* Fighting resumes at Lebanon camp There has been renewed fighting between Lebanese army troops and Islamist militants holed up in a Palestinian refugee camp in Lebanon since Sunday.
* Lebanon warns militants: Surrender or else Lebanon's defense minister issued an ultimatum Wednesday to Islamic militants barricaded in a Palestinian refugee camp to surrender or face a military onslaught.
* Officials: Hamas ready to halt rockets Israel's threat to target senior Hamas leaders in response to the Kassam rocket attacks from Gaza has prompted the group to agree to a unilateral cease-fire with Israel.
* Sarkozy rejects Turkish EU place New French President Nicolas Sarkozy has said he will stand firm in his opposition to Turkey being allowed to join the European Union.
* Israel: Iran not at 'industrial level' Iran's uranium enrichment program has undergone notable advances, the International Atomic Energy Agency said Wednesday.
* World Powers Weigh Options Against Iran Experts from the United States and five other powers leading efforts to rein in Iran's nuclear program plan to meet within the week following a U.N. report.
* IDF arrests Hamas education minister The IDF conducted a massive arrest sweep of senior Hamas leaders in the West Bank overnight Wednesday.
* I've profound respect for Islam, Pope tells envoys Pope Benedict told Muslim envoys on Monday that Christian and Muslim believers must reject violence.
* Netherlands keen to curb EU powers in new treaty Dutch prime minister Jan-Peter Balkenende has set out his country's position on the new EU treaty.
* Analysis: Hamas' Mickey Mouse 'Farfur' is not funny Talking of his huge empire, Walt Disney reportedly once said, "I hope that we never lose sight of one thing: That it was all started by a mouse."