Cause of explosion not yet clear; Shayrat airbase one of the regime's most important installations in center of country

New survey shows Palestinians in West Bank, Gaza favor more measured steps, want to see more involvement by Arab states in peacemaking

As Yisrael Beytenu strengthens in polls, party leader says he is interested in holding post of prime minister but it's an 'option rather than an obsession'

US space administration's exoplanet-hunting telescope finds new solar system, including 3 planets orbiting a star about a third of sun’s mass and 40% cooler

Amman said to also refuse phone call between leaders 'in light of difficult relations'; Jordan won't attend reported Camp David meet if it's 'just a photo op,' says Arabic paper

Invitation reportedly extended with US president's blessing; Iranian diplomat said to have expressed concerns any meeting would be little more than a photo op, New Yorker says

Despite 'progress,' system not fully dismantled and longtime women's rights activists still face travel bans or are on trial after a sweeping crackdown on dissent last year

Mohammad Javad Zarif offers no further clarification on what Iranian actions may include, but says they are in response to the pact not being implemented by 'others'

The movie is about the plight of African Jewish refugees, but they’re tangential to the storyline. Also, Israelis don't wear suits and ascots

Announcement leaves intel community without a permanent, Senate-confirmed leader, with an array of foreign threats looming on the horizon