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| H1 Los Angeles Times U.S. quietly seeks Gaza compromise Washington worries a prolonged campaign in the Gaza Strip could bolster Hamas. It wants a timetable from Israel.
Guardian Let us stop. Hold our fire. Restraint is our duty to the innocent of Gaza David Grossman: Israel has much to gain from reinstating a ceasefire and inviting the international community to mediate with Hamas
Israel mulls pause in Gaza assault as invasion looms Officials consider French proposal but key meeting tomorrow will discuss massive ground invasion
Yedioth Ahronoth Answering Israel’s critics/ Yigal Walt Six clichés you are likely to hear constantly in the coming days, and why they’re false
Fateful Gaza op must not be managed against backdrop of needless vote, Sever Plocker says
New York Times Amid a Buildup of Its Forces, Israel Ponders a Cease-Fire With air attacks on Gaza heading into a fifth day, Israel is considering a 48-hour cease-fire.
The Year in Questions One hundred and eighteen questions, and a fiendish election table, on the incidents, accidents, hints and allegations that defined 2008. An annual quiz by Ben Schott. Part II | PDF: Full Quiz (answers will be posted on Jan. 1).
Russia Aside, Georgia Chief Is Pressed at Home Mikheil Saakashvili is facing political pressure from Russia and domestic rivals at a time when an economic downturn could upend Georgia’s political order.
Gazprom, Once Mighty, Is Reeling
Washington Post Israel Presses on With Gaza Strikes European Commission Calls for Immediate Cease-Fire
Obama's ‘One President' Philosophy Is Not One-Fit-All Democrat Defers to Bush on Foreign Policy but Not on Economy
An Iraqi City Divided, and Defined, by Its Walls An Hour at a Crowded Baghdad Checkpoint Reveals Pervasive Nature of Capital's Hated Barriers
Behind Israel's Attack Vivian Salama | In mercilessly attacking Hamas, Israel is trying to regain the air of indestructibility it lost in 2006. | Other Options?
Iran Activating Its Proxies BY: Olivier Guitta | The Middle East Times After the six-month truce with Israel expired on Dec. 19, Hamas decided, or perhaps was urged, to resume its attacks on Israel. Thus Hamas went on a rampage campaign, firing rockets at Israel to create terror and death among Israeli civilians. A new war in the region is likely to benefit only one country: Iran.
RFE/RLEconomic Crisis In Russia Holds Threat Of Social Unrest The once-booming ruble has been hit hard by the global financial crisis -- after years of economic prosperity, Russians are suddenly having to tighten their belts. Could mounting public discontent become a genuine threat to the Kremlin?
The Times What's coming the world's way in 2009 Recession or recovery, general election or not? More intolerance, fewer workaholics? We predict the year ahead Times writers
ANALYSIS: the options now for Israel Now Ehud Barak faces the real test of his leadership as he begins the next more dangerous phase of his campaign
Israel is entitled to defend its civilians against rocket attacks, but its military options are constrained and shrewd diplomacy would serve its interests
Wall Street Journal Lee Aron: Russia's Woes Spell Trouble for the U.S.
The 'Market' Isn't So Wise After All THE TILTING YARD
Financial Times Recession, recovery, trade war and artificial life – welcome to 2009 What does the year ahead have in store? Financial Times writers predict the events and issues in politics, business, economics and world affairs that will shape 2009
Onwards and upwardsTen years of the euro: as the currency enters its second decade, the value of membership is clearer than ever
Medvedev’s assertiveness troubles Putin Kremlin watchers say the Russian president appears to be frustrated that, in spite of his constitutional power as commander in chief, he is stuck in a subordinate role
Czechs to work on ‘three Es’ in EU presidency Following in the footsteps of Nicolas Sarkozy, France’s unorthodox and super-energetic president, would be a hard act for any country inheriting the EU rotating presidency
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Der SpiegelApologizing to the Armenians: 'Eroding One of Turkey's Biggest Taboos'
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Yeni yıl hedefi: Müslümanların birlikteliği...
Okay Gönensin Bu gezinin amacı nedir?
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İsrail'den Erdoğan'a özür gibi yanıt
Minorities, Displacement and Iraq's Future Brookings Institution This 20-page presentation analyzes the relationship between minorities and displacement, with a particular emphasis on the case of Iraq’s smaller minorities'Beş kızkardeş'in acısı ve Meclis'teki 'İsrail dostları'
Google News Greece Cyprus Turkish Cypriot Press ABHaber Dış Basında Türkiye-AB İlişkileri Günlük Haftalık
The Compelling Case of Turkey's Constitution BY: Liam Hardy | World Pres Turkish Constitution as it stands now will not help Turkey move forward with its reform agenda. STELYO BERBERAKİS
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| H4 New York Times Amid a Buildup of Its Forces, Israel Ponders a Cease-Fire With air attacks on Gaza heading into a fifth day, Israel is considering a 48-hour cease-fire.
