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Feiglin Declares 'It's Time to Flood the Temple Mount'
Israelis who believe the Temple Mount should remain in Israeli hands must take urgent action, Likud MK Moshe Feiglin warned.
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Diplomat: Obama approved intelligence leaks on Israeli air strikes in Syria
The U.S. intelligence community leaked information on Israeli air strikes on Syria.
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Israelis discuss tolerance in Jerusalem at annual gay pride parade
Thousands of proud gay, bisexual and transgender men and women
throughout the country gathered at Independence Park in Jerusalem.
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Inside the Ring: Russia boosts Cuba ties
The Russian military recently dispatched a guided-missile warship to
Cuba as part of what U.S. officials say are growing military,
intelligence and economic ties between Moscow and Havana.
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Assad: We wouldn't have kept fighting for more than 2 years if we weren't sure of victory
Syrian President Bashar Assad said on Thursday he was confident of victory against rebels.
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Feathered dinosaurs had 'flight-ready' brains
Several ancient dinosaurs evolved the brainpower needed for flight long before they could take to the skies.
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Egypt protesters defy cabinet threat to end sit-ins
The country's interim leaders have ordered police to end ongoing protests at two sites in the city.
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Iraq death toll 'tops 1,000' in July, highest in years
At least 4,137 civilians have been killed and 9,865 injured so far this year, with Baghdad province worst hit.
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NSA spy leaks: Snowden thanks Russia for asylum
In a statement, Mr Snowden also accused the US government of showing "no respect" for international law.
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Netanyahu praises new round of US sanctions on Iran
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Thursday welcomed an American decision to level new sanctions on Iran.