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| H1 Los Angeles Times Rockets from Lebanon hit Israel The day after fighting eases in Gaza, Israel retaliates for at least three rockets that injured two women in the north. It's unknown who fired them.
Ha’aretz – At least three Lebanon rockets hit north Israel; IDF responds with shells
ANALYSIS / Israel's three alternatives for the future of the Gaza war Gov't can opt for diplomacy, withdraw without an agreement, or broaden offensive against Hamas
Barak, Livni, Olmert at loggerheads over exit strategy of Gaza operation
Mubarak invites Olmert to Cairo to discuss Gaza truce offer
Israel, Egypt to begin intensive talks on Gaza truce Israel sends top defense official to Cairo for talks on Egyptian role in curtailing Gaza arms smuggling
Nasrallah: Hezbollah will make Lebanon war look like a walk in the park
Warning: More Doom Ahead - Nouriel Roubini, Foreign Policy
Financial Times Editorial Diplomacy must include Hamas A diplomatic process of sorts has begun, starting with a three-hour daily lull in Israeli bombing. This is a huge relief. But it is not sufficient
Rockets fired from Lebanon strike Israel At least four rockets fired from Lebanon exploded in northern Israel, wounding two people, police and medics said, in an attack likely linked to Israel’s offensive against Hamas Islamists in the Gaza Strip
Obama picks Ross as Mideast envoy Dennis Ross, a former top diplomat for the George H W Bush and Clinton administrations, will become the Obama administration’s top envoy on the Middle East, an internal email from Mr Ross’s current employer has revealed
Iran's Supreme Leader Backs Ahmedinejad's Re-election BY: Kamal Nazer Yasin | Eurasianet For the first time since the early days of the Islamic Republic of Iran, the country’s supreme spiritual leader has plunged into partisan politics. The development, some experts speculate, could be an indicator that the time for compromise with the international community on Iran’s nuclear program has passed.
The Great Crash, 2008: A Geopolitical Setback for the West CFR This 7-page US essay argues that the financial crisis has called into serious question the credibility of western governments and may precipitate an eastward shift of power.
EurasiaNet Caspian Basin: Russia-Ukraine Spat Likely to Spur Construction of Alternate Pipelines The ongoing dispute between Russia and Ukraine over natural gas exports is likely to end up spurring efforts to establish alternate, more reliable export routes to serve the European Union, experts and officials predict
In Aftermath of Georgia War, a More Stable Caucasus BY: Emil Sanamyan | World Politics Review For most observers, the brief war between Russia and Georgia last August only underscored the instability of the Caucasus region and the dangerous potential energy stored in its so-called frozen conflicts. Remarkably, though, the war's immediate impact has actually led to a relatively more stable regional status quo.
New York Times Obama Says He Will Seek Overhaul of Retiree Spending Should the president-elect take on a serious effort to address the growing costs of entitlement programs, he would be opening up a potentially risky battle. Transcript: Obama Interview
China Losing Taste for Debt From the U.S. As the global downturn has intensified, Beijing is starting to keep more of its money at home, a move that could have painful effects for American borrowers.
Gaza War Role Is Political Lift for Ex-Premier The popularity of Israel’s Defense Minister Ehud Barak is soaring, yet he was the least eager to strike Hamas.
Obama Is Reported Set to Revise Counterterrorism Efforts
Clinton Is Moving to Fill Senior Posts at State Dept.
Christian Science Monitor As war winds down, will Iraq's progress hold steady? Violence has plummeted and US forces are pulling back, but the year ahead will test the staying power of gains throughout the country.
Israel finds more sympathy in Europe Concerns about Islamist threat have influenced traditionally pro-Arab Europe's view of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
Can Egypt broker truce in Gaza once again? Hamas and Israel say they are weighing an Egyptian proposal for a cease-fire as international calls to end the conflict mount.
How to revitalize the US-European partnership Europe is excited about Obama, but worried about bearing US burdens.
The Russian leader points to Ukraine and the US for his economic woes. He should look in the mirror.
Washington Post An Unnecessary War By Jimmy Carter, I know from personal involvement that Israel's invasion of Gaza could have been avoided.
Gaza's Lesson Melman: Hamas is its people's worst enemy. Kuttab: Victims will judge Israel.
Mr. Putin's Cold War The Russian leader orders the suspension of gas deliveries to Europe. Is Ukraine really to blame?
