Olmert flies to Washington for talks Ehud Olmert, the Israeli prime minister, is holding talks in Washington that are expected to focus on Iran’s nuclear program and the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.

Bush, Panel to Meet on Course of Iraq War Iran’s Bearing down on a plan for peace, the bipartisan panel studying the war in Iraq faces rising expectations.

‘Israel must prepare for full-scale war’ Israel has to prepare for a full-scale war, in which Syria will be an important player.

Intelligence: Nasrallah stronger than before war Exactly four months have passed since the war broke out in Lebanon and estimates show that Hizbullah is stronger than before the confrontation with Israel.

Saudi Arabia: Iraq major terror base Saudi Arabia’s interior minister on Sunday called Iraq a major base for terrorism.

Israel warned off nuclear ‘folly’ Iran’s foreign ministry spokesman has warned Tehran will not hesitate to retaliate with a crushing blow if Israel attacks its nuclear sites.

Abu Mazen Promises to Adhere to “Arafat’s Path” Mahmoud Abbas declared: “The Palestinian leadership won’t stray from Arafat’s path.”

Awaiting the Iranian messiah He challenges the largest superpower on earth, threatens a regional superpower with annihilation, and mocks international efforts to keep tabs on his nuclear program.

Exclusive: ‘No future for US Jewry’ Jews have no future in America and should all move to Israel.

Call to bridge West-Muslim divide A cross-cultural group of 20 prominent world figures has called for urgent efforts to heal the growing divide between Muslim and Western societies.