Current events of 13 January 2009 (2009-01-13) (Tuesday) edit history watch

Despite an agreement to resume delivery of natural gas from Russia to Europe, the European Union says that "very limited" amounts were transmitted. (BBC News) Israeli Defense Forces advance on Gaza City and engage in urban warfare with Hamas militants. (BBC News) The United States Senate Foreign Relations Committee begins confirmation hearings for Hillary Clinton's nomination as Secretary of State. (CNN) Late 2000s recession: German Chancellor Angela Merkel announces a €50-billion economic stimulus package. (BBC News) The United States' trade deficit shrank by 28.7 percent in November 2008 to its lowest level in five years. (BBC News) Anti-government protesters clash with Latvian riot police in Riga. (BBC) Yahoo! names Autodesk chairwoman Carol Bartz as its CEO. (BBC News) Citigroup announces a merger deal with Morgan Stanley. (Reuters)