Pats Stave Off Packers’ Upset Bid, 31-27 (ap)
Dan Connolly caught the squib kick and buried the ball in his gut, protecting it with both hands to prepare for a hit that never came. Following his blockers, New England’s 313-pound offensive lineman lumbered toward the middle of the field, tucked the ball under his left arm and took off for the left sideline. [...]
U.n. Chief Offered Mugabe Deal To Step Down: Wikileaks (reuters)
Reuters – Former United Nations chief Kofi Annan offered Zimbabwean President Robert Mugabe a deal to step down and live in a safe haven, but the veteran leader rejected the offer, according to U.S. documents obtained by WikiLeaks. Read more
North Korea Backs Down Over South Korean Drill (reuters)
Reuters – North Korea stepped back from confrontation over “reckless” military drills by the South on Monday and reportedly issued a new offer on nuclear inspections, drawing a cautious response from Seoul and Washington. Read more
Israel And Pa Worked Closely Against Hamas: Cable (reuters)
Reuters – A U.S. cable leaked on Monday said Israel and President Mahmoud Abbas’s forces worked closely together against Hamas as it took over Gaza in 2007, a potentially embarrassing revelation for the Palestinian leader. Read more
Infighting Delays Iraqi Government Formation (reuters)
Reuters – Iraq’s parliament postponed a vote on a new government until Tuesday after squabbling and political maneuvering delayed its formation. Read more