Today's Top Stories:
New man to take office in Ghana: Ghanaian President-elect John Atta Mills is to be sworn in after his narrow election win over the ruling party's candidate.
Gas stopped for swathe of states: Seven European and Balkan countries report a complete halt in gas imports from Russia as its row with Ukraine worsens.
Baghdad shrine ban for women: Iraqi authorities close a major Shia shrine in Baghdad to women amid security concerns as the rite of Ashura reaches its climax.
UN chief demands Gaza ceasefire: Ban Ki-moon urges UN leaders to act swiftly to end the crisis in Gaza as Israel says it will allow in more aid.
Cases have 'cut UK terror threat': The terrorist threat to the UK has been reduced by a series of successful criminal prosecutions, the head of MI5 says.
In pictures: Christmas time for Orthodox Christians around the world
Fizzling out: No iPhone buzz for fans at Apple's last Macworld show
Alcoa cuts 13,500 workers' jobs: The US aluminium maker Alcoa has said it is cutting 13,500 jobs, or 13% of its workforce, due to the global economic slowdown.
Tremor hits West Papua quake area: Another strong earthquake hits Indonesia's West Papua province with no immediate reports of any casualties or damage.
Doubts raised on measles target: Plans to wipe out measles by 2010 may be dashed after high levels of the disease are recorded in European countries.
Blocking it out - why Tetris can help combat traumatic stress: Playing the computer puzzle game Tetris might help reduce the effects of traumatic stress, say UK researchers.
Apple to end music restrictions: Apple has announced at Macworld that music on its iTunes store will now be DRM free.
Credit crunch warning for schools: The economic downturn could be about to hit funding for schools and children's services, a government committee warns.
China's holiday rush begins early: Migrant workers make an early start home for the Lunar New Year as China's economic slowdown leaves many jobless.
Blackwater guards plead innocence: Five employees of US security firm Blackwater plead not guilty in a US court to the manslaughter of 17 Iraqis in 2007.
US recession forecast to drag on: The US recession is likely to drag on well into 2009, according to forecasts from the US Federal Reserve.
Tottenham hit back to hammer Burnley: Spurs take a huge stride towards the Carling Cup final by thrashing Burnley 4-1 in the semi-final first leg at White Hart Lane.
Arsenal 'interested in Arshavin': Arsenal are interested in signing Andrei Arshavin, according to Zenit St Petersburg's coach Dick Advocaat.
Senate snub as US Congress opens: The new US Congress opens amid a row over the man chosen to fill Barack Obama's vacant Senate seat.
Household names: A look at Princes William and Harry's new office
Dark memories: Cambodia looks back on the Khmer Rouge 30 years on
German billionaire kills himself: German billionaire Adolf Merckle commits suicide after his business empire runs into trouble in the global economic slowdown.
The Stooges guitarist found dead: Guitarist Ron Asheton, who helped found Iggy Pop's band The Stooges, is found dead at his home in Michigan.
Baby Jupiter's huge weight gain: The planet Jupiter must have gained mass fast during its infancy, according to astronomers.
Ethiopia imposes aid agency curbs: Ethiopia's parliament passes a bill imposing restricting aid work, for example promoting the rights of children.
Singh accuses Pakistan on Mumbai: The Mumbai attack must have had support from some official agencies in Pakistan, Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh says.
Nigerian motorcyclists wear pumpkins to evade helmet law: Nigerian authorities are cracking down on motorcyclists who try to dodge fines for not having a helmet by wearing dried pumpkin shells.
Treasure hunt: How easy is it to set up a new museum in Iraq?
Ski alarm: Calls for compulsory helmets after fatal Austrian crash
Mob drama gets Scorsese backing: Oscar-winning director Martin Scorsese publicly endorses an Italian drama about organised crime in Naples.
Warning over 'third-hand smoke': Many people are unaware that even smoking away from babies or pregnant women presents a risk, according to US research.
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