Economy, Politics Stoke Russia-Ukraine Gas Quarrel Deliveries Halted To European Users As Feud Deepens
The Future of Coalition Forces in Iraq: A New Research Note from UK House of Commons Library Direct to Complete Report (13 pages; PDF)
LA Times Gaza conflict has potential to draw in Hezbollah The Lebanese Shiite Muslim militant group is not expected to create a second front. But if the Israeli offensive in Gaza goes on for weeks, observers think Hezbollah will feel pressure to act.
EditorialIs Panetta qualified?
Will Hamas emerge stronger?George E. Bisharat and James Phillips debate what effect the Palestinian civilian death toll in Gaza will have on the outcome of the Israel-Hamas fighting
Middle East 'proportionality'By Etgar Keret Israelis and Palestinians are dying; neither math nor logic applies
Foreign Policy Whatever Happened to Preemption?
Stratfor Hamas and the Arab States
Neoconservatism dies in Gaza
Guardian Diplomatic efforts near deadlockUS urges Tel Aviv to say yes to ceasefire call while UN security council debates action to end crisis
We must act together, now Timothy Garton Ash: The EU has taken great strides in the last decade. But when dealing with the world beyond, it is as weak and divided as ever Israel and the west will pay a price for Gaza's bloodbath Seumas Milne: Whether the current ceasefire talks succeed or fail, Hamas has already been strengthened by the US-backed assaultLooking past Gaza Simon Tisdall: At last, France and others are filling the diplomatic vacuum in the Middle East. But will a new US president be a help or hindrance?
Israel barks, the US media wags its tail Peter Preston: America's commentators should break their silence on the conflict in Gaza, Tel Aviv cares what they think
I welcome the Franco-Egyptian initiative Ahmed Yousef: Hamas wants a ceasefire agreement to end the suffering caused by the present violence and Israel's economic blockade of Gaza
Regime change is key to Gaza ceasefirePetra Marquardt-Bigman: Israel sees Hamas as 'a bone in throat of the peace process' and looks to restore the Palestinian Authority's control in the territory
IHT EUROPE'S GAS CRISIS Don't act surprised By JONATHAN ELKIND AND EDWARD CHOW As Russia and Ukraine wrangle over politics, the EU and the U.S. talk and do nothing.
The Times Punish savers and make them spend Near-zero interest rates and even a tax on bank deposits are necessary to force those with cash to use it productively Anatole Kaletsky
We need a truce in Gaza’s war of words The whole world has a view on Israel's actions and it doesn't seem to be helping
Victory by air attack? Pie in the sky Israel imagined it could defeat Hamas though aerial bombardment. It hasn't learnt the lessons of history Correlli Barnett
Independent Bombs rain down as peace deal accepted 'in principle' Residents in southern Gaza told to leave homes as Israel prepares to widen offensive.
Adrian Hamilton: The path to Middle East peace
Anne Penketh: Egypt's oldest fixer quietly woos Hamas
Leading article: A ceasefire that promises hope, but must deliver
Hamas Leadership in Disarray
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Ha’aretz ANALYSIS / Gaza op has put an end to Israel's honeymoon with Turkey Links between Olmert, Erdogan have been almost completely severed since Operation Cast Lead began
Turkey Could Be Key Player in Gaza Peace TIME
Clout, politics behind Turkish diplomacy over Gaza
FT IMF to begin talks in Ankara
Turkey ultranationalist probe widens
BBC Turkey holds 30 over 'coup plot' More than 30 people are detained in Turkey in a widening inquiry into an alleged ultra-nationalist coup plot.
Kadri Gürsel Diplomaside açığa düşüren zihniyet
Tahran'a: Barış için Obama'ya yardımcı olun
Hadley Bush'un Dış Politikasını Savundu ABD Ulusal Güvenlik Danışmanı Bush döneminde Türk-Amerikan ilişkilerinin güçlendiğini de söyledi
Economic Crisis to Affect Turkish Defense Sector BY: Lale Saribrahimoglu | Eurasia Daily Monitor Turkey’s top procurement officials have claimed that the current global economic crisis would not have an impact on Turkey’s relatively lucrative defense industry, but both Western and Turkish defense industrialists have forecast that the Turkish defense industry sector will feel the effects of the economic crisis, if not today, in the near future.
