Israel rejects Gaza truce calls Israel has rejected international calls for a 48-hour truce in the Gaza Strip to allow in humanitarian aid, says a government spokesman.
World growth in danger Growth in world gross product (WGP) is expected to slow to 1.0 percent in 2009.
Obama commerce nominee pulls out New Mexico Governor Bill Richardson has withdrawn as US President-elect Barack Obama's nominee for commerce secretary.
UN chief commends Ghana on vote United Nations Secretary General Ban Ki-Moon has praised the presidential election in Ghana as a democratic achievement and an example to others.
