Syria's Mufti sees his country's triumph in Obama's decision to await congressional approval for attack

Top wanted militant now in custody, suspected in execution style killing attack on 25 off-duty police; Brotherhood official also arrested for incitement; curfew eased as unrest settles

Despite Obama's decision to wait until Congress is back in session, IDF maintains bolstered alertness. Israeli sources concerned Assad might take Obama's postponement of attack as sign of weakness

Abdullah Azzam Brigades took responsibility for rocket fire at Israel on Thursday, but also defies Hezbollah for backing Syrian regime. Al-Qaeda affiliated group also linked to rocket launches at Eilat

Neo-Nazis build human chain around shelter for Syrian refugees in protest of government decision to build shelter, offer asylum. However, hundreds of Berliners faced off against radical rightwingers, prompting police intervention

Kerry slams Syria for use of chemical weapons, says world's conscience must 'shake.' White House spokesman says little doubt Assad behind attack

Wild strain of virus found in sewage plant in Baqa al-Gharbiyye. 'Virus' migration proves need for nationwide vaccinations,' Health Ministry says. Some 182,000 children vaccinated so far, 48,000 Tuesday

Punjabi dairy farmers visit kibbutzim, moshavim across Israel, learn latest techniques. Weather conditions are similar, says delegation member, but Israel has 'special arrangements to control heat stress'