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Iran calls for international ban on striking nuke facilities
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HRW acknowledges Palestinians used human shields in Cast Lead
Rights group: Action still doesn't justify army response.
DAN IZENBERG, YAAKOV KATZ and HERB KEINON \
8/13/2009 12:24:27 AM
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Fatah leaders seek 'voting fraud' probe
Senior officials in Gaza Strip announce resignation in protest of central committee's election results.
KHALED ABU TOAMEH and ALEX SORIN \
8/13/2009 12:26:09 AM
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Israel protests exclusion from int'l archeological conference in Ramallah
World Archeological Congress accused of allowing academic forum in Ramallah to be used for political propaganda.
Gil Stern Stern HOFFMAN and JOSIAH DANIEL RYAN \
8/13/2009 12:27:28 AM
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Iran seeks ban on striking nuclear installations
Islamic republic's IAEA envoy: We're not worried about Israel, nobody dares do anything against Iran.
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Molotov cocktail hurled at Israeli car in West Bank; none hurt
JPOST.COM STAFF \
8/13/2009 1:49:37 AM
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Group claims responsibility for West Bank shooting attack
JPOST.COM STAFF \
8/13/2009 2:11:15 AM
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'Mashaal: No real breakthrough in Schalit negotiations'
JPOST.COM STAFF \
8/13/2009 3:49:05 AM
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'Significant progress in Schalit talks'
Palestinian newspaper reports major Egyptian achievement, but Mashaal denies real breakthrough.
JPOST.COM STAFF \
8/13/2009 4:22:49 AM
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Man who allegedly murdered his 3-year-old daughter to be indicted
JPOST.COM STAFF \
8/13/2009 5:22:20 AM
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IDF troops arrest 7 Palestinians in Jordan Valley, West Bank
JPOST.COM STAFF \
8/13/2009 6:17:49 AM
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International Soccer: Israel, Northern Ireland play to 1-1 draw
Humdrum friendly in Belfast provides few highlights after McCann and Barda trade first-half tallies.
ALLON SINAI \
8/13/2009 6:27:47 AM
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Aguiar now sets his sights on Hapoel Jerusalem
Betar's new sponsor envisions 'strategic relationship' between capital's top soccer and hoops clubs.
JEREMY LAST \
8/13/2009 6:29:14 AM
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EuroBasket 2009: Israel travels to London for EuroBasket prep tournament
"We are improving with every day of training," guard Yotam Halperin says.
ALLON SINAI \
8/13/2009 6:31:09 AM
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Tennis: Sela still can't find rhythm, falling in Montreal's first round
Federer, Murray cruise in first action since Wimbledon; Rafa's back, could lose his No. 2 ranking to Briton.
ALLON SINAI and AP \
8/13/2009 6:33:12 AM
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US sees UN as key after Bush era difficulties
But, Rice cautions the US has "no illusions" about the UN's shortcomings, such as the General Assembly's unfair focus on Israel.
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Defense Ministry increases number of West Bank construction inspectors
JPOST.COM STAFF \
8/13/2009 7:32:58 AM
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Hi-tech lifts exports out of doldrums
Exports increased by an annualized 11.3 percent in the May-July period after falling by an annualized 15.9% during the February-April period.
SHARON WROBEL \
8/13/2009 8:29:16 AM
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3,000 Israelis ask for medical advice on swine flu
JPOST.COM STAFF \
8/13/2009 8:34:03 AM
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Blue Square Israel to launch 'loyalty club'
Blue Square Israel, one of the country's leading supermarket and retail chains, aims to boost its customer base to 500,000 by the end of the year.
SHARON WROBEL \
8/13/2009 8:44:06 AM
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London police make arrest in jewelry heist
The daring daytime heist netted $65 million worth of jewelry from a prominent London diamond merchant.
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Two roadside blasts kill 14 civilians in southern Afghanistan
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Your Investments: 3 ways to invest in China
With no capital-gains tax and low corporate taxes, China has created a very friendly business environment.
AARON KATSMAN \
8/13/2009 8:51:42 AM
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Australia mulls revising terrorism laws to include psychological harm
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UN backtracks, denies sending 'congratulations' to Ahmadinejad
JPOST.COM STAFF \
8/13/2009 9:04:53 AM
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Fed more hopeful on economy; holds record-low rate
The Fed said the economic barometers since its last meeting in late June suggest that "economic activity is leveling out."
