Official claims troops 'close to victory'; doctor moans medicine shortage, says rebels holding ground, but no chance against gov't Hezbollah-backed firepower

With soldier being murdered in London, Paris; immigrants rioting in Stockholm, big question arises regarding western Europe's immigration policy, with some experts clearly stating 'it has backfired'

Israelis called on to actively participate in national exercise, go to protected areas when hear sirens at 12:30 pm in afternoon, 7:05 in evening. No sirens in area bordering Gaza in order not to cause panic

Yesh Atid chair in rambunctious form slamming deadlock in IDF draft talks; says whoever sabotages efforts 'undercuts Israel, Zionism, IDF'

Kiryat Ata police apprehend young man who allegedly stabbed girlfriend, mother, two additional men. Mother dies of wounds, other victims lightly-moderately injured. Police claim 'momentary insanity'

State Department says 'if requested,' American weapons may remain beyond conclusion of military exercise 'to assist Jordanian armed forces'

Tens of thousands attend Isfahan funeral of pro-reformist cleric Ayatollah Jalaluddin Taheri; demand release of green movement leaders

'Heroic' forces loyal to President Assad 'restore security and peace' after successfully dismantling 'terrorist networks' in strategic border town