• Final Peak at Iowa Before Caucasus
• Kenyans Cry for Peace
• Gaza Violence
• Big Brother is Growing
• Chileans Oppose Japanese Whaling in Nearby International Waters

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Israeli army actions on Gaza in the past 24 hours left 15 people dead and more than 30 others injured, as internal violence ripped through the coastal territory on the advent of the New Year. FSRN's Rami Almeghari reports from Gaza.

Japan's decision to begin another whaling hunting season in international waters off Antarctica in violation of international treaties, has brought broad condemnation. Opposition to Japanese whaling is strong in Chile, where several demonstrations have been staged in front of the Japanese embassy. From Santiago, FSRN's Jorge Garretón reports.

In a virtual dead heat in the Republican and Democratic race in Iowa, people head to the caucuses. With a dozen candidates actively campaigning in the state, Iowans have a multitude of choices. The candidates are vying for each person's support and the race for Iowa is about to be determined. DC Editor Leigh Ann Caldwell is in Des Moines and takes a look at the contest field in these final hours.

Kenyan security forces fired teargas at a massive crowd of demonstrators today – while many in the country and around the world are crying for peace. British Prime Minister Gordon Brown has spoken with both President Kibaki and opposition leader, Raila Odinga to move to end the violence – so has Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice. South Africa's Nobel Peace Laureate Archbishop Desmond Tutu arrived in the Kenyan capitol of Nairobi today, where he says he wants to help in the search for peace. FSRN's John Bwakali reports from Nairobi, where the tension continues.