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Madoff's right-hand man pleads guilty
"I was loyal to him. I ended up being loyal to a terrible, terrible fault," Frank DiPascali told a judge.
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3 swine flu patients die in hospital
Health Ministry counts fatalities as 6th, 7th and 8th victims though H1N1 connection "not certain."
JUDY SIEGEL \
8/13/2009 9:13:31 AM
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Assaf Goldring indicted for allegedly choking 3-year-old daughter to death
JPOST.COM STAFF \
8/13/2009 9:35:22 AM
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Beatle-Animania
Musician Danny Robas will present the Fab Four in cartoon form at the animation festival.
Barry Davis \
8/13/2009 9:38:25 AM
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One on One with Felix Posen: Secular scholarship
'Cultural Judaism' promoter Felix Posen: "It's as though we don't exist."
RUTHIE BLUM LEIBOWITZ \
8/13/2009 9:38:43 AM
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Police find 4 kilos of hashish in taxi south of Haifa
JPOST.COM STAFF \
8/13/2009 9:39:20 AM
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It's safe to drink and dance
The Golan Winery and Batsheva Dance have joined forces.
JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
8/13/2009 10:07:26 AM
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Tower of David hosts music party
The party near the entrance to Jerusalem's Old City will feature performances by The Apples and Coolooloosh.
JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
8/13/2009 10:09:43 AM
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Arad celebrates Israeli song
Participating performers include Keren Peles, Kobi Aflalo, Ruti Navon and Leah Shabat, along with klezmer musicians from around the country.
JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
8/13/2009 10:11:27 AM
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Danny Lerner's new film 'Kirot' to premiere in Toronto
'Kirot' stars Bond girl Olga Kurylenko and singer Ninet Tayeb as two women living across the hall from each other in Tel Aviv.
JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
8/13/2009 10:17:27 AM
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High Court: Bnei Adam outpost will be evacuated in 5 days
JPOST.COM STAFF \
8/13/2009 10:24:57 AM
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Medical myopia
What does Israel's acute water shortage have in common with the already manifest shortage of physicians?
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Father charged with murder of daughter
Assaf Goldring allegedly strangled 3-year-old Noa to death with plastic wrap in Moshav Batzra.
JPOST.COM STAFF \
8/13/2009 10:42:52 AM
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Iran FM: We oppose US base deal for Colombia
Colombian officials say the proposed 10-year lease agreement would give US forces access to at least seven military bases to boost anti-drug efforts.
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What they're watching
With summer activities ending and school a couple of weeks away, kids are turning on and turning to TV.
ARYEH DEAN COHEN \
8/13/2009 11:33:10 AM
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IDF: HRW report on 'white flags' based on unreliable reports
JPOST.COM STAFF \
8/13/2009 11:44:39 AM
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When Romema ruled
ARYEH DEAN COHEN \
8/13/2009 11:48:05 AM
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Reality bites
ARYEH DEAN COHEN \
8/13/2009 11:50:29 AM
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London's calling
ARYEH DEAN COHEN \
8/13/2009 11:52:16 AM
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Taming the television
ARYEH DEAN COHEN \
8/13/2009 11:54:25 AM
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IDF dismisses Cast Lead claims
Human Rights Watch report quotes Palestinians as saying army killed 11 people waving white flags.
DAN IZENBERG and YAAKOV KATZ \
8/13/2009 11:56:51 AM
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Two worlds, two prayer books
Two new siddurim from opposite ends of the Jewish world are aimed at very specific readerships.
JACK RIEMER \
8/13/2009 12:15:24 PM
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Blow-by-blow account of cancer
New generation of patients will find inspiration in this courageous account of coping with the disease.
MORTON I. TEICHER \
8/13/2009 12:24:48 PM
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Report: US representatives say Iranian role in Afghanistan is limited
alex sorin \
8/13/2009 12:30:09 PM
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Father: Release of Frenchwoman held in Iran is imminent
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From ancients to moderns
A look at the latest books by 'Jerusalem Post' columnists Rabbi Berel Wein and Rabbi Reuven Hammer.
OSNA HABERMAN \
8/13/2009 12:44:00 PM
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'Topaz sent letter with bullet to Hadar'
Police say note to entertainer said: "This is the end and one day it will culminate with a bomb."
JPOST.COM STAFF \
8/13/2009 12:55:17 PM
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Seal of approval
The Tav Chevrati 'social kashrut' certificate allows progressive restaurant-goers to give their custom to establishments that treat their workers fairly.
