Sanders and Trump hope to translate voter enthusiasm into Iowa victories

‘We need to take action’ after surge in cases of birth defects, says WHO chief Margaret Chan

Power couple gives $2,700 to Texas senator’s campaign, in possible indication of future backing

Main umbrella group will ‘strive to join the political process’ to end civil war, spokesman says after meeting with UN envoy

Waqf says expansion of Jewish prayer area below Temple Mount breaks status quo; US Orthodox group claims plan ‘profanes’ site

Egyptian newspaper claims PM to visit Cairo in March for high-level talks

Yitzi Teichman given a jersey with number 18 — Hebrew for chai, or life — for game against Charlotte Hornets

Committee still won’t release book that media reports say highlights Israel’s Jewish identity and downplays its democratic character