Jewish groups had blasted authorities for objecting to placement of a Star of David on commemorative stone

Asian city-state urges Tehran to investigate ‘serious violation of international law’ involving Alpine Eternity

Residents of the West Bank city care more about making a living than starting an intifada, keeping things quiet, but some fear rampant unemployment could change that

Critics say firing of Communications Ministry director general by phone meant to consolidate power in key office

Photographs taken at scene show some of the participants in violent fight sported neo-Nazi tattoos and symbols

Chief Vatican spokesman says he ‘did not hear the exact words spoken’ at Saturday’s meeting but says Francis was encouraging a commitment to peace

After spate of deadly shipwrecks, alliance head warns of foreign fighters hiding among those seeking refuge by crossing Mediterranean

77 years after completing thesis on diphtheria, Ingeborg Syllm-Rapoport passes doctoral exam at University of Hamburg