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Political crisis roils Baghdad as Maliki refuses to cede power
Iraq’s president nominates successor to longtime PM; US warplanes conduct bombing campaign on Islamic State fighters at base of Mount Sinjar.
By MICHAEL WILNER \
8/12/2014 1:16:54 AM
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Longtime Iraqi PM refuses to cede power, as president nominates successor
By MICHAEL WILNER \
8/12/2014 1:03:57 AM
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President Obama congratulates Iraqi PM nomination
By MICHAEL WILNER \
8/12/2014 1:05:50 AM
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US warplanes target Islamic State checkpoints, trucks, US-made humvees near Mount Sinjar
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
8/12/2014 1:23:10 AM
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Foreign Ministry spokesman slams newly-named chair of UN committee
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
8/12/2014 3:00:03 AM
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Actor-comedian Robin Williams passes away at 63
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
8/12/2014 4:13:46 AM
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Amal Alamuddin says will not serve on UN commission
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
8/12/2014 2:59:27 AM
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Amal Alamuddin says will not serve on UN Gaza probe panel
George Clooney's wife-to-be was appointed by the UN to investigate Israel's actions over the course of Operation Protective Edge.
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
8/12/2014 3:32:40 AM
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Robin Williams' wife issues statement
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
8/12/2014 3:49:50 AM
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Actor-comedian Robin Williams passes away at 63
California police say possible suicide was cause of death, investigation still ongoing; Obama, Hollywood pay tribute to beloved star.
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
8/12/2014 5:03:21 AM
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The silence of Turkish Jewry
Despite series of high-profile statements by PM Erdogan blasting Israel, demanding Turkish Jews denounce Jewish state’s actions in Gaza, local community has largely been silent.
By SAM SOKOL \
8/12/2014 5:24:06 AM
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Police prepared for increased attacks in east Jerusalem
In special YASAM patrol ride-along, ‘Post’ observes squad quickly disperse two riots, in A-Tur, Abu Tor.
By DANIEL K. EISENBUD \
8/12/2014 6:11:54 AM
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Another 72 hours needed to ink deal with Hamas
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
8/12/2014 6:29:27 AM
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Palestinian official says will not give up demand for seaport
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
8/12/2014 7:20:37 AM
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338 new immigrants arrive at Tel Aviv's Ben Gurion Airport
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
8/12/2014 7:32:36 AM
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Report: Palestinians turn away from Israeli offer to allow port in a disarmed Gaza Strip
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
8/12/2014 8:53:56 AM
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Egypt: Israeli blockade ‘inhumane’
The Rafah passage has been open on-and-off for humanitarian cases, transferring medical equipment and students.
By ARIEL BEN SOLOMON \
8/12/2014 8:18:51 AM
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Report: Israel sees another 72 hours needed to ink deal with Hamas
Palestinians reportedly turn away from Israeli offer to allow port in a disarmed Gaza Strip, talks emerge of Israeli intentions to "ease some restrictions" on Gaza.
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
8/12/2014 8:27:03 AM
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Date set for retrial on Olmert’s Talansky case
Former PM was acquitted in 2012 of failing to report cash received from New York businessman; original judge panel to return for retrial.
By YONAH JEREMY BOB \
8/12/2014 8:28:05 AM
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German ‘reneges’ on optional fluoridation of drinking water
Public health experts say health minister’s policy ignores years of research.
By JUDY SIEGEL-ITZKOVICH \
8/12/2014 8:35:35 AM
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Angry locals near border: IDF left Gaza too early
‘People still think the tunnels are there, and it’s only a matter of time before someone pops up where he shouldn’t.’
By JEREMY SHARON \
8/12/2014 9:54:59 AM
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Apparent underworld car bombing hurts man in Kiryat Shmona
By BEN HARTMAN \
8/12/2014 9:33:47 AM
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Suspected underworld car bombing injures one in Kiryat Shmona
Victim "known to police"; authorities not able to clarify if bombing was part of ongoing feud or one-off attack by criminal rival.
By BEN HARTMAN \
8/12/2014 9:50:56 AM
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Palestinian official: No breakthrough on deal to end Gaza conflict
By REUTERS,JPOST.COM STAFF \
8/12/2014 10:10:25 AM
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Liberia to get experimental Ebola drug to treat two doctors
By REUTERS \
8/12/2014 10:56:08 AM
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Rights group urges UN inquiry into 'systematic' Egypt killings
By REUTERS \
8/12/2014 11:03:22 AM
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Putting the wrong people in the dock
"There is something very wrong with our world where the founders of terrorism are recognized as diplomats and peacemakers."