The Year in Questions One hundred and eighteen questions, and a fiendish election table, on the incidents, accidents, hints and allegations that defined 2008. An annual quiz by Ben Schott. Part II | PDF: Full Quiz (answers will be posted on Jan. 1).
Russia Aside, Georgia Chief Is Pressed at Home Mikheil Saakashvili is facing political pressure from Russia and domestic rivals at a time when an economic downturn could upend Georgia’s political order. Fight Fire With a Cease-FireBy DAVID GROSSMAN Until last Saturday, Israel acted with impressive level-headedness. Israel must not lose perspective now, in the heat of battle, and should stand down for 48 hours.
Moderate Arab States Feel Popular Anger
Egypt Offers Humanitarian Aid but Is Criticized for Refusing to Open Gaza Border
Despite Deeper Strikes, Israelis Vow to Soldier On
U.S. to Widen Supply Routes in Afghan War The plan reflects a U.S.-led effort to seek out a more reliable alternative to the strategic Khyber Pass.
Editorial A Few Big IdeasThree impressive ideas could relieve the stresses on the men and women fighting overseas and keep the country safe over the long term
New Rules in Iraq Add Police Work to Troops’ Jobs
Iranian President Proposes Ending Energy Subsidies
Hamburg Journal: As a German Neighborhood Changes, a Raunchy Shadow Lingers
Iraq to Greet New Year in a Hush, Officials Say
U.S. Pull - Back From Iraq Will Hit Private Contractors
Defiant Illinois Governor Names Pick for Obama Seat
| H5 Washington Post Israel Presses on With Gaza Strikes European Commission Calls for Immediate Cease-Fire
Obama's ‘One President' Philosophy Is Not One-Fit-All Democrat Defers to Bush on Foreign Policy but Not on Economy
An Iraqi City Divided, and Defined, by Its Walls An Hour at a Crowded Baghdad Checkpoint Reveals Pervasive Nature of Capital's Hated Barriers
Behind Israel's Attack Vivian Salama | In mercilessly attacking Hamas, Israel is trying to regain the air of indestructibility it lost in 2006. | Other Options?
Behind Gaza Operation, An Uneasy Triumvirate
French plan calls for 48-hour halt to air assaults against Hamas targets in the Gaza Strip.
By Michael Gerson In 2009, he will require sober supporters -- and loyal critics
Pakistan Targets Taliban Fighters Near Supply Routes in Major Offensive Insurgents Near Supply Routes Targeted
Attack Brings Military Focus Home Pakistan Preoccupied With India, but Insurgent Threat Looms
War Will Not Bring Peace to Gazans and to Israelis in the Negev. By Julia Chaitin, War will not bring peace to Gazans and to Israelis in the Negev
Retiree Charged With Passing U.S. Documents to Israel in the 1980s Pleads Guilty
THE CRASH | What Went Wrong How could a single unit of AIG cause the giant company's near-ruin and become a fulcrum of the global financial crisis? By straying from its own rules for managing risk and then failing to anticipate the consequences.
The Lessons of Roosevelt's Experimentation By Amity Shlaes, The randomness of the New Deal made the Depression worse. Obama should take note.
Russia's Medvedev Signs Constitutional Amendment to Lengthen Presidential Terms By Harold Meyerson, We learned two things about our politics and our economy in 2008.
By Ruth Marcus, Should Bush administration officials be put on trial for crimes such as authorizing torture?
Ill. Gov. Blagojevich Makes Senate Pick Over Democrats' Objections
| H6 Guardian Let us stop. Hold our fire. Restraint is our duty to the innocent of Gaza David Grossman: Israel has much to gain from reinstating a ceasefire and inviting the international community to mediate with Hamas
Israel mulls pause in Gaza assault as invasion looms Officials consider French proposal but key meeting tomorrow will discuss massive ground invasion
Foreign journalists demand Gaza access Israeli supreme court to hear petition protesting against reporters being kept out
US to use Afghan militias against Taliban Controversial plan to organise local militia echoes tactics used by American commanders in Iraq
Quiet of the grave Editorial: The same mistakes are being repeated time and time again
Bloodied in Gaza Laila El-Haddad: Silently, the world watches. And silently, governments plotted: how shall we make the thunder and clouds rain death on to Gaza?
