The Read International for 1/6/09: Ugliest Continues in Gaza, as Israel Bombs UN School

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The aggression continues from Israel, as a United Nations school in its inhabitants suffered the consequences of being entrenched in the bomb strikes.

The result: 30 more killed. And Obama has made his first statement on the matter, staying neutral and closed lip on the situation until he takes over for Bush

U.S. president-elect Barack Obama made his first comments on the Gaza violence Tuesday, saying the loss of Israeli and Palestinian lives is "of deep concern." Obama, who maintains only U.S. President George W. Bush can speak for the U.S., said he would have more to say on the matter after he takes office on Jan. 16.

French President Nikolas Sarkozy has pushed adamantly for a ceasefire.

Russia's gas wars with Ukraine continues, as now, Europe is getting affected by this. And it is hard to see which side is the one causing the most problems.

Israel and Palestine aren't the only ones in the Middle East busting out a war of words between each other. It seems that India and Pakistan has arisen with their contentious thoughts of one another, sparked by India Prime Minister Singh's harsh comments on his country's neighbors in regards to the Mumbai bombings.

Bangladesh sworn in their new Prime Minister today.

John Atta Mills is elected over Nana Akufo-Addo in the tight contest for Ghana's Presidency.

Ethiopia troops are leaving Somalia.

And a gunman raid has taken place in Sri Lanka on the largest private TV network in the country.