Protests over hijab law seen as challenge to Islamic Republic's entire system of religious rule: 'People are coming to the streets to find a meter of space to shout their rage'

Israeli source tells of concerns that cult members would try to prevent removal of children from compound as ex-Mossad agent who was present says group dealt 'a very strong blow'

Researcher says hidden hieroglyphics indicate that Egyptian boy king had buried his stepmother years earlier in adjacent chamber of tomb, behind false wall

Officials say brother of Ra'ad Hazem, who killed 3 in April Tel Aviv attack, and 2nd gunman had already carried out shooting attacks; 3rd gunman, a PA security officer, also killed

Mahmoud Nabavian claims demonstrators guilty of 'impurities' as cleric urges government 'to listen to people’s demands'; UN chief urges Raisi not to use 'disproportionate force'

No immediate reports of deaths after island takes 'catastrophic' battering; US authorities urges residents to obey evacuation orders as weather system expected to gain strength

Economic catastrophe in Lebanon compels many to seek work in Europe, including chef Jihad Michlawi, who swam to Syrian coast after smuggler ship capsized

Reza Pahlavi, whose father headed Iran until Islamic Revolution of 1979, says regime could collapse in weeks as mass protests continue

Kazakhstan confirms 98,000 arrivals since Putin announced military mobilization; Georgia reports 10,000 entries per day; White House says US welcomes Russian asylum seekers

Vibrant marine forests scorched to death in just months during heatwave, stripping sea of a crucial haven for biodiversity

Nikolas Cruz, who massacred 17, wrote 'Nazi party will rise again,' looked up swastika tattoos; prosecutors dispute mother's drinking in pregnancy caused mental health problems

After agreeing to set up initiative during Biden's July visit to Israel, 1st meeting will take place Wednesday at White House with top officials from both sides attending

Stewart Rhodes faces up to 20 years in prison on charges of seditious conspiracy in one of the most serious cases against Capitol insurrectionists

McConnell says he will 'proudly support' overhauling rules for certifying votes, after former president and allies attempted to overturn Biden win, sparking Jan. 6 insurrection

Eviation's commuter aircraft, built for 9 passengers, soars to 3,500 feet in successful test in US