Hamas keeping most demonstrators away from fence, but some still burning tires and launching rocks and firebombs at soldiers

Prizing the original literary style above all else, Robert Alter becomes the first scholar to single-handedly produce a comprehensive English language text

Authorities say girl had been reported missing by her father 2 months ago, may have been hidden by her mother; 6 detained in raid, including 4 minors

Though a tiny minority in largely separate communities, interfaith relationships have defied odds and societal pressures. But some say the challenge is growing harder and harder

Potiphar’s wife is not the last to prey on the locals’ innate prejudice against strangers to condemn them as predators, parasites, or both

Tsunami warning issued and residents told to head to high ground, but later rescinded; widespread damage, no immediate reports on casualties

EU Commission says move will support its efforts to combat anti-Semitism, racism, and xenophobia as well as promote understanding so future generations learn lessons of the past

Ministers reject recommendation of government commission, which says the former Jerusalem top cop would damage public trust in the police