* Egypt: Syria thwarting cease-fire talks Syria may be attempting to deflect international scrutiny of its actions in Lebanon by thwarting Egyptian attempts to moderate a cease-fire between Palestinian factions and Israel.

* Iran sanctions vote signals a global rift Some developing nations may be starting to sour on push by world powers to control lucrative nuclear technology.

* Police chief: This isn't a 3rd intifada Police Chief Insp.-Gen. Dudi Cohen on Friday said that Thursday's terror attack could not have been prevented.

* Jordan's Abdullah warns failure of Israel-PA peace talks may boost Iran