After PM slammed US support of PA, State Department clarifies position, says country 'will be judging technocratic government by its actions'.

Opponents of Assad say no credible vote can be held in midst of country's devastating civil war; French Foreign Minister calls vote 'tragic farce'.

In interview, senior Abbas aide says 'there’s no way that countries that respect democracy will deny the Palestinian democracy', speaks of possible change of US stance towards Palestinians, against Israel.

British intelligence gave the young IDF some 30 Nazi Enigma encryption machines, possibly in the hopes of spying on the newly established IDF.

Revolutionary Guard commander reportedly killed in fighting near Shiite shrine; funeral to be held Sunday.

Hundreds of activists mobilize for demonstrations in Istanbul, other cities, to mark anniversary of nationwide anti-government protests at Taksim Square.

Sgt. Bowe Bergdahl was freed from Taliban captivity in exchange for release of five Afghan detainees from the US prison at Guantanamo Bay.

Anti-establishment parties of the far right and hard left, their scores amplified by low turnout, made gains in many countries, particularly France and Britain.