Said Boukioud, 48, appeals punishment for Facebook post; defense lawyer calls decision 'harsh and incomprehensible,' charges client did not mean to offend king

Adidas has contributed 10 million euros to groups fighting antisemitism and racism, with additional 100 million euros expected, after ripping up contract with rapper

Riyad al-Malki vents frustration at US president for retaining predecessor's pro-Israel policies, expresses hopes Riyadh won't normalize ties with Jerusalem

Justices imply they're considering delaying implementation of law that stops court removing premier; Netanyahu's lawyer calls it 'unthinkable' to allow ouster by unelected official

Bloc stresses its misgivings over newly adopted legislation that critics say targets the Polish opposition months before parliamentary elections

Najib Mikati calls Palestinian Authority president to decry 'flagrant violation of Lebanese sovereignty' in Ein El-Hilweh camp, where fighting between rival factions has killed 13

Scientists thought the chances of an A-bomb destroying Earth were 'near zero.' We know now that climate change could obliterate humanity, but we continue along our destructive path

2-week beach festival screens 15 films, including local Palestinians flicks and controversial movie 'Farha'; Strip does not have permanent cinemas due to Islamist doctrine

High Court hearing petitions against law that makes it virtually impossible to force a prime minister to step down; justices look to avoid striking down a Basic Law for first time

Man caught with 59 specimens of rare valuable species in his suitcase, claims he didn't know it was illegal; Foreign Ministry reportedly working to improve detention conditions