Two sailors who were rescued by the US Navy after more than five months lost at sea have arrived back on dry land.

Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon’s son should not be charged with contempt of court for failing to provide police with documents in a corruption probe against his father, a court ruled today.

The Israeli Justice Ministry was today considering whether to indict Prime Minister Ariel Sharon for allegedly accepting bribes, forcing him to step down, after charges were brought against a close associate.