Sharon starts breathing independently.

PM moves his hand as he wakes from his coma.  Process of weaning Sharon from sedation could take hours or days; cognitive, motor functions to be tested when coma lifts.

25% of Gaza evacuees lack housing.

Olmert urges ministers to go to work.

Mossad agent caught in Iran.

Extremists boast they cursed Sharon.

Religious activists take credit for Ariel Sharon's health condition saying they put a curse on him.

Sharon begins breathing on his own following effort to gradually awaken him.

Palestinian candidates will be allowed to campaign in East Jerusalem.

Cabinet holding off on naming ministers until Sharon's condition becomes clear.  Acting Prime Minister Olmert will not discuss ministerial appointments.

Netanyahu urges MKs to back initiative to pass 2006 budget.  

High Court okays construction of West Bank fence near Modi'in.  

Palestinians allegedly shoot and wound Lebanese policemen.