euronews News Bulletin 08/01/2009
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EU seeks quick end to gas disputeWith most of Europe being starved of Russian gas, the EU is pressing for a rapid solution to end the crisis. It has offered to send observers to the…
Gas switch off hits European countriesThe decision to turn off gas supplies to several European countries via Ukraine is already taking its toll on ordinary people. In Bulgaria, thousands…
Gaza combat resumes amid hopes for a ceasefireAfter a brief pause, and despite hopes for a new ceasefire, clashes have resumed in Gaza between Israeli forces and Hamas militants. Israeli had…
Israel and Hamas mull Egyptian ceaefire planToday’s respite allowed the Red Cross and other organisations to ship in desperately needed food and medical supplies. Israel says it will hold fire…
Funerals for victims of school shellingIn Jebaliya, just north of Gaza City, there have been funerals for the dead from a UN school, targeted by Israeli shells. The United Nations said…
Hizbollah warns Israel against a second frontThe leader of Hizbollah has told crowds in Beirut that if Israel were to open up a second front against them in Lebanon, the reaction would make the…
Possible diplomacy breakthrough fuels peace hopesEgyptian President Hosni Mubarak made his ceasefire call at a news conference in Egypt with his French counterpart Nicolas Sarkozy. Egypt has…
Preventing arms smuggling central Egyptian planIsraeli officials are now in contact with Egyptian and Western diplomats to learn more about Cairo’s plan. Few details have been released but it is…
Obama breaks silence over Gaza conflictBreaking his silence over events in the Middle East, US President-elect Barack Obama has expressed deep concern about the civilian deaths in Gaza and…
Economy tops agenda as US Congress convenesThe new US Congress has convened. But as Democrats celebrated their increased clout, swearing in new members, plenty of challenges lie ahead.…
Marks & Spencer to cut jobsAfter unveiled its worst sales figures for almost a decade, Britain’s biggest clothing retailer Marks & Spencer has announced it will lay off more…
German jobless figures riseGerman jobless figures rose in December, reversing a trend going back three years. Unemployment was up by a bigger-than-expected 18,000 in seasonally…
Crises no crimp on EC-Czech courtesyIn Prague, with gas, Gaza and global economic crises in full gallop, European senior officials presented a calm and collected air… The European…
Watson considers open EP presidency campaign elementaryGraham Watson has announced he is running for president of the European Parliament. The Liberal leader of the ALDE Group said he had had enough of…
European markets up sharplyEuropean share prices benefited from news of the American government’s biggest bank bailout to date – Washington’s rescue package for Citigroup had a…
