The tensions continue to mount between Pakistan and India, as
twenty thousand Pakistani troops, reportedly move toward the India, Pakistan border. This may be what those who bombed Mumbai, India were hoping to create, an accelerated situation of tension between the two countries, to the point of a possible war. India is stepping up diplomatic pressure, on Pakistan.

The Hawaiian Island of Oahu, suffered a total power outage when there was reportedly, a lightning strike. President-elect Obama is vacationing on the island. The compound where he is
staying restored power with a generator.

Three Chinese warships headed out to the coast of Africa, where Somali pirates are hi-jacking cargo ships for ransom. It is the first time China has participated in such tactics. China's ships have been targeted in the past.

The CIA is giving away Viagra to the warlords in Afghanistan, in order to try to gain informtions, which could assist in gaining some leverage in the coountry.

In Covina, California, eight people were either shot or were burned to death in a fire set by a man, in a santa suit,on Christmas eve. The man reportedly was seeking revenge on his ex-wife at a party. He set fire to the house with a blow torch, then left and later killed himself.

The sex kitten, who played Cat Woman, Eartha Kitt, has died at age 81 from colon cancer.

Israel has hit the Gaza strip with airstrikes, aimed at Hamas. One-hundred and ninety-five people were killed, and two-hundred people, were reportedly injured. The United States has warned Israel about incurring civilian casualties. They also warned that Hamas must stop targeting Israel with missiles, if the airstrikes are to stop.

Analysts warn of increasing bankruptcies, of as much as 0.4% in 2009, some are saying the market has already priced in as much as 10-15%, others are warning of possibly 30%, with the economic slowdown getting much worse.

The Bank of Israel may cut its interest rate to 2% as economy slows.

New York University reported a loss of twenty-one million dollars, from the Bernard Madoff scandal. The Attorney General of Conneticut, reported that the state is suffering, a serious financial impact from the scheme, as many of its charities and institutions were caught up in the financial mess.

Australia may accept Guantanamo Bay detainess, as a part of a resettlement agreement.

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