Israel

Israel falls back five places in OECD quality-of-life rank

24 May 2012

Israel slipped five places in one year to 25th in the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development's Better Life Index, which compares the quality of life among its 36 member states with the world's strongest economies.

Israel said to escalate covert operations

24 May 2012

TEL AVIV, Israel, May 24 (UPI) -- Despite the prospect of a diplomatic breakthrough in talks about Iran's nuclear program between Tehran and a U.S.-led coalition in Baghdad, Israeli military officials say covert operations against "enemy countries" are on the rise.

Israel and China find common ground in stepped-up security ties

24 May 2012

After a prolonged chill, security ties between Israel and China are warming up.