As police prepare for tense Jewish, Muslim holidays in Jerusalem, Israel says Waqf, under Amman’s auspices, broke fragile status quo

While some criticize Tehran’s ‘self-inspection’ of nuclear sites, Washington sees ‘indications’ Iran is cooperating

Excavations near city of Modiin yield no evidence of legendary sepulchers for Judean rulers of Hanukkah fame

European governments jostle for position to take advantage of sanctions relief under nuclear deal

Ben Carson’s comment that he wouldn’t advocate a Muslim president ‘deeply offensive,’ watchdog group says

Unlike Ramallah, Holy See wants no change in relationship with global body, but changes mind on flying standard

Lincoln Memorial event will have ‘focus on atonement for damage to the environment’ during Francis’s meeting with Obama

Syria’s neighbors struggle to cope with millions of refugees fleeing the country’s four-year-old civil war