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Pro-Israel groups in United States scramble to save Syria strike resolution
AIPAC, AJC, WJC lobby as over 150 House members signal they will oppose measure; ZOA and other Jewish groups take less active role, believe that the question to bomb Syria is not clear cut.
By MICHAEL WILNER AND MAYA SHWAYDER JERUSALEM POST \
9/10/2013 12:59:47 AM
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Obama says Russian proposal on Syria 'potentially positive'
By REUTERS \
9/10/2013 1:14:35 AM
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Obama says discussed with Putin idea of diplomatic solution on Syria
By REUTERS \
9/10/2013 1:45:42 AM
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Obama says Russian proposal on Syria a potential 'breakthrough'
US President Barack Obama says he prefers to agree on a diplomatic solution but he remains skeptical of its possibility.
By REUTERS \
9/10/2013 2:00:43 AM
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Binyamin Brigade commander cites increase in West Bank terror cells
Instability in other regions could influence the territories under the jurisdiction of IDF Central Command, Col. Yossi Pinto warns.
By YAAKOV LAPPIN \
9/10/2013 2:12:22 AM
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Reid backs off plans for a US Senate vote on Wednesday on Syria
By REUTERS \
9/10/2013 2:17:25 AM
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Obama, Canada's Harper discuss Syria response by phone
By REUTERS \
9/10/2013 3:12:08 AM
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Nadal beats Djokovic to win second US Open tennis title
By REUTERS \
9/10/2013 3:35:39 AM
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US must strike Syria to maintain world order, says Herzog
Labor leadership candidate says "rogue states have to be told that there are lines that cannot be crossed."
By Gil Stern Stern HOFFMAN \
9/10/2013 4:15:48 AM
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Egypt tightens Sinai security, assesses militant threat
The group Ansar Bayt al-Maqdis claimed responsibility Thursday's suicide bombing aimed at Interior Minister Mohamed Ibrahim.
By REUTERS \
9/10/2013 5:19:44 AM
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Egypt state media: Security forces kill 9 in Sinai on Monday
By REUTERS \
9/10/2013 7:17:39 AM
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Dismantling Syria chemical weapons arsenal would be tough task
Chemical arms believed to be spread across Syria and it would be difficult to protect inspectors during raging civil war.
By REUTERS \
9/10/2013 6:21:14 AM
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What is Israel’s interest in Syria?
While the Assad regime is linked to Iran and Hezbollah, some experts say most of the groups opposing him are in one way or another close in ideology to either al-Qaida or the Muslim Brotherhood.
By ARIEL BEN SOLOMON \
9/10/2013 6:35:44 AM
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Israeli, EU representatives to meet today on European body’s settlement guidelines
Official says hope is that understanding can be reached with regard to implementation that would be palatable to Israel.
By HERB KEINON \
9/10/2013 7:14:22 AM
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Human Rights Watch: Assad regime likely responsible for chemical attack
By REUTERS \
9/10/2013 7:25:23 AM
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US official: Strong Syria response would help deter N.Korea
By REUTERS \
9/10/2013 7:37:09 AM
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Analysis: Congress discussing alternatives to vote on Syria
Vote may be delayed until UN releases its chemical weapons report; other proposal gives Assad 45 to cede control of weapons.
By MICHAEL WILNER, JERUSALEM POST CORRESPONDENT \
9/10/2013 7:40:24 AM
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Liberman says no chance of peace with the Palestinians
Former Foreign Minister says more information is needed on Russian proposal for Syria before averting US military action.
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
9/10/2013 9:20:09 AM
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Iran backs Russia offer to place Syrian chemical arms under int'l control
By REUTERS \
9/10/2013 9:28:42 AM
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Rights group: Pro-Assad forces likely used chemical weapons
Human Rights Watch issues report which relies on witness accounts.
By REUTERS \
9/10/2013 9:42:49 AM
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Report: Obama eager to turn new page with Iran
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
9/10/2013 10:06:27 AM
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Enjoy the quiet while it lasts
By IRA SHARKANSKY \
9/10/2013 10:21:00 AM
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Report: Obama eager to 'turn new page' with Iran
Al-Hayat: US president reached out to Tehran through emissary.
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
9/10/2013 10:38:35 AM
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China backs Russian proposal for Syria to hand over chemical weapons
By REUTERS \
9/10/2013 10:43:07 AM
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Report: Rouhani says Iran won’t give up one iota of its nuclear rights
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
9/10/2013 10:58:23 AM
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Report claims Israel was working on chemical weapon development in 1960s
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
9/10/2013 11:52:20 AM
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Report: CIA believes Israel acquired chemical weapons decades ago
Foreign Policy: US found probable "nerve agent production facility," according to CIA document.