AKIN AJAYI \
8/13/2009 1:03:24 PM
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Gold(bergs) in them thar hills
The home of Wild Bill Hickok and Calamity Jane was once home to a small but thriving Jewish community.
DANIELLE MAX \
8/13/2009 1:10:14 PM
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Inflation Expectations: Exaggeration or coming realization
There are still several economic risks and policies that might have a significant weight on economic growth.
Arie Tal \
8/13/2009 1:14:42 PM
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Israel's 6th swine flu victim? 40-year-old man dies at Beilinson Hospital
JPOST.COM STAFF \
8/13/2009 1:21:30 PM
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The first Jewish mayor of Deadwood
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National Service: Not just for the wealthy
Zahava Shimon has worked cleaning houses since she was 11. Every afternoon, when she finishes, she collects and distributes food for the needy.
GLORIA DEUTSCH \
8/13/2009 1:30:31 PM
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Four minutes to fitness
With this fast and furious workout, you'll never again be able to say, 'I don't have time to exercise!'
Sam Ser \
8/13/2009 1:44:51 PM
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Psychologically Speaking: Guess who is coming to dinner and maybe more?
Welcoming guests has been an important part of Jewish tradition. Yet having guests can be very stressful.
DR. BATYA L. LUDMAN \
8/13/2009 1:50:49 PM
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Rx for Readers
Studies have suggested that obese women have a higher risk of developing ovarian cancer.
JUDY SIEGEL-ITZKOVICH \
8/13/2009 1:53:28 PM
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Green and saucy
Herb sauces seems to be popular in just about every cuisine to accompany simply cooked foods.
FAYE LEVY \
8/13/2009 2:00:05 PM
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France: 16-year-old allegedly kills mother, father, 2 younger brothers
JPOST.COM STAFF \
8/13/2009 2:09:13 PM
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The Glamour of Grammar: It's the little things
It is not unusual to hear Israelis yelling "die!" at each other. That's because, in Hebrew, 'dai' literally means "enough."
DR. JOEL M. HOFFMAN \
8/13/2009 2:15:43 PM
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Lebanese security officials: 3 wounded in Tripoli grenade blast
AP AND JPOST.COM STAFF \
8/13/2009 2:18:52 PM
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Kol Isha: Sing, O barren one
Why would conception, pregnancy, labor and birth be fraught with travail?
RACHEL ADELMAN \
8/13/2009 2:20:43 PM
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2-year-old found roaming streets of Ra'anana
JPOST.COM STAFF \
8/13/2009 2:26:56 PM
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Parashat Re'eh: It isn't what we have, but what we do with it
The biblical portion of Re'eh is filled with many laws - ritual and ethical - but with a marked emphasis on the ethical.
SHLOMO RISKIN \
8/13/2009 2:28:38 PM
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World of the Sages: The halla thief
The Mishna discusses the 'zimun' - the invitation to recite Grace After Meals as a quorum - highlighting situations when the 'zimun' should not be recited.
LEVI COOPER \
8/13/2009 2:35:51 PM
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Police suspect soldier kidnapped near Ben Gurion Airport
Police spring up roadblocks around area, scramble helicopters to join ground units trying to prevent kidnappers from fleeing region.
YAAKOV LAPPIN \
8/13/2009 2:38:39 PM
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Tradition Today: A light unto the nations
Isaiah predicted that Cyrus would permit the Israelites to return to their own land and restore the Temple, which indeed he did.
Reuven Hammer \
8/13/2009 2:40:26 PM
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Streetwise: Rehov Biram, Haifa
Reali High School founder Dr. Arthur Biram was both party to the revolution in education in the Yishuv.
Wendy Blumfield \
8/13/2009 2:45:40 PM
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Arrivals: Devorah Olam - From New York state to Ma'aleh Adumim
Knowing not a soul in Israel, Olam arrived three months after 9/11 with $5,000 in her pocket.
Abigail Klein \
8/13/2009 2:55:25 PM
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Of biblical proportions
Visit the location where King Ahab had his winter palace and splash through the ancient springs nearby.
AVIVA BAR-AM \
8/13/2009 3:13:29 PM
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Place to Stay: Estate of mind
Ahuzat Barash lets you bring dogs.
AVIVA BAR-AM \
8/13/2009 3:15:32 PM
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German court rules on display of Nazi symbols
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Cold as ice - in the summer
Prepare these frozen desserts ahead of time, and enjoy them later.
