Carrier battered by pandemic to receive $250 million government-backed loan and $150 million share offering, with state buying unsold shares

Netanyahu says country 'a step away' from full lockdown as cabinet announces dramatic new virus restrictions; synagogues capped at 19 worshipers, all gatherings capped at 20 people

Proposed bill would allow cabinet to put measures into effect that would only be rescinded if MKs fail to approve them within 7 days

Stephen Cooper, 78, an electrical engineer, was photographed running from the collapsing World Trade Center towers by the Associated Press's Suzanne Plunkett

At least 10 doctors and 6 journalists have been arrested since pandemic hit in February as security agencies try to stifle criticism of the government's response

Despite embrace of mask wearing and social distancing, Haredi neighborhoods hit hard by second wave of coronavirus pandemic

An increasing number of people who recovered from COVID-19 still have anosmia -- a 'torture,' according to the head of a French group for sufferers

Ben Gurion CEO Shmuel Zakay calls to renew flights, says months-long stagnation under pandemic endangers tens of thousands of jobs, could cause 'huge strategic damage'

Greg Abbott backtracks after previously saying government could not order individuals to wear face coverings, as infections spike in southern state

National carrier, which is seeking a government bailout to stay afloat, is no longer flying after talks between pilots and management broke down earlier in the week