Danna Harman

Bill, proposed by Animal Rights Party, would have required animals be stunned before slaughter.

Former President Jacques Chirac given two-year suspended sentence in graft trial; denies charges of conflict of interest, breach of trust and embezzlement of party funds.

Palestinian leader Mahmoud Abbas in Paris to watch the historic hoisting of the red, black, white and green flag at the UN Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization.

French nationals fled Israel after hitting Li Zeituni with their car, deserting her in the street; suspects' attorney: There's a 'power struggle' between French, Israeli authorities

U.S. Ambassador to Belgium Howard Gutman said Muslim anti-Semitism stems from Israel-Palestine conflict; White House issues statement condemning all forms of anti-Semitism.

U.S. Ambassador to Belgium Howard Gutman said Muslim anti-Semitism stems from Israel-Palestine conflict; White House issues statement condemning all forms of anti-Semitism.

Following attack on U.K. embassy in Tehran, British Foreign Secretary Hague Iran to immediately close its embassy in London; Germany, France also decide to recall ambassadors to Iran.

U.S. State Department spokesman Mark Toner says 'hard to say' what impact Shalit prisoner swap deal, says U.S. wants 'to see concrete steps that improve and create a more constructive atmosphere.'

Ex-IMF head faces fresh allegations after French newspaper report; Strauss-Kahn's name allegedly found in 'black book' of clients of France-based prostitution ring.

A number of major broadcast outlets, including Arab stations Al Arabiya and Al Jazeera, say they intended to cover the event live.

Tel Aviv protest marked by jam sessions, police and protesters battle in Rome.

Speaking to reporters after meeting with French President Sarkozy, Abbas urged his counterpart to intervene on behalf of Salah Hamouri, a 26-year-old accused of plotting to assassinate Shas spiritual leader Rabbi Ovadia Yosef.

Safed court upholds police order requiring media outlets to turn over all photographs and video of the riots that erupted in Tuba Zangaria after the arson.

Speaking before the European Parliament, Knesset Speaker Reuven Rivlin says international support for Palestinian bid for statehood at the UN disregards the threat to Israel's existence.

Former Beatle marries American Jewish heiress Nancy Shevell at London registry office.

Liberian President Ellen Johnson-Sirleaf, Liberian activist Leymah Gbowee, and Yemeni democracy activist Tawakkul Karman share the $1.5 million prize, in a nod to the Arab Spring.

U.S. Secretary of State Clinton warns UN cultural agency that approving Palestinian membership will lead U.S to cut funding to the group.

With peace talks stalled and efforts to secure UN recognition of a Palestinian state inching along a labyrinthine path, Palestinian diplomats are pursuing potentially faster avenues toward getting the world to consider their territories a nation.

Moshe Kantor, president of the European Jewish Congress: Those who attempt to monetize these macabre heirlooms are a shame and a stain on modern-day Germany.

Membership request in UN cultural agency seen as test case for support for Palestinian statehood; U.S. warns will cut funding to agency if bid successful.

Knox, who was shaking and had to be held up she seemed so overwhelmed by the decision, was quickly led out of the court by police.

According to recent study findings, the company forced a total of 140 Poles and 40 French prisoners of war to work for Boss during the Holocaust. They were housed in a camp in one area of the factory, and lived in extremely poor conditions.

Eric Roubbi's attorney tells Haaretz: He will give 'all necessary explanations.'

In remarks before the Council on Foreign Relations in New York, Alain Juppe also says scheduled to meet Palestinian President Abbas later on Monday.

Jewish Defense League spokesperson says plan is to be on hand in case settlements need 'our help with defense if the Arabs attack at this precarious time.'