PM's 48-hour trip to the far-side of Europe included just two meetings and plenty of 'no comments.' It'll probably take some time before the real reason for the trip is revealed

Premier refuses to comment on announcement of charges against his aides in major graft probe, says proposal for direct elections for PM 'must be looked into'

At meeting with Pompeo in Lisbon, PM says Israel constantly countering Iranian aggression, refuses to comment on Syria weapons warehouse strike

The prime minister has had his eyes on a repeat poll since September. Now that a third election is nearing, he is heading to Portugal to show off his diplomatic bona fides

Prime minister says defense pact to be discussed as well; will also meet Portuguese counterpart, foreign minister during two-day trip

Diplomat accuses Washington of making proposals aimed at buying time without offering real solutions as Pyongyang end of year deadline for mutually acceptable terms approaches

Beijing issues heated condemnation of 'evil and dangerous' laws, says Washington will bear consequences for backing pro-democracy demonstrations

After emergency meeting of 22-member state forum, Secretary General Ahmed Aboul Gheit says US has forfeited role as neutral arbiter between Israel and the Palestinians

Holy See doesn't directly mention Washington's announcement that it no longer views settlements as illegal, but reference seems clear from statement's wording

Owner of Psagot winery, who recently lost battle against EU over labeling his products, hails 'historic' US decision to stop considering Jewish communities illegal