State official says Israel will not meet Abbas' demand for map of future Palestinian state before talks resume, expects secretary of state's visit won't achieve breakthrough

New government tosses printed paper for personal tablets in cabinet meetings; computerized system will present motions, agendas, presentations and even enable personal messaging between ministers

Amir Omar Hassan, 23, Norwegian tourist, by captors. Hassan to Egyptian press: 'There were hard days, but they didn't harm us'

Arab League convenes in Doha for summit, hears passionate speech from Mouaz al-Khatib, head of Syrian opposition; plans to reaffirm support of Palestinians

Turkish premier says Ankara rejected several Israeli proposals to end diplomatic crisis prior to Obama's visit to region. 'They said, ‘Isn’t it enough if we pay?’ We said no'

Recruit in Negev base tries to take food from fridge against orders, becomes involved in scuffle with cook. IDF: There's no shortage of food

Arab League approves Qatari proposal to set up fund for east Jerusalem to 'maintain Arab, Islamic character of the city'; Abbas welcomes proposal

Hagel postpones long-planned Minuteman 3 test for fear it may be misinterpreted by Pyongyang. State Department: 'Good unity' between the US, China in responding to North Korea