Our countries have no diplomatic relations. But Israel had the wisdom to allow pilgrims to visit; that built goodwill towards Israel and Israelis. Now, Israel is closing the door

The number of religious sanctuary communities in the U.S. soared from 400 in 2016 to 1,100 in 2017, as congregations come together to help immigrants amid rising attempts to deport and separate families

In December 2017, ahead of his reelection bid, Putin flew to Syria and declared Russia’s mission accomplished

Bolton takes back seat, but remains looming North Korea summit presence | Europe under pressure as Iran 'nears nuclear red line' | Netanyahu offered Syria four-way land exchange deal in 2009, former aide says

Plus Ilana Kurshan wins Sami Rohr Jewish Prize for Literature and three weeks of Gilbert and Sullivan at J-Town Playhouse

Riyadh, Tehran's arch rival, has long been a close Washington ally, but direct pressure on a member of Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) over oil policies is rare

Never mind where or when: Why did Neolithics begin to domesticate plants and animals? It wasn't because they were starving, suggests new research

The 14-year-old girl, who was murdered two weeks ago, was found Wednesday; the Turkish suspect has been detained and the Iraqi suspect fled Germany