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Brazil registers 201 coronavirus deaths over 24 hours
By REUTERS \
10/13/2020 12:24:46 AM
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Belarus Interior Ministry: Army will use lethal force on protesters
"Interior affairs servicemen and the interior troops will not leave the streets and, if necessary, will use special equipment and live ammunition."
By LEON SVERDLOV \
10/13/2020 12:42:02 AM
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Trump tests negative for COVID-19, White House physician said
By REUTERS \
10/13/2020 1:20:21 AM
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Kanye West focuses on religion in first election campaign video
The video was the first major bid by West, formerly one of President Donald Trump's biggest celebrity supporters, to be taken as a serious contender for the White House.
By REUTERS \
10/13/2020 1:44:44 AM
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California officials clash with state Republican Party over ballot drop boxes
California Secretary of State Alex Padilla and AG Xavier Becerra, both Democrats, said only county election officials can operate ballot drop boxes according to state law.
By REUTERS \
10/13/2020 4:55:38 AM
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MDA launches 'Corona Guardians' program to break the chain of infections
The new Corona Guardians learn about the virus and the ways of infection and avoidance, while emphasizing the importance of wearing a mask and social distancing.
By SARAH CHEMLA \
10/13/2020 11:32:29 AM
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J&J pauses COVID vaccine trials due to participant's unexplained illness
While trials in the UK, Brazil, South Africa and India have resumed, the US trial is still on hold pending a regulatory review.
By REUTERS \
10/13/2020 5:42:00 PM
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Federal appeals court upholds US citizenship for twin son of gay couple
Ethan’s twin brother, Aiden, was granted citizenship from birth.
By MARCY OSTER/JTA \
10/13/2020 5:23:19 AM
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Kim Jong Un cries, apologizes for 'failures' at military parade
"One can sense that Kim is feeling a lot of pressure on his leadership" • "I hope that the day would come when the North and South [Korea] take each other's hand again," Kim said.
By LEON SVERDLOV \
10/13/2020 2:37:44 PM
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Enrico Macias will leave France for Israel if Le Pen becomes president
Le Pen, leader of the National Rally party, wrote on Twitter on Sunday that Macias’ pledge is “a good additional reason” to vote for her, adding a winking emoji.
By CNAAN LIPHSHIZ/JTA \
10/13/2020 5:40:42 AM
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United by the Deportivo, Mexico's Jews were separated by coronavirus
“I would give my life for the Deportivo,” one said on the phone, from quarantine. “The Deportivo is my life.”
By ALAN GRABINSKY/JTA \
10/13/2020 6:04:00 AM
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More than 10 million ballots already cast in US presidential election
The surge in early voting comes amid a stubborn novel coronavirus pandemic that has led to a surge of early and mail balloting, particularly among Democrats.
By REUTERS \
10/13/2020 8:00:32 AM
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Gamzu and haredi coronavirus coordinator to meet with Jerusalem mayor
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
10/13/2020 7:58:37 AM
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Coronavirus in Israel: 3,097 new cases Monday, 7% of tests positive
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
10/13/2020 8:22:04 AM
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Jews of Color, UpStart launch young professionals career program
The companies who took on the cohorts include Upstart, Keshet, Dimensions Educational Consulting, Detroit Jews for Justice and Advot.
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
10/13/2020 11:43:59 AM
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Four fire crews work to extinguish Netanya residential building fire
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
10/13/2020 8:47:43 AM
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Yitzhar protest sign banning Arabs draws racism charges
The sign appeared after a dispute with the army over the entry of Palestinians to the settlement.
By TOVAH LAZAROFF \
10/13/2020 4:18:22 PM
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Vulnerable employees unprotected as labor enforcement dept. overtaxed
Some 15,000 requests to put pregnant women on unpaid leave have been submitted since the beginning of the pandemic; the annual average is only 1,000. "I can only handle a small number of complaints."
By EVE YOUNG \
10/13/2020 11:59:17 AM
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Weekend Wildfires Ravage Israeli Forests
Wildfires sparked by extreme heatwaves this past weekend (Oct. 9-11) have destroyed hundreds of acres of forest in northern and central Israel.
By KKL-JNF \
12/23/2020 8:07:16 AM
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Joint List leader proposes new Arab city in Galilee
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
10/13/2020 10:49:47 AM
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Virginia residents warned following reappearance of poisonous caterpillar
The creature, known as the puss caterpillar, measures just under an inch and a half, including the fur-like venomous spines it has on its body.
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
10/19/2020 9:59:09 AM
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Palestinian PM: God help us if Trump wins
“The answer is land for peace, not peace for peace,” Shtayyeh said. “You cannot impose peace. It is only by compromise and agreement.”