Türkiye’nin ve/veya Erdoğan’ın dış politikası NURAY MERT
DALOGLU: Hamas and Turkey
Gazze’ye Türk askeri istiyorlar
Ali Babacan: İsrail derhal dursun
Uluslararası Enerji Ajansı: Türkiye haftaya soğuk ve karanlıkta kalabilir
İç Basında Türk Dış Politikası Dış Basında Türkiye – BBC Türkçe 0700 1800 – VOA Türkçe 0630 1345 2130 Turkish Press Review Google News Turkey TurcoPundit ASAM
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Türkiye’nin utanmaz ırkçıları!
‘Nevruz bayram ve resmi tatil ilan edilsin’
PKK'nın Almanya Sorumlusu Hakkında Dava
Erdoğan ve Sarkozy ateşkesin detayları için özel temsilci atıyor
Ankara, uluslararası güç iddiasını yalanladı
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Kürtçe televizyon HASAN CELAL GÜZEL
Arabs discuss Erdoğan’s role in the Middle East - Prophecy ...
Erdoğan?taraf tutacaksa ilişkiler bozulur
Bıçak sırtında yaşıyoruz, belirsizliği kaldıramayızDiyarbakır, 1930'lu yıllarda Türkiye'nin 3. büyük sanayi şehriyken, günümüzde 63. basamağa kadar geriledi. Bu durum, 1960'lı yıllardan beri bölge koşullarını dikkate almadan uygulanan kalkınma programlarından kaynaklanıyor. DTSO Başkanı MEHMET KAYA'nın yazısı..
EDM Public Outrage Against Israeli Policies in Gaza Could Turn into Anti-Semitic SentimentBy: Emrullah Uslu
Erdogan may call off regular joint Turkish-Israeli military maneuvers
İKÖ: İsrail’in okul saldırısı savaş suçu
Gökçe Aytulu Petrol ambargosu Gazze'yi kurtarır mı
Mete Çubukçu İsrailliler Gazze'deki dramı pek önemsemiyorTürkiye'nin itibarı neye bağlı(ymış)
Oray Eğin Yahudi düşmanlığının faturası kime çıkacak?
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Google News Greece Cyprus Turkish Cypriot Press ABHaber Dış Basında Türkiye-AB İlişkileri Günlük Haftalık
Government to refocus on EU bid after local elections
AB Yüksek Temsilcisi Solana Ankara'da
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Yunanistan Türkiye'yi Protesto Etti
Hedo Okur Tuncay Nihat Altintop
Blog by blog guide to … Istanbul Benji Lanyado dives into the blogosphere to bring you insider tips to Turkey's cultural capital
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10 maddede dünkü dalga neden çok ama çok önemli? Onuncu dalgada yol Susurluk'la kesişti Genelkurmay brifingi iptal edildi Flaş 10. Dalgada kimler var?
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Savcı Öz, Güney’e Ergenekon’la ilgili 37 soru gönderdi
Hukuk devletine saldırı engellenmeli
MİT belgesinin aslı: Tuncay Güney
Ergenekon'da büyük operasyon
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Operasyondan iki ay önce yurtdışına çıkmış
Zekeriya Öz'den Güney'e 37 soru
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Komutanlar karargáhta eşler ’geçmiş olsun’da
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| H4 New York Times Obama Says He Will Seek Overhaul of Retiree Spending Should the president-elect take on a serious effort to address the growing costs of entitlement programs, he would be opening up a potentially risky battle. Transcript: Obama Interview
China Losing Taste for Debt From the U.S. As the global downturn has intensified, Beijing is starting to keep more of its money at home, a move that could have painful effects for American borrowers.
Gaza War Role Is Political Lift for Ex-Premier The popularity of Israel’s Defense Minister Ehud Barak is soaring, yet he was the least eager to strike Hamas.
Obama Is Reported Set to Revise Counterterrorism Efforts
Ukraine Says Russia Cuts Gas Supplies
Gunman in Mumbai Siege a Pakistani, Official Says
Israelis Honor Fallen Soldiers, While Seeing the Gaza Campaign as Justified
Israel Resumes Attack After Pause for Aid Delivery
Grief and Rage at Stricken Gaza School
Spy Chief in Britain Opens Door a Bit to Press
Tight Security Across Iraq on a Holy Day for Shiites
Editorial | H5 Washington Post An Unnecessary War By Jimmy Carter, I know from personal involvement that Israel's invasion of Gaza could have been avoided.
