Rebellions And Revolutions

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates - During an Iranian government meeting late last month, a top adviser to President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad brought a proposal to expand the political voice of a group more known for its street muscle: the civilian militia corps called the Basij.

JERUSALEM - About 200 Israeli teenagers soon to be drafted sent a letter to Israel's defense minister on Thursday, saying they won't enforce any military orders to dismantle settlements in the West Bank because that violates Jewish law.