A large explosion was reportedly heard in areas south of Tehran and in the Kahrizak area.

Like the captain who does not want to go down with the ship, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was conspicuously missing from Tuesday’s press briefing.

The Palestinians “welcome the adoption of two resolutions by the Executive Committee of UNESCO on the need to preserve educational and cultural institutions in Palestine,” Hanan Ashrawi said.

In a letter of resignation, Sigal Sadetsky said that the coming months "will be difficult and even tragic."

Lt. Guy Eliahu was the subject of a 'Haaretz' exposé which accused him of violating orders and of cover-ups by his superior officers.

The bill next heads to the full Committee for markup. It also includes $225 million “to help address the needs of the Palestinian people, which may include support for UNRWA”

The remaining 13 council members voted in favor of the resolution drafted by Germany and Belgium.

Hezbollah leader urges greater links to China and a shift "eastward" away from the US.