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Judaica masterpiece sold for 3 times expected price
Rennaissance era Jewish prayer book sells in Paris's Christie's for over 1.8 million euros.
By JOSEPH STRICH, JERUSALEM POST CORRESPONDENT \
5/13/2012 12:00:50 AM
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PM visits Peres at hospital, expected to be released
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
5/13/2012 12:07:09 AM
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Bulgarian ambassador escapes kidnapping in Yemen
By REUTERS \
5/13/2012 12:10:32 AM
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Police arrest 7 demonstrators after TA social justice rally
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
5/13/2012 5:51:52 AM
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Livni vows to fight against corrupt politics
Kadima MK Robert Tibayev says split will happen; MK Abesadze complains she was forced into "a Bolshevik coalition."
By Gil Stern Stern HOFFMAN \
5/13/2012 1:49:20 AM
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Ya’alon: Unjust to destroy Ulpana outpost homes
Speaking at Ness Ziona cultural event Vice premier says a solution must be found to save the 30 Ulpana outpost homes.
By TOVAH LAZAROFF \
5/13/2012 1:56:53 AM
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Egypt launches presidential election with expat vote
One million expatriates register to vote, may help swing the election; first round expected to go to June run-off between top 2 candidates.
By OREN KESSLER AND REUTERS \
5/13/2012 2:14:28 AM
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Greek president makes last push to avert elections
By REUTERS \
5/13/2012 2:16:33 AM
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Poll: 61% of Egyptians want to cancel Israel treaty
Pew survey finds army, Islamists remain popular, but Amr Moussa leading presidential race.
By OREN KESSLER \
5/13/2012 2:54:05 AM
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Journo fined for satire of anti-Semitic cartoon
Italian court fines journalist for satirizing derogatory cartoon of Jewish politician.
BY BENJAMIN WEINTHAL, JPOST CORRESPONDENT \
5/13/2012 3:25:47 AM
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Four soldiers in NATO-led force die in Afghanistan
By REUTERS \
5/13/2012 3:38:57 AM
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Hollande faces challenges as int'l concern rises
Europe, US and China are disquieted by the departure of outgoing French president Sarkozy, victory of Socialist party leader.
By JOSEPH STRICH JERUSALEM POST CORRESPONDENT \
5/13/2012 3:58:27 AM
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Draw sends Mac PT to National League
Petah Tikva is relegated for first time in over two decades after 0-0 tie with Ramat Hasharon.
By ALLON SINAI \
5/13/2012 4:12:47 AM
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Holon, Ashkelon, Ashdod look to close door at home
With a 70-65 win, Holon takes a 2-1 lead in its series against Hapoel Jerusalem.
By ALLON SINAI \
5/13/2012 4:17:53 AM
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USGS: Moderate earthquake hits Tajikistan
By REUTERS \
5/13/2012 5:18:13 AM
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A day of action for the Occupy movement
Protests heed calls by Occupy, Indignados movements; thousands march against inequality, "financial repression."
By REUTERS \
5/13/2012 5:41:30 AM
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Romney seeks evangelical votes, opposes gay marriage
By REUTERS \
5/13/2012 6:13:08 AM
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Same sex marriage on the US campaign trail
US Republican presidential hopeful Mitt Romney reaffirms stance against same sex marriage, days after President Obama gave it his blessing.
By REUTERS \
5/13/2012 6:07:00 AM
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Petah Tikvah court to hear Kika appeal to stay proceedings
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
5/13/2012 6:32:34 AM
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East Asian powers set to push trade pact talks
By REUTERS \
5/13/2012 7:43:37 AM
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Law Committee to discuss fate of Ulpana, illegal outposts
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
5/13/2012 8:44:11 AM
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Gunmen kill senior Afghan peace negotiator, sources say
By REUTERS \
5/13/2012 9:09:10 AM
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Peres released from hospital after hernia operation
By GREER FAY CASHMAN \
5/13/2012 5:10:40 PM
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Court rules Kika has 72 hours to pay employees' April wages
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
5/13/2012 9:24:42 AM
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Most Jews react positively to Obama on gay marriage
After Obama endorsed same-sex marriage, he immediately had his orthodox chief of staff give heads-up to Orthodox Union.
