* Iran, Syria smuggling weapons to Hezbollah through Iraq ran and Syria are reportedly smuggling weapons to Hezbollah through Iraqi airports.
* Iran nuclear talks return to Geneva Delicate talks between Iran and world powers on how to implement a landmark nuclear deal were to resume in Geneva Thursday.
* Iran FM: We can resume 20% enrichment within a day Iran's foreign minister said Wednesday that his country could immediately resume enriching uranium to 20 percent.
* IDF, PA Coordinate Christmas Merriment IDF officials announced Wednesday that security restrictions will be relaxed during Christmas.
* PLO Official: We Supported the Nazis in WWII If anyone has had doubts about the Palestinian Authority’s (PA) support for the Nazis, recent remarks by one of its leaders should make things clearer.
* Syria 'abducting civilians to spread terror', UN says UN human rights investigators say the Syrian government is using what they call "enforced disappearances" as part of a widespread campaign of terror against civilians.
* South Sudan rebels take Bor town after 'coup attempt' South Sudanese rebels have taken over a key town.
* Israel Museum obtains world's 'first Jewish coin' The Israel Museum has acquired over 1,200 ancient silver Persian coins.
* 'Duck Dynasty's' Phil Robertson on Indefinite Hiatus Following Anti-Gay Remarks A&E has placed Duck Dynasty patriarch Phil Robertson on indefinite hiatus following anti-gay remarks he made in a recent profile in GQ.
* No 'giant leap' on EU defence at summit Britain and Germany are aiming to downgrade plans for deeper EU military co-operation.