In the News: Dec-29

Networks cut Iraq coverage - 29 Dec 2008 at 1:56pm - Due to cutbacks, several major newspapers and networks have significantly reduced their Iraq war coverage.

Ex-Hussein Officials and Others Go on Trial - 29 Dec 2008 at 12:39pm - Two dozen people are being tried for what prosecutors said was their role in the execution of thousands of members of Prime Minister Nuri Kamal al-Maliki's political party during Saddam Hussein's rule.

Israel bombs Gaza in 'all-out war' on Hamas - 29 Dec 2008 at 8:54am - GAZA CITY (AFP) - Israel bombed Gaza for a third day Monday in an "all-out war" on Hamas, as tanks massed on the border and the Islamists fired deadly rockets in retaliation for the blitz that has killed at least 318 people.

Toronto security camera project coming to an end - 29 Dec 2008 at 8:29am - Toronto police will wrap up a $2-million experiment with surveillance cameras on New Year's Eve .

Thought for the day:
Disbelief in magic can force a poor soul into believing in government and business. -Tom Robbins (1936 - )