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Drama in Russian synagogue

An unknown person entered a synagogue in Russia with a container of gas and a gun and threatened to burn it down..

US threatens to end negotiations with Russia on Syria

After continued Russian attacks on Alleppo, US Secretary of State John Kerry warned that he would suspend talks on Syrian conflict.

Russia 'going all out' in Syria

Regime forces advance in battle for Aleppo after days of intensive bombing. Experts say Russia has given up on cooperating with US.

Lavrov: We're ready to mediate Israel-PA talks

Russian Foreign Minister says Moscow is ready to help mediate peace talks if both sides are willing to compromise.

Syria making 'great strides' in war: FM tells UN

The Syrian foreign minister, took the podium at the United Nations after a week of intense diplomacy failed to revive a ceasefire deal.

US missile defense shield goes live in Europe

US activates first missile defense shield in Romania; Russia is livid.

Kerry tells UN that Russia must ground Syria air force

Still hoping to revive failed cease-fire, US Secretary of State demands that Russia force the grounding of Syrian regime air force.

Russia to send flagship aircraft carrier to Syria

Moscow looks to bolster naval deployment off coast of Syria, as war appears to escalate after failed cease-fire.

Australian jets involved in botched US air strike in Syria

According to Defense Department reports, Australian jets were involved in US-led air strike in Syria which killed 62 Syrians fighting ISIS.

Russian ultranationalist praises Trump

"He’s close to me in a way, he speaks freely and reacts instantly", says Vladimir Zhirinovsky.

Russia says 'only one side' implementing Syria truce deal

Russia says ceasefire deal in Syria is one-sided.

Will Putin push Israel to talks with the PA?

According to reports, Moscow wishes to bring Israel and the PA back to the negotiating table.

Fragile truce in Syria extended by 48 hours

The fragile truce in Syria has been extended for 48 hours under an agreement between Moscow and Washington

For US and Russia, war in Syria is mainly in the air

The 2 superpowers and former foes have found themselves on opposing sides of the Syrian civil war but have avoided direct clashes.

Death still raining from the air as Syria truce lags

At least 58 dead, including 13 children, from airstrikes on Idlib, in which busy marketplace was hit. Truce only come into effect tomorrow.

Key points in US-Russia truce deal on Syria

Here are the main points of the plan devised by the US and Russia to try to end the fighting in the Syrian civil war.

Iran building second nuclear power plant

A year after the nuclear deal, Iran begins construction on new nuclear power plant that it promises will only be used for peaceful purposes.

Will Syrian civil war finally end?

Can the war in Syria be nearing an end? President Assad accepts US-Russian joint plan of pathway to end the conflict, but opposition unsure.

US pushes Russia for 'true' Syria deal ahead of talks

Ahead of peace talks on Syria between the US and Russia, Washington is warning its patience is wearing thin.

Russia: Netanyahu, Abbas agree to meet

Israeli Prime Minister prepared to meet with Palestinian Authority President with no preconditions.

Washington aware of Russia's Israel-PA peace efforts

State Department deputy spokesman says the U.S. is "closely following" Russia's efforts to host a meeting between Netanyahu and Abbas.

Russian jet flies dangerously close to American patrol plane

A US defense official reported that a Russian fighter jet flew provocatively close to a U.S. Navy spy plane this evening.

Report: Abbas accepts Russia plan to meet Netanyahu

PA ambassador to Russia says chairman Mahmoud Abbas has agreed to a Russian proposal for him to meet Netanyahu.

Russian envoy to meet Netanyahu, discuss peace

Russian Deputy Foreign Minister scheduled to meet Netanyahu and discuss possible meeting with Abbas.

US, Russia negotiating Syria deal

The United States indicated Sunday it was close to a deal with Russia to stemp the violence in Syria's brutal civil war.

Russia using cluster bombs in Syria

Evidence is growing that Russian forces are using cluster bombs in Syria.

U.S.: Russia's claim it killed ISIS spokesman is a joke

American officials laugh at Russia's assertion that it was responsible for the air strike that killed ISIS spokesman Abu Mohamed al-Adnani.

Iran to Turkey: Get out of Syria

Iran claims Turkey's offensive "a violation of Syria's sovereignty," as Turkey marches deeper into Kurdish-claimed territory.

Russia rejects UN findings on Syrian chemical weapons

Russia says findings of a UN-led investigation on Syrian chemical attack are not conclusive enough to trigger sanctions.

Her grandmother hid their Judaism

Fleeing the violence of Ukraine, 211 new olim disembarked at Ben Gurion today. 'We knew we had Jewish roots but did not have the documents.'

Desperate man turns to public after ex-wife runs off with kids

"I feel like I have no rights."