Gaza's Lesson Melman: Hamas is its people's worst enemy. Kuttab: Victims will judge Israel.
Mr. Putin's Cold War The Russian leader orders the suspension of gas deliveries to Europe. Is Ukraine really to blame?
Economy, Politics Stoke Russia-Ukraine Gas Quarrel Deliveries Halted To European Users As Feud Deepens
Lunch of the POTUSes By Dan Froomkin
Hamas Pulling Back Into Crowded Cities, Beckoning Israelis For Army, Pursuit Is Tempting but Risky
Pakistan Rejects Indian Accusations, Plays Down Tension
Editorial 'Years to Come' Mr. Obama levels with the public about deficits -- and sets himself a fiscal challenge.
Ballooning Deficit Could Temper Support for Obama's Spending Plans Facing Largest Deficit Since 1945, Obama Names Official to Help Retool Budget
Lawmakers and Financial Experts Question Obama's Tax Cuts
Obama, Bush and Former Presidents Gather for Lunch at White House
Red Cross Reports Grisly Find in Gaza Israel Accused of Blocking Aid to Wounded
Sarkozy Seeks Changes That Would Reinforce Presumed Innocence of Suspects | H6 Guardian Diplomatic efforts near deadlock US urges Tel Aviv to say yes to ceasefire call while UN security council debates action to end crisis
We must act together, now Timothy Garton Ash: The EU has taken great strides in the last decade. But when dealing with the world beyond, it is as weak and divided as ever Israel and the west will pay a price for Gaza's bloodbath Seumas Milne: Whether the current ceasefire talks succeed or fail, Hamas has already been strengthened by the US-backed assaultLooking past Gaza Simon Tisdall: At last, France and others are filling the diplomatic vacuum in the Middle East. But will a new US president be a help or hindrance?
Israel barks, the US media wags its tail Peter Preston: America's commentators should break their silence on the conflict in Gaza, Tel Aviv cares what they think
I welcome the Franco-Egyptian initiative Ahmed Yousef: Hamas wants a ceasefire agreement to end the suffering caused by the present violence and Israel's economic blockade of Gaza
Regime change is key to Gaza ceasefirePetra Marquardt-Bigman: Israel sees Hamas as 'a bone in throat of the peace process' and looks to restore the Palestinian Authority's control in the territory
Has America lost its mojo? Kenneth Rogoff: The US economy is at its most vulnerable point in decades, but that doesn't mean a depression is inevitable
Obama breaks his silence on Gaza Niall Stanage: The president-elect may be concerned, but his public statements have shown less and less sympathy for the Palestinians
Troubleshooter Sarkozy takes charge French president's energy and insensitivity enables him to seize leading role as diplomatic firefighter
Gaza conflict 'fuelling anger in UK' Muslim leaders have written to PM outlining concerns over security threats from 'revived extremist groups'
Q&A: the Ukraine-Russia gas dispute
PM's plan for 35,000 apprenticeshipsMinisters fear return to youth unemployment of the 1980s as recession makes companies cut recruitment
Brussels to host emergency talks as tens of thousands lose heating in their homes Russia accuses Ukraine of 'blackmail' and Kiev blames Moscow for halting supplies without warning
Bulgaria hit hardest as supplies dwindle Schools, kindergartens and businesses across Bulgaria were closed yesterday because of fitful gas supplies
Row over prices masks political wrangling Russia and Ukraine's gas dispute is driven by a power struggle between the two nations
Iran's fear of prying eyes: BBC accused of hiring spies to work for Farsi TV channel on the eve of its launchIran suspects MI5 plot as BBC prepares to launch Persian TV next week
The moral dilemmas of Defiance David Cesarani: What can a new film about the struggle of Jewish partisans against the Nazis tell us about Israeli belligerence today?
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| H7 The Future of Coalition Forces in Iraq: A New Research Note from UK House of Commons Library Direct to Complete Report (13 pages; PDF)
Better U.S.-Iran Relations Equals Better U.S.-Middle East Relations BY: Richard W. Murphy | Middle East Times As she prepares for her role as U.S. secretary of state, Senator Hillary Clinton and the rest of the Obama foreign policy team should consider how a new American-Iranian relationship might advance U.S. interests.
