Israel seizes Hamas legislators Israeli troops have detained eight Palestinian ministers and dozens of officials from the ruling Hamas group.
Fatah official: Hamas brought violence Hamas brought these actions upon the Palestinian people.
Syria condemns Israeli warning flights Israeli warplanes have flown over one of the Syrian president's palaces to warn Damascus against supporting Palestinian fighters who abducted an Israeli soldier.
Iran vows to fight WMD prolifieration Iran's foreign minister told a UN conference in New York on Wednesday on the illicit trade of small arms that Iran's priority was to fight the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction.
China Unveils 'Secret' Space Program China gave reporters a glimpse of the heart of its space program Wednesday.
Beilin vows to prevent realignment Meretz leader Yossi Beilin dropped a bombshell on Prime Minister Ehud Olmert on Monday when the ultra-dove told him that Meretz MKs would oppose his West Bank realignment plan.
Russia 'to kill Iraq kidnappers' Russian President Vladimir Putin has ordered special services to "find and destroy" the killers of four Russian diplomats taken hostage in Iraq.
China urges Iran to respond to nuclear offer China on Thursday urged Iran to quickly respond to an international offer of incentives aimed at defusing a dispute over its nuclear programs.
Croatia leaves Turkey behind in EU talks Turkey and Croatia's path to joining the EU was split on Wednesday.