Last updated: Monday, 05 January 2009, 09:07 EST
New US embassy to open in Baghdad

The new US embassy in Baghdad is due to be opened.

Turkish planes bomb Iraqi Kurdistan
Turkish warplanes bombed targets in Kurdistan but no casualties reported.
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Israel vows no let-up over Gaza
Israeli forces pushed further into Gaza following another night of raids.
National
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Iraq
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Mideast
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World
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-Israel renews air strikes on Gaza
Business
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-Turkish parliament cuts spending
Culture
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-One of PM Barzani's pet projects seeks to excel against all odds
Sports
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-Man City 0-1 Man Utd
Entertainment
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