Obama's challenge to Iran Karim Sadjadpour: The questions posed by an Obama presidency could accentuate Iran's deep internal divisions
Islamists urge pro-western regimes to act
Welcome to America's hall of shame Michael Tomasky: From Sarah Palin to AIG's pamper-hungry sales reps, the following characters have made us less than proud
In banks we trust should not be the mantra for 2009 Simon Jenkins: Bankers save the economy? You must be joking - they're far too busy feathering their own nests
The Soviet menace Richard Norton-Taylor: Thirty years ago, in an age of potboilers about a third world war, James Callaghan was terrified by the threat posed by Russia
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H7 Iran Activating Its Proxies BY: Olivier Guitta | The Middle East Times After the six-month truce with Israel expired on Dec. 19, Hamas decided, or perhaps was urged, to resume its attacks on Israel. Thus Hamas went on a rampage campaign, firing rockets at Israel to create terror and death among Israeli civilians. A new war in the region is likely to benefit only one country: Iran.
Minorities, Displacement and Iraq's Future Brookings Institution This 20-page presentation analyzes the relationship between minorities and displacement, with a particular emphasis on the case of Iraq’s smaller minorities
Global Governance Breakthrough: The G20 Summit and the Future Agenda Brookings Institution A 5-page US policy brief arguing that the successful first G20 Summit provides a platform on which President-elect Obama can build in forging an inclusive and cooperative approach for resolving the current financial and economic crisis
America Needs Obama Now - Christopher Smith, The New Republic
Analysis: U.S. needs for language critical (UPI) -- America's global competitiveness and national security could be at risk because of a failure to invest in critical foreign language education. Deficiencies in Middle Eastern and Asian languages pose the most immediate problems. Part 2 of 2.
| H8 Iraq Updates IraqSlogger Google News Iraq Iran Syria Mideastwire.com - NPR Iraq
Iraq signs foreign troops deals Iraq signs deals with the UK and Australia for their troops to stay after a UN mandate expires on 1 January, Baghdad says.
Maliki expected in Tehran Saturday
Fault lines in Arab world | H9 Ha’aretz – Cabinet debating 48-hour Gaza truce as international pressure grows
French proposal for 48-hour Gaza truce 'not realistic,' Israel says
Benn What next? The escalation was a reminder that Gaza cannot be ignored, and Israel will have to devise a new strategy for the south.
The original plan isn't the only oneIt is possible to expect the final results of the operation to differ drastically from what the leaders planned when they began.
Gideon Levy: Are Israel's pilots callous and blind to Gaza's suffering?
Fatah loyalists: Gaza op is 'Allah's revenge' for Hamas actions
Ex-U.S. Army engineer Kadish pleads guilty to spying for Israel
Barak's briefing / Timing his political entrance
Jerusalem PostIAF aircraft strike Haniyeh's offices |
| Gazan civilians increasingly at risk in assault on Hamas Israel may consider a 48-hour cease-fire with Hamas, but threatened a ground invasion if militant rockets didn't stop during a temporary truce
Unexpected twists make 2008 an epochal year The financial crisis, war on two fronts, and, above all, the US election make 2008 historic
Ukraine will pay its $2 billion Russian gas bill Ukraine said Tuesday that will avoid a Kremlin cutoff in gas supplies. European gas customers breathed sighs of relief.
Gaza crisis: a crossroads for Obama It could bring renewal – if Obama is bold enough to stand up to Israel.
Israel, Hamas, and moral idiocy Much of the world's response is a false moral equivalence that simply encourages the terrorists
Anchors Aweigh, China BY: David Fullbrook | Asia Sentinel China’s top national defense spokesman, Huang Xueping, lit up the world’s airwaves on December 23 when he said yet again that his country is seriously considering adding an aircraft carrier to its navy, suggesting China remains determined to build a blue-water navy, the first since Admiral Zheng He was reined in by the Ming Dynasty in the 1400s.
Global Insights: Chinese Navy Becomes Global Security PlayerBY: Richard Weitz | World Politics Review Beijing's unprecedented decision to join the anti-piracy fleet off Somalia's coast resulted from a pragmatic assessment of the likely net security benefits to China from the deployment. The international community, including the United States, should likewise approach the issue from a hardheaded perspective.
Close Air Support and Civilian Casualties in Afghanistan (Full PDF Article) | H11 IHT Shifting troop targets Barack Obama should stick to his campaign pledge to pull combat troops out of Iraq in 16 months.
Russia aside, Georgia chief is pressed at home Mikheil Saakashvili is facing political pressure from Russia and domestic rivals at a time when an economic downturn could upend Georgia's political order
There's plenty of blame to go around for Gaza's war There can be no justification for Hamas's attacks. But others must also take responsibility for the current mess.
