The son of Polish immigrants in New York changed the kids’ literary landscape with his work ‘The Snowy Day.’ Now, an African-American author pens an homage

In last press conference of the year, president says Syrian president cannot ‘slaughter his way to legitimacy’

Obama says he’s spoken directly to Putin, and that US must take action

PM’s visit to Central Asia underlines ability to punch holes in former taboo across the Muslim world on openly embracing Israel

Veteran staff at King Solomon Hotels in Jerusalem and Tiberias each receive $1,000 for every year they’ve worked there

Research indicates Nazi raid in which teenage diarist was caught may have been part of probe into illegal labor or falsified ration coupons at house where she and other Jews hid

Legislation will extend statutes of limitations for recovery of creative works stolen during World War II

Institution’s director says situation is distracting from potential genocides in Syria, Burma, Iraq and South Sudan