World Update from BBC News
Israel 'expands Gaza offensive'Israeli forces reportedly widen their ground assault in the Gaza Strip to include Khan Younis in the south, after fierce clashes around Gaza City.European gas supplies disruptedSeveral European countries report major disruption to their gas supplies from Russia following Moscow's row with Ukraine.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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