The Middle East
More Israeli attacks in Gaza as a response to yesterday's suicide bombing. ABC Australia reports that the Israeli Army has been ordered to “'completely wipe out' the Palestinian Islamic militant group Hamas”. The Administration said the violence was not surprising and that it remained committed to the peace process. For an Israeli perspective see this article on Ha'aretz.

Iranian students take to the streets in Teheran. The Economist also reports on this story. The Iranian Prime Minister calls for restraint. This comes amidst charges that Iran is harboring Al-Queda leaders who directed the recent attacks in Saudi Arabia.

Unrest in Iraq, as the US mounts a major military operation. Read what Salam Pax and G. in Baghdad say about daily life in the Iraqi capital.

Oil sales are set to resume.

More trouble brewing in Afghanistan according to a Swiss security expert. Here is the story on the latest suicide bombing there.