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
9/10/2013 12:11:03 PM
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Gwyneth Paltrow, Woody Allen, Zach Braff: How did the stars bring in the Jewish New Year?
Celebrity Rosh Hashana roundup: Here’s how some of the more famous and attractive among us celebrated Rosh Hashana.
By JTA \
9/10/2013 12:16:44 PM
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Turkey FM: Failure to punish Syria would give Assad green light to continue 'massacres'
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
9/10/2013 12:18:36 PM
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France says it will propose UN resolution on Syria chemical arms
By REUTERS \
9/10/2013 12:31:22 PM
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France to propose UN draft on Syrian chemical weapons
Russian FM says Moscow working on "effective, concrete" plan for putting Syria's chemical weapons under international control, in discussions with Damascus; China announces support for Russian plan.
By REUTERS \
9/10/2013 12:53:59 PM
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Israel: Proposed Syrian WMD compromise could serve as template for Iran
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
9/10/2013 1:37:00 PM
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Israel: Proposed Syrian WMD compromise could serve as template for Iran
Officials say credible military threat “gets the job done.”
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
9/10/2013 1:37:06 PM
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Lavrov may have helped Obama dodge the Syrian bullet
A diplomatic solution decreases the odds of an Islamist takeover of Syria while possibly removing the need for potentially risky and costly US military action.
By NOAH BECK \
9/10/2013 2:03:44 PM
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Kremlin: Putin, Obama discussed Syria arms control idea last week
By REUTERS \
9/10/2013 2:13:06 PM
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Report: Syria accepts Russian chemical weapons proposal
By REUTERS \
9/10/2013 2:24:33 PM
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Syrian prime minister agrees to Russian proposal on chemical weapons
Wael al-Halki says he will back initiative "to spare Syrian blood"; Interfax news agency quotes Syrian FM as telling Russia's lower house of parliament in Moscow; Kremlin says Putin, Obama discussed idea last week.
By REUTERS \
9/10/2013 2:36:56 PM
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UK's Cameron: Syria, Russia must show chemical arms proposal is genuine
By REUTERS \
9/10/2013 3:01:07 PM
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El Al cancels all Eilat flights due to safety concerns over route
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Jewish game developer to market Holocaust game for smartphones
By JTA \
9/10/2013 3:09:30 PM
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Jewish developer seeks funds for Holocaust game
New game looks at the Holocaust through the eyes of a child.
By JTA \
9/10/2013 3:17:28 PM
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WATCH: Russel Brand takes a dig at Hugo Boss over Nazi uniforms
While receiving award at GQ event, British comedian puts sponsor Hugo Boss's Nazi past back in the limelight.
By TAMARA ZIEVE \
9/10/2013 3:44:20 PM
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White House: Obama to press ahead on request to Congress on Syria
By REUTERS \
9/10/2013 4:00:12 PM
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Syria says signs big contracts with Iran covering supply needs
By REUTERS \
9/10/2013 4:00:44 PM
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Syrian PM says Damascus supports Russian initiative
By REUTERS \
9/10/2013 4:01:16 PM
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Egypt bans mosque preachers in crackdown on Islamists
By REUTERS \
9/10/2013 4:04:24 PM
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Gulf Arab states still want deterrent action against Syria
By REUTERS \
9/10/2013 4:02:52 PM
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Education ministry: Severe irregularities found in Jaljulya high school matriculation exams
Following suspicions, investigative team finds “severe irregularities” and evidence of cheating in 65 students’ tests.
By DANIELLE ZIRI \
9/10/2013 4:18:37 PM
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Gulf Arab states say Russian chemical weapons proposal to Syria will not stop bloodshed
Bahrain's Foreign Minister Sheikh Khaled bin Ahmed al-Khalifa says collecting chemical weapons not a final solution.
By REUTERS \
9/10/2013 4:35:01 PM
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Congressional aides say US Senate may delay vote for another week
By REUTERS \
9/10/2013 4:48:49 PM
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Pakistan plans to free former Taliban second-in-command this month
By REUTERS \
9/10/2013 4:52:20 PM
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McCain calls for strict timeline for Syria chemical weapons handover
Republican Senator John McCain expresses skepticism over Russian plan calling for Syria to hand over chemical weapons.
By REUTERS \
9/10/2013 5:00:16 PM
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Egypt bans mosque preachers in crackdown on Islamists
Authorities will bar 55,000 unlicensed clerics from mosques.
