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Israeli Forces Bisect Gaza Strip

As Troops Surround Gaza City, Death Toll Passes 500; U.N. Head Calls For End To Operation; Europe Pledges Aid

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U.S. Troops Shoot, Wound Woman In Baghdad

Military Says Woman, Identified As TV Producer With Hearing Problem, Failed To Stop Near Checkpoint



Once Booming Dubai Goes Bust

CBS Evening News: Following Wave Of Speculation, Real Estate Collapses In Middle East's Capital Of The Ultra-Rich

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Sri Lankan Troops Capture Rebels' Capital

Government Says Devastating Blow Dealt To Tamil Tigers



U.S. Passes Control Of Green Zone To Iraq

While Violence Rages Beyond Baghdad, Maliki Says Handover Marks Return Of Sovereignty To Iraqi People



Israel Focuses Assault On Hamas Leaders

Missiles Rain Down On Gaza For 7th Day - Now After A Warning - Striking Hamas Militant Leaders

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The Times: Israel's Nuclear Plant In Reach Of Rockets

Growing Concerns In Israel That Hamas Missiles Could Reach Nuclear Facility At Dimona



U.S. Shoots Down U.N. Call For Ceasefire

Libyan-Sponsored Proposal To End Israel's Gaza Offensive Blocked By U.S. Concerns Over Hamas Rockets

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Israelis Supportive Of Gaza Offensive

Only 1 In 5 Polled Want Ceasefire; Support For Politicians Rises As 6-Day Aerial Bombardment Continues

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Officials: U.S. Drone Kills 3 In Pakistan

Missile Fired At Militants' Vehicle Near Afghan Border



S. African Activist Helen Suzman Dies

White Parliamentarian Fought Lonely Battle Against Apartheid, Helped End Laws Restricting Blacks' Movement



Hamas Leader Killed In Israeli Airstrike

U.S. Rejects Arab Nations' Demand For Gaza Ceasefire, Calls Draft Security Council Resolution "Unbalanced"

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World Watch : U.K. To Adopt Gitmo Detainees?

For Obama To Close Prison Camp He Needs ToRelocate Prisoners; Brits May Help Him Out



Russia Cuts Off Ukraine's Gas Supply

Stalemate Over Kiev's Debt And Prices For 2009 Prompt Cutoff, Worries For Europe



Castro's Revolution Turns 50

CBS News Producer Portia Siegelbaum: Despite Obstacles, Communist Cuba Endures

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