An Israeli mobile artillery unit fires a shell towards Gaza …
January 3, 2009
(Reuters) - An Israeli mobile artillery unit fires a shell towards Gaza from its position outside the central Gaza Strip January 3, 2009. Israeli artillery cannons shelled the Gaza Strip on Saturday, witnesses on both sides of the border said, heralding a possible escalation to a new tactic in more than a week of fighting. REUTERS/Baz Ratner
An Israeli mobile artillery unit fires a shell towards Gaza …
Namibian challenger Paulus Moses (L) lands a …
January 3, 2009
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Namibian challenger Paulus Moses (L) lands a right hook on World Boxing Association lightweight defending champion Yusuke Kobori of Japan during their title bout in Yokohama, south of Tokyo. Moses wrested the World Boxing Association lightweight title from Kobori by a unanimous decision victory on Saturday.
Photo:Toshifumi Kitamura/AFP
Namibian challenger Paulus Moses (L) lands a …
Andy Murray salutes the crowd after beating Spanish …
January 3, 2009
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Andy Murray salutes the crowd after beating Spanish top-seeded player Rafael Nadal in the final of the Capitala World Tennis Championship in Abu Dhabi. Murray beat Nadal 6-4, 5-7, 6-3.
Photo:Marwan Naamani/AFP
Andy Murray salutes the crowd after beating Spanish …
A view shows smoke trails from rockets being …
January 3, 2009
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A view shows smoke trails from rockets being launched from the northern Gaza Strip towards Israel on January 3, 2009 as seen from the Israeli-Gaza border. Israeli artillery on Saturday bombarded the Gaza Strip in a dramatic escalation of the campaign against Hamas after a week of air attacks which have left more than 440 Palestinians dead.
Photo:Jack Guez/AFP
A view shows smoke trails from rockets being …
A Palestinian boy sits next to food aid distributed …
January 3, 2009
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A Palestinian boy sits next to food aid distributed from the United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA) centre in the Rafah refugee camp in southern Gaza Strip on January 3. There is mounting international concern over the humanitarian impact of ‘Operation Cast Lead’ which has left at least 442 Palestinians dead and 2,290 wounded.
Photo:Said Khatib/AFP
A Palestinian boy sits next to food aid distributed …
Flames and smoke rise up from the vicinity of …
January 3, 2009
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Flames and smoke rise up from the vicinity of a mosque hit by Israeli artillery inside the northern Gaza Strip on January 3. At least 13 Palestinians, including two boys, were killed on Saturday when an Israeli air raid struck a mosque during prayers in the northern town of Jabaliya, medics and witnesses said.
Photo:Marco Longari/AFP
Flames and smoke rise up from the vicinity of …
Russian gas export monopoly Gazprom’s headquarters is seen in …
January 3, 2009
(Reuters) - Russian gas export monopoly Gazprom’s headquarters is seen in Moscow, December 3, 2009. European Union president the Czech Republic said on Saturday it did not intend to become a participant or mediator in gas contract disputes between Russia and Ukraine, but urged both sides to reach an agreement soon. REUTERS/Sergei Karpukhin
Russian gas export monopoly Gazprom’s headquarters is seen in …
Smoke billows following an Israeli air strike …
January 3, 2009
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Smoke billows following an Israeli air strike in the northern Gaza Strip as seen from the Israeli-Gaza border on January 3. Israeli artillery on Saturday bombarded the Gaza Strip in a dramatic escalation of the campaign against Hamas after a week of air attacks which have left more than 440 Palestinians dead.
Photo:Jack Guez/AFP
Smoke billows following an Israeli air strike …
Smoke rises following an Israeli air strike in …
January 3, 2009
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Smoke rises following an Israeli air strike in Gaza City on January 3. Israeli artillery on Saturday bombarded the Gaza Strip in a dramatic escalation of the campaign against Hamas after a week of air attacks which have left more than 440 Palestinians dead.
Photo:Mahmud Hams/AFP
Smoke rises following an Israeli air strike in …
The Islamic group Hamas ordered a ‘day of wrath’ …
January 3, 2009
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The Islamic group Hamas ordered a ‘day of wrath’ following the death of a senior leader. But demonstrations over the air strikes continue to spread far beyond Gaza. Duration: 01:44
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The Islamic group Hamas ordered a ‘day of wrath’ …
Palestinians inspect the rubble of houses destroyed …
January 3, 2009
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Palestinians inspect the rubble of houses destroyed in the Israeli air strike that targeted the home of senior Hamas leader Nizar Rayan in the Jabalia refugee camp. Missiles demolished a school in Gaza on Saturday as the Israeli assault on Hamas entered its second week, with truce bids stalled and Islamists vowing a ‘black destiny’ if ground troops move in.
