All today's headlines

A Palestinian who was arrested on suspicion of throwing rocks in the Temple Mount compound is seen beaten while lying down; Police says it is investigating the matter.

With the November 6 election four weeks away, Romney and Obama each command 45 percent, the Reuters/Ipsos daily tracking poll found.

Netanyahu says in a TV statement that his coalition government will not be able to agree on a national budget, so he has 'decided, for the benefit of Israel, to hold elections now and as quickly as possible.'

Officials said Abbas believes a settlement freeze would no longer be a condition of negotiations if he receives UN recognition of a Palestinian state that includes all of the West Bank.

Some tips and recommendations for those planning to visit the Jordanian capital.

Prime Minister seeks to call snap elections to take advantage of his relatively good standing and prevent his rivals from strengthening their platforms.

For the Jewish holidays, thousands descend on the Brooklyn neighborhood that was home to the late Lubavitcher rebbe to be close to his spirit. Year-round residents are generous hosts and the guests behave themselves – for the most part.

In letter to Congress, Christian leaders say it is their 'moral responsibility' to question continuing U.S. assistance to Israel; Jewish groups criticize the move.

As elections near, a new partnership wants the interests of women of all socioeconomic levels to be taken into account in policy making.

In August, the Conference of European Rabbis said that kosher slaughter could come under further attack this year in Europe.