The first-ever meeting between a pontiff and the head of the Russian Orthodox Church is a monumental development in the 1,000-year schism that divided Christianity.

Tel Aviv Museum of Art director Suzanne Landau defends her organization's recent actions, and says she isn't afraid to resign if the culture minister tells her to censor something.

Is rice more healthful than ice cream? Not necessarily. Are potatoes harmful? Not for everyone. A breakthrough study by two researchers from the Weizmann Institute shows that each of us has a different 'microbiome,' that makes us respond to foods differently. Get ready for a new medical revolution.

Arrivals / Departures: A South African recalls how Israelis gave her the motivation to go on with her life; an Israeli says Americans know how to live, while the Japanese don't.

Hamas may have told Israel it isn’t looking for another war in Gaza, but it’s clearly desperate to advance its attack tunnels. It’s also delighted to be sowing seeds of discontent and concern among the Israeli public.

The standoff suggests that Egypt's powerful security forces may have overstepped their limits by clashing with one of the country's most respected professions.

The assailant, a Palestinian woman, was shot and killed at the scene.

The move would re-establish Assad's foothold on the province; meanwhile, the Syrian army announces they captured more ground in the northern Aleppo.