Israel
US/ WESTERN EUROPE: Underlying differences dog visit
President George Bush has today begun his first trip to Europe since he was re-elected for a...
Western EuropeMIDDLE EAST: Gaza withdrawal approved
Fatah parliamentarians today approved President Mahmoud Abbas's new cabinet, guaranteeing...
RUSSIA/SYRIA: Moscow poses as big Middle East player
US National Security Adviser Stephen Hadley said yesterday he was confident that Moscow would...
RussiaISRAEL: Sharon cleared of corruption allegations
The Justice Ministry announced today that Prime Minister Ariel Sharon would not be indicted on...
IsraelRUSSIA/SYRIA: Moscow says missile deal goes ahead
A defence ministry source confirmed today that a new air defence missile system would be sold to...
RussiaMIDDLE EAST: Ceasefire represents fragile opportunity
Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas is due to meet faction leaders today following Hamas attacks...
UNITED STATES: Foreign budget proposals face cutbacks
Congress has begun considering the administration's fiscal 2006 budget. The administration has...
United StatesMIDDLE EAST: Hamas rejects summit ceasefire
Hamas and Islamic Jihad said today that they are not bound by the ceasefire announced by Israeli...
