* Muslims ‘about to take over Europe’ Islam could soon be the dominant force in a Europe which, in the name of political correctness, has abdicated the battle for cultural and religious control.

* Darfur dominating Africa summit UN chief Ban Ki-moon has called for the urgent deployment of a joint force to halt violence in Sudan’s Darfur region.

* PA: Iran, Syria promoting civil war Palestinian Authority officials on Sunday accused Iran and Syria of pushing the Palestinians toward civil war.

* Saudis seek Palestinian dialogue Saudi Arabia’s King Abdullah has invited rival Palestinian leaders to a meeting in Mecca aimed at ending a recent wave of factional fighting.

* Chinese president sets off on key Africa tour Twice in the past three years, Chinese President Hu Jintao has been greeted warmly in Africa as the leader of a growing economic and political power.

* Najaf battle foiled attack on Shiite clerics, Iraqis say Grand Ayatollah Ali al-Sistani and other top Shiite religious figures were the apparent targets of an insurgent plot thwarted in an intense battle near the Shiite Muslim holy city of Najaf.

* Iranian Reveals Plan to Expand Role in Iraq Iran�s ambassador to Baghdad outlined an ambitious plan on Sunday to greatly expand its economic and military ties with Iraq.

* Moscow Mayor Calls Gay Pride Parade Satanic Moscow Mayor Yury Luzhkov said Monday he would never allow a gay parade to take place in Moscow despite pressure from the West.

* Marked rise in attacks on Jews in Europe over the past year Last year saw a substantial rise in the number of anti-Semitic incidents in Germany, Austria and the Scandinavian countries.

* London wants EU to celebrate enlargement in birthday text The UK wants the EU’s 50th anniversary declaration to mark the union’s historic expansion to the East after the fall of communism.