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In one of the starkest warnings given out by president-elect Barack Obama he stated that the United States economy faces a risk of going on a downward spiral journey that could last for years if his initiated rescue plan is not implemented and supported to its fullest. His ... Full story

Under pressure from the president elect Barack Obama himself, the Senate Democrats hastily retreated on the accused Roland Burris as the successor to the Obama. According to Obama and the critics such a standoff was shedding negativity on the future administration.  Even though no formal agreement ... Full story

In the face of increasing international pressure Israel has finally agreed to let open a “humanitarian corridor” in order for vital supplies to reach through to the suffering people of Gaza. Meanwhile the carnage continues to increase as Israel steps up its military offensive by going in on land along with the air strikes.  The U.N Security Council had proposed the idea of the setting up ... Full story

President-Barack Obama realizes that the economy of the country is going from bad to worse which is why he aims to step up the proposed tax cut program. In a meeting with congressional leaders on Monday Mr. Obama said that the tax cuts could reach up to $3 billion. He predicts that the lawmakers would not hesitate to approve the big time revitalization package a ... Full story

The Governor of New Mexico, Bill Richardson was nominated by the U.S president elect Barack Obama for the post of commerce secretary. The nation’s most popular Hispanic politician however issued a statement on Sunday denying the offer saying that he was currently engaged with investigations into a company that was conducting business with New Mexico.... Full story

The Israeli government had made its goal clear prior to starting the military offensive. It said it would do whatever was necessary to eradicate Hamas from its roots irrespective of how long it would take. Yesterday Israel commenced the ground operation it had been preparing to launch since the past couple ... Full story

The Sri Lankan armed forces finally managed to seize control over Kilinochchi, a region which has long served as the capital of the rebel Tamil Tiger group. The downfall of the capital came to the deliverance of the Sinhalese population who set off firecrackers celebrating the historic event. ... Full story

Friday was to witness a ballot that would decide the out come of the closely matched presidential elections in Ghana. The current ruling party has however decided to delay the decisive voting that was going to take place in a rural district of Ghana. It also threatened to boycott if the ballot was continued as per schedule. ... Full story

Israel is getting ready to take its military operation against Hamas in the Gaza strip to the next level. It has stepped up the offensive and deployed more troops towards the Gaza border on Wednesday. Israel is making preparations to initiate a ground assault to compliment the deadly airstrikes. International powers ... Full story

The results of the elections displayed a massive landslide victory for the former prime minister of Bangladesh Sheikh Hasina and her alliance. The elections have been the first to be conducted after a gap of seven long years but the opposition party has voiced their concerns concerning the irregularities.  ... Full story