World Update from BBC News
Casualties rise in Gaza offensiveCasualties pour into packed hospitals in Gaza as Israel continues its offensive, losing three soldiers overnight.Mac fans wish Steve Jobs wellMacworld attendees in San Francisco voice concern for Steve Jobs's health amid the traditional buzz about the event so closely linked to Apple.My sadness at Woolworths' demiseA former employee of Woolworths looks back on his time working for the business as its final stores close.Obama says US economy 'very sick'US President-elect Barack Obama says that America's economy is very sick and that the situation is worsening.Nine get Queen's bravery awardsNine people, including a police officer killed during an anti-terror raid, are awarded bravery awards by the Queen.Stress hormone 'a marker for ME'Low levels of the stress hormone cortisol marks out children at higher risk of developing chronic fatigue syndrome as adults, experts believe.Females 'less physically active'Females are less physically active at all ages than their male counterparts, two studies suggest.Mountain aid call treated as hoaxA call for help in County Down which saw a major rescue operation in the Mourne Mountains is treated as a hoax.
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