By LAHAV HARKOV \
10/13/2020 4:30:19 PM
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Nagorno-Karabakh says 17 more servicemen killed fighting with Azerbaijan
By REUTERS \
10/13/2020 10:34:36 AM
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Rivlin says his remarks were taken out of context, supports police
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
10/13/2020 10:55:04 AM
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BGU teams up with the United Nations to develop space tech for UN-SPIDER
A few areas in particular where the two will work closely are emergency response, building space-based technologies meant to detect disasters and sharing the information with scientists worldwide.
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
10/13/2020 12:33:53 PM
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Russia reports new all-time records of daily coronavirus cases and deaths
By REUTERS \
10/13/2020 11:14:16 AM
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Philippines sees 1,990 new coronavirus cases, lowest in 3 weeks
By REUTERS \
10/13/2020 11:16:28 AM
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Two resident of Jenin detained after weapon, ammunition found in their car
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
10/13/2020 12:02:38 PM
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New exhibit in Germany highlights the Rhine's medieval Jewish history
The exhibit, called "ShUM on the Rhine – From the Middle Ages to Modernity," leads visitors on a journey through centuries of Ashkenazi Jewish history that still influence Diaspora Jewry to this day.
By ALEX WINSTON \
10/13/2020 4:22:32 PM
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More than half of over-65s with COVID are from the ultra-Orthodox community
Many infected at High Holy Day prayers • Some 18 Bnei Brak residents died in past week • prominent rabbi Asher Weiss insists community adhere to health regulations, calling situation "shameful"
By JEREMY SHARON \
10/13/2020 8:37:21 PM
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Coronavirus facility commander allows man to leave room, removed from post
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
10/13/2020 1:40:15 PM
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MK Naftali Bennett hospitalized - report
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
10/13/2020 11:57:47 AM
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Ancient two-shekel weight discovered near Western Wall
The excavation in which the weight was found was conducted by the IAA in conjunction with the Western Wall Heritage Foundation. The weight was found beneath Wilson’s Arch by the Western Wall.
By HANNAH BROWN \
10/13/2020 9:19:54 PM
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Some 32 prisoners hunger strike in solidarity with former detainee
Hunger striking is considered a violation of prison rules, so the strikers were moved to isolation and put in cells with no furniture as a punishment.
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
10/13/2020 1:39:01 PM
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Nagorno-Karabakh truce buckles as both sides allege violations
Azerbaijan said 42 Azeri civilians had been killed and 206 wounded since Sept. 27. It has not disclosed military casualties.
By REUTERS \
10/13/2020 12:20:26 PM
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US slams election of abhorrent abusers to UNHRC after China gets seat
UN Watch director: Membership should be based on a nation’s human rights records, but rarely is
By TOVAH LAZAROFF \
10/14/2020 2:34:19 PM
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IDF now seeing coronavirus cases from the Jewish High Holy Days
Dozens of outbreaks are being reported across the military, from training bases to operational Air Force squadrons • infected commander without a mask infects 25 soldiers
By ANNA AHRONHEIM \
10/13/2020 5:16:55 PM
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Lockdown extended until Sunday at midnight - Gantz and Netanyahu agree
Gamzu: ‘Great concern’ over level of infection
By MAAYAN JAFFE-HOFFMAN \
10/14/2020 12:33:39 AM
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Netanyahu: Postpone coronavirus cabinet meeting until there is more data
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
10/13/2020 1:06:30 PM
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Arrest of man suspected of murdering ex-girlfriend extended three days
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
10/13/2020 1:28:30 PM
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Tel Aviv store owner throws unsold apparel onto street after bankruptcy
The store owner threw the unsold merchandise outside so that passerbys may have a peruse through and take whatever they'd like.
By ZACHARY KEYSER \
10/13/2020 2:21:18 PM
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Indonesia reports 3,906 new coronavirus infections
By REUTERS \
10/13/2020 1:33:34 PM
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Poland reports over 5,000 new coronavirus cases
By REUTERS \
10/13/2020 1:35:00 PM
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Red Cross urges Armenia, Azerbaijan to firm up prisoner, body swap
By REUTERS \
10/13/2020 1:36:10 PM
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Israel, Lebanon maritime border talks to begin Wednesday
A senior Energy Ministry source explained that the negotiations are “not a similar process to what happened with the United Arab Emirates,” with which Israel signed a peace treaty last month.
