Israel deliberately destroyed Gaza, says Amnesty report
Amnesty International said on Thursday Israel inflicted “wanton destruction” in the Gaza Strip in attacks that often targeted Palestinian civilians during an offensive in December and January in the Hamas-run enclave. The London-based rights group, in a 117-page report on the 22 days of fighting, also criticised the Hamas for rocket attacks on Israel, which it called “war crimes” more...
Japan corporate sentiment rises for first time since 2006 Japan’s business executives have become more confident for the first time since 2006, according to the central bank, supporting hopes the worst recession since World War II is easing more...