Photo:Mamud Hams/AFP
Palestinians inspect the rubble of houses destroyed …
In this handout picture released by the Sri Lankan …
January 3, 2009
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In this handout picture released by the Sri Lankan Defence Ministry on January 3, 2009, is said to show government troops entering the Tamil Tiger capital Kilinochchi, some 330 kilometres north of Colombo. Sri Lankan troops advanced Saturday on the military headquarters of the Tamil Tigers and engaged the rebels in fresh gunbattles, a day after capturing their de facto political capital.
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In this handout picture released by the Sri Lankan …
Sri Lankans wave the national flag in Colombo …
January 3, 2009
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Sri Lankans wave the national flag in Colombo to celebrate the military capturing the northern town of Kilinochchi. Sri Lankan troops advanced Saturday on the military headquarters of the Tamil Tigers and engaged the rebels in fresh gunbattles, a day after capturing their de facto political capital.
Photo:Ishara S. Kodikara/AFP
Sri Lankans wave the national flag in Colombo …
Sri Lankan army chief Lieutenant General Sarath …
January 3, 2009
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Sri Lankan army chief Lieutenant General Sarath Fonseka addresses reporters during a press conference in Colombo. Sri Lankan troops advanced Saturday on the military headquarters of the Tamil Tigers and engaged the rebels in fresh gunbattles, a day after capturing their de facto political capital.
Photo:Lakruwan Wanniarachchi/AFP
Sri Lankan army chief Lieutenant General Sarath …
Soldiers block the route to the headquarters …
January 3, 2009
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Soldiers block the route to the headquarters of the Electoral Commission in Accra from supporters of the National Democratic Congress opposition candidate John Atta-Mills, December 2008. Atta-Mills, 64, will be the next leader of Ghana, the electoral commission declared as it announced the outcome of a presidential run-off in the West African nation.
Photo:Pius Utomi Ekpei/AFP
Soldiers block the route to the headquarters …
National Democratic Congress’ (NDC) Presidential …
January 3, 2009
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National Democratic Congress’ (NDC) Presidential candidate John Attah-Mills (right) collects his voting paper from an electoral officer before casting his ballot at a polling station in Accra, December 28, 2008. Atta-Mills, 64, is the winner of Ghana’s presidential elections, the electoral commission said as it announced the outcome of a run-off vote.
Photo:Pius Utomi Ekpei/AFP
National Democratic Congress’ (NDC) Presidential …
Palestinian doctors carry a victim from Ibrahim …
January 3, 2009
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Palestinian doctors carry a victim from Ibrahim al-Maqadna in Jabalia that was bombed in an Israeli air raid into Beit Lahia hospital in the northern Gaza Strip. Israeli tanks rolled into Gaza on Saturday and engaged in night-time battles with Hamas forces after more than a week of air strikes that left hundreds of Palestinians dead and widespread destruction.
Photo:Mohammed Abed/AFP
Palestinian doctors carry a victim from Ibrahim …
Israelis chant anti-Hamas slogans and wave Israeli …
January 3, 2009
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Israelis chant anti-Hamas slogans and wave Israeli flags during a rally in support of Israel’s army and the military operation in the Gaza Strip in Tel Aviv. Israeli tanks rolled into Gaza on Saturday and engaged in night-time battles with Hamas forces after more than a week of air strikes that left hundreds of Palestinians dead and widespread destruction.
Photo:Gali Tibbon/AFP
Israelis chant anti-Hamas slogans and wave Israeli …
Israeli soldiers take position in the northern …
January 3, 2009
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Israeli soldiers take position in the northern border with the Gaza Strip as they prepare to enter Gaza. Israeli tanks rolled into Gaza on Saturday and engaged in night-time battles with Hamas forces after more than a week of air strikes that left hundreds of Palestinians dead and widespread destruction.
Photo:Ravid Biram/AFP
Israeli soldiers take position in the northern …
A picture shows Israeli soldiers on the Israel-Gaza …
January 3, 2009
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A picture shows Israeli soldiers on the Israel-Gaza border waiting to deploy into the Gaza Strip. Israeli tanks rolled into Gaza late Saturday and troops clashed with Hamas fighters in a step-up to an eight-day offensive that has killed hundreds of Palestinians and caused widespread destruction.
Photo:Marco Longari/AFP