By JTA / RON KAMPEAS \
5/13/2012 9:32:34 AM
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Blind China activist Chen says arrested nephew a scapegoat
By REUTERS \
5/13/2012 9:47:58 AM
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Gulf leaders to discuss political union-Bahrain minister
By REUTERS \
5/13/2012 10:27:16 AM
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Alawite-Sunni fighting erupts in Lebanese port city
By REUTERS \
5/13/2012 10:28:43 AM
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Erdan calls to cut Gaza power to avoid shortages in Israel
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
5/13/2012 10:53:15 AM
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Erdan: Cut Gaza power to avoid shortages in Israel
Minister says it is "absurd" that Israel should experience power shortages while the "terror entity next to us will get electricity."
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
5/13/2012 10:47:08 AM
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Man angered by noise launches sword attack in Petah Tikva
By YAAKOV LAPPIN \
5/13/2012 11:08:20 AM
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Gov't, Ethiopian community differ on how to solve problems
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
5/13/2012 2:31:53 PM
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PM welcomes Mofaz in first cabinet meeting of new coalition
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
5/13/2012 12:04:46 PM
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Mladic to face trial for atrocities in Bosnia
By REUTERS \
5/13/2012 11:36:27 AM
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Gulf leaders expected to announce unity plan
By REUTERS \
5/13/2012 11:37:58 AM
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Resident stabs worker with sword over noise
Manager, 30, was lightly injured, rushed to Beilinson Medical Center in Petah Tikva by paramedics.
By YAAKOV LAPPIN \
5/13/2012 11:42:58 AM
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PM welcomes Mofaz in first new coalition meeting
Netanyahu announces formation of teams to find Tal Law alternative, implement change to electoral system.
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
5/13/2012 11:55:38 AM
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Dairy delights
It’s time to start thinking about cooking for Shavuot. Here are some recipes to get you in the mood.
By GOURMETKOSHERCOOKING.COM \
5/13/2012 11:58:35 AM
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Steinitz optimistic biannual budget can be passed
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
5/13/2012 12:04:12 PM
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Syria troops seize Sunni village, kill 7, activists say
By REUTERS \
5/13/2012 1:45:49 PM
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Six indicted over Population Registry data theft
By JOANNA PARASZCZUK \
5/13/2012 12:41:04 PM
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Ulpana supporters ask court to annul evacuation
Petition also asks High Court to freeze any action that military, authorities might take to destroy, evacuate structures.
By YONAH BOB \
5/13/2012 12:27:29 PM
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Six indicted over Population Registry data theft
Former Social Affairs Ministry contractor allegedly stole database, passed it to haredi charity, from where it was sold abroad.
By JOANNA PARASZCZUK \
5/13/2012 12:33:02 PM
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Growing up
By Hannah Greenberg \
5/13/2012 12:46:00 PM
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Palestinian couple 'murdered and robbed' elderly woman
By YAAKOV LAPPIN \
5/13/2012 1:18:59 PM
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Palestinian couple 'murdered, robbed' elderly woman
Tel Aviv district police crack 2010 Jaffa murder through DNA evidence; main suspects confess during questioning.
By YAAKOV LAPPIN \
5/13/2012 1:16:27 PM
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Greek president makes last push to avert elections
By REUTERS \
5/13/2012 1:22:26 PM
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Gestures fulfill a role in language
Research finds that actual actions on objects have less impact on brain’s understanding of speech than simply gesturing.
By ACOUSTICAL SOCIETY OF AMERICA (ASA) \
5/13/2012 1:30:25 PM
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Syrian troops overrun Sunni village, kill 7
4 women among those executed in village near Hama, activists say: "The village was subjected to collective punishment."
By REUTERS \
5/13/2012 1:38:10 PM
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‘Blindness may rapidly enhance other senses'
While this theory is widely regarded as being true, there are still many questions about the science behind it.
By ACOUSTICAL SOCIETY OF AMERICA (ASA) \
5/13/2012 1:48:11 PM
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Court criticizes state for zigzag on using Palestinian land
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
5/13/2012 2:05:32 PM
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Italy mulls using army to stem political violence
By REUTERS \
5/13/2012 2:06:45 PM
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Drowned Libya oil chief feared going home
By REUTERS \
5/13/2012 2:09:05 PM
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Mubarak's tainted legacy hangs over Egyptian vote
"We have not had regime change in Egypt, only change within the regime, with a lot of street noise outside," expert says.
