Reuters — The Syrian government advised the United States Thursday against interfering with a visit by Saudi Arabia's King Abdullah to Damascus and said the two countries ''know better'' how to stabilize the Middle East. (World)

Reuters — Saudi Arabia's King Abdullah and Syrian President Bashar al-Assad will visit Lebanon together on Friday to ease political tension over a U.N. tribunal set up after the 2005 killing of Lebanese statesman Rafik al-Hariri. (World)

CNN — Jordan's King Abdullah II and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu met Tuesday in Amman, according to Jordan's state news agency and the prime minister's office. (World)

Reuters — Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Jordan's King Abdullah discussed on Tuesday ways of launching direct talks between Israel and the Palestinians, a Jordanian palace official said. (Top Stories)

CBS News — Abdul Kadir and Russell Defreitas Face Life in Prison for Alleged 2007 Plot to Attack Airport Fuel Tanks (U.S. News)