Jan 7th, 2009 · Israel is under growing pressure to end its military operations in Gaza, following the terrible bloodshed that occurred in the territory over the past 24 hours. However, Israeli leaders are discussing whether to expand military operations in Gaza. That would be a significant escalation of the assault and would inevitably bring even greater casualties among the civilian population.
Jan 6th, 2009 · As Israeli forces press their offensive in the Gaza Strip, the death toll among Palestinian civilians is increasing. Israel blames Hamas for the casualties, saying the Islamist militants are operating amid the civilian population.
Jan 3rd, 2009 · Mark Regev tells NPR that Israel's ground operation in the Hamas-controlled Gaza Strip could "end tomorrow — if we can be assured that the civilian population in the southern part of our country will no longer be on the receiving end of these terrible Hamas rockets."
Jan 3rd, 2009 · Over the last week, the focus of Israel's strikes in Gaza has been government offices, security compounds and tunnels allegedly used for smuggling along the Egyptian border. But partly because of Gaza's dense population, schools, clinics and residential areas have also been hit.
Dec 18th, 2008 · Astonishingly low life expectancy for Russian men and anemic fertility levels has resulted in a population drop. And although Chelyabinsk's health system has made gains in the last 10 years, it is still short on specialists, tools and hospital space.
Dec 13th, 2008 · The Minnesota moose is in trouble. This week experts met in Duluth to discuss the animal's declining population. Minnesota Conservation Officer Phil Seefeldt tells the story of a recent effort to save the life of one little 400-pound moose.
Dec 11th, 2008 · Hundreds of thousands of people have been displaced by the humanitarian crisis and wildlife is also suffering. Poaching by hungry Congolese as well as by rebels is affecting populations of animals large and small.
Dec 9th, 2008 · As donations dwindle, Reverend Strong of the Anawim Community Church in Portland, Ore. is struggling to take care of his rapidly growing population of needy parishioners.