By REUTERS \
5/13/2012 2:15:00 PM
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Mollo: PM's new Ethiopian plan will just 'gather dust'
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
5/13/2012 2:30:55 PM
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Ulpana supporters ask court to annul evacuation
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
5/13/2012 2:35:07 PM
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Ulpana supporters ask court to annul evacuation
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
5/13/2012 2:36:18 PM
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Social workers to stage 1-day strike in protest of violence
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
5/13/2012 2:44:22 PM
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Delek submits bid for Cyprus oil, gas tender
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
5/13/2012 2:47:35 PM
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The Nakba at Harvard
By Petra Marquardt-Bigman \
5/13/2012 3:07:00 PM
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The Mufti's violent legacy
Former Palestinian leader's vision of destroying Israel influences PA's curriculum.
BY DAVID BEDEIN \
5/13/2012 3:10:59 PM
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Alawite-Sunni fighting erupts in Lebanon port city
By REUTERS \
5/13/2012 3:11:27 PM
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This Week in History: The Likud ‘upheaval’
On May 17, 1977, for the first time, the Israeli political system became subject to true electoral competition.
By MICHAEL OMER-MAN \
5/13/2012 3:16:52 PM
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Iran intelligence stopped 2007 Ahmadinejad assassination
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
5/13/2012 3:58:15 PM
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Suicide bomber, car bombs hit Iraq security forces
By REUTERS \
5/13/2012 3:35:18 PM
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Iran agents stopped 2007 Ahmadinejad assassination
While Iranian president was visiting Iranshahr in 2007, three Jundullah suicide bombers attempted to assassinate him.
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
5/13/2012 3:47:01 PM
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American celebrities cook their way towards peace
TV and theater actors prepare traditional Palestinian dish under the guidance of 'Chefs for Peace' organization.
By jpost staff \
5/13/2012 3:54:31 PM
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Hadera hospital staff slapped, cursed by impatient patient
By JUDY SIEGEL-ITZKOVICH \
5/13/2012 3:57:28 PM
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Gunmen toss grenade at home of Yemen info minister
By REUTERS \
5/13/2012 4:00:00 PM
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Battling for the future of Egypt
Violence is down since Mubarak's ouster but scuffles between rival groups continue.
By RON GILRAN AND DANIEL BRODE \
5/13/2012 4:02:06 PM
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Battling for the future of Egypt
Violence is down since Mubarak's ouster but scuffles between rival groups continue.
By RON GILRAN AND DANIEL BRODE \
5/13/2012 4:05:28 PM
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Palestinians: Netanyahu letter on peace a non-starter
By REUTERS \
5/13/2012 4:46:00 PM
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PLO: Netanyahu letter on peace a non-starter
PM's response to Abbas does not "represent grounds for returning to talks", PLO Executive Committee members says.
By REUTERS \
5/13/2012 4:37:37 PM
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Ethiopians dismiss new gov’t absorption program
Cabinet approves new plan to improve conditions, but social leaders, Kessim call plan ‘paternalistic.’
By RUTH EGLASH \
5/13/2012 4:51:34 PM
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Syrian rebels swap officer for comrades' bodies
By REUTERS \
5/13/2012 4:54:19 PM
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Dagan: Gov't has chance to reform electoral system
Former Mossad chief will visit Camp Sucker protest movement in support of changing voting system, finding Tal Law replacement.
By YONI DAYAN \
5/13/2012 5:00:29 PM
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Supreme Court: No additional appeal hearing for Katsav
By JOANNA PARASZCZUK \
5/13/2012 5:25:14 PM
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How to Win at Seedcamp: introducing BUKIT
By SARAH NADAV \
5/13/2012 5:18:00 PM
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Supreme Court denies appeal hearing for Katsav
Justice Esther Hayut says former president's defense team had "left no stone unturned" in search for rape case appeal.
By JOANNA PARASZCZUK \
5/13/2012 5:22:57 PM
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Report: 37 dismembered bodies dumped on Mexico highway
By REUTERS \
5/13/2012 5:23:53 PM
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US to announce massive Iron Dome package
Defense Minister Ehud Barak and US counterpart to announce plans for $680 million in aid to fund 3-4 additional batteries.