Will Lebanon be the Next Front? BY: Claude Salhani | The Middle East Times Since the recent spate of violence erupted in Gaza Lebanon's leadership have been pressuring Hezbollah to avoid instigating Israel into opening up a second front in which Lebanon would end up paying a huge price.
| H8 Iraq Updates IraqSlogger Google News Iraq Iran Syria Mideastwire.com - NPR Iraq | H9 Ha’aretz – ANALYSIS / Israel's three alternatives for the future of the Gaza war Gov't can opt for diplomacy, withdraw without an agreement, or broaden offensive against Hamas
Barak, Livni, Olmert at loggerheads over exit strategy of Gaza operation
Israel, Egypt to begin intensive talks on Gaza truce Israel sends top defense official to Cairo for talks on Egyptian role in curtailing Gaza arms smuggling.
Editorial A welcome initiative The Egyptian-French-American initiative gives politicians leverage to stop the rocket fire on Israeli communities that led the cabinet to decide on the operation
Rice: Gaza truce must not allow return to 'status quo ante' U.S. presses Israel to weigh Egyptian offer for Gaza truce, but says looking at other alternatives.
Defense sources: Even if Hamas agrees to truce, its armed wing may resist Group decisions divided among Gaza, Syria branches; Hamas leader: We reject permanent truce with Israel.
Iran's Larijani meets Hamas political chief Meshal in Damascus
IDF sources: Conditions not yet optimal for Gaza exit
Levy One last roll of the dice
Israel's PR war When the question the world is asking is not "who's right?" but "what works?" the consistent impression Israel leaves is that it kills people because, at best, it simply doesn't have any better ideas.
ANALYSIS / Excellent intel on Gaza shows Israel learned from its errors in Lebanon Improved intel borne of unprecedented cooperation between Shin Bet and Military Intelligence
The mistakes of Cast Lead Eventually we will have to talk with the Gaza Palestinians, and there is no advantage to adding thousands more to the cycle of hatred and revenge.
Bradley Burston / A Jew's prayer for the children of Gaza
Obama vows to 'engage immediately' on Mideast once inaugurated
Harel We must let ourselves win
Shavit The decisive hour
Jerusalem Post Obama factor in Gaza equation |
| H10 Christian Science Monitor As war winds down, will Iraq's progress hold steady? Violence has plummeted and US forces are pulling back, but the year ahead will test the staying power of gains throughout the country.
Israel finds more sympathy in Europe Concerns about Islamist threat have influenced traditionally pro-Arab Europe's view of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
Can Egypt broker truce in Gaza once again? Hamas and Israel say they are weighing an Egyptian proposal for a cease-fire as international calls to end the conflict mount.
How to revitalize the US-European partnership Europe is excited about Obama, but worried about bearing US burdens.
Why doesn't Bush get more credit? His bold efforts for freedom were met with scorn.
Defense spending as 'stimulus'? Pentagon's generous budget is not likely to see cuts soon, even if Iraq war starts to wind down.
Lower oil prices curtail Chávez's global, domestic influence Amid a bid for reelection, Venezuelan President Hugo Chávez's oil subsidy and antipoverty programs may be on the chopping block.
He's been critical of monetary policy and has named human rights defenders to key posts.
The Russian leader points to Ukraine and the US for his economic woes. He should look in the mirror.
To lift economy, China urges citizens to spend more Beijing hopes stoking domestic consumption can boost its slowing economy. But convincing a nation of savers to spend more during hard times may be a tough sell.
China's year of anniversaries Jonathan Fenby: 2009 is full of historic dates in the country – some of which its leaders may not feel like celebrating
FT New Delhi weighs up US missile shield India’s need for protection against threats from Pakistan and others was highlighted by rising tensions between the nuclear-armed neighbours following the Mumbai attacks
Der SpiegelPakistan's New Intelligence Chief: 'Terror Is Our Enemy, Not India'
UK Settles for Modest Gains in Helmand BY: Jon Boone | Financial Times For the British, who have been leading the effort against Taliban insurgents, criminals and narco-militias in the province since 2006, “good enough” means the frugal use of resources and establishing a basic system of local Afghan administration for a province they accept will remain a wild and dangerous place.
