Yair Ramati was a key man behind development of successful anti-missile projects Iron Dome and David's Sling.
Severe weather warnings were in force in many states in central US while emergency was declared in New Mexico.
The 33-year-old was shot several times by an unknown assailant at a petrol station in Santa Ana.
Eight men, from the Islamic State (Isis) and an Afghan militia group, have been beheaded in a series of revenge killings.
33-year-old identified as Joshua Burwell fell to his death on Christmas Day when he fell off a cliff.
Rubio's campaign revealed Trey Gowdy would also join the Florida senator in Iowa.
The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge left the children at home as they joined the royal family for the traditional church service.
Amimour, 28, was one of three suicide attackers who opened fire on the crowd at the Bataclan theatre in Paris.
No one was hurt during the fire and authorities have yet to make any arrests.
A 16-year-old youth was arrested at home in Lewisham a day after Boxing Day scare in Bromley.
Mr Rouhani said it is the 'greatest duty' of all Muslims to rebuild the public perception of Islam.
Two related Palestinians aged 17 and 23, were shot dead at Huwara checkpoint by the IDF.
The pair opened up about their dad to Geordie hosts Ant and Dec for a documentary marking 40 years of The Prince's Trust.
Image of St John the Evangelist has been banned from Rochester station in Kent by Network Rail.
Ntokozo Qwabe, 24, reportedly refused to say whether he considered ISIS terrorists to be worse than France.
15th-century item of jewellery will go under the hammer.
The Shoreditch-born actress, 78, will become a Dame for her charity work, despite dubious links to gangsters.
Costa has himself not ruled out a return to the Spanish capital in the past.
Maithripala Sirisena was left reeling after Sri Lankan women ran on stage to kiss the singer and threw underwear at him.
Powerful storms have battered the southern US.
Accounts will be available from 1st January to people who fail to qualify for a full current account.
Up to 3,500 properties – including historic buildings in York city centre – are now at risk of flooding.
An an England collapse with the bat Broad helped the tourisits maintian a slender edge in Durban.
Men are said to have been executed by firing squad in front of a large crowd.
Some areas of northern England will see temperatures dip from unseasonable highs to -3C.
Sturridge says he is "good to go" having returned from training.
If IS have indeed fled Ramadi it would amount to a significant victory over the terror group.
Berahino still affected by summer transfer saga.
Chinese law requires tech firms to hand over sensitive information.
Portland, Denver, Seattle and the entire state of Hawaii hit by the problem of homelessness.