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Morning News


Jan.21   India   World markets plunge on U.S. fears
  Stock markets were, prompted by pessimism about Bush's plans to boost the U.S. economy. India's Sensex stock index fell nearly 11%
 Frankfurt's DAX dropping 6.02%


  Gaza   UN says Gaza facing food shortage   UN food aid to about 860,000 people in the Strip will have to be suspended within days if Israel's blockade continues

  China Gas explosion kills 20 in illegal mine  The accident happened when miners were attempting to reopen a mine that the government had used explosives to close in 2004

Day News


  New Zealand   Final farewell for Edmund Hillary Map of Auckland New Zealand  Sir Edmund Hillary was laid to rest as thousands paid tribute to a mountaineer who conquested Mt Everest in 1953

  Sydney   Australasia markets see further losses   South Korean and Australian shares dropped by around 5%. Japan's Nikkei index plunged 1.5% in the first minute of trading

  Saudi Arabia   Rape case lawyer 'reinstated'  Lawyer and human rights activist Abdul Rahman al-Lahem represented a woman kidnapped and raped by seven men

  Gaza Israel to ease blockade  The Israelis have said they will allow power plant fuel and medicines, easing a blockade imposed after rocket attacks

  Thailand Democracy returns to Thailand  Newly elected lawmakers in white ceremonial uniforms attended the opening in the sumptuous surroundings of the parliament building in Bangkok

Evening News


  Melbourne Jankovic ousts Serena in straight sets  Defending champion slumped out of the Australian Open in a 6-3, 6-4 quarterfinal loss to third-ranked Jelena Jankovic.

  USA Clinton and Obama clash in debate  2 of the Democratic Party candidates for the presidency, have clashed in a debate before South Carolina's primary
San Francisco Bay Area , January 21, 2008 Timeline