Iranians volunteer to fight Israel Surrounded by yellow Hezbollah flags, more than 60 Iranian volunteers set off Wednesday to join what they called a holy war against Israeli forces in Lebanon.
Al-Zawahiri urges attacks on Israel Al-Qaeda's deputy leader has urged Muslims to attack Israel and its allies over the violence in the Middle East.
Report: Nasrallah is in Damascus Hizbullah head Sheikh Hassan Nasrallah is currently in Damascus.
Israel says world backs offensive Israel says the decision by a summit of world powers not to call for a halt to its Lebanon offensive has given it the green light to continue.
UN aid chief says Israel has 'created a generation of hatred' United Nations humanitarian chief Jan Egeland accused Israel on Wednesday of committing "catastrophic mistakes" in its attack on Hizbullah.
Saddam trial ends in Baghdad The trial of Saddam Hussein, the former Iraqi president, for crimes against humanity has adjourned in Baghdad until October 16, when a verdict is expected.
Rice Attends Asian Security Forum U.S. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice has arrived in Malaysia to attend a regional security forum.
Security cabinet decides against expanding Lebanon operation The security cabinet, headed by Prime Minister Ehud Olmert, decided Thursday morning against expanding the Israel Defense Forces operation in southern Lebanon.
Iraq resolute against terror, Iraqi PM tells US Iraqi Prime Minister Nuri Al Maliki vowed Wednesday to remain resolute in the face of violent sectarianism ripping apart his country.