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Rebels press ahead with self-rule referendum in east Ukraine as fighting flares
Clashes break out on the outskirts of the rebel stronghold of Slaviansk shortly before voters make their way to polling stations.
By REUTERS \
5/11/2014 1:19:30 PM
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Netanyahu departs for Japan visit
By HERB KEINON \
5/11/2014 1:21:34 AM
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Austrian bearded drag queen takes Eurovision Song Contest
By REUTERS \
5/11/2014 1:48:11 AM
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Knesset to select president, defense panel chairman
Summer session begins Sunday; "Nationality," "Israel Hayom" bills set to be debated.
By LAHAV HARKOV \
5/11/2014 2:02:49 AM
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Nail-biting finish sees Bnei Yehuda relegated
Petah Tikva survives thanks to stoppage-time winner, demoting both Bnei Yehuda and Ramat Hasharon.
By ALLON SINAI \
5/11/2014 2:30:53 AM
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Maccabi Tel Aviv trounces Gilboa/Galil to take 2-1 lead
Gilboa stunned Maccabi 75-71 last Wednesday to level the series and disrupt the yellow-and-blue’s preparations for the Euroleague Final Four.
By ALLON SINAI \
5/11/2014 2:39:01 AM
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Peres heading to Norway on state visit
President to take penultimate trip abroad in role before his term ends in the last week of July.
By GREER FAY CASHMAN \
5/11/2014 3:22:14 AM
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Nigerian army posts 2 divisions to hunt for girls kidnapped by Islamist rebels
By REUTERS \
5/11/2014 3:56:27 AM
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It's not over until the bearded lady sings: Austria's Conchita wins Eurovision 2014
Drag queen claims first victory for Austria in song contest since 1966; Belarus, Armenia and Russia petition to censor diva from countries' broadcasts.
By REUTERS \
5/11/2014 4:59:49 AM
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Bennett: Time has come to put an end to freeing murderous terrorists
By JPOST.COM STAFF,LAHAV HARKOV \
5/11/2014 5:37:54 AM
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Bennett: 'Killer terrorists will never see the light of day'
Bayit Yehudi leader looks ahead to panel vote on bill seeking to amend Basic Law, allow courts to sentence murderers to life in prison without parole; "the time has come to put an end" to freeing murderous terrorists, he says.
By JPOST.COM STAFF,LAHAV HARKOV \
5/11/2014 5:56:55 AM
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New York police recruiting Muslim informants
"We were looking for people who could provide visibility into the world of terrorism," NYPD officer says.
By REUTERS \
5/11/2014 9:20:41 AM
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MK Ayelet Shaked: New prisoner release bill will treat Jews and Muslims equally
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
5/11/2014 10:02:32 AM
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Ayelet Shaked: New prisoner release bill will treat Jews and Muslims equally
"Just as Arab murderers wouldn't receive a pardon, neither would Yigal Amir," MK Shaked says; the proposed legislation would block the president's ability to pardon criminals in special cases, allow for sentence of life without parole.
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
5/11/2014 10:19:29 AM
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The art of active listening
When you look directly into my eyes, you ought to see a reflection of yourself.
By RABBI LAZER GURKOW \
5/11/2014 10:41:24 AM
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'Price tag' attack targets Muslims in Petah Tikva
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
5/11/2014 10:46:54 AM
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Tel Aviv woman caught trying to smuggle Palestinians into Israel in trunk
Woman has three daughters in car, including 1-year-old baby; admits to trying to smuggle men into Israel for money.
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
5/11/2014 10:51:39 AM
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Israel warns its citizens in India of possible al-Qaida terror attacks
The alert suggests Israeli tourists may be attacked at hotels, Chabad centers, synagogues, restaurants, community centers.
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
5/11/2014 11:08:57 AM
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Olmert questioned on obstruction of justice allegations days before Holyland sentencing
Police question former PM on suspicion he tried to convince his former aide Zaken not to cooperate with state in cases against him.
By Yonah Jeremy Bob,JPOST.COM STAFF \
5/11/2014 12:50:33 PM
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The promise and potential peril of the Oculus Rift
Dr. Keith Ablow: "If the Oculus Rift were a pharmaceutical or medical device, rather than a gaming headset, the FDA would study it for years and demand rigorous clinical trials before approving it."
By YONATAN GORDON \
5/11/2014 11:39:35 AM
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Saudi Arabia warns of MERS virus risk from camels
By REUTERS \
5/11/2014 11:52:44 AM
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Labor Party calls on Netanyahu to 'follow rules', abandon attempts
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
5/11/2014 12:12:33 PM
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Ministerial committee passes life without pardon bill
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
5/11/2014 5:55:04 PM
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Bennett praises passage of bill aimed at stopping wholesale prisoner releases
Likud Beytenu, Bayit Yehudi ministers vote for heavier sentence for terrorists and other "special cases," Left says bill blocks options in negotiations.
By LAHAV HARKOV \
5/11/2014 12:21:48 PM
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Tour Israel: Days of wine
Explore the wine-related tourism activities that have proliferated throughout the country in recent years.
