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Politique
-A cholera outbreak in Zimbabwe worsens as Mugabe stays silent, then denies, then blames the Brits. Meanwhile, Ghana brings some hope to African democracy.
-EU leaders burned the midnight oil to reach consensus on key climate change and fiscal stimulus proposals. Deep divisions remained over the extent of coordinated fiscal measures at the national level. Concessions made to Ireland in return for second Lisbon Treaty referendum, but leaders are careful not to instigate a backlash in the UK.
-US auto bailout dies in the Senate, as Bush is forced to reconsider the dedication of TARP money to the carmakers.
Economia
-Ecuador defaults, as President Correa brands debt "illegitimate" and foreign creditors "monsters".
-How low can Treasuries yields go?
-The WTO admits defeat for 2008.
The Rest
-In the Prem, Arsenal stumble out of the title race, Liverpool and Chelsea underwhelm, and Villa break the top 4.
-Fresh off their hostile takeover of Citi, Somali pirates express interest a certain vacant US Senate seat.
-US film industry awards season kicks off with Golden Globes nominations, New York and L.A. film critics awards.
-Bush gets two "steps" closer to retirement: