Mohammed Assaf, 23, takes first place at popular singing contest. Assaf's popularity united divided Palestinian camps, all rooting for his win

US secretary of state calls for urgent political resolution to Syrian war, saying 'bloodshed at the hands of Assad regime, Iran, Hezbollah, threatens political settlement, peace'

Stunt wing walker, pilot killed in plane crash in Ohio air show. Wing walker said in interview this week: I'm never nervous or scared

Authorities indict two New York residents for assembling mobile device that would deliver damaging doses of radiation against Muslims, other targets; defendants approached Jewish organizations and Ku Klux Klan for funding

Two foreigners arrested in Jerusalem after girl who went missing found near them. Defense attorneys: Color of their skin played a role in arrest

Amid reports of government's plan to deport them to unidentified African country, illegal immigrants fear 'starting all over again' will prove difficult. Tel Aviv resident: As people who suffered Holocaust, we should help those who survived war zones

Education minister complains of chest pains during flight with prime minister's entourage from Poland to Israel; doctors say no sign of heart attack

During Facebook chat, finance minister says 'grandfather who cannot afford taxi should be able to visit his grandchildren on Shabbat.' On stalled peace talks: Oslo Accords boosted economy