By BARRY DAVIS \
5/11/2014 12:54:38 PM
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Summertime happiness: Lana Del Rey coming to Israel
The sultry songstress to perform in Tel Aviv in August in her first ever performance in Israel.
By REENAT SINAY \
5/11/2014 1:07:27 PM
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Live, Love and Learn: Happy Jewish Mother's Day
The Jewish women I have crossed in my lifetime have approached their roles as Jewish mothers with such gravitas that to me it is no laughing matter.
By MARGAUX CHETRIT \
5/11/2014 1:18:47 PM
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Iranian president calls for more open, better-informed nuclear debate
World powers will reconvene in Vienna to try to end a long standoff over suspicions that Tehran has sought the means to develop nuclear weapons.
By REUTERS \
5/11/2014 2:05:39 PM
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Settlers file police complaint against author Amos Oz for incitement to racial hatred
Amos Oz castigated hilltop youth as Hebrew neo-Nazis, condemning those who carry out ‘price-tag’ attacks on Muslims and Christians.
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
5/11/2014 2:41:55 PM
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IDF declares Syrian border area a closed military zone as fighting nears Israeli Golan
Assad's forces have been under siege in border area for months, facing rebels which include radical jihadi groups.
By YAAKOV LAPPIN,NOAM AMIR \
5/11/2014 3:10:36 PM
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Azrieli Foundation and Canadian PM increase funding to Neurodevelopmental research program
Program supports Canadian neuroscientists conducting work that aims to change the landscape for families facing Fragile X syndrome and Autism.
By LIDAR GRAVÉ-LAZI \
5/11/2014 3:47:44 PM
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UN nuclear watchdog, Iran to meet before May 15 deadline for progress
By REUTERS \
5/11/2014 3:59:21 PM
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C'tee approves changing inheritance law to include same-sex couples
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
5/11/2014 4:28:21 PM
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Israel's senior Catholic cleric: 'Price tags' poisoning atmosphere ahead of Pope's visit
Just two weeks before Pope Francis's scheduled visit, the Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem Fouad Twal accuses state of not doing enough to bring ultra-nationalist perpetrators to justice.
By JEREMY SHARON \
5/11/2014 5:03:08 PM
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Israel's Public Security Ministry Ministry launches National Violence Prevention Week
As part of the week, ministry set to unveil a new national violence index that will compile into one directory all relevant data on issue.
By LIDAR GRAVÉ-LAZI \
5/11/2014 5:10:53 PM
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Iran's Khamenei says West's calls to limit missiles 'stupid'
By REUTERS \
5/11/2014 5:22:49 PM
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Private vehicles banned from traveling to Meron for Lag Ba’omer celebrations
Police say that due to lessons learned in previous years only public transport and private buses would be allowed access to site.
By JEREMY SHARON \
5/11/2014 5:25:44 PM
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House of Cards' Frank Underwood for President of Egypt?
Social media campaign, promoting popular TV drama's star as a challenger to Sisi in Egyptian presidential elections, goes viral.
By THE POST,JPOST.COM STAFF \
5/11/2014 5:30:30 PM
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At least 40 die after migrant boat sinks off Libya
By REUTERS \
5/11/2014 5:53:08 PM
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Katz Award recipients announced
By JEREMY SHARON \
5/11/2014 5:55:24 PM
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Israel’s Ultra-Orthodox: Piety vs. patriotism
Haredi leaders have long insisted that their young men serve the nation through prayer and study, thus preserving the Jewish heritage that has kept the faith through centuries of persecution.
BY Gidon Ben-Zvi \
5/11/2014 6:12:42 PM
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Khamenei: Iran's Revolutionary Guards should mass produce missiles
Supreme leader says Western expectations for Iran to limit its missile program were "stupid and idiotic".
By REUTERS \
5/11/2014 6:14:30 PM
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Lapid defends decision to stay in government despite impasse in peace talks
When Abbas reaches deadline to form unity gov’t, it will become clear if peace will happen, says Yesh Atid head.
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
5/11/2014 8:56:04 PM
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NIS 6.5 million in scholarship funds given to Arab students pursuing higher education
Council for Higher Education announces 650 scholarships in fund called "Irka", finances 80% of tuition fees for undergrad degrees.
By LIDAR GRAVÉ-LAZI \
5/11/2014 6:19:57 PM
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Palestinian prisoners plotted kidnap of IDF soldier, Shin Bet says
Israel's domestic intelligence agency says plot to target IDF soldiers at West Bank junctions, orchestrated by Palestinian prisoners serving life sentences.
By YAAKOV LAPPIN \
5/11/2014 6:37:31 PM
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Israel offers to help Nigeria find abducted girls
Netanyahu to Nigerian president: "We are ready to help in finding the girls and fighting the cruel terrorism inflicted on you."
