Australia strikes down recognition of Jerusalem as Israeli capital
Striking down the previous government's decision to recognize West Jerusalem as Israel's capital, Australia has said the city's status should be decided through peace talks between Israelis and Palestinians, and not through unilateral decisions. The country's Foreign Minister Penny Wong said it supports a two-state solution.Iraq’s Sadr reverses poll boycott call
Iraq’s populist Shiite leader Moqtada Sadr on Friday reversed his decision to boycott the October elections and said his movement would take part in order to help “end corruption."