By YAAKOV KATZ \
5/13/2012 5:30:26 PM
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Influential German magazine calls for Greek exit from euro
By REUTERS \
5/13/2012 5:45:49 PM
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Supreme Court: No more appeal hearings for Katsav
Justice Esther Hayut says former president's defense team had "left no stone unturned" in search for rape case appeal.
By JOANNA PARASZCZUK \
5/13/2012 5:48:11 PM
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Limmud expands conference to three-day affair
More than 500 members of the US Russian Jewish community sold out the
event at Princeton
By HILARY LEILA KRIEGER, JPOST CORRESPONDENT \
5/13/2012 6:14:08 PM
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Dalai Lama: China may have plotted to poison me
By REUTERS \
5/13/2012 6:20:29 PM
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Neighborhood to get Secular Yeshiva amid tension
Jerusalem community with tense secular/haredi relations, pre-army program as part of mayor's vision to "strengthen" area.
By MELANIE LIDMAN \
5/13/2012 6:21:20 PM
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Group petitions High Court against Ulpana demolitions
Civil rights group says houses should not be razed until District Court rules on civil land ownership case.
By JOANNA PARASZCZUK \
5/13/2012 6:26:14 PM
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Police believe TA rape suspect is Arab
Senior law enforcement sources deny reports that suspect fled to West Bank.
By YAAKOV LAPPIN \
5/13/2012 6:34:16 PM
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Coalition talks stall, Greece faces 'moment of truth'
By REUTERS \
5/13/2012 6:53:56 PM
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Manchester City win English Premier League title
By REUTERS \
5/13/2012 7:01:38 PM
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Germany's Merkel dealt heavy blow in state vote
By REUTERS \
5/13/2012 7:07:56 PM
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Lapid skeptical of Tal Law alternative
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
5/13/2012 7:18:55 PM
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Six scientists honored with prestigious Wolf Prize
By JUDY SIEGEL-ITZKOVICH \
5/13/2012 7:21:02 PM
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US Senator: Taliban can be defeated, Pakistan must do more
By REUTERS \
5/13/2012 7:22:32 PM
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Catholics, Jews, and other Americans
By IRA SHARKANSKY \
5/13/2012 7:23:00 PM
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Syria violence spills into Lebanon; 3 killed
Alawite-Sunni fighting erupts in Lebanon's Tripoli; combatants using rocket-propelled grenades, automatic rifles.
By REUTERS \
5/13/2012 7:26:34 PM
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Fatah prisoners held by Hamas on hunger strike
Sources say prisoners initiate hunger strike to protest their incarceration, show solidarity with Palestinian prisoners in Israel; Hamas denies Fatah claim that prisoners being held without trial.
By KHALED ABU TOAMEH \
5/13/2012 8:02:28 PM
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Official sees Russia 'evolve positively' on Iran
Director of the Foreign Ministry's Eurasia department tells Limmud FSU conference Russia worried about Iranian nuke.
By HILARY LEILA KRIEGER,JPOST CORRESPONDENT \
5/13/2012 8:11:19 PM
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Report: Fatah prisoners held by Hamas go on hunger strike
By KHALED ABU TOAMEH \
5/13/2012 8:12:11 PM
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10-year-old girl struck in hit-and-run; moderately injured
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
5/13/2012 8:37:26 PM
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PLO: Netanyahu letter on peace a non-starter
PM's response to Abbas does not represent grounds for returning to talks, PLO Executive Committee members says.
By KHALED ABU TOAMEH \
5/13/2012 8:43:09 PM
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Haredi site calls for murder of Yaron London
Tzofar website runs opinion column calling on readers to assassinate 'Yediot Aharonot' journalist after he asked how numbers of haredim can be reduced.
By JEREMY SHARON \
5/13/2012 8:46:12 PM
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PM blocks bill to annex West Bank settlements
MK Miri Regev's bill, which would have effectively annexed large portions of Area C, defeated at the Ministerial Committee.
By TOVAH LAZAROFF \
5/13/2012 8:51:33 PM
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Born to sing
Hila Baggio has been performing – and loving it – for as long as she can remember.