By HERB KEINON \
5/11/2014 6:53:55 PM
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'Pray and pray and pray for peace,' Peres tells Oslo's Jews
Peres recalls attending services in the synagogue 20 years ago with then-prime minister Yitzhak Rabin, when the Oslo Accords were signed.
By LAHAV HARKOV \
5/11/2014 8:18:27 PM
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Youths arrested for stoning Arab man's car in Afula protest, take “selfie” in police station
Arrests made at Afula rally commemorating life of local teenager Shelly Dadon who was murdered in May in suspected act of terrorism.
By BEN HARTMAN \
5/11/2014 8:26:42 PM
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Livni initiative to give inheritance rights to gay couples
New version of the inheritance law reads: "A couple living as a family in a joint household."
By LAHAV HARKOV \
5/11/2014 8:47:17 PM
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Zero VAT on apartment purchases for individuals who served in IDF
By YEHUDA SHARONI \
5/11/2014 8:52:40 PM
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Hundreds of Arabs, Jews at Prime Minister’s Residence protest ‘price-tag’ attacks
Rabbis for Human Rights on price tags: "This is antithetical to everything the Torah stands for."
By DANIEL K. EISENBUD \
5/11/2014 9:10:39 PM
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The price the Left wishes we pay
By YISRAEL MEDAD \
5/11/2014 9:21:00 PM
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Tangerine Dream cancels Tel Aviv show
By DAVID BRINN \
5/11/2014 9:22:43 PM
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Russia to conduct joint army drills with Egypt amid bid to regain regional hold
Israeli think tank: Moscow improving Middle East relations through ‘arms-supply diplomacy’
By ARIEL BEN SOLOMON \
5/11/2014 9:28:11 PM
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Pearls from Perlman
Legendary violinist Itzhak Perlman recently spent over two weeks in Israel training a new generation of musicians.
By BARRY DAVIS \
5/11/2014 9:37:58 PM
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Herzl Day celebrated in Jerusalem
Director of Israel’s ZOA office: "We have realized Herzl’s vision of the restoration of the Jewish State, but not his mandate of Jewish unity."
By DANIEL K. EISENBUD \
5/11/2014 9:38:58 PM
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Making ballroom dancing available to all
Established three years ago by Bar-Gil, IBDF offers scholarships to children aged 12 through 18.
By ORI J. LENKINSKI \
5/11/2014 9:46:15 PM
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The life of a lone soldier
We are family, and we have the Lone Soldier Center of Jerusalem to thank for that.
By YONI LEIBOWITZ \
5/11/2014 10:04:25 PM
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When Zionism feared Yiddish
While there is something unsavory and very intolerant about the Zionist movement’s assault on Yiddish, I would argue that it was, in some ways, necessary.
By ELI KAVON \
5/11/2014 10:08:58 PM
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Israeli Arab protests marking Nakba Day met with peaceful opposition
Israeli Arabs hold event in lead up to Nakba Day on Thursday, Zionist organization "Im Tirtzu" holds counter-protest.
By ARIEL BEN SOLOMON \
5/11/2014 10:12:00 PM
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From Obama to Olmert: Leaders and legacies
The ghosts of David Ben-Gurion, Menachem Begin and Golda Meir are probably sad that their pictures are hanging in the same row alongside Olmert’s on the wall inside Israel’s highest office.
By MICHAEL WIDLANSKI \
5/11/2014 10:18:33 PM
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One man killed in clash with Ukrainian National Guard
By REUTERS \
5/11/2014 10:28:14 PM
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Israel-Turkey deal likely to be finalized when PM returns from Japan
Four years after Israeli commandos boarded the Mavi Marmara, Israel will reportedly pay $21 million in compensation to victims' families.
By HERB KEINON \
5/11/2014 11:29:20 PM
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An emotional encounter with Elie Wiesel
Elie never forgets his origins nor his desire to preserve the rich Jewish culture he knew as a child.
By CHAIM CHESLER \
5/11/2014 10:32:09 PM
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May 12: Disloyal dig
Apart from the exaggeration – these fine columnists are rightwing but not extreme in their views.
By JERUSALEM POST READERS \
5/11/2014 10:39:57 PM
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Freedom on Mt. Zion
Police presence must be increased and clear rules for prayer times must be enforced. No religious group should be allowed to intimidate another.
By JPOST EDITORIAL \
5/11/2014 10:43:47 PM
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Think about it: Why the presidency should not be abolished
The president of the state need not be directly involved in the deliberations, but he or she must believe this function to be important enough to warrant serious effort and investment of time.
By SUSAN HATTIS ROLEF \
5/11/2014 10:49:51 PM
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The rise and fall of the Muslim Brotherhood
A revolution, an electoral victory and a coup. What’s next for the Islamic movement in Egypt?
By TAYLOR KENNEMORE \
5/11/2014 10:55:22 PM
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For Jews in Eastern Ukraine anarchy is a concern but not anti-Semitism
Despite high profile anti-Semitic incidents throughout Ukraine, Jewish leaders believe incidents are Russian provocations.
By SAM SOKOL \
5/12/2014 4:59:26 AM