Iran flouts UN sanctions, sends arms to Syria Wed, 16 May 2012 22:23:54 GMT -
Syria remains top destination for Iranian arms shipments in violation of UN Security Council ban on weapons exports by Islamic Republic, according to confidential draft report by UN panel.
IDF chief Gantz set to make historic visit to China Wed, 16 May 2012 22:56:52 GMT -
Israel informs US of the trip, which was approved by the Defense Ministry; ban on arms sales to China still in place.
Abbas swears in new Fayyad-led PA cabinet Wed, 16 May 2012 22:03:44 GMT -
PA cabinet headed by Salam Fayyad sworn in, ending any chances of forming a Fatah-Hamas unity government.
Iran installs more centrifuges pre-Baghdad talks Wed, 16 May 2012 19:03:50 GMT -
Western diplomats say new centrifuges not yet enriching uranium, supply of 20 percent uranium appears constant.
UN monitors caught in Syria crossfire handed over Wed, 16 May 2012 18:08:14 GMT -
Rebels hand six ceasefire monitors, caught overnight in crossfire of Syria's civil conflict, back to UN.
Forces seize $110 m. worth of drugs in Afghanistan Wed, 16 May 2012 22:44:10 GMT -
Russian, Afghan, US special forces captured $110 million in narcotics, destroyed 4 drug labs, arrested 67 in Afghanistan.
Three Kadima MKs rebel, vote against coalition Wed, 16 May 2012 18:25:14 GMT -
Likud MKs fume at their Kadima counterparts for breaking coalition discipline on two bills on Wednesday.