| Obama Invites Mideast Leaders to White House, Separately The president invited Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel and the Palestinian president, Mahmoud Abbas, to the White House for separate meetings. feeds.nytimes.com |
World Briefing | Middle East: Israel: Gaza Flotilla Ships to Be Held Israel will hold on to the six ships from the international flotilla that sought to break Israel’s blockade of the Gaza Strip, at least until it completes its investigation into a deadly raid on one vessel. feeds.nytimes.com |
Saudi king to limit fatwas KING Abdullah of Saudi Arabia has issued a decree stating only senior clerics are permitted to issue fatwas, or Islamic religious edicts. news.com.au |
Moore out on bail, faces wait in Dubai CRAIG Moore has been released on bail in Dubai but has at least a two-day wait before fronting a court over an alleged alcohol-related offence. news.com.au |
Diplomats: China Tries to Block UN Sudan Report China tried to block a U.N. report alleging that Chinese ammunition was sent to Darfur in violation of a U.N. arms embargo but apparently didn't succeed, U.N. diplomats said Wednesday. feeds.nytimes.com |