By JUSTIN JACOBS \
5/13/2012 9:11:11 PM
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Reality Check: Afraid of the future
We now have an easy score card on which to mark Netanyahu over the next 12 months or so.
By JEFF BARAK \
5/13/2012 9:18:31 PM
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The new national unity government
I believe that the new coalition deserves to be given a fair chance.
By SUSAN HATTIS ROLEF \
5/13/2012 9:21:59 PM
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Obama aide in Yemen in anti-al-Qaida drive
By REUTERS \
5/13/2012 9:25:47 PM
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Habayit Hayehudi headed for September battle
The religious Zionist party's leaders Daniel Hershkowitz and Zevulun Orlev will face off despite canceled general elections.
By Gil Stern Stern HOFFMAN \
5/13/2012 9:27:19 PM
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The Tal Law: The tip of the iceberg
Everyone is aware of the Iranian threat, but we should not ignore the internal haredi threat.
By REUVEN HAMMER \
5/13/2012 9:27:22 PM
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Commentary: Prosecutorial and judicial misconduct
US high court should hear Rubashkin case to consider overzealous DOJ and judge who was essentially on prosecution team.
By ALAN DERSHOWITZ AND RONALD ROTUNDA \
5/13/2012 9:31:05 PM
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Borderline Views: Time to promote the humanities
We invite your interest so that you, too, can contribute to the future of the Israeli soul.
By DAVID NEWMAN \
5/13/2012 9:36:33 PM
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May 14: Great expectations
I disagree with Yair Lapid’s sour views regarding the new coalition government.
By JERUSALEM POST READERS \
5/13/2012 9:41:35 PM
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Majority of Arab Muslim public support social protests
Study shows overwhelming majority of the Arab-Israeli public personally supported "social justice" protests.
By BEN HARTMAN \
5/13/2012 9:47:27 PM
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Israel amid an Islamist Middle East
An honest enemy is better than a false friend.
By STEFAN KIRSCHNER \
5/13/2012 9:48:47 PM
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The Region: What do Egyptians want?
Many Egyptians will die, as will US interests. Will the Western apologists and enablers have a clear conscience?
By BARRY RUBIN \
5/13/2012 9:53:40 PM
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Erdan: Pull plug on Gaza to avoid Israel shortages
Cabinet approves Landau’s proposals to combat blackouts, including increased solar quota.
By SHARON UDASIN \
5/13/2012 9:58:21 PM
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Legitimate grievance or political stunt?
Israel must realize that it gains little by negotiating with the striking prisoners.
By JPOST EDITORIAL \
5/13/2012 10:03:23 PM
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Smith poll: Netanyahu saved Kadima with unity deal
Poll also shows Defense Minister Ehud Barak's Independence Party would cross the electoral threshold, winning four seats
By Gil Stern Stern HOFFMAN \
5/13/2012 10:09:55 PM
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Monti warns of tears in Italy's social fabric
By REUTERS \
5/13/2012 10:13:45 PM
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Artist to give his ‘Illustrated Genesis’ to pope
Avner Moriah's work juxtaposes the Hebrew text of the Bible with the artist’s interpretative drawings.
By JEREMY SHARON \
5/13/2012 10:14:27 PM
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Knesset lobbyists publish their first ethical code
Code forbids giving benefits to MKs, asking politicians to commit to voting a certain way.
By LAHAV HARKOV \
5/13/2012 10:36:53 PM
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MK Binyamin Ben-Eliezer hospitalized again
By Gil Stern Stern HOFFMAN \
5/13/2012 10:48:41 PM
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Officials close to agreement to end hunger strikes
By YAAKOV LAPPIN, KHALED ABU TOAMEH, TOVAH LAZAARO \
5/13/2012 11:13:43 PM
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Officials nearing agreement to end hunger strikes
Israelis confirm agreement in its last stages, may be signed in days; Fatah prisoners held by Hamas join hunger strike.
By KHALED ABU TOAMEH, YAAKOV LAPPIN AND JPOST STAF \
5/13/2012 11:02:14 PM
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US academic watches in despair as Egypt unravels
Raymond Stock “pained” to see country drifting toward lawlessness, economic collapse, religious extremism.
By OREN KESSLER \
5/13/2012 11:28:32 PM
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Iran says pressures may damage nuclear talks
By REUTERS \
5/14/2012 3:03:03 AM