players ali daei and ali karimi back the protests in their country. but so far, they have not called for a ban on their national team. many iranians are urging world leaders to support their fight against the regime. but football is a sport they adore. so fifa s decision carries great weight for a nation that is in the midst of a historic battle. 0ur our top story. israel s former prime minister benjamin netanyahu has told supporters in jerusalem netanyahu has told supporters injerusalem he is on the brink of a big victory after expert polls show his right when block narrowly ahead in the election. his coalition combines his party and extreme right wing nationalist party and two ultraorthodox groups. hellerstein groups have expressed concern that they say reflects wiring extremism and