Bombing targets Popular Mobilization Force, which has been hit several times in recent weeks; Syrian Observatory for Human Rights says unclear who's behind attack

Asma Abdullah, first woman in her country's history to be top diplomat, says 'now is not the time,' but adds that most Arab states maintain some ties with Jewish state

Hardline ex-defense minister has relied on support from Russian-speaking Israelis, but polls show his refusal to capitulate to demands of religious parties is widening his appeal

Factional rivalries, infighting and Israeli restrictions have left the 'first Arab democracy' without elections since 2006

Lebanese terror group says its fighters have the downed aircraft; military says it's looking into report

The 90-year-old Emir had travelled to the US before being admitted; no details released on nature of his illness

Three explosions occur on Popular Mobilization Force base, group has been hit several times in recent weeks with attacks blamed on Israel, US

US president has yet to announce dramatic steps to help the prime minister, in contrast to the weeks before April's vote. Worse, he's not just MIA, he's flirting with Iran

Police order autopsy to determine how Ali Hatoum, who left Lebanese terror group several years ago, died

Drill focuses on roles of senior officers and their staffs during conflict in north, rather than tactics and fighting; comes week after cross-border exchange