31 Palestinians killed in Damascus chemical attack, including 11 members of Jenin family which moved to Syria after Six Day War, left Damascus for outskirts when civil war began

National rate declined to 58.3% in 2010 from 64.5% in 1979, National Center for Health Statistics says

In televised interview, Hezbollah chief claims explosion that injured four soldiers was result of planned attack by Hezbollah which was expecting the soldiers, vows to 'cut the feet that violate Lebanese territory'

Islamic republic says it is hostile to peace talks, siding with Hamas for calling talks 'national crime.' Iranian FM says 'Zionist regime does as it wants'

Ten Jewish Yemenite children who were brought to Argentina by Satmar Hasidim in 2011 make aliya, arrive in Israel Wednesday, as their parents land from Yemen

Britain's The Times reports that British premier pushing for 'very targeted attack' to be launched within days with aim of deterring Assad; Obama building coalition for possible assault

Syrian president dismisses claims of chemical weapons use, says 'failure awaits the United States, as in all previous wars,' in interview with Russian newspaper

Palestinians report clashes erupted after Border Guard forces entered refugee camp to apprehend suspect; 3 killed, 16 injured. Abbas issues condemnation, IDF says incident will be investigated