Outcry over N Korea missile test World powers have condemned North Korea for test-firing a series of missiles, including one thought capable of reaching the US.
Iran calls off crucial nuclear talks Iran has postponed crucial talks with the European Union over incentives to a end a nuclear stand-off.
Former Regime Said at Core of Insurgency The Iraqi government's list of the 41 most wanted fugitives suggests that former members of Saddam Hussein's regime form the backbone of the insurgency despite attention paid to the role of religious extremists such as al-Qaida in Iraq.
IDF raises alert on Syrian border The IDF has raised the level of alert along the northern border with Syria out of fear that President Bashar Assad would launch a strike against Israel in response to a recent IAF buzz of his palace.
Egyptian TV Promoting Anti-Semitism and Child "Martyrdom" As Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak portrays himself as an honest broker in the Middle East, recent Egyptian TV programs inculcate Arab children with Jew-hatred and the desire for Jihad death.
Russia Odd Man Out at G8 Table By almost any measure, Russia is the odd man out at the Group of Eight table, where the world's richest democracies gather to chart strategies to meet the world's challenges.
Dutch PM hopeful demands second treaty referendum The Dutch Labour party leader, who according to polls could become the Netherlands' next prime minister, has said any revised EU constitution text should be put to a new referendum.
Putin steps up anti-terror drive Russian President Vladimir Putin has asked parliament for permission to send military units outside the country to prevent terrorist activity.
US$100 million transferred to Abbas The Arab League and Saudi Arabia have transferred some $100,000,000 to the Palestinians, the first funding since international aid was cut off after Hamas militant won legislative elections.