Saudi secretary general of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation visits al-Aqsa Mosque, calling it 'a right for every Muslim'.

Tornto-born Howard Rothman, father of 10, is fighting for his life after being shot during morning prayer at a synagogue in Jerusalem; family receive proceeds of humanitarian campaign, rarely organized for individuals or families.

Recent cyber attacks on Israel, EU military targets perpetrated by state that misused US-made security software to lead attacks; 'they don't have their own capabilities,' expert says.

Massive search operations in progress, after flight from AirAsia, a regional low-cost carrier, lost communication over Indonesia; 16 children and infant on board.

'While trial involving Netanyahu has been moved because of elections, investigation into our party has been put on fast track,' Yisrael Beiteinu chairman says in attempt to depict corruption investigation as political.

Gaza protests turns violent as group nears border with Israel, begins to throw stones; no injuries reported.

Gazan group slams Abbas' 'political foolishness' for re-filing resolution after original draft of motion on Palestinian statehood floundered in Security Council.

Major storm to bring rain, heavy winds, rough seas with serious concern of flooding. Police preparing to seal off roads in north and J'lem ahead of expected snow tonight.