The founder of the controversial internet platform ''WikiLeaks'', Julian Assange, has accused British journalists of a ''Jewish conspiracy'' against him, to deprive him of funds by Jewish donors.

The Islamist Hamas has said it would stop the United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA) from teaching Palestinian children in Gaza about the Holocaust.

The embattled Libyan leader says he cannot resign as he does not hold an official position; Gadhafi's forces are escalating a counter-offensive after government opponents seized control of eastern half of country.

US-based Jewish rights group the Simon Wiesenthal Center has demanded music channel MTV Japan apologize for airing an interview with a rock band dressed in Nazi-style uniforms.

French fashion house Dior said Tuesday it had begun proceedings to sack chief designer John Galliano after a video surfaced showing him insulting cafe patrons and declaring ''I love Hitler''.

Deputy Foreign Minister Danny Ayalon said Israel ''welcomes'' the changes towards democracy in Arab countries but it remains ''cautious'' because ''we do see an attempt by Iran’s agents, Hezbollah and Hamas to interfere and to legitimize extremist elements in the region.''

President Saleh accuses US and Israel of destabilising his country and Arab world as fresh protests hit capital Sanaa

Secretary-General of the Arab League Amr Moussa said he will run for the Egyptian presidency.

Bodies of three Israelis have been identified so far in rubble of Christchurch quake, which struck last week; Three other Israelis have yet to make contact with their families since the quake.

Gadhafi has already lost control of eastern half of country since anti-government protests began; International pressure on the Libyan leader to end crackdown has dramatically increased in past few days.