Russia turns Europe oil tap back on Russia has resumed pumping oil to Europe via Belarus, ending a three-day suspension of supplies.

PM lauds China’s stance on Iran nukes Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert said Thursday he was surprised and encouraged by talks with Chinese leaders.

Mahdi army told to disarm Nuri al-Maliki, the Iraqi prime minister, has told Shia fighters to surrender their weapons.

Official: Abbas determined to hold PA elections Palestinian president’s bureau chief says ‘if the Palestinian dialogue, set to be renewed next week, fails – the decision is to declare elections’.

Syria: ME peace not currently possible Peace in the Middle East was an impossibility in light of US President George Bush’s announcement to send more troops to Iraq.

Asian Foreign Ministers Focus on North Korea, Burma Burma’s sluggish reform process again overshadowed trade and political discussions.

IDF finds Hizbullah cache near border Weaponry belonging to Hizbullah was discovered overnight Wednesday by IDF soldiers patrolling the Lebanese border.

First Time: Arab Minister in Israeli Government The appointment of Labor MK Majadele as Minister of Science was decided upon Wednesday evening by Defense Minister Amir Peretz.

Abbas: No to state with temporary borders Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas said Thursday that he rejected any possibility for the establishment of a Palestinian state with temporary borders.

Somali raids miss terror suspects The US air strikes in Somalia failed to kill any of the three al-Qaeda suspects they targeted.