By RABBI MARVIN HIER \
8/12/2014 11:14:07 AM
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By YAKIR LEVY \
8/12/2014 11:14:29 AM
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Hamas official: 'This is second and final cease-fire'
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
8/12/2014 11:44:56 AM
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Jews mourn the loss of honorary member of the tribe, Robin Williams
The talented improvisational comic was born an Episcopalian, but the Jewish media accepted Williams as one of its own as word of his death spread.
By JACOB RYAN \
8/12/2014 11:27:24 AM
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Hamas official: This is second and final cease-fire with Israel
Palestinians reportedly turn down Israeli offer to allow seaport in exchange for a disarmed Gaza Strip.
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
8/12/2014 11:30:50 AM
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US, Australia push for global response to Middle East foreign fighters
By REUTERS \
8/12/2014 12:02:34 PM
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IDF soldiers shoot at 2 Palestinians throwing stones, firebombs near Kalkilya
By TOVAH LAZAROFF \
8/12/2014 12:10:54 PM
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The cost of being too clever
By STEVE APFEL \
8/12/2014 12:22:00 PM
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Non-Jewish partners in gay marriage are now entitled to make aliya
Sa'ar announces change to Law of Return which had previously only allowed for heterosexual partners to receive Israeli citizenship.
By JEREMY SHARON \
8/12/2014 6:50:11 PM
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Iran slams Egypt for stalling to green light aid shipment
Islamic Republic says Cairo has refused for more than two weeks to approve dispatch to be delivered via Egypt.
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
8/12/2014 12:53:55 PM
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JPost Daily News, August 11, 2014
JPost.com brings you all the latest news on Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish World.
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
8/12/2014 12:58:48 PM
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JPost Daily News, August 10, 2014
JPost.com brings you all the latest news on Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish World.
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
8/12/2014 1:10:38 PM
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Mac TA brings Pini Gershon back into fold
Three-time yellow-and-blue coach rejoins club as assistant, Israel prepares to visit the Netherlands.
By ALLON SINAI \
8/12/2014 1:18:43 PM
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Israeli Navy fires on Palestinian vessels in no-fishing zone
By BEN HARTMAN \
8/12/2014 2:19:16 PM
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Bennett: Giving Hamas money in exchange for quiet is 'political extortion'
Bennett says money given to pay salaries to Hamas employees will be used to fund more tunnels, rockets and terror.
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
8/12/2014 2:08:15 PM
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A cynic's paradise
By IRA SHARKANSKY \
8/12/2014 2:23:00 PM
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Rivlin apologizes to Brazil over 'diplomatic dwarf' remarks
President takes step to prevent situation from deteriorating after Foreign Ministry spokesman lashed out at Brazil for recalling envoy over Gaza op.
By GREER FAY CASHMAN \
8/12/2014 2:44:21 PM
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UNHRC investigator Schabas stays mum on Hamas as ‘terror group’
Canadian legal expert newly appointed as head of United Nations review refutes Foreign Ministry charges.
By TOVAH LAZAROFF \
8/12/2014 3:07:49 PM
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Liberman to 'Post': Hamas removal, PA vote and regional pact needed for peace
“As long as Hamas controls Gaza, and is popular in Judea and Samaria, a diplomatic process is simply impossible,” FM says.
By HERB KEINON \
8/12/2014 5:44:48 PM
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Saudi Arabia tells Israel only peace can ensure its survival
By REUTERS \
8/12/2014 4:03:52 PM
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Robin Williams, remembering the man of many voices
In his filmography spanning over 30 years, viewers have plenty to cherish.
By NOA AMOUYAL \
8/12/2014 5:41:42 PM
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Saudi FM: Israel's only objective is to uproot Palestinian existence
"Israel does not have a right of self-defense as an occupier," Prince Saud al-Faisal says at meeting of Organization of Islamic Cooperation.
By REUTERS \
8/12/2014 6:12:30 PM
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Teenager dies after falling from height at Nahal David
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
8/12/2014 4:57:02 PM
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Israeli actress nabs Teen Choice Award
Odeya Rush honored at annual awards show, voted breakout star of 2014 by teen viewers; The Giver premiers in NYC.
By ELIA BERGER \
8/12/2014 5:13:55 PM
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Jerusalem toddler critically injured by fallen steel door
By DANIEL K. EISENBUD \
8/12/2014 5:28:16 PM
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Egypt's top religious authority condemns Islamic State
By REUTERS \
8/12/2014 5:31:41 PM
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Labor's Shmuly most 'social' lawmaker
Yesh Atid MK Lipman most socially-minded in coalition, Finance Committee chairman ranked last; Meretz drops from first place.
