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AP - Syria joined other Arab nations Saturday in endorsing the head of Lebanon's army as that country's next president, putting pressure on the Lebanese opposition to drop demands that have blocked a compromise over the post.

Porsche takes indirect control of Scania (AP)

US inaugurates $700 million embassy in Iraq (AP)

Guatemalan mudslide kills 33, injures 15 (AP)

US ambassador: 2009 key year for Iraq (AP)

NKorea mobilizes 100,000 for new year rally (AP)

Frustrated reporters locked out of Gaza war zone (AP)

UN envoy: Nations must take Guantanamo inmates (AP)

India gives Pakistan evidence over Mumbai attacks (AP)

US joins press for truce as Gaza onslaught goes on (AP)

Freak storm kills 18 in South Africa (AFP)

Woman set fire to husband's genitals, Australian court told (AFP)

Thousands in Lebanon, Turkey protest Gaza attack (AP)

Travolta says he is heartbroken at son's death (AP)

Taylor reduces Barney to rubble with 14th world title (AFP)

ICRC: Israel, Hamas must stop targeting civilians (AP)

Travolta says he's heartbroken over son's death (AP)

China violates accord with Japan over disputed gas field: report (AFP)

Israeli troops and tanks slice deep into Gaza (AP)

Thousands in Lebanon, Turkey protest Israel attack (AP)

Brazilian police detain suspect in Wolffer's death (AP)