Philip Bowring: A close-up on Japan's 'lost decade' Could the Japanese have been wiser than you think?
Undermining peace By MARWAN BISHARA Behind Israel's military action lie cynical electoral calculations and a flawed strategy.
Medvedev signs law extending presidential terms in Russia President Dmitri Medvedev signed a law extending presidential terms from four years to six on Tuesday in a move seen as paving the way for Vladimir Putin's return to the presidency.
U.S. downturn hitting German exporters hard Even companies that make few sales to the U.S. are expected to suffer in 2009 as strapped Americans pare their purchases from abroad.
EUROPE European press review
Europe: Skills forecast extended to 2020 Full Text Report (PDF)
The Greek Riots: Anomic Youths, Headless Government FPRI A US article on the part played by myth-founded beliefs in the Greek riot
Mardell's Europe No to Lisbon Treaty clouded EU's successes in 2008
Vondra: Czechs To Focus On 'Three E's'On the eve of the Czech Republic's assuming of the EU Presidency, RFE/RL correspondents Kathleen Moore and Oksana Pelenska spoke to Czech Deputy Prime Minister for European Affairs Alexandr Vondra. They began by asking him to outline the Czech Republic's priorities
Corruption in Bulgaria tests EU expansion Frustrations mount over Bulgaria – the most violent, corrupt, and poorest of EU members. Aid is being withheld as reform promises are made (and broken). Can it be fixed?
Will a new generation bring fresh justice to Bulgaria? 'We need a moral cleansing of the system,' says jurist Nelly Koutzkova.
With EU help, Bulgarians return to roots Failure to curb corruption means less assistance for some.
| H12 RFE/RLEconomic Crisis In Russia Holds Threat Of Social Unrest The once-booming ruble has been hit hard by the global financial crisis -- after years of economic prosperity, Russians are suddenly having to tighten their belts. Could mounting public discontent become a genuine threat to the Kremlin?
Fault lines in Arab worldWhile Israel in Gaza, Egypt and Saudi Arabia take on Iran.
Andrew E. Kramer / New York Times: Gazprom, Once Mighty, Is Reeling
Google News Azerbaijan
Ukraine 'paid gas debt in full' Ukraine says it has paid its debt to Gazprom, but the Russian firm says it has not received the money.
Azeri ban on foreign broadcasts Azerbaijan bans foreign radio broadcasts on its national frequencies, drawing US and European criticism.
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| H13 The Times What's coming the world's way in 2009 Recession or recovery, general election or not? More intolerance, fewer workaholics? We predict the year ahead Times writers
ANALYSIS: the options now for Israel Now Ehud Barak faces the real test of his leadership as he begins the next more dangerous phase of his campaign
Israel is entitled to defend its civilians against rocket attacks, but its military options are constrained and shrewd diplomacy would serve its interests
Israel considers 'humanitarian ceasefire' in Gaza Pressure increases on Israel to agree to a ceasefire that would allow aid shipments to reach Gaza's 1.5 million Palestinians
We must adjust our image of Hamas Gaza is a place where people listen to pop, watch TV and many women walk the streets unveiled William Sieghart
Israel uses 'perfect time' to fight the PR war Israel is mindful of the public relations disaster of the 2006 war with Lebanon and has banned foreign journalists from entering Gaza
$6bn bailout of GM 'may have saved car industry' Economists and industry experts said that the impact of the move on sales was likely to be evident by the second quarter
Pakistan closes Nato's Afghanistan supply route Route shut for an offensive backed by tanks and helicopter gunships against Taleban forces in the strategic Khyber Pass
Record fall in US house prices Recovery looks distant for world's biggest economy with expectation of the worst Christmas shopping figures for 40 years
Pakistani Islamist admits Mumbai link Top commander of Lashkar-e-Taiba allegedly tells investigators that he was in contact with the gunmen involved in the attacks
Wall Street Journal Lee Aron: Russia's Woes Spell Trouble for the U.S.
The 'Market' Isn't So Wise After All THE TILTING YARD
Instant Info Is a Two-Edged Sword By Paul H. Rubin
Pakistan Probe Links Lashkar to Attacks Pakistan's probe of the Mumbai terror attacks shows substantive links between the 10 gunmen and an Islamic militant group that its spy agency spent years supporting.
In the long run, John Maynard Keynes once said, we are all dead. True enough. And yet, in the longer run, Keynes, who died in 1946 at 62, has made a startling comeback. (By Scot Lehigh, Globe Columnist)
Home Prices Fell at Their Sharpest Pace in October
Capitalism Worst System Except for the Rest - Caroline Baum, Bloomberg
Mood amongst US consumers worsens US consumer confidence unexpectedly drops to a record low in December, due to mounting job cuts.
