The croissants in Israel are comme ci comme a, but the French immigrants have made Netanya into Israel's Riviera because 'our children were afraid'; and when it comes to Israeli politics - Netanyahu is the only politician they know.

Swedish FM Margot Wallstrom canceled her visit to Israel after she was notified that she would have to bring her own security and that her visit would not be considered an official state visit, senior government official says.

One shopper killed after he attempted to take attacker's weapon; a group of hostages managed to escape to the walk-in freezer.

Saudi Arabia's top body of Muslim clerics quickly condemned Charlie Hebdo attack in Paris but only days later young Saudi whipped for insulting Islam; contradiction points to difficulties of debate on how to reject radical Islamists.

'These French citizens were struck down in a cold-blooded manner and mercilessly because they were Jews,' says statement by group representing the Jewish communities in France.

Police arrest man thought to be Abdelhamid Abaaoud - suspected head of jihadi cell in Belgium - but investigation reveals 'he had nothing to do with the Belgian case,' as attempt to crackdown on sleeper cells continues.

John McCain meets with top Gulf officials about training Syrian rebels; peace summit prospects seem slim.

Images circulating on jihadist websites show Islamic State group terrorists executing gay men by throwing them off roof with large crowd watching.