Conflict in Iraq: U.S.-led forces in Iraq have destroyed and contaminated precious ancient Babylonian archaeological evidence and sites according to a report by the British Museum. (AFP)(AP)
Mahmoud Abbas, the new Palestinian President, has called for an end to the violence, and a mutual ceasefire between the Israelis and the Palestinian Militant factions. (BBC)
Qassam rocket fire hits Sderot, wounding 6 people, a 17-year-old Israeli woman suffered critical wounds. (Haaretz)
Eight Palestinians have been killed in two separate clashes in the Gaza strip. An Israeli child living on a settlement was also injured. (BBC), (Haaretz)
The fictional characterJára da Cimrman is reported in a big surprise to lead the scores of The Biggest Czech person competition organized by Czech television.