Sailor says he and his pet survived on half a packet of Chinese soup per day, plus what he caught fishing

Arnon Milchan is said to tell investigators the prime minister reassured him gift was legally permissible

Relatives hope PA can be held accountable for return of missing loved ones, as well as remains of slain soldiers

Iranian-backed groups also besieging insurgents in Beit Jinn, who have been given 72-hour ultimatum; Hezbollah says talks underway

This year saw plenty of happy features peppered among the violence and political discord. Here are a few of our favorites

Yisrael Katz approves extension of Tel Aviv-Jerusalem high speed line to Old City, reserving special honor for US president

Salomon relatives say they were 'toyed with' after Liberman called on judges to 'show courage' but admitted he had no right to tell them what to do

Envoy apparently did not factor in holiday closures in submitting paperwork, says he will still get it done