More than 550 Christian leaders and dignitaries are in Israel for a 10-day Eagles’ Wings delegation; ahead of the Oct. 3 concert at Jerusalem’s Tower of David, Bishop Robert Stearns tells ynet Global the visit is about moving ‘from prayer to action’ and building a stronger bridge between Christians, Israel and the Jewish people

Gulf outlets emphasized official statements and flight data, while some Iranian coverage folded the incident into broader claims about Israel and covert operations 

Pike remains alive after two doses of pentobarbital in unprecedented failed execution; governor halts remaining executions and orders independent review

The 'Horn of Africa is deteriorating because of the dominance of powers trying to come to Africa and occupy the ports ... so the violence in the Horn of Africa is going to get worse,' intelligence analyst Mowlid Ali says

Man, 26, drowns after kayak overturns in rough weather during Norway vacation; friend injured and hospitalized locally

US president says Netanyahu told him co-pilot was ‘perhaps a terrorist or perhaps a whack-job’ and passenger helped level plunging jet, but cautions: ‘I don’t know if it’s true’

Senior European diplomat warns anger at Israel has peaked over settler violence and settlement expansion, predicting a wave of sanctions and saying, 'Our ability to harm you is far greater. You are isolated, small and alone'