Deal Near on Gitmo,
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Israel Strikes Gaza After Fatal Attack

Israel bombed targets in Gaza shortly after Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu called Secretary of State Clinton to discuss measures aimed at restarting peace talks and damping a diplomatic conflict with Washington.

Germany Open to Joint Bailout

Papandreou said Greece isn't seeking financial aid from either the EU or the IMF even as the country struggles to fix its finances. Germany, meanwhile, signaled it might support a joint EU-IMF bailout.

• Heard: Greek Rhetoric Risks Backfiring
• Greek Unemployment Hits Eight-Year High
• Real Time Brussels: Is There a Greece Bailout?
• Vote: Who will lead the bailout of Greece?
• WSJ.com/GreekDebt: Analysis, graphics

Water Worries Weigh on Venezuela

Despite its rich petroleum reserves, Venezuela depends on one hydroelectric plant for two-thirds of its power supply. If the water level drops too low, swaths of the country could be left without electricity.

Malaysian Leader Targets Affirmative Action

Malaysia's dilemma over whether to end some of the world's most entrenched systems of racial-preference laws is coming to a head.

Yukos Legal Battle Gains Traction

Managers of bankrupt oil giant Yukos have won injunctions in U.S. and British courts seeking the seizure of property from Russian oil major Rosneft--a sign that Yukos's legal battle against the Russian state is far from over.

Pakistan Appoints Finance Chief

Pakistan has named Abdul Hafeez Shaikh, a former World Bank executive, to head the country's finance ministry, ending weeks of uncertainty caused by the sudden exit of the previous incumbent.

U.N. Rejects Bluefin-Tuna Ban

A U.S.-backed proposal to ban the export of Atlantic bluefin tuna prized in sushi was rejected by a United Nations wildlife meeting.

• Vote: Should trade in bluefin be banned?

Zuma Cites Progress in Zimbabwe Talks

South African President Jacob Zuma said he believes he made great progress in his first trip to Zimbabwe as chief mediator between members of the fragile power-sharing government.

• WSJ.com/Africa: News, photos, video

More Darfur Rebels Sign Cease-Fire

Sudan's government and a collection of Darfur rebel groups signed a cease-fire--the second such deal in less than a month with a key rebel faction--opening the way for political negotiations ahead of a full peace agreement.

3 Convicted in Auschwitz Sign Theft

A Polish court convicted three men of the theft of the notorious "Arbeit macht frei" (Work sets you free) sign from the Auschwitz memorial site in December.