The two larger opposition outfits, Yashar and Yachad, have been reluctant to form a government with the Arab parties. For their part, the Arab parties are willing to co-operate

Matching leather outfits and a quick court appearance for the Empire State Building climbers as their legal case moves closer to a possible plea deal. The pair are in and out of a Manhattan courtroom in just minutes, with their attorney telling the judge they've held two productive meetings and are working through the final stages of a potential agreement. Their next court date is set for November 12, and they've requested a Russian interpreter for that appearance.