The new wave is not less harmful than the first: 45 Israelis died of COVID-19 this past week alone

Explosions come amid soaring tensions between Israel and Hezbollah after death of terror group fighter in an airstrike attributed to IDF

Does our isolation really matter, when the government changes the rules every few minutes and the police write mask tickets with their own masks hanging off their ears?

Democratic US lawmaker issues campaign mailer listing backers of opponent Antone Melton-Meaux, which critic says used 'offensive tropes'; others defend it

Erdogan and 500 dignitaries due to join first Muslim service in 86 years at site, which had been one of Christendom’s most significant cathedrals

Health Ministry data shows 13 fatalities in 24 hours, 1,811 new cases; malls, stores, markets, gyms and hair and beauty salons to close from 5 p.m. until Sunday morning

Airline failed to provide 'a discrimination-free environment during a flight,' rules Dutch Board for Human Rights

Border blast heightens tensions; army sets up roadblocks, sends more troops to north, boosts intelligence gathering, amid concern terror group may stage revenge attack