On Egypt, Lewis said that the West frequently imposed its own ideas and understanding of democracy on the Muslim world although in Arab countries, the notion of democracy was understood in differently than in the West.

Police and Palestinians say settlers threw petrol bomb into a house, damaged several cars in West Bank.

Following clashes with settlers at Gilad Farm, defense minister says these disturbances damage rule of law; Police chief says restraint must shown, efforts being made to prevent an escalation in violence in West Bank.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said international pressure over West Bank construction is growing and criticized settlers seeking new construction tenders.

Top fashion designer John Galliano, already suspended from Dior for alleged anti-Semitic insults, faced fresh trouble Monday after a video emerged of him saying he loved Adolf Hitler.

The Jewish Business Club, whose members are Kharkov entrepreneurs, was formed at the beginning of this year, and meets on a monthly basis.

Iran is removing the nuclear fuel from its Russian-built Bushehr nuclear power plant.

Israel-born Natalie Portman, beaming and proudly pregnant, walked off with the best actress trophy for her portrayal of a tortured ballerina in “Black Swan.”

Prime minister has yet to say whether or not he will cooperate with an upcoming Quartet meeting with Israeli, Palestinian officials, fearing Israel's participation could allow world to dictate peace-talks terms.

Security forces fire paintballs as they arrive to demolish three buildings.