By LAHAV HARKOV \
8/12/2014 6:19:10 PM
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Claims attorney: Damages to southern farmers 'immense' due to Gaza war worker absence
Even with relative quiet during the current ceasefire, lawyer says that many of the workers do not believe that quiet will persist.
By SHARON UDASIN \
8/12/2014 6:43:02 PM
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Finance Ministry to transfer NIS 3.3 billion to Defense Ministry
Opposition claims Lapid, Slomiansky struck deal where money for settlements traded in exchange for Bayit Yehudi support for Zero VAT Bill.
By LAHAV HARKOV \
8/12/2014 7:01:20 PM
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Gaza operation not over, says defense minister
Moshe Ya'alon urges patience, restraint during visit to Ashdod navy base bus says fire from Gaza could resume; lauds force's role throughout Operation Protective Edge.
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
8/12/2014 8:05:00 PM
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UN urges world to do more for Iraq's Yazidis, others
By REUTERS \
8/12/2014 7:35:26 PM
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Organizer of new flotilla to Gazans: You are not alone
Activist says no date has been set for the flotilla to depart but said the group wanted to set off before the end of the year.
By REUTERS \
8/12/2014 8:22:56 PM
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Mideast powers endorse new Iraqi prime minister-designate
Pentagon broadens air campaign on the Islamic State; car bombs kill twelve in Baghdad; UN, Vatican call for greater mobilization against terrorist group.
By MICHAEL WILNER \
8/12/2014 8:23:09 PM
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UK to suspend military exports to Israel, if fighting in Gaza resumes
12 licenses would be temporarily suspended pending further investigation if the current truce breaks down and heavy fighting resumes.
By REUTERS \
8/12/2014 8:54:24 PM
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UN chief calls for investigation into repeated shelling of UN facilities
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
8/12/2014 9:01:48 PM
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Opposition to Netanyahu strengthens after Gaza war
PM also faces criticism from right-wing MKs inside Likud ahead of a potential agreement with Hamas to formally end the standoff.
By Gil Stern Stern HOFFMAN \
8/12/2014 9:20:00 PM
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UK to suspend some Israel arms exports, it says
By REUTERS \
8/12/2014 9:29:00 PM
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Obama discusses Gaza with Erdogan
By MICHAEL WILNER \
8/12/2014 9:38:48 PM
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Robin Williams hanged himself, police says
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
8/12/2014 9:54:35 PM
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Grapevine: Rivlin introduces ‘Savta Nechama’
Before going outside to address the youngsters, Rivlin spoke to the media who plied him with political questions.
By GREER FAY CASHMAN \
8/12/2014 9:54:38 PM
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PA cracks down on Hamas members in West Bank
By KHALED ABU TOAMEH \
8/12/2014 9:59:18 PM
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Hamas official tells Gazans to prepare for 'long battle' with Israel
By KHALED ABU TOAMEH \
8/12/2014 10:09:03 PM
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Terra incognita: William Hart’s ‘Great War’
A hundred years later we should all pause to remember this momentous war, the toll it took and the people who survived it.
By SETH J. FRANTZMAN \
8/12/2014 10:10:42 PM
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In my own write: Cowed, or proud?
Israel is, sadly and perhaps inevitably, the great Jewish necessity of our time.
By JUDY MONTAGU \
8/12/2014 10:19:56 PM
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Humble hero
Lt. Eitan. ran into a tunnel without a helmet, vest or rifle and spent more than half an hour underground, with two of his soldiers behind him, searching for Goldin.
By JPOST EDITORIAL \
8/12/2014 10:28:00 PM
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As three-day truce nears end, Hamas senior official says group preparing for 'long battle'
As Netanyahu briefs coalition on cease-fire efforts, Palestinian sources say Israel has accepted few demands, and no progress has been made on key issues.
By HERB KEINON,KHALED ABU TOAMEH \
8/12/2014 10:30:07 PM
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Zero hour for the Kurds
Will the Kurds be able to regain their foothold, turning this war into their war of independence? It remains to be seen.
By OFRA BENGIO \
8/12/2014 10:30:50 PM
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Arabian Nights – funded by Qatar
Where did the twisted idea of letting Qatar mediate a truce ever come from?
By GILAD SHARON \
8/12/2014 10:36:20 PM
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Not clear how Hamas will react at end of cease-fire, Israeli official says
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
8/12/2014 11:01:53 PM
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Palestinian sources say Israel has accepted only few demands, no progress made on key issues
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
8/12/2014 11:12:55 PM
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Your taxes: Control and management beaten by Tower of Babel
The intended result was apparently a tax-free dividend from a foreign company for the parents under Israel’s territorial tax system before 2003.
By LEON HARRIS \
8/12/2014 11:16:08 PM