Israel urges Moscow to halt Iran sale A senior Israeli defense official visited Moscow in an attempt to dissuade Russia from selling missile defense systems to Iran. By Grant Slater December 18, 2008 10:58 pm
Kazakhstan seen as bridge to Muslim world As Kazakhstan jockeys to be a major energy producer, observers often cite the Central Asian nation as a moderate Muslim bridge to the Islamic world. December 18, 2008 10:48 pm
European Jewish council to open Israel office An organization representing 40 European Jewish communities will open an office in Israel. December 18, 2008 7:21 pm
