Major general says no country would be able to control scope or timing of conflict, and US must act responsibly

Sources tell New York Times elite military unit was surprised by success of operation and had only attempted it to see if it was possible

Critics say $50 billion scheme predicted to fail because it doesn't offer political answers to conflict, assumes Palestinian national aspirations can be bought

Condition of top general unknown and internet in country cut amid reports of gunfire in capital overnight and unrest elsewhere in country

Document outlining Peace to Prosperity scheme includes measures that would require security compromises, likely putting the prime minister and others on the right in a bind

Experts called in to examine receptacle, found hidden under larger basin, at Bethlehem pilgrimage site

Long-planned operation targeted missile systems and spy network tracking ships in Strait of Hormuz, according to Washington Post

No details given about contents of exchange, months after nuclear talks break down; Pyongyang says leader to 'seriously contemplate' letter

Neither country sending minister; Amman reaffirms stance that economic proposal cannot replace political solution

The long-awaited document is rich in incentives and lofty verbiage, but don't bother reading the proposal for details on how the White House sees a peace plan coming together