World Update from BBC News
Watchdog bans British Gas advertsAdverts for British Gas's home maintenance service are banned by a watchdog after being branded "misleading".In pictures: Orthodox ChristmasImages as Christian Orthodox believers celebrate Orthodox Christmas, which according to the Julian calendar falls on 7 January.Israel offers Gaza aid corridorIsrael offers to open a humanitarian corridor into Gaza as the UN Security Council meets on the conflict.Apple underwhelms at MacworldFor its last appearance at Macworld, Apple failed to deliver any new products to excite the thousands of Mac fans who flock to the annual tech gathering.Alcoa cuts 13,500 workers' jobsThe US aluminium maker Alcoa has said it is cutting 13,500 jobs, or 13% of its workforce, due to the global economic slowdown.Bosses slam 'throw a sickie' adAn advert for a cold and flu medicine is criticised by bosses for encouraging workers to "throw a sickie".Tremor hits Indonesia quake areaAnother strong earthquake hits Indonesia's West Papua province with no immediate reports of any casualties or damage.
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