January 27, 2010 / Mideast

Israel recaptures hummus record

WE WIN…

Israel recaptured the world record for making the largest plate of hummus, nearly doubling a record set in Lebanon less than three months ago. About 50 Arab and Jewish chefs in the Israeli-Arab town of Abu Gosh prepared more than 8,800 lb. More...

Jordan wants Dead Sea Scrolls

The Jordanian government has asked the United Nations to help it take the Dead Sea Scrolls from Israel. More...

Prehistoric building uncovered near TA

ARCHAEOLOGY

The remains of a prehistoric building, the earliest ever discovered in the Tel Aviv region, were discovered in Ramat Aviv. The building is estimated to be between 7,800 and 8,400 years old, the Israel Antiquities Authority said. More...

Barak visits Turkey in bid to heal rift

Israeli Defense Minister Ehud Barak met with the Turkish defense and foreign ministers in an attempt to repair strained relations. More...

‘Rocket Man’ returning to Israel

British singer Elton John will perform in Israel for the first time in nearly two decades. The single performance is set for June 17. John last appeared in Israel in 1993. More...