U.N. Security Council to Hold Special Meeting Amid Escalating Israel, Palestinian Violence

The United Nations Security Council will hold a special meeting on Friday to discuss the recent spate of violence between Israel and the Palestinians in which 39 people have been killed over the past two weeks.

Syrian Foreign Leader Questions Value of Political Negotiations, Says Airstrikes are 'Useless' if Not Coordinated

Syrian Foreign Minister Walid al-Moualem on Friday questioned the value of political negotiations and said air strikes against militants in his country are useless if they are not coordinated with his government.