France did not want Netanyahu, Abbas at Paris rally

France apparently wanted to keep the Israel-Palestinian conflict out of the Paris march but Israeli domestic politics seems to have prevailed as the 2 leaders participated in the largest......

Britain and France may recall envoys to Israel: Report

In an unprecedented move, Britain and France are mulling the option of recalling their envoys from Israel in protest against its decision to expand settlements, a media report has said. "This time......

See the world through a microscope

At first glance, few would be able to identify what’s in the images below. But that’s the beauty of microphotography. The winning photos this year in Nikon’s annual Small World......

Mossad chief under pressure over Dubai murder

Meir Dagan, the head of the Israeli spy agency, Mossad, is under intense criticism and pressure to resign over the murder of a top Hamas operative in Dubai after five Israeli men said their......

Mecca Cola debuts in Israel

Mecca Cola, a softdrink that promises to fight "American capitalism and Zionism" has gone on sale in parts of Israel for the first time with the company pledging a share of profits to "the children......

Blue Jasmine, Rush: Oscar Omissions 2014

Films like Blue Jasmine and Rush deserved some love at the Oscars. It’s award season, and with the Oscars just a few days away, we’ve already looked at the nominees in the top......

James Franco, Joaquin Phoenix: Oscar Omissions 2014

James Franco and Julie Delpy are some of the actors, who deserved to be nominated for the 2014 Oscars but lost out. It’s award season, and with the Oscars just a few days away, we’ve......

Will American Hustle win the Best Picture at Oscars?

American Hustle, 12 Years A Slave and Gravity are the strongest contenders to pick up the Best Picture at the Oscars 2014.  It’s that time of the year again, and I’ve already......

Will controversy cost Cate Blanchett her Oscar?

Cate Blanchett starrer Blue Jasmine's director Woody Allen has been accused of sex abuse by his adopted daughter, Dylan. It’s that time of the year again, and I’ve already gushed......

Olympics: France's Riner reigns supreme with 4th gold

IMAGE: Teddy Riner, 35, is judo's most decorated athlete at the Olympics with six medals. Photographs: Kim Kyung-Hoon/Reuters Frenchman Teddy Riner claimed a record fourth Olympic judo gold medal,......

Aus hockey player banned for drug purchase at Paris Olympics

The 29-year-old has played over 100 games for Australia and was a member of the team that won the men's silver at the Tokyo Olympics.   IMAGE: Australian Olympic hockey player Thomas Craig......

Consistency the key for Tanisha-Ashwini at Olympics

IMAGE: Tanisha Crasto made the transition from mixed doubles to women's doubles after her partner Ishan Bhatnagar suffered a horrific injury on the court. Photograph: Tanisha Crasto/Instagram Set......

Brazil, France set to clash

Ronaldo has been recalled by Brazil for this month's match against France which coach Carlos Alberto Parreira has described as the "game of the year".Ronaldo missed the 4-1 win over Hungary last......

China Open badminton: Saina, Sindhu, Prannoy advance to second round

IMAGE: Saina Nehwal. Photograph: Warren Little/Getty Images for Falco Star Indian shuttlers PV Sindhu and Saina Nehwal made perfect starts to their campaigns at the China Open Super Series Premier......