Netanyahu hails president for presenting 'our strong and decisive position against Iran' to US lawmakers while Lapid says he showed 'the beautiful face of democratic Israel'

Invitation may pave way for premier's first trip to an Abraham Accords country, comes weeks after Rabat canceled summit due to violence against Palestinians

New tech allows archaeologists to match unique chemical composition between axes and the geographic area where they were created, proving Homo Erectus organized complex expeditions

President says he's working to whip up consensus for judicial reform, wins applause for declaring Israel and America mutually 'irreplaceable' for one another

No threat to iconic monument, authorities say, as Yamuna River inundates adjacent garden; at least 100 killed in floods in India's north

Egyptian president also issues pardon for lawyer of country's best known political prisoner, as Cairo faces scrutiny over its rights record

Afsaneh Bayegan given 2-year sentence after appearing at movie ceremony without a head covering; is also ordered to visit psychological center for her 'anti-family personality'

In speech honoring Israel at 75, president hails US as 'our greatest partner and friend,' calls overhaul tensions 'the clearest tribute to the fortitude of Israel’s democracy'

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa says decision for Russian leader not to attend was by 'mutual agreement,' allowing him to avoid dilemma of whether to execute warrant

Billed as world's longest, deepest 'electricity highway,' lines will run for 1,208 kilometers connecting Cyprus and Israel to mainland Europe via Greece; can supply 3 million homes