In Iraq, the military has to navigate between the Iran-backed Shi'ite militias and Kurdish forces in the north. In Syria, the military must persuade Sunni tribes near Raqqa, many of whom hate Assad, to act against ISIS.

Israeli student discovers that as temperatures rise, the color and scent mechanism of petunias, at least, suffers mightily.

In TV interview, Arnaud Mimran contradicts prime minister and says money went into Netanyahu's private account.

Industry initiative seeks to head off threat of tougher government with rules of its own.

Eyewitness reports two police vehicles hit in Turkish city, gunshots heard in the area; no immediate claim of responsibility.

Susan Rice also lashes out at Israel's settlement activity, saying that the only road to a 'sustainable security for Israel and to dignity and self-determination for the Palestinians is two states for two peoples.'

Are the changes in way Israel is portrayed indicative of a new spirit wafting from President Abdel Fattah al-Sissi?

Breakthrough presents new research opportunities into hereditary heart disease and possible cures.