwest Asia just days before becoming vice president, a visit that signals the new administration's plans to make the troubled region an immediate priority.
Israel Fights On, Gaza Death Toll Tops 500
Israeli shells slammed into Gaza and ground forces edged closer to major population centers, taking more civilian lives as Israel ignores mounting international calls for an immediate cease-fire.
