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Israel and Hamas
Enact Cease-Fires
Israel and Hamas announced separate cease-fires, halting for the time being more than three weeks of blistering Israeli attacks on the territory.

Russia, Ukraine Reach Gas Deal
The prime ministers of Russia and Ukraine announced a deal to settle the gas dispute that has drastically reduced supplies of Russian gas to Europe for nearly two weeks.
- Europe Waits to See if Gas Will Flow
Poll Shows Merkel's Party Ahead in Election
An exit poll indicated Chancellor Angela Merkel's conservatives and their allies were set to win a closely watched state election.
North Korea Elevates Anti-Seoul Rhetoric
Pyongyang raised the volume of its rhetoric toward South Korea, as the U.S. prepares for a leadership change and as Seoul remains ambivalent to its anger at being cut off from economic aid.
Malaysia Opposition Wins By-Election
Malaysia's ruling coalition lost a key by-election, dealing a setback to the deputy prime minister, who is expected to take over as the country's leader.
Fire Razes Fuel Depot in Indonesia
Police investigated Monday the cause of a massive fire that destroyed a fuel depot on the outskirts of the Indonesian capital.
Thai Leaders to Aid Poor in Stimulus
The Thai government will give more money to the rural poor to jump-start the economy, the prime minister said Sunday.
Aso Promises Stimulus Despite Political Battle
Japanese Prime Minister Taro Aso vowed to overcome political opposition and pass economic measures despite falling popularity.
U.S. Moves 6 Gitmo Detainees
The Defense Department announced it transferred six detainees out of Guantanamo, leaving about 245 at the prison as Obama prepares to take office.
Chinese Girl Contracts Bird Flu
A two-year-old girl in northern China has tested positive for bird flu and is in critical condition -- the second case of human infection in a month.
U.S., Afghanis Are Killed in Two Attacks
Separate suicide bombings in Afghanistan killed six people, including a U.S. servicemen and Afghani civilians.
Closures Strain China's Labor Law
The economic crisis is testing China's efforts to improve labor laws, pitting the need for basic legal protections for workers against the need to save businesses.
Bin Laden Son Left Iran
Osama bin Laden's third eldest son, an al Qaeda operative, is no longer under arrest in Iran, suggesting a possible collaboration between Iran and al Qaeda.
Euro-Zone Fiscal Outlook Darkens
France's central bank revised lower its estimate of the country's fourth-quarter GDP, and said business managers expected the downturn to worsen.

'Tough Love' in the Outback
Australia's push to help its long-oppressed Aboriginal citizens is shaking up their ancient social structure -- and unleashing a nascent feminist movement.
- Photos: Aboriginal Wasteland
The World's Greatest Food City?
With delicious food from markets to top restaurants, Mexico City is a contender.
- Photos: Dining in Mexico City