DEPARTMENT OF NONSEQUITURS

'Syria wants renewal of Israel talks in return for withdrawal'
An Arab diplomat involved in efforts to resolve the crisis in Lebanon said Thursday that the Syrians want a new arrangement including resuming peace talks with Israel as part of any troop withdrawal from Lebanon. ....

Meanwhile, Hizbullah officials have warned thatIsrael should have no illusions that the rise of the opposition tide in Lebanon, and even the possible departure of Syrian troops from the country, will smooth a path to warmer relations between Jerusalem and Beirut.

IN RELATED NEWS, IRAN AGREED TO STOP ITS DEVELOPMENT OF NUCLEAR WEAPONS IF PEOPLE IN NEBRASKA WOULD AGREE TO DRINK MORE MILK AND GET HAIRCUTS.