The Israeli Ministry of Finance revealed that hackers planted a virus whose purpose is to lock encrypted information with the intention of demanding a ransom for its release.

Russia and the United States reached an understanding that is pending a response from the Syrian government and the Syrian Opposition to stop the fighting within a week. Russia announced that it would continue the air raids.

The head of the CIA claimed that the US military has in its possession proof according to which the murderous terror organization used chemical weapons in the Middle East.

They were found unconscious in their apartment hours after returning from a night out in Tel Aviv. Police is checking the possibility of drug or alcohol overdose.

Many biotechnology companies are working hard to find a solution to the mosquito-borne virus outbreak. Authorities in Brazil tried to send a calming message ahead of the Rio Olympics in the summer.

The boy was taken directly into the operating room at Hadassah hospital, where doctors are battling to stabilize his condition.

Israeli politicians commended the decision to appoint Nadav Argaman as the new Chief of the Israeli Security Agency, the Shin Bet, who will have to deal with an ongoing terror wave as well as a growing threat from ISIS.

Rescue efforts still underway in Taiwan after a deadly earthquake; Netanyahu in a helicopter on his way to visit the Jordanian border; the Brazil carnival kicks off; and the Pope losing his Zucchetto owing to high winds. Watch this week in pictures.