Sep 10th, 2008 · Tzipi Livni is a hard-driving yet soft spoken foreign minister who could take over leadership of the ruling Kadima party and as head of state when current Prime Minister Ehud Olmert steps down. Some experts say she's tough and cautious, but friends call her "very funny" and "fun" in private.
Aug 22nd, 2008 · Born in Paris and raised in Israel, multilingual singer Yael Main crafts a mysterious and delicate sound that features elements of folk and jazz. She visits the World Cafe with host David Dye to share music from her self-titled sophomore album.
Aug 5th, 2008 · Like a scene from the 1990s movie Home Alone, a family flew to France over the weekend — and forgot one of their kids. Officials at Israel's Ben Gurion International Airport found a 4-year-old girl wandering the duty-free shop in tears. The girl was sent on the next flight and reunited with her family. Officials are investigating how only six people boarded the original flight when the family had seven tickets.
Jul 30th, 2008 · Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert said Wednesday he will not run for his party's leadership in September, effectively ending his political career and paving the way for new leadership in Israel. Olmert says ongoing investigations of corruption allegations against him have impeded his ability to fulfill his duties.
Jul 23rd, 2008 · Barack Obama says he'll use "big sticks and big carrots" to negotiate with Iran and persuade the country's leaders not to develop nuclear weapons. Speaking in Israel, he also said he'd push for "tough serious direct diplomacy" with Iran.
Jul 23rd, 2008 · An Israeli professor believes that Israel will attack Iran's nuclear program within the next four to seven months. He bases that timeline on unsuccessful diplomatic efforts and Iranian tehnological advances.
Jul 23rd, 2008 · Barack Obama is in Israel and the Palestinian territories Wednesday. The Democratic presidential candidate meets with senior officials of the Israeli government and Palestinian leader Mahmoud Abbas.
Jul 22nd, 2008 · After a whirlwind tour of Afghanistan and Iraq, Barack Obama has met with U.S. reporters in Amman, Jordan, before meeting the king and then flying on to Israel. The Democratic candidate is making the most of his photo opportunities in his week abroad.