By LAHAV HARKOV \
10/13/2020 6:27:06 PM
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Israel Police ticket 4,512 people for coronavirus lockdown violations
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
10/13/2020 1:50:15 PM
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Fifty cases of blood infection Leptospirosis reported in Israel
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
10/13/2020 2:14:41 PM
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Malaysia reports 660 new coronavirus cases, 4 new deaths
By REUTERS \
10/13/2020 2:12:30 PM
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Bat Yam resident indicted for rape of neighbor's child
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
10/13/2020 2:40:09 PM
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Spearfishing in Gaza, a living improvised under the sea
Gaza has around 250 men who fish with spears and some 4,000 who use boats and nets, among a population of two million.
By REUTERS \
10/13/2020 2:38:09 PM
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IDF sets up military hospital unit at Galilee Medical Center
"They prepared us for biological and chemical scenarios and suddenly the coronavirus pandemic happened and presented new obstacles," said the medical battalion commander.
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
10/13/2020 3:48:40 PM
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Iran's coronavirus death toll exceeds 29,000
By REUTERS \
10/13/2020 2:42:50 PM
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Turkey: Caucasus ceasefire calls reasonable, Armenian withdrawal needed
By REUTERS \
10/13/2020 2:53:34 PM
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Turkey: Ceasefire calls reasonable, but Armenian withdrawal needed
By REUTERS \
10/13/2020 3:08:47 PM
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Which countries punish rape with the death penalty?
Following Bangladesh approving the death penalty for rape, it joins a list of other countries that carry out this punishment for the crime.
By REUTERS \
10/13/2020 3:18:07 PM
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Coronavirus: Netherlands reports close to 7,400 new cases
By REUTERS \
10/13/2020 3:25:20 PM
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Twitter to pay Washington state $100,000 for campaign finance violations
By REUTERS \
10/13/2020 6:50:24 PM
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US slams Turkey's seismic survey push in eastern Mediterranean
By REUTERS \
10/13/2020 5:47:53 PM
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Two arrested in attempt to enter Kalandiya junction
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
10/13/2020 4:11:18 PM
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National Library of Israel to digitize 180 years of Australian Jewish news
Collaborative initiative between the National Library of Australia (NLA), the National Library of Israel (NLI) and the Australian Jewish Historical Society (AJHS).
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
10/14/2020 8:09:53 AM
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Israel to see commercial aviation deal with UAE within days
Security at UAE airports is being worked on to enable Israelis to travel through them.
By REUTERS \
10/13/2020 3:57:22 PM
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Israeli tech firm Inspecto to fight food toxins with innovative nano-tech
One in ten people suffers from contaminated food illness, industry loses millions of dollars with food recalls
By HAGAY HACOHEN \
10/13/2020 6:23:40 PM
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$6.8b. needed in 6 months to stop famine amid COVID-19 – UN WFP
By REUTERS \
10/13/2020 4:34:21 PM
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Delayed opening of gyms, pools is leading to helplessness - survey
80% of participants reported failing to find an alternative health and fitness plan since the closures.
By SARAH BEN-NUN \
10/13/2020 5:25:12 PM
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Amir Haskel 'racist' video was released by sympathetic police officer
By MAARIV ONLINE,JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
10/13/2020 4:46:07 PM
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Growing consensus against Turkey’s threats to Greece – analysis
Ankara tends to create new crises every week with its neighbors, part of its militarist agenda and also to distract from financial troubles at home.
By SETH J. FRANTZMAN \
10/13/2020 4:40:50 PM
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NGOs to petition High Court if haredi yeshivas open before state schools
The haredi parties are reportedly seeking to implement a plan whereby they would agree to lockdowns of haredi cities as long as schools and yeshivas for boys and young men in the sector could reopen.
By JEREMY SHARON \
10/13/2020 4:48:05 PM
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Supreme Court ends anti-corruption lawsuit against Trump
By REUTERS \
10/13/2020 5:11:17 PM
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BBC broadcast report supporting terrorist; victim's family demands apology
The family of Malka Roth, who was killed in 2001, has called on the BBC to apologize for a report on the mastermind of the bombing which glossed over the details of that deadly attack.
By DONNA RACHEL EDMUNDS \
10/14/2020 11:13:00 AM
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Pfizer to enroll kids as young as 12 in coronavirus vaccine study
The drugmaker is racing with rivals such as Johnson & Johnson, Moderna and AstraZeneca to develop a safe and effective vaccine for the coronavirus.
By REUTERS \
10/14/2020 11:16:14 AM
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Police chief: Without lockdown enforcement, coronavirus won't go away
There has been controversy following media reports that police have been selectively enforcing the regulations.
