The European Union now does sometimes resemble a replay of Weimar’s combination of institutional perfection with violent and nationalist forces aimed at tearing down the "system."

Katsav, who began serving a 7-year prison sentence for rape in December 2011, reportedly empathizes with former PM, who began jail sentence on Monday.

Power: US tries to ensure criticism of Israel at UN is over policies, not its existence.

President: Bill allowing MKs to oust colleagues oversteps and undermines Knesset's purpose.

In new documentary film, the Islamist Jaish al-Islam opposition group claims to reveal complex built to house military and political leaders under the Syrian capital.

Al-Jariri, who hosts a talk show on a Ramallah-based radio station, referred to the case during a program on the misuse of public funds.

Transfer made on precondition of non-violent, late-night, family-only funeral.

Regime and allies’ tactics are "ethnic cleansing" based on "Chechnya model," says Syria expert.