Jewish immigrants flee Ukrainian civil war

As tensions rise between Russia and Ukraine, 211 new immigrants from Ukraine will land tomorrow at Ben Gurion Airport.

Russia sides with UN against Assad

Russia appalled by report Assad used chlorine gas. "We must prevent such things from happening, even in the fog of war."

Russian Jews posthumously honor Elie Wiesel

Jewish organization working in the former Soviet Union inaugurates exhibition in Moscow on the life of Nobel laureate Elie Wiesel.

Russian TV runs doc claiming Jewish conspiracy in Titanic

Privately owned Russian television channel reruns documentary that claimed the Titanic was sunk partly due to a conspiracy by Jews.

On the ground: Operation 'Euphrates Shield' kicks into high gear

Turkey has sent its military en masse into Syria. The goal: Destroy ISIS. "God willing, we will get a result in a short time."

U.S.: It's unclear if Russia has stopped using Iranian air base

State Dept. acknowledges reports that Russia ended its use of an Iranian air base to strike Syria, says it's unclear if they are true.

Kerry denies knowledge of Russia, Iran military relationship

Russia and the United States back opposing sides in Syria's five-year war, which has left 280,000 people dead.

Turkey sides with Syria against Kurdish state

Turkish PM Binali Yildirim: "absolutely unacceptable" for any Kurdish entity to be established in northern Syria, or any other region.

Iran blocks Russia for 'showing off'

Iran has ended Russia's use of an Iranian air base, says Russia will need to ask "permission" for future use.

Russian 'show-offs' at Iranian bases anger Islamic regime

Defense Minister of Iran says Russia was showing off when it revealed that it used an Iranian airbase for bombing missions in Syria.

Growing evidence that Russian hackers attacked the DNC

A report by Fox News experts raises questions about several coincidental high-profile hacks. "It's very interesting timing."

Russia: We did not bomb this boy's home

Russia says the viral Aleppo video shows a neighborhood out of bounds for its pilots, suggests rebel home-made rockets are to blame.

Watch: Too shocked to cry

An Aleppo boy sits alone and bloodied in an ambulance while rescue workers try to save his family from their bombed home.

Australia joins the search for Raoul Wallenberg's fate

Australian foreign minister Julie Bishop has called for the truth to be revealed about the fate of Holocaust hero Raoul Wallenberg.

Russia in Syria: We will honor the UN 'pause'

Russia has announced its intent to join a proposed UN weekly ceasefire to aid civilians embroiled in the Syrian conflict.

Physician with Jewish roots at center of Russia doping scandal

Russian physician of Jewish descent is one of the central figures in the scandal that led to the partial ban on Russia in the Rio Olympics.

Once a prop for anti-Semites, Talmud makes a comeback in Russia

New Russian translation of Talmud released amid growing interest in religious text among secular Russian Jews - and non-Jews.

Russia using Iranian airbase for anti-ISIS campaign

Russia on Wednesday launched warplanes from Iran for the second time to bomb ISIS forces in Syria.

State Dept.: Russian bombing raid from Iran is 'unfortunate'

United States bemoans Russia's use of an Iranian air base to launch a bombing raid in Syria, but says Moscow gave an advance warning.

Russian warplanes bomb Syria from Iranian base

Russian Defense Ministry announces that Russian air force used an Iranian base for an airstrike against Jihadist forces in Syria.

Russia: We're close to joining forces with U.S. in Aleppo

Russian Defense Minister says his country is close to joining forces with the United States around Syria's ravaged second city.

Ukraine battles rebels, Russian forces join insurgents

Ukrainian forces report 64 rebel attacks on Sunday, worried about gathering Russian forces in rebel territory.

'Let us bury Raoul Wallenberg'

After new evidence emerged last week that Raoul Wallenberg is probably dead, his eponymous foundation pleads with Putin for his body.

Russia searching for solutions for war-torn Aleppo

Russia is considering expanding a three-hour daily ceasefire in Aleppo. UN: A 48-hour halt in fighting was needed to bring in aid.

Russia planning permanent presence in Syria

Russia has announced plans to set up a permanent military base in Syria, as an appropriate "measure" against the "terrorist threat."

Could hackers derail Clinton's White House dream?

With the threat of an indictment over her use of a personal email server gone, Democrats fear hacked documents could do just as much damage.

Russian drone invaded Israeli airspace, IDF failed to destroy it

Putin admits drone which entered Israeli airspace was Russian, not Syrian. Despite three attempts, IDF failed to shoot down the aircraft.

Russia fires back at Obama's criticism on Syria

Russia accuses Washington of lacking trust in Moscow and not behaving as a true partner.

Obama: Putin can't be trusted on Syria

U.S. President vows to crush ISIS in Iraq and Syria, but says he doubts Russian President can be trusted in helping.