Among prisoners slated for release this week are killers of 76-year-old gardener, a celebrated professor and other civilians

In Christmas greeting video, president appears to be botching the lyrics to ‘Jingle Bells’ — and it isn’t the first time

Riot police storm Al-Azhar campus in Cairo, fire tear gas at pro-Morsi demonstrators

International watchdog says target date for shipping out Assad’s WMDs will likely not be met, Reuters reports

An in-depth New York Times investigation casts doubt on the established narrative of the attack on the US consulate in 2012

Nicolas Anelka made ‘quenelle’ salute after scoring in English league game; European Jewish Congress slams ‘hateful’ behavior

6 children among the victims when artillery shells land near funeral tent; enraged mob clashes with army forces, killing 2

No wounded or damage reported; IDF retaliates with artillery fire at Lebanese targets; IDF forces sweeping border area