World Update from BBC News
Fighting flares outside Gaza CityMilitants engage Israeli forces near Gaza City as "friendly fire" kills three soldiers on the third night of the ground offensive.Russia gas cut 'to affect Europe'The supply cut of Russian gas to Ukraine will affect Europe within hours, Ukraine's state gas company Naftogaz says.Warnings issued amid Arctic chillThe Met Office issues severe weather warnings as temperatures in the UK plummet as low as -10C (14F) overnight.Sales fall at Next and DebenhamsNext and Debenhams see sales fall over the Christmas period, as a survey puts UK consumer confidence at a new low.House prices 'fell 15.9% in 2008'House prices fell by 15.9% last year, according to the latest survey by the Nationwide building society.
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