Moving, tragic, surprising, inspiring, terrifying, shocking... This is a selection of images from our planet, over the past week.

Hamas-led militants have released three male Israeli hostages, and Israeli forces began releasing hundreds of prisoners in return, in the latest indication that the fragile ceasefire deal that has ...

Since Israel and Hamas went to war, reporters and editors at The New York Times have closely covered the conflict. Our coverage includes the Hamas-led attack on Israel, the plight of hostages ...

DePaul Blue Demons (12-15, 7-7 Big East) at Marquette Golden Eagles (16-8, 8-5 Big East) Milwaukee; Saturday, 3 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Marquette hosts DePaul after Lee Volker scored 24 points ...

NEW YORK — (AP) — The Justice Department asked a court Friday to dismiss corruption charges against New York City Mayor Eric ...

Zeev Engelmayer is an Israeli artist who is creating postcard drawings of hostages that have become symbols of hope for the families who have waited months for their families to come home. NBC News’ ...

A view of the settlement of Maale Adumim and the E1 area of Jerusalem, 2 November 2011. Mahmoud illean / Demotix/Demotix / Press Association Images.