By CHELSEA J. CARTER AP Iraqis wounded by gunfire in a Baghdad square 15 months ago are awaiting with guarded hopes the beginning of court proceedings against five former private Blackwater Worldwide security guards.Video: Raw Video: US Baghdad Embassy Opens AssociatedPressUS Embassy in Iraq Largest, Most Expensive Ever FOXNews (news.google.com)

Cuba opens up electronic access to thousands of documents belonging to writer Ernest Hemingway. (news.bbc.co.uk)

By CHELSEA J. CARTER AP Iraqis wounded by gunfire in a Baghdad square 15 months ago are awaiting with guarded hopes the beginning of court proceedings against five former private Blackwater Worldwide security guards.Video: Raw Video: US Baghdad Embassy Opens AssociatedPressUS Embassy in Iraq Largest, Most Expensive Ever FOXNews (news.google.com)

By GERALD F. SEIB It's taken as an article of faith in the Middle East that every crisis also creates an opening for diplomacy.Video: Notebook: Gaza CBSFighting flares outside Gaza City BBC News (news.google.com)

Nasdaq launched its clearinghouse for interest-rate-swap futures, aiming to sell equity stakes in the new market. (feeds.wsjonline.com)

The U.S. Senate, dubbed "the world's most exclusive club," seemed certain to begin its new year on Tuesday with potentially ugly battles over two would-be members. (www.boston.com)

By Abigail Hauslohner / Baghdad Monday, Jan. 05, 2009 US Ambassador Ryan C. Crocker, 3rd right, stand to attention during the inauguaration of the new US Embassy in Baghdad, Iraq, on January 5, 2009.Video: Raw Video: US Baghdad Embassy Opens AssociatedPressUS opens new embassy in Baghdad AFP (news.google.com)

It is meant to symbolize a new era but its heavy security portend otherwise. And why wasn't Maliki at the dedication? (feedproxy.google.com)

BAGHDAD (AFP) - The United States inaugurated its gigantic new embassy in Baghdad on Monday, ushering in what American officials described as a new era in relations with Iraq nearly six years after it invaded the country.US opens world's largest foreign mission in Iraq Christian Science MonitorNew US Embassy opens in Baghdad Green Zone Internat... (news.google.com)

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The $592 million, 104-acre compound that was dedicated in Baghdad's fortified Green Zone on Monday is meant to symbolize a long-term commitment to Iraq.New American Embassy opens in Baghdad CNNUS ambassador: 2009 key year for Iraq The Associated Press (news.google.com)

BAGHDAD, Iraq (CNN) -- Just days after the US military formally handed authority of Baghdad's "Green Zone" over to the Iraqis, the new American Embassy opened in Baghdad.US ambassador: 2009 key year for Iraq The Associated PressNew US Embassy Opens in Baghdad New York Times (news.google.com)

Just days after the U.S. military formally handed authority of Baghdad's "Green Zone" over to the Iraqis, the new American Embassy opened in Baghdad. (rss.cnn.com)

The United States inaugurated its largest embassy ever on Monday, officially opening a fortress-like compound in the heart of the Green Zone as a testament to America's commitment to Iraq. (feeds.cbsnews.com)

Somebody finally hit the bulls eye that’s been on the backs of the North Carolina Tar Heels. On Sunday, Boston College downed the No.Flyin High! Eagles upset top-ranked UNC Sports NetworkOne to remember Boston Globe (news.google.com)

By CAMPBELL ROBERTSON BAGHDAD - Iraqi and American officials presided over a dedication ceremony for the new United States embassy in Baghdad on Monday, declaring the start of a new era for relations between the two countries.New US embassy inaugurated in Iraq Aljazeera.netUS ambassador: 2009 key year for Iraq The Associated Press (news.google.com)

As early-stage investors look for revenue-generating businesses again, open-source companies could benefit. It's no longer fine to have downloads without corresponding dollars. (news.cnet.com)

The embassy, America’s largest in the world, is located in the Green Zone, which was also handed over to Iraqi control on Jan. 1. (www.nytimes.com)

Stocks are poised for a slightly lower open after the previous session's rally and ahead of data that is likely to show another month of slumping auto sales. (feeds.wsjonline.com)

By Missy Ryan and Peter Graff BAGHDAD, Jan 5 (Reuters) - The United States opened its new embassy building in Baghdad on Monday, a step meant to symbolise its transition from occupying power to an ally of a sovereign Iraqi government.US opens new embassy building in Baghdad XinhuaUS ambassador: 2009 key year for Iraq International Herald Tribune (news.google.com)

A new nonprofit organization says it has a plan to keep five Providence neighborhood library branches slated for closure up and running. (www.boston.com)

The United States opened its new embassy building in Baghdad Monday, a step meant to symbolize its transition from occupying power to an ally of a sovereign Iraqi government. (www.boston.com)

(Reuters) -- Stock futures pointed to a slightly lower open on Wall Street on Monday, as gloomy comments by US and European policymakers overshadowed hopes that US President-elect Barack Obama's plan for massive tax cuts will help revive economic ...Investors warm to Obama stimulus plans MSN MoneyEuropean markets mixed despite hefty Asia gains... (news.google.com)

BAGHDAD (Reuters) - The United States opened its new embassy building in Baghdad Monday, a step symbolizing its transition from occupying power to an ally of a sovereign Iraqi government. (feeds.reuters.com)

More than 50,000 people are expected at the Macworld show this week for the final year that Apple will take part. (news.bbc.co.uk)