By HANNAH BROWN \
10/14/2020 3:13:41 PM
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Afghans launch counter assault after Taliban offensive overshadows talks
By REUTERS \
10/13/2020 5:09:05 PM
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Soccer legend Cristiano Ronaldo tests positive for coronavirus
By REUTERS \
10/13/2020 5:34:19 PM
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Israeli innovation brings optic aid to nursing homes in Portugal
Because of coronavirus regulations, old age home residents haven't had the ability to do routine visual checkups. Now they do.
By SARAH BEN-NUN \
10/14/2020 12:42:39 PM
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Lockdown, ban on weddings reduced coronavirus infections in Arab sector
The opening of testing stations in the Arab communities, including east Jerusalem, was another reason behind the drop in the number of coronavirus cases in the Arab sector.
By KHALED ABU TOAMEH \
10/13/2020 6:55:08 PM
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Settlers attack N12 team in clashes with Palestinians in West Bank
"Stones thrown were thrown at us without end, the size of which can kill."
By CELIA JEAN \
10/13/2020 6:13:07 PM
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Trump's SCOTUS pick Amy Coney Barrett dodges questions on LGBT, abortion
Barrett also declined to say whether she would consider stepping aside from an upcoming Obamacare case, as Democrats have requested.
By REUTERS \
10/13/2020 7:22:04 PM
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Israel's Redhill Biopharma signs deal for potential COVID-19 treatment
Redhill did not disclose terms of the deal or the name of the manufacturing companies.
By REUTERS \
10/13/2020 7:29:48 PM
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Edelstein: Lockdown could be extended to Monday
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
10/13/2020 6:36:25 PM
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Man arrested for long-term physical, mental, sexual abuse of family
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
10/13/2020 7:21:10 PM
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Americas Jews divided over source of growing antisemitism in the US
The Democratic Party has blamed Trump for the rise of antisemitism, but in an op-ed, Kenneth Levin has said that they are deflecting from their own culpability.
By DONNA RACHEL EDMUNDS \
10/13/2020 8:11:57 PM
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Facebook will ban anti-vaccine ads from platform
By REUTERS \
10/13/2020 7:57:55 PM
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70% say Netanyahu victim of incitement, 45% assassination likely - poll
Israel Democracy Institute survey finds that, 25 years after Rabin’s assassination, nearly half of Israelis think it could happen again.
By LAHAV HARKOV \
10/13/2020 7:43:40 PM
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Biggest World War II bomb found in Poland explodes while being defused
It weighed nearly 5,400 kg, including 2,400 kg of explosive.
By REUTERS \
10/13/2020 7:28:05 PM
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Coronavirus update: 2,040 dead - 14 more people since midnight
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
10/13/2020 7:30:51 PM
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Dinosaur skeleton auctioned off for €3 million
The specimen is unusual because it is so complete: around 70% of the bones are present, and they were found aligned with each other, making it easier to reconnect them during the restoration process.
By REUTERS \
10/13/2020 7:35:41 PM
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Compensation funds awarded to Romanian Jewish Holocaust survivors
Over NIS 9 million will be distributed this week to at least 2,100 individuals, averaging at over NIS 4,000 per person.
By SARAH BEN-NUN \
10/13/2020 8:06:03 PM
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72 Georgian immigrants fulfill their dream of making aliyah
"The Jews of Georgia are one family. We are all together, both in sorrow and in joy."
By CELIA JEAN \
10/14/2020 12:38:51 PM
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Jerusalem’s Herzog opens third COVID-19 ward
The new unit is being overseen by a top Sheba Medical Center doctor
By MAAYAN JAFFE-HOFFMAN \
10/13/2020 7:56:03 PM
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Yisrael Beytenu to raise bill allowing civil marriage
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
10/13/2020 8:19:13 PM
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Two suspects apprehended for murder of Beit Hanina resident
A 26-year-old resident of Beit Hanina was shot dead last month.
By SARAH BEN-NUN \
10/14/2020 11:07:14 AM
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Lebanon, Syria named worst offenders for antisemitic books at world fair
The Frankfurter Buchmesse, the world's largest publishers' trade fair, prohibits antisemitic materials, yet each year such books are found.
By DONNA RACHEL EDMUNDS \
10/13/2020 9:59:04 PM
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Did police cover up complaints to turn state witness against Netanyahu?
There are a number of accusations against the police for their treatment of Hefetz to allegedly get him to manufacture false allegations and turn on Netanyahu regarding Case 4000.
By YONAH JEREMY BOB \
10/13/2020 10:00:37 PM
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Understanding the haredi perspective on the coronavirus – analysis
Numerous explanations have been put forward over the last number of weeks for this seemingly cavalier attitude toward the virus.
