Syria building ‘death trap’ villages A high-ranking officer in Northern Command has told The Jerusalem Post that villages recently built by Syria along the border are planned to be used as “death traps” for IDF troops.

Gaza’s residents rally for peace Hundreds of Palestinians have rallied outside parliament in Gaza City, urging rival factions to stop violence and restart unity government talks.

‘Only military action can stop Iran’ In a dramatic conclusion concerning the future of the state of Israel, the latest edition of the Middle East Strategic Balance, calls for military action to stop Iran’s nuclear program.

Europe’s ‘biggest dinosaur’ found Fossils found in Spain belong to what was probably Europe’s biggest ever dinosaur, according to scientists.

Jordanian king: Progress on peace critical in 2007 King Abdallah II of Jordan said Friday during a three day visit to Japan that 2007 would be a “very crucial” year for the peace process between Palestinians and Israelis.

Flu ‘could wipe out 62 million’ A global flu pandemic could kill 62 million people, experts have warned.

Hamas and Fatah clash in Gaza Clashes in Gaza City between Hamas men and unknown fighters have cast doubt on a recent truce between rival Palestinian groups.

Russia’s Putin arrives in Ukraine Russian President Vladimir Putin is making his first trip to Ukraine since the appointment of the pro-Russian Prime Minister, Viktor Yanukovych.

Thousands flee as war escalates in Somalia Ethiopian attack helicopters and tanks headed for battle Friday.

Chinese Christians in riot trial Eight Chinese Christians are going on trial in the eastern city of Hangzhou charged with instigating violence and interfering with the law.