Reform began after arrest warrant issued in 2009 against opposition leader Tzipi Livni; British Ambassador says change in law means it 'can no longer be abused for political reasons.'

Israeli ambassador to Jordan, Danny Navon, was returning to Israel with his staff on Thursday, fearing a large demonstration planned outside the embassy later in the day, Israeli public radio reported.

A new opinion poll by the global campaign organization Avaaz has found that a majority of people in Germany, France and the UK believe Palestinians have a right to their own state, and want their countries to vote in favour of a UN resolution to support recognition of a Palestinian state when it's discussed at the UN in New York next week.

Head of Iran's atomic program: Start of Bushehr plant shows the world how a country can maintain freedom and independence through resistance.

EU foreign policy chief Catherine Ashton condemned the attack on the Israeli embassy in Cairo last Friday.

Ankara has expelled Israeli diplomats and cut military ties in response to UN report, but ruling party say 'not all bridges are burned'.

Chair of House Foreign Affairs Committee Rep. Ros-Lehtinen introduces legislation aiming to cut off U.S. funds for any UN organization that embraces an upgrade to the Palestinians' diplomatic status.

The Obama administration is pressing Israel and Turkey to renew reconciliation talks.

During meeting in Ramallah with Israeli intellectuals, Palestinian PM says that security cooperation with Israel will continue, regardless of UN vote on Palestinian statehood.

Move marks latest step taken by Turkey against Israel following the release of the UN-commissioned report on the 2010 Gaza flotilla raid.