Economy's toll: No bailout for the overqualified jobless With the economy in freefall, more and more people with college degrees and years of experience are finding themselves out of work. As weeks become months without work, job seekers are lowering their standards, fighting to fill jobs they used to manage. For many, they're hearing back from interviewers that they're overqualified. It's an increasingly common problem throughout California, where job losses were building even before the country officially entered the current recession a year ago
| H14 Financial Times Recession, recovery, trade war and artificial life – welcome to 2009 What does the year ahead have in store? Financial Times writers predict the events and issues in politics, business, economics and world affairs that will shape 2009
Onwards and upwardsTen years of the euro: as the currency enters its second decade, the value of membership is clearer than ever
Medvedev’s assertiveness troubles Putin Kremlin watchers say the Russian president appears to be frustrated that, in spite of his constitutional power as commander in chief, he is stuck in a subordinate role
Czechs to work on ‘three Es’ in EU presidency Following in the footsteps of Nicolas Sarkozy, France’s unorthodox and super-energetic president, would be a hard act for any country inheriting the EU rotating presidency
Roger E.A Farmer / The Economists' Forum: How to prevent the Great Depression of 2009
US lacked the tools to tackle crisis FT interview with Hank Paulson
Israel ready to maintain offensive Peace quartet demands ceasefire
Prepare the ground for post-Castro era It is in neither Cuba nor America’s interest for Fidel’s death to be followed by economic and political turmoil in Cuba. The US must begin planning to avoid it
The return of the ‘real’ economy Finance and production are not alternatives but complements. Successful economies need finance both
Fears for Iraqi prisoners after handover Washington must ensure that proper safeguards are in place before the US military cedes control of Iraqi prisons to Baghdad at midnight on Wednesday, according to human rights organizations
Security business scrutinises Iraq transition Executives of the private security industry, not least those based in Britain, will be watching with interest as Iraqi police and soldiers take the lead in providing security for government and business
Ukraine nears Russian gas debt deal Kiev and Moscow appeared to be edging towards an eleventh-hour resolution of their dispute over gas debt after Ukraine said it had settled its obligations to avoid a cut-off in supplies that could disrupt deliveries to Europe
Dollar emerges from the doldrums
A better book for Obama's bedside
| H15 Los Angeles Times U.S. quietly seeks Gaza compromise Washington worries a prolonged campaign in the Gaza Strip could bolster Hamas. It wants a timetable from Israel.
Israel indicates interest in Gaza truce proposal The French plan would set a 48-hour cease-fire. Meanwhile, attacks against Hamas targets continue
Samuel Huntington's true visionJonah Goldberg Samuel P. Huntington, who died this week, foresaw that cultural and religious...
Editorial Israel's options in GazaThe longer Israel attacks Gaza, the more disproportionate its justifiable...
Talk, not torture, gets the information Fear, domination and control are not effective methods of making our enemies...
Israel, Hamas and the Seduction of Blind Force BY: Gershom Gorenberg For angry people, force is seductive. It would have taken only a few moments of thought to predict that no Israeli politician would want to show weakness, to lift the siege because of rockets hitting Israeli towns -- especially a few weeks before an election.
The already-strained Hamas-Egypt relationship sours Ties may be irreparably damaged by perceptions that Cairo supports Israel. It is no longer clear whether Egypt can continue as a mediator Palestinian affairs
Russian leader signs law extending presidential terms The move by President Dmitry Medvedev amends the nation's constitution for the first time in the charter's history and sparks speculation that Vladimir Putin will soon return to the presidency.
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By Stephen Moore Advice from voters for a Republican recovery.
Republicans vs. Bush
Obama rejects Senate replacement Barack Obama says Democratic senators should reject the man the scandal-hit Illinois governor wants to send to the US Senate
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| H18 Independent Pressure grows on Israel for ceasefire Europe and US unite to offer hope in Gaza as Israel hints at 48-hour truce with Hamas
Israelis mourn rocket victim – and unite against Hamas
Robert Fisk: The self delusion that plagues both sides in this bloody conflict
2008 in ideas Original thinking that illuminated a gloomy world
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Close Air Support and Civilian Casualties in Afghanistan (Full PDF Article) | H20 Slate
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How to Fix Your Life in 2009 Frugality is, once again, a virtue. To help you settle into this strange new world, WSJ reporters have dug deep into their beats to offer advice that will help you make your dollars work harder.
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