Former Haifa chief rabbi, the son of a famed ascetic, was a POW, vegetarian and interfaith activist; ‘In his life he combined the book and the sword,’ Netanyahu says

PA leader blames PM for postponing talks set for Friday in Russia; both express willingness to meet at any time in any location

France is proud of Muslims, but modest swimwear is ‘proselytizing,’ Valls says

Anna Kinberg Batra presented herself as a friend ahead of her visit, but ‘she did not deliver the goods,’ official fumes

In move expected to inflame secular-religious tensions, Deri wants to apply ban to all but gas stations, 3 popular entertainment venues

Guilt not proven beyond reasonable doubt, judge says of ruling in shocking case of toddler’s abuse

Washington, Manila have seen relations plunge since the foul-mouthed, combative Duterte came to power 2 months ago

Search for workers trapped in rubble continues overnight; Netanyahu visits wreckage, praises ‘challenging, professional’ work of rescuers