Prime Minister Ariel Sharon on Monday demanded Palestinian action against terrorism, singled out Syria and Iran as its sponsors, and — referring to recent U.N. actions — said the international community is standing up to “extremist countries” for the first time. Sharon’s speech opened what is expected to be a turbulent winter term in parliament, one his weakened government may not survive. His Likud Party remains badly split after his pullout from Gaza and part of the West Bank, and unless he can restore unity against the odds, a snap election could be inevitable. Full Story