By REUTERS \
9/10/2013 5:01:04 PM
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Obama to claim small victory as pushes ahead on Syria plan
By REUTERS \
9/10/2013 5:03:27 PM
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Gulf Arab states: Russian proposal on Syrian weapons will not end bloodshed
By REUTERS \
9/10/2013 5:05:54 PM
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White House chief of staff urges US diplomats to consider diplomacy in Syria
By REUTERS \
9/10/2013 5:13:55 PM
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Reduce coffee intake, drink more water, and eat smart as Yom Kippur fast approaches
For those intending to fast over Yom Kippur, a little bit of preparation could go a long way for a successful fast.
By JUDY SIEGEL-ITZKOVICH \
9/10/2013 5:26:50 PM
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Kerry says US won't wait long for concrete plan on Syria chemical weapons
By REUTERS \
9/10/2013 5:40:00 PM
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Brotherhood imposes Jizya tribute on Egypt’s Christians
Reports are emerging that the Muslim Brotherhood and its supporters are forcing the roughly 15,000 Christian Copts of the Dalga village in south Minya province to pay jizya, money non-Muslims historically had to pay to their Islamic overlords.
By RAYMOND IBRAHIM \
9/10/2013 5:29:53 PM
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The Yom Kippur conundrum: should our “blame game” shape our politics?
By Gil Stern Stern TROY \
9/10/2013 5:37:00 PM
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Boehner: Americans not supportive of Obama Syria position
By REUTERS \
9/10/2013 5:38:02 PM
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John Kerry says Russia proposal on Syria must be 'swift, real, verifiable'
By MICHAEL WILNER \
9/10/2013 5:43:36 PM
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Tel-O-Fun bike rentals to be restricted for Yom Kippur
Annual subscribers may rent bikes before the holiday in order to ride them during the restricted time at no extra charge.
By SHARON UDASIN \
9/10/2013 5:46:55 PM
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Hagel says US military threat to Syria must be credible for diplomacy to succeed
By REUTERS \
9/10/2013 5:50:57 PM
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Put on your thinking caps for Thursday’s 'Night of the Scientists'
The event will offer free, educational fun.
By JUDY SIEGEL-ITZKOVICH \
9/10/2013 6:02:34 PM
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Arab youths shatter tour bus’s windows near Mount of Olives
Witness says "people began to scream and panic"; young girl on bus narrowly escapes injury when window shatters.
By DANIEL K. EISENBUD \
9/10/2013 6:14:40 PM
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US attacks, Syrian 'perfidy,' and future mega-terror on Israel
The same perfidious behavior that we might expect to witness in Syria, in any Assad-regime response to threats of an impending American attack, could also be used against Israel, in future Arab or Iranian resorts to terrorism.
By LOUIS RENÉ BERES \
9/10/2013 6:18:24 PM
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US General Dempsey says risk of retaliation for Syria strike would be 'low'
By REUTERS \
9/10/2013 6:22:38 PM
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UK, France, US to table UN resolution on Syrian chemical arms
By REUTERS \
9/10/2013 6:25:03 PM
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C'tee transfer NIS 15.7b in 'owed surpluses' from 2012 to 2013 budget
Knesset Finance Committee approves "owed surplus" funds, monies for long-term projects.
By NIV ELIS \
9/10/2013 6:29:53 PM
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Future Refuse Derived Fuel plant to transform half of Gush Dan’s waste into fuel
Officials laid the cornerstone for a future Refuse Derived Fuel (RDF) plant that will eventually transform half of the Dan Region.
By SHARON UDASIN \
9/10/2013 6:30:19 PM
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At least 16 killed in Iraq bomb attacks
By REUTERS \
9/10/2013 6:32:32 PM
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B'Tselem blasts IDF for closing case in killing of noncombatant Palestinian featured in 'Five Broken Cameras'
IDF says there was insufficient evidence to indict soldiers for the death of Abu Rahmeh who was hit with a tear gas grenade.
By YONAH JEREMY BOB \
9/10/2013 6:41:30 PM
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US says strikes on Syria unlikely to increase refugee flows to Jordan
By REUTERS \
9/10/2013 6:52:27 PM
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Kerry to discuss Syria chemical weapons plan with Russia's Lavrov Tuesday
By REUTERS \
9/10/2013 7:00:43 PM
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Road Safety Authority c'tee releases conclusions on forgotten children
By SHARON UDASIN \
9/10/2013 7:04:27 PM
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Tel Aviv launches city-wide free Wifi
Service will include 80 free internet “hot spots” across the city; mayor says part of making “the start-up city of the start-up nation.”
