US backs government military operation against pro-Moscow militias in the east

Residents of government-controlled areas to vote Tuesday; opposition calls election a ‘farce’

There will, inevitably, be bumps in the road to deepening Israel-China relations. Unstereotypical coverage of Israel by The Times of Israel’s new Chinese website can help keep things on the right track

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Disgraced owner’s estranged wife negotiated deal to sell the Clippers for $2 billion to former Microsoft CEO Ballmer

Standing next to Bowe Bergdahl’s parents, president says Qatar gave security guarantees on Taliban prisoners exchanged for him

Former soccer official from the emirate paid bribes totaling $5 million, Sunday Times reports

Google’s Eric Schmidt, NATO chief, and British finance minister among illustrious attendees of Bilderberg group meeting