AP - Israeli jets and ground troops hammered at Hamas targets in the Gaza Strip and Islamic militants fired barrages of rockets at southern Israeli cities Friday, ignoring a U.N. resolution calling for an immediate cease-fire after two weeks of combat.
Russia-Ukraine gas deal unsigned
A deal to restore flows of Russian natural gas via Ukraine is held up despite the arrival of EU monitors in the region.
Dollar drops ahead of US job figures
LONDON: The dollar fell against the euro and yen on Friday as the market readied for key US jobs data, traders said. In late morning trading here, the European single currency rose to $1.3720 from $1.3704 in New York late on Thursday. Against the
Roth Käse USA Being Purchased by Swiss Company
Switzerland's largest milk processor is set to acquire ownership of the Wisconsin-based Roth Käse USA Ltd. Emmi has announced that the move will help them expand its position in the U.S. cheese industry. According to a press release, Emmi has been a
Despite sale to China, DragonWaves eyes are on U.S.
CEO says the main thing on his mind is how to satisfy Clearwire, which is just rolling out its mobile WiMAX service in part with his gear. He hopes they have aggressive plans for this year When a company inks its first sale to China, it often has stars
Israel says map shows Hamas risks civilians
The Israeli military says it has found a "sketch" detailing "the deployment of explosives and Hamas forces" in the Al-Attara neighborhood in northern Gaza.
Hunger threatens 10 million Kenyans
Govt names Orhii as NAFDAC's DG President Umaru Musa Yar'Adua has approved the appointment of Dr. Paul Orhii as the Director-General of the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC). A statement from the office of the Special
Presstek appoints Guy Sasson as Europe, Africa and Middle East president
Presstek has appointed Guy Sasson as president of its Europe, Africa and Middle East region. Sasson has worked in international roles at Kodaks Graphics Communications Group (KGCG) and Kodak Polychrome Graphics (KPG), a joint venture between the Eastman
Ships held by Somali pirates
More than a dozen vessels and about 300 crew members are in pirate hands, according to the International Maritime Bureau's piracy reporting center. The ships include: Ukrainian cargo ship MV Faina, seized in September. The pirates had originally asked
A refuelled Tait keen to play against South Africa
Australian speedster Shaun Tait says he is raring to play against South Africa in Sunday's Twenty20 opener in Melbourne. The resurgent Tait was Thursday named in Australia's 13-man squads for both the Twenty20 and one-day series against the Proteas.
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