Thursday, June 20, 2013 4:11 PM EST

Israel

Israel, officially the State of Israel, is a country in Western Asia located on the eastern shore of the Mediterranean Sea.

It borders Lebanon in the north, Syria in the northeast, Jordan and the West Bank in the east, the Gaza Strip and Egypt on the southwest, and contains geographically diverse features within its relatively small area.

Articles About Israel

Jisha Menon
Violence of Partition Silenced to Circulate Non-Violent Narrative: Jisha Menon

By Global India Newswire

The ceremonious lowering of flags at the Wagah border that divides India and Pakistan is a spectacle that attracts thousands of spectators. Dubbed "carefully choreographed contempt," the formidable soldiers of either side mirror each other&... (2:19 pm)

MORE TOPICS: PAKISTAN, RELIGION, INDIA, SOUTH AFRICA

Cisco to invest in Israeli venture capital funds

By Reuters UK

Cisco Systems <CSCO.O> will invest $15 million (9 million pounds) in Israeli venture capital funds as part of a broader plan to expand its operations in Israel and outside the United States, the company said on Wednesday. (2:28 am)

MORE TOPICS: CHINA, CISCO SYSTEMS, INDIA, EMERGING MARKETS, INVESTMENT

Wilfried Zaha
Wilfried Zaha Could Still Leave Manchester United On Loan

By IBTimes UK

Crystal Palace will enquire over the availability of the England international this summer (1:05 am)

MORE TOPICS: MANCHESTER UNITED

Alvaro Morata
Real Madrid End Liverpool Hopes Of Move For U21 Star

By IBTimes UK

Real Madrid tell reported Liverpool target Alvaro Morata he will remain in Spain. (11:56 pm)

MORE TOPICS: REAL MADRID

Google Glass
Google Glass Privacy Questioned by International Data Protection Authorities

By IBTimes UK

Ten data protection authorities demand answers regarding Google Glass privacy concerns. (9:57 pm)

MORE TOPICS: LARRY PAGE, AUSTRALIA, MEXICO, CONGRESS

Asier Illarramendi
Arsenal Face Competition From Real Madrid for Spain Under-21 Star – Report

By IBTimes UK

Real Madrid will compete with Arsenal for the signature of Real Sociedad midfielder Asier Illarramendi. (7:07 pm)

MORE TOPICS: REAL MADRID

Stuart Pearce
Stuart Pearce Leaves England Under-21 Post

By IBTimes UK

The Football Association decide against renewing Pearce's contract after a disappointing exit from the Under21 European Championships (Jun 19)

MORE TOPICS: GERMANY, LONDON

(From left) Israel Charles, Jamie Smith and Vince Aguilar were arrested in 2010 for sexual assault
Texas: Female Inmates Sue Prison Guards for Running 'Rape Camp'

By IBTimes UK

Three prison guards accused of committing series of sexual offences at Live Oak County Jail in Texas (Jun 18)

MORE TOPICS: COURT, CIVIL RIGHTS

Thiago Alcantara
Barcelona Midfielder Wants To Leave After Receiving United Offer - Report

By IBTimes UK

Reports suggest Thiago Alcantara has told Barcelona he wants to leave the club this summer. (Jun 18)

MORE TOPICS: MANCHESTER UNITED

ECB rates becoming more effective again: Draghi

By Reuters

The European Central Bank is "ready to act" if need be to aid the euro zone economy and recent signs of market stabilization mean that its interest rates are becoming a more effective tool again. (Jun 18)

MORE TOPICS: EUROPEAN CENTRAL BANK