Chilling orders by Mumbai's Pakistani masterminds Indian dossier reveals the moment Mumbai attackers were told by satellite phone to shoot hotel guests.
Challenging Year Ahead for Malaysia BY: Jed Yoong | Asia Sentinel Despite a relatively calm start compared to the political upheavals of 2008, the coming year looks set to be another booby-trapped obstacle course for Malaysia’s citizens and politicians. The impact of a catatonic global economy, with sharply reduced commodity prices and sluggish demand amid a banking and credit apocalypse is already being felt.
US-China: Marriage of Convenience - David Shambaugh, IHT
A Checklist for Obama's Taiwan Test - Bonnie Glaser, Asia Times Ozawa & Obama: US Can't Ignore Japan - Michael Auslin, WSJ
Surging towards stalemate in Afghanistan The United States plan to soon double the number of its troops in Afghanistan from about 30,000 to 60,000 will entail at least as many problems as advantages, notably the issues of increased supply lines in Pakistan and an influx of foreign jihadis. And the surge may set the stage for a form of conflict whose name will never be officially uttered but which might be coming - a war of attrition that the US can ill afford. - Brian M Downing
A high cost for more feet on the ground The surge in Afghanistan is guaranteed to exacerbate the sufferings of Afghan civilians and unlikely to succeed militarily in comparison to its Iraqi counterpart. However, should alternative logistical routes to Pakistan open up to bookend the increase in supplies, the United States could break free from its dependence on Islamabad. - Sreeram Chaulia
A return to De Gaulle's 'eternal China'
Japan gets a feel for Asian integration | Don't act surprised By JONATHAN ELKIND AND EDWARD CHOW As Russia and Ukraine wrangle over politics, the EU and the U.S. talk and do nothing.
EU enters gas dispute as supplies dwindle As the pricing dispute between Russia and Ukraine escalated, the cutoff showed the first signs of hitting the European economy
Roger Cohen: The dominion of the dead Other bitter historical hatreds have cooled. But in the Middle East the dead still rule.
Greek leader reforms cabinet Prime Minister Kostas Karamanlis of Greece replaced his finance minister, who was one of his closest aides, and eight other cabinet ministers in a sweeping cabinet shake-up on Wednesday.
Spy chief in Britain opens door a bit to press One hundred years after Britain's domestic intelligence agency was founded, its director general, Jonathan Evans, became the first head of the agency to grant an interview.
EUROPE European press review
The EU, NATO and European Defence: A Slow Train Coming ISS Europa This 39-page occasional paper examines initiatives for a stronger, more unitary European security structure
Brussels to broker gas row talks Top Russian and Ukrainian gas executives are due in Brussels as the EU seeks to end a row hitting Europe's gas supplies.
Negotiating the Final Status of Kosovo ISS Europa This 100-page paper provides an account of the complex negotiation process on the final status of Kosovo
Do Not Tie the Markets - Free Them - Vaclav Klaus, Financial Times
Greek PM sacks nine ministers Greece's prime minister has bowed to pressure and announced a sweeping cabinet reshuffle as he struggles to deal with the fall-out from the country's worst riots in decades.
President Sarkozy to Scrap ‘Super-Sleuth’ Examining Magistrates BY: Charles Bremner | The London Times The examining magistrate, a pillar of French justice, is to be scrapped in a plan by President Sarkozy to bring the criminal system closer to Anglo-American common law.
Make Me President BY: Graham Watson | The Guardian The next president of the European parliament should be a Lib Dem, and prove that not all Brits are anti-Europe.