By NIV ELIS \
9/10/2013 7:11:17 PM
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Open University Student Union joins NUIS
By DANIELLE ZIRI \
9/10/2013 7:14:28 PM
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US joined by France, UK to table UN resolution on Syria chemical weapons
In counter-bid to Russian proposal, western powers will send their own resolution to the UN; Fabius says Russia not interested.
By REUTERS \
9/10/2013 7:14:39 PM
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No solution for Jerusalem haredi kindergarten without a home
For several days the kindergarten was held outdoors, and chairs for the young girls only arrived Tuesday morning.
By JEREMY SHARON \
9/10/2013 7:29:40 PM
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Unseasonable heat to afflict Israelis on Yom Kippur
During approaching heat wave, the hottest days will be Thursday, Friday and Saturday – with temperatures climbing the highest on Friday, the eve of Yom Kippur.
By SHARON UDASIN AND JUDY SIEGEL \
9/10/2013 7:45:14 PM
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Assad air force back in action in Damascus, hitting rebels
By REUTERS \
9/10/2013 7:47:27 PM
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German police foil neo-Nazi model airplane bomb plan
By REUTERS \
9/10/2013 7:48:11 PM
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Police fire teargas at demonstrators in Turkey
By REUTERS \
9/10/2013 7:48:46 PM
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Hebrew U and Humanities junior faculty reach settlement
The settlement, initiated by the Jerusalem Labor Court, will continue the employment of 15 junior faculty members.
By DANIELLE ZIRI \
9/10/2013 7:57:33 PM
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Fatah-aligned Aksa Martyrs Brigades call for terror attacks against Israel
Leaflet warns against "Judaization" of Palestinian land; declares Friday day of "mobilization against the cowardly Zionist occupier.”
By KHALED ABU TOAMEH \
9/10/2013 7:58:22 PM
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Iran says it won't budge on nuclear program, demands respect from West
Rouhani: “The West must understand that it will not achieve success through sanctions, pressures against the Iranian nation."
By ARIEL BEN SOLOMON AND REUTERS \
9/10/2013 8:19:53 PM
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How Kerry's off-handed remark brought Syria deal to the table
Benefits seen for Obama, US lawmakers, Syria's Assad and Russia's Putin.
By REUTERS \
9/10/2013 8:27:41 PM
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Israel, EU agree to keep talking on settlement guidelines
Talks to continue in Brussels Thursday as sides look for solution that would allow Israel to participate in Horizon 2020 project.
By HERB KEINON \
9/10/2013 8:42:08 PM
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Midnight madness, master classes and other highlights of the Haifa Film Festival
The 29th Haifa International Film Festival, which runs from September 19- 28 at the Haifa Cinematheque and other venues around the city, features the best of recent Israeli and international cinema.
By HANNAH BROWN \
9/10/2013 9:03:20 PM
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Israeli film ‘Bethlehem’ wins a top prize at Venice Film Fest
Espionage drama Bethlehem from Israel’s Yuval Adler has won a top prize at the Venice Film Festival.
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
9/10/2013 9:07:48 PM
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Hebrew U ranked first in Israel according to QS world ranking
By DANIELLE ZIRI \
9/10/2013 9:09:08 PM
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Russia calls UN Security Council meeting on Syria
By REUTERS \
9/10/2013 9:11:41 PM
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Dance Review:
Jose Porcel Flamenco Dance Company Suzanne Dellal, September 9.
By ORA BRAFMAN \
9/10/2013 9:13:35 PM
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Iran's Rouhani says time for resolving nuclear dispute limited
By REUTERS \
9/10/2013 9:18:37 PM
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Grapevine: A time to remember
PROMINENT PEACE activist, journalist, former MK and before that, a military commander, Uri Avnery celebrated his 90th birthday yesterday.
By GREER FAY CASHMAN \
9/10/2013 9:21:58 PM
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Terra Incognita: The preventable murder of Zahira Jijini and her daughters
The death of 15-year-old Amana Najar was relegated to a “news in brief” section of one of Israel’s major newspapers on Sunday.
By SETH J. FRANTZMAN \
9/10/2013 9:30:44 PM
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US must keep credible threat of strike against Syria-Senator Reid
By REUTERS \
9/10/2013 9:31:57 PM
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Israel jumps to 11th in list of happiest countries
Israel jumped from 14th in last year's poll to 11th, ahead of the United States (17), United Kingdom (22), and France (25).
By Gil Stern Stern HOFFMAN \
9/10/2013 9:32:44 PM
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Center Field: The Yom Kippur conundrum: Should our ‘blame game’ shape our politics?
It’s the 10 days of repentance, and Jews around the world are busy examining their actions, reconsidering mistakes, asking forgiveness and granting it in our annual Super Bowl of soul-searching.