By HERB KEINON \
10/13/2020 9:33:45 PM
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Biden should restore America’s soul, not Obama’s Mideast policy - opinion
We’re not talking pro-Israel versus anti-Israel; perhaps a better distinction would be Peace-Processors versus Abrahamites.
By GIL TROY \
10/13/2020 8:47:44 PM
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Tensions high at Jerusalem protests as anti-protest incitement increases
Anti-Netanyahu protesters face barrages of missiles and verbal abuse on the streets
By TAMAR URIEL-BEERI \
10/13/2020 8:56:21 PM
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Is Mohammed Dahlan the next Palestinian president in waiting?
With Palestinians potentially going to the polls in 2021, eyes are turning to Dahlan as a potential challenger to Mahmoud Abbas.
By NEVILLE TELLER \
10/13/2020 8:56:50 PM
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HBO buys the rights to the Israeli series ‘Valley of Tears’
The series, which aired on KAN 11 back in October, stars some of Israel's highest profile actors.
By HANNAH BROWN \
10/14/2020 4:11:23 PM
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Knesset panel tells Deri to wipe fingerprints from biometric database
Although cyber experts have said that there is no need for fingerprints to be retained as a countermeasure against fraud, Deri tried to convince the committee to keep them.
By YONAH JEREMY BOB \
10/15/2020 9:05:56 AM
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Israel finds leader for health concerns ahead of winter
Dr. Bader's appointment was made as the Health Ministry prepares for the coming winter season amid the ongoing coronavirus crisis.
By CELIA JEAN \
10/13/2020 10:04:47 PM
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Letters to the Editor, September 14, 2020: Going for (honest) broker
The readers of The Jerusalem Post have their say.
By LETTERS TO THE EDITOR \
10/13/2020 9:20:00 PM
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Israel’s leadership crisis is causing us to lose the war against COVID-19
While some world leaders have realized the importance of setting a personal example, others appear to have abandoned this principle.
By AVI JAGER \
10/13/2020 9:27:14 PM
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Grapevine: October 14, 2020: Shades of black
The movers and shakers of Israeli society.
By GREER FAY CASHMAN \
10/13/2020 9:37:44 PM
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Writing to fight the inertia: Etgar Keret finds inspiration in coronavirus
He may be known for sardonic short stories, but Keret reveals in conversation with the ‘Post’ an optimistic outlook and calls the months under COVID-19 ‘one of the most prolific periods’ of his life.
By JOY BERNARD \
10/14/2020 10:38:29 AM
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Facebook's stand against Holocaust denial should lead the way online
Facebook should be applauded for halting the spread of antisemitism online, but the other social media platforms need to follow suit.
By JPOST EDITORIAL \
10/13/2020 9:51:51 PM
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Eli Lilly coronavirus antibody trial paused for potential safety concern
By REUTERS \
10/13/2020 10:02:58 PM
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Religious Services Minister Avitan conducts wedding with 60 guests
Wedding conducted in violation of COVID-19 lockdown regulations • Shas chairman Arye Deri reprimands minister for conduct: "There is one law for all"
By JEREMY SHARON \
10/14/2020 6:08:56 PM
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'Hamilton' cast to host virtual fund-raiser for Joe Biden's campaign
Biden's presidential campaign campaign announced Monday night that it will be holding a virtual grassroots fundraiser with the cast of the hit musical on October 16 at 9 p.m. ET.
By REUTERS \
10/13/2020 10:29:46 PM
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Mandelblit: 2015 private call unrelated to PM decisions
Then-attorney-general Yehuda Weinstein closed the case against Mandelblit in 2015, but did not specify whether it was based on a “lack of evidence.”
By YONAH JEREMY BOB \
10/13/2020 10:25:41 PM
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Justice Dept. says Melania Trump book author broke nondisclosure pact
By REUTERS \
10/13/2020 10:30:30 PM
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EL AL opens flights to new locations including LA and Miami
The new locations include Los Angeles, Miami, Frankfurt, Amsterdam, Sofia and Kiev.
By CELIA JEAN \
10/14/2020 12:48:38 AM
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Gal Gadot to appear on 'Vanity Fair’s' November cover
Gadot is the second Israeli to grace the cover of the magazine, following Israeli-American actress Natalie Portman.
By HANNAH BROWN \
10/13/2020 10:46:39 PM
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IDF's Operations Division changes Heads in ceremony
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
10/13/2020 10:48:42 PM
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Israel's tech sector is focus of new online documentary series
True Future TV features a series of documentaries exploring people, places and tech.
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
10/14/2020 12:32:30 AM
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Polish PM Morawiecki tests negative for COVID-19
By REUTERS \
10/13/2020 11:26:24 PM