John Kerry, Chuck Hagel, Susan Rice and Samantha Power all agreed on the need to punish Assad militarily, but the US president looked elsewhere for counsel

Some 5,000 people a day flowing into neighboring countries, UNHCR reports, some with little more than clothes on their backs

Orly Ziv, a foodie who teaches tourists how to navigate the market and cook Israeli basics, talks about what’s cooking for the New Year

In annual Rosh Hashanah discussion with religious leaders, US president talks up peace negotiations, but is challenged on Syria and Iran

With the end of the government’s operation to bring the Falash Mura to Israel, those remaining in Ethiopia need our help

With US strike on horizon, Arab media report Lebanese fighters absent from villages; joint command center with Assad formed

Arrests made after captain calls police to quell protests

Official says helicopters fired 13 rockets at gatherings in peninsula