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President Bush blames Hamas for fresh violence

Israel is warning that fighting in the Gaza Strip could get worse before its mission against Hamas militants is complete. Troops are deep inside the region trying to seize ground from the militants. More than 540 Palestinians have been killed since Israel began its campaign ten days ago. At least 18 are reported to have died in overnight shelling. Many civilians lack food, water and power and hospitals are struggling to cope with the casualties of the conflict. Israeli Defence Minister Ehud Barak says offensive will continue until communities in Israel are safe from Hamas rocket strikes despite international pressure to secure a ceasefire. Save the Children has called for aid to be let in to the stricken area and said that 50,000 children are already suffering from chronic malnutrition. More than 2,000 families were displaced prior to the launch of the ground offensive on Saturday with charities expecting the number to increase significantly as fighting escalates. Politicians led by Prime Minister Gordon Brown have united to urge both sides to reach an immediate ceasefire. Mr Brown said it was vital that the international community, including the Arab League, worked together to find a workable solution to the problem. He said: "This is a very dangerous moment, I think everybody around the world is expressing grave concern. What we've got to do almost immediately is to work harder than we've done for an immediate ceasefire." US President George W Bush has insisted that any ceasefire to end the Gaza crisis must include provisions to prevent Hamas from continuing to use the coastal strip to fire rockets into Israel. Mr Bush made it clear while he is concerned about deteriorating conditions for Palestinians living in Gaza that he puts the onus on Hamas. And he stopped short of calling for an immediate halt to the fighting as some European leaders have done. Mr Bush said: "I understand Israel's desire to protect itself, and that the situation now taking place in Gaza was caused by Hamas."

Medicare Part D Open Enrollment Ends December 31st Are You and Your Family Prepared?

The annual election period for Medicare Part D is here, yet many eligible Americans still lack basic knowledge about the Medicare Part D prescription drug benefit and available coverage plans. In fact, according to a four-part study conducted by the Kaiser Family Foundation, numerous eligible Americans are confused over plan features and differences, fearful of the consequences of changing plans and unable to define key terms such as co-payment, premium and coverage gap. To help educate and address these challenges, November has been declared Senior Drug Coverage Awareness Month.More on Senior Drug Coverage Awareness Month

Europeans - What does Jersey have to worry about?

Rumblings from the US and Europe about cleaning up tax havens are sending a shiver across Jersey. Most of its economic eggs are in one basket, encouraging companies to register here, and helping to manage private fortunes.

Marlo Thomas And St. Jude Children's Research Hospital Kick Off The 5th Anniversary Of The Thanks And Giving Campaign Asking America To Support St. Jude While Shopping This Holiday Season

(New York, NY - November 24, 2008) - Today, St. Jude Children's Research Hospital launched the fifth anniversary of its Thanks and Giving campaign, an unprecedented union of celebrities, media, retail and corporate partners that ask consumers to "Give thanks for the healthy kids in your life, and give to those who are not." The announcement was made today by Marlo Thomas, National Outreach Director for St. Jude.More on St Jude Children's Research Hospital Thanks and Giving Campaign

President Bush blames Hamas for fresh violence

Medicare Part D Open Enrollment Ends December 31st Are You and Your Family Prepared?

Europeans - What does Jersey have to worry about?

Marlo Thomas And St. Jude Children's Research Hospital Kick Off The 5th Anniversary Of The Thanks And Giving Campaign Asking America To Support St. Jude While Shopping This Holiday Season

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