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EurasiaNet Caspian Basin: Russia-Ukraine Spat Likely to Spur Construction of Alternate Pipelines The ongoing dispute between Russia and Ukraine over natural gas exports is likely to end up spurring efforts to establish alternate, more reliable export routes to serve the European Union, experts and officials predict Gas: The Power of Deprivation ISN Security Watch Russia will have to strike a deal with Ukraine to ensure European gas deliveries, but unless Europe diversifies supplies and improves internal market liberalisation, this impasse that will come around again. Anti-Putin But Pro-What? - Michael Idov, New Republic Russia's Politics Amidst the Global Economic Crisis: An Empty Scoreboard? FIIA A 7-page Finnish briefing paper assessing the response of Russia\'s political leadership to the global financial crisisRussia And The Post-2012 Climate Regime: Foreign Rather Than Environmental Policy FIIA This 8-page Finnish briefing paper assesses Russia's stance in respect of the post-2012 international climate regime
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| H13 The Times Punish savers and make them spend Near-zero interest rates and even a tax on bank deposits are necessary to force those with cash to use it productively Anatole Kaletsky
We need a truce in Gaza’s war of words The whole world has a view on Israel's actions and it doesn't seem to be helping
Victory by air attack? Pie in the sky Israel imagined it could defeat Hamas though aerial bombardment. It hasn't learnt the lessons of history Correlli Barnett
Truce hopes fade as Israel approves intensified attacks Within minutes of the end of a three-hour ceasefire between Israel and Hamas fighting restarted as Egyptian plan stalled
Gas crisis: panic spreads in Europe Governments declared states of emergency and ordered factories to close as Russia cut all gas supplies through Ukraine
'Kill them': Mumbai transcripts emerge Gunmen were ordered to kill hostages by leaders, including Jewish victims because it would damage relations with Israel
Don't think this is a commercial row between gas supplier and customer: Putin's actions are a challenge to the EU
Al-Sadr calls for Iraq revenge attacks over Gaza Moqtada al-Sadr called on the Iraqi resistance today to carry out 'revenge operations' against US targets
IN DEPTH: Chilly Bulgaria wants return to nuclear With Russian gas supplies cut off, Sofia wants to crank up an ageing nuclear reactor shut down in 2006 to meet EU rules
The Excellence of Excellencies Ambassadors are still needed, especially in tough postings
Wall Street Journal The Deficit Spending Blowout
John C. Bogle: Six Lessons for Investors
Karl Rove: President Bush Tried to Rein In Fan and Fred
The Jews Face a Double Standard By Marvin Hier | H14 Financial Times Diplomacy must include Hamas A diplomatic process of sorts has begun, starting with a three-hour daily lull in Israeli bombing. This is a huge relief. But it is not sufficient
Rockets fired from Lebanon strike Israel At least four rockets fired from Lebanon exploded in northern Israel, wounding two people, police and medics said, in an attack likely linked to Israel’s offensive against Hamas Islamists in the Gaza Strip
Obama picks Ross as Mideast envoy Dennis Ross, a former top diplomat for the George H W Bush and Clinton administrations, will become the Obama administration’s top envoy on the Middle East, an internal email from Mr Ross’s current employer has revealed
US deficit set for postwar record Congress spending watchdog sounds alert
Israel and Egypt discuss Gaza truce Offensive to be halted for three hours a day to allow humanitarian aid through
Daunting departure China: an early return home by millions of migrant workers signals a problematic year ahead for Beijing
Extremism fear after Smith fears Gaza attack fallout
Budget gloom will toughen resistance to stimulusThe bond markets did not appear too shocked by the dramatically higher US budget deficit numbers. But the political impact is likely to cause instant problems for Barack Obama
Washington finds ‘natural ally’ in New Delhi For decades, relations were shaped through the prism of the cold war, when India was viewed as a client state of the Soviet Union. But the US-India relationship is being redefined
Leaders must act together to solve the crisis Kevin Rudd on the risks of a fragmented response
In the long run we are all dependent on Keynes He was a pragmatist, says Peter Clarke
Darwin’s recessionary tip: act like a beetle Jonathan Guthrie on biological and corporate survival
EU calls crisis talks as gas flow stops European leaders hope the talks with Alexei Miller, chief executive of Russia’s Gazprom, and Oleh Dubyna, of Ukraine’s Naftogaz, will lead to an immediate resumption of supplies
George Alogoskoufis was dismissed in a reshuffle prompted by deteriorating public finances and fears of continued social unrest following last month’s riots in Athens
Gazprom battles to restore reputation As the dispute between Russia and Ukraine appeared to be edging towards resolution, the cost of the showdown for Russia’s state-controlled gas company was already apparent
ECB shuts its ears to rate cut call No clear sign of a change of thinking
EU calls crisis talks as gas flow stops Brussels to flex its financial muscle in efforts to get supplies restarted
Funds of funds have to work harder Two decades ago, most hedge funds obtained most of their funds from individuals and family trusts. Now, there are many more funds to deal with and institutional money is encroaching. Funds of funds must show they contribute something valuable, writes John Gapper
| H15 Los Angeles Times Rockets from Lebanon hit Israel The day after fighting eases in Gaza, Israel retaliates for at least three rockets that injured two women in the north. It's unknown who fired them.
