Israel
Reported Fighting in Gaza City as Israel Turns the Screw

Israeli leaders said its offensive in Gaza will continue until the country's aims are met as military sources and witnesses reported that Israeli troops and Hamas militants fought their first major battles in Gaza City. »Mehr zu: title"
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Middle East
Israel Rejects Ceasefire Talk as EU Toils to Align Peace Efforts

Israel has rejected calls by visiting EU diplomats for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza. Meanwhile, the EU struggles to coordinate its own peace efforts with those of French President Nicolas Sarkozy's parallel mission. »Mehr zu: title"
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Energy
Russia to Increase Gas Cuts to Ukraine in Spiralling Tit-for-Tat

Russia says it will further cut gas to Ukraine by 65 million cubic meters per day, the amount it says Kiev is stealing from EU clients further downstream. Some EU countries reported decreased supplies for a second day. »Mehr zu: title"
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Africa
International Crackdown on Somali Piracy Gaining Pace

A battle is being waged against the Somalian pirates who've been wreaking havoc in the Gulf of Aden. But as international warships thwart more attacks, the question arises of what to do with the pirates they capture. »Mehr zu: title"
Middle East
Israel Continues Offensive as EU Envoy Seeks Truce

Israel on Monday tightened its grip on Gaza with continued air strikes and ground battles, even as a top Hamas leader claimed "victory is coming." A European envoy meanwhile hopes to broker peace. »Mehr zu: title"
Energy
EU Sends Fact-Finding Mission to Ukraine Amid Gas Standoff

The European Union on Monday sent a fact-finding mission to Kyiv in a bid to clarify the situation surrounding Russia's shut-off of gas supplies to Ukraine, EU officials confirmed. »Mehr zu: title"
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