Netanyahu signed a coalition deal Friday with rival parties; agreement stalled for weeks in tough negotiations.

P.M. Benjamin Netanyahu reached agreement on Thursday to form new government.

President was encouraged to instill hope in Palestinians even if he cannot make major strides on a two-state solution while in Israel.

Lowers expectations for his trip to Israel and Palestine later this month.

Statements have yet to create much of a stir in Italy itself, where racial slurs can find a surprisingly high level of tolerance.

Opponents of President Mohammed Morsi frustrated that the U.S. and other Western governments appear to be backing the Muslim Brotherhood's grip on power.

Incumbent Israeli prime minister gets an extension after failing to build a broad government that includes the ultra-Orthodox parties.

Palestinians want a boycott of the race because its route passes through east Jerusalem, their desired capital in a two-state solution.

In coordination with European allies, considering non-lethal assistance to carefully vetted fighters opposed to the Assad regime.