By Gil Stern Stern TROY \
9/10/2013 9:36:45 PM
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Americans plan solemn ceremonies for 12th anniversary of Sept. 11 attacks
By REUTERS \
9/10/2013 9:42:23 PM
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The World From Here: Defeating ‘cocktail terrorism’
Israel faces a more complex challenge in its intensifying war against radical Islamic terror groups like Hamas and Hezbollah, whose have dual identities as ‘semi-terror, semi-government organizations’
By DAN DIKER \
9/10/2013 9:42:36 PM
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Ch. 2: State to pay NIS 4 million to family of Prisoner X
By BEN HARTMAN \
9/10/2013 9:45:19 PM
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September 11: Swan song
What did Bayit Yehudi think was going to be the topic of discussion?
By JERUSALEM POST READERS \
9/10/2013 9:47:47 PM
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US awaits Russian ideas on securing Syrian chemical weapons - Kerry
By REUTERS \
9/10/2013 9:52:45 PM
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Hezbollah’s global footprint
Though delayed to obtain Congressional support, US airstrikes targeting Syria are likely to occur in the near future.
BY MATTHEW LEVITT \
9/10/2013 9:52:53 PM
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Candidly Speaking: America’s isolationism and its implications for Israel
There is currently a remote possibility that the Russian strategy will succeed in averting US military action by persuading Bashir Assad to hand over his chemical weapons of mass destruction for demolition by the international community.
By ISI LEIBLER \
9/10/2013 9:56:55 PM
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Kerry says US awaiting Russian ideas on securing Syrian chemical weapons
US Sec. of State answers Syria questions in Google + hangout.
By REUTERS \
9/10/2013 9:57:57 PM
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Obama asks Congress to delay vote on Syria military strike
By REUTERS \
9/10/2013 10:00:06 PM
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Police fire teargas to disperse protests in Turkish cities
By REUTERS \
9/10/2013 10:00:47 PM
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Remembering 9/11
Gradually, like Communism, Islamist extremism would fade away.
By JPOST EDITORIAL \
9/10/2013 10:03:27 PM
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Russia withdraws request for emergency UN Syria meeting
By REUTERS \
9/10/2013 10:04:05 PM
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Army lawyers, academics debate how to make international law ‘relevant’ to today’s battlefields
A who’s who of top army lawyers and academics from around the world on Tuesday discussed how to keep international law relevant to the complex battlefield scenarios of the 21st century.
By YONAH JEREMY BOB \
9/10/2013 10:13:20 PM
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Project in south TA aims to ‘restore Jewish character’ to neighborhood
Yeshivat Hesder project launched in south TA to return Jewish character to neighborhood dealing with African influx.
By BEN HARTMAN \
9/10/2013 10:28:11 PM
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Syrian foreign minister says ready to join chemical arms treaty
By REUTERS \
9/10/2013 10:45:01 PM
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Analysis: Russia's silver bullet on Syria
Taking control over Syria's chemical arms, in the middle of its civil war, will make the START Treaty look like tryouts.
By MICHAEL WILNER \
9/10/2013 10:53:00 PM
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Washington pauses plans for military strike, as Syria agrees to chemical weapons deal
Obama asks Congress to delay vote on authorization of force.
By MICHAEL WILNER AND MAYA SHWAYDER \
9/10/2013 10:58:52 PM
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Eight more countries sign Syria statement; total now 33 -White House
By REUTERS \
9/10/2013 11:06:43 PM
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Kerry to discuss Syria's chemical weapons with Russia in Geneva on Thursday
By REUTERS \
9/10/2013 11:07:19 PM
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Yerushalmim Party candidates for City Council meet with Anglo residents
‘This is not three different cities for the ultra-Orthodox, secular and Arabs – we’re doing all we can to bridge the gaps between these groups,’ says party leader Rachel Azaria.
By DANIEL K. EISENBUD \
9/10/2013 11:12:01 PM
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Handwriting assessment can be used for early detection of Parkinson’s disease
Recent studies have found distinct differences between the handwriting of patients with Parkinson’s disease and that of healthy people.
By JUDY SIEGEL-ITZKOVICH \
9/10/2013 11:13:35 PM
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Labor candidates spar over donations
Shelly Yacimovich's and Isaac Herzog's fight intensifies, not over the votes of party members, but the contributions of campaign donors.
By Gil Stern Stern HOFFMAN \
9/10/2013 11:19:58 PM
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Your Taxes
Delayed reporting, back-to-back loans.
By LEON HARRIS \
9/10/2013 11:37:26 PM
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Putin says he, Obama discussed control over Syrian chemical arms
By REUTERS \
9/10/2013 11:49:09 PM