Gaza conflict has potential to draw in Hezbollah The Lebanese Shiite Muslim militant group is not expected to create a second front. But if the Israeli offensive in Gaza goes on for weeks, observers think Hezbollah will feel pressure to act.
EditorialIs Panetta qualified?
Will Hamas emerge stronger?George E. Bisharat and James Phillips debate what effect the Palestinian civilian death toll in Gaza will have on the outcome of the Israel-Hamas fighting
Middle East 'proportionality'By Etgar Keret Israelis and Palestinians are dying; neither math nor logic applies
U.S. action on DarfurThe Bush administration’s airlift of equipment to U.N. peacekeepers is welcome,...
Political wrangling bogs down stimulus package Economists warn that if the stimulus comes too late or loses focus, it could fall short of rescuing the nation.
Arab media portray Palestinians as courageous victims They offer images of carnage and emotional narratives. Israelis, the U.S. and even Arab leaders are pilloried
Israeli media focus on Hamas rockets, keep gore to a minimum Coverage is also heavy on soldiers and their families, emotional issues in a country with mandatory military service and thousands of reservists in combat
Pakistan acknowledges suspect in Mumbai attacks is a Pakistani Caught between international and nationalistic pressures, the Islamabad government has been reluctant to confirm Pakistani ties to the terrorist attack in India.
U.S. troops kill 32 insurgents in east Afghanistan U.S.-led forces raided a Taliban bomb-making cell in eastern Afghanistan, killing 32 insurgents in a battle with scores of armed militants who shot at them from rooftops and alleyways, the military said today
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New Survey from Pew: Americans Assess Progress on National Problems
History Unlikely to Be Kind to Bush - Matthew Dallek, Politico
Politico ABC’s The Note – MSNBC FirstRead – Time ThePage Politico Playbook PoliticsHome fivethirtyeight US News Political Bulletin
$1.2 Trillion Deficit Forecast as Obama Weighs Options
A Bumpy Start - Howard Fineman, Newsweek
Distractions Won't Undermine Obama - Stuart Rothenberg, Roll Call
| H17 Daily Telegraph Our humanity has failed us in Gaza The West's failure to greet Israeli aggression with outright condemnation is shaming , writes Mary Riddell.
Israel resumes Gaza bombings after first truce Israel has resumed its Gaza offensive, bombing heavily around suspected smuggling tunnels near the border with Egypt after a three-hour lull to allow in humanitarian aid.
EU warns Russia and Ukraine over gas supplies EU president threatens to treat the conflict as a diplomatic snub if Russia and Ukraine fail to settle the dispute.
| H18 Independent Bombs rain down as peace deal accepted 'in principle' Residents in southern Gaza told to leave homes as Israel prepares to widen offensive.
Adrian Hamilton: The path to Middle East peace
Anne Penketh: Egypt's oldest fixer quietly woos Hamas
Leading article: A ceasefire that promises hope, but must deliver
Europe's heating goes off Hundreds of thousands of people in Balkans left exposed to sub-zero temperatures as gas row hits homeMary Dejevsky: Russia does not hold all the cards in a game both sides could lose The Big Question: Why has MI5's new chief gone public, and can we trust what he says? |
| H19 Military Intelligence Terrorism
Peter Baker / New York Times: Obama Is Reported Set to Revise Counterterrorism Efforts
The Future of Coalition Forces in Iraq: A New Research Note from UK House of Commons Library Direct to Complete Report (13 pages; PDF)
Obama Opts to Politicize Intelligence - Ralph Peters, New York Post
Thomas E. Ricks / Foreign Policy: Fiasco at the Army War College — Did faculty members at the Army War College curtail their criticism of the Iraq war for fear of institutional retaliation?
CIA Man: Spies' Reaction to Panetta ‘Overwhelmingly Negative’
Psst! Want to join MI6?
The Big Question: Why has MI5's new chief gone public, and can we trust what he says?
| H20 Slate
Schools tap '21st-century skills' To prepare students for a fast-changing future, teachers are reaching beyond the R's.
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Porn industry seeks federal bailout
Robots to make learning fun Robots could reportedly be teaching children by the end of the year.
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