FAYE LEVY \
8/13/2009 3:20:08 PM
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Shoshana Heimann: A retrospective
By the time the 1950s rolled around, Heimann had already made her mark as a dedicated wood carver, creating reductive primal works.
Gil Stern Stern GOLDFINE \
8/13/2009 3:22:59 PM
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German court rules on Nazi symbols
Federal appeals court decides people can only be prosecuted for displaying Nazi slogans in German.
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Getting animated
If your idea of animation is limited to a cat and mouse doing their best to off each other in comic style, get ready to expand your horizons - by a long way.
Barry Davis \
8/13/2009 3:45:21 PM
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Tex-Mex
Country rock band Calexico stakes out new frontiers.
David Brinn \
8/13/2009 3:46:45 PM
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A magical end to the summer
The Children's Fairytale Festival transforms the Suzanne Dellal Center into an artistic playground for all ages.
DEBORAH FRIEDES \
8/13/2009 3:49:14 PM
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Screen Savors: Pulling no punches
Londoners are back on the dating scene in Hot's Channel 3 award-winning BBC series.
ARYEH DEAN COHEN \
8/13/2009 3:52:04 PM
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Restaurant Review: Mmmmm... M&M
If you're looking for an uber-quaint Italian experience to whisk you away from your daily worries, then Tel Aviv's Mel & Michelle is probably the place.
HANNI REICHMANN \
8/13/2009 3:53:57 PM
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Man killed, 3 injured in car crash next to Ma'alot
JPOST.COM STAFF \
8/13/2009 4:21:12 PM
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IDF allays suspicions of kidnapping
All soldiers accounted for; soldier had claimed seeing conscript pushed into car near IAF base.
YAAKOV KATZ and YAAKOV LAPPIN \
8/13/2009 4:24:21 PM
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Corridors of Power: No business, as usual
The economic situation and the light rail works have led downtown merchants to a state of desperation.
PEGGY CIDOR \
8/13/2009 4:25:10 PM
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Guest Columnist: Frailty, thou art woman (with apologies to William Shakespeare)
Yvette: 'Tis to do with he who calls himself Mazuz, and by the title attorney-general. I never see his face but I think upon hell-fire.
YEHUDA AVNER \
8/13/2009 4:28:37 PM
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Comment: Reaching the endgame
We're not used to taking advice from Jordan and Saudi Arabia, but it's time to make an exception.
Sam Ser \
8/13/2009 4:31:49 PM
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On the record
Dudi Zilbershlag takes aim at the press and condemns violence in the haredi community.
PEGGY CIDOR \
8/13/2009 4:32:25 PM
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Counterpoint: A foolish consistency is the hobgoblin of little minds
Those of us on the political Left are slowly becoming mirror images of the ideological certainty of those on the political Right.
David Forman \
8/13/2009 4:34:15 PM
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Grapevine: Look but don't touch
The exhibition at the Alrov Mamailla mall and other things.
Greer Fay Cashman \
8/13/2009 4:35:14 PM
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Another Tack: Tall tales from the has-been bunch
The world voluntarily falls for Abbas's fabrications and encouragingly promotes the PA figurehead's pose.
SARAH HONIG \
8/13/2009 4:37:07 PM
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Cityfront: Midsummer night sessions
Jerusalem shows off its European, eclectic jazz ethos at the picturesque Sergei's Courtyard.
Barry Davis \
8/13/2009 4:37:25 PM
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Interesting Times: The power of truth
The Arab-Israeli conflict could disappear like the Cold War.
Saul Singer \
8/13/2009 4:40:10 PM
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'Hamas ready for Obama's ME peace plan'
Haniyeh aide says movement accepts two-state solution in exchange for a long-term truce with Israel.
JPOST.COM STAFF \
8/13/2009 4:40:56 PM
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Arts: Family configurations
A new exhibition at the Israel Museum focuses on the family album and stars the first-ever Frida Kahlo painting to be shown in Israel.
DAVID STROMBERG \
8/13/2009 4:41:05 PM
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Cityfront: 'Peace camp' kicks up a storm
Volunteers from around the world have come to an east Jerusalem village to rebuild demolished Palestinian homes, but funding by the Spanish government has been slammed as interference by Israel.
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Food for thought: The long road home
A short drive leads to meandering thoughts on community, friendship and family.
Ilana Epstein \
8/13/2009 4:44:46 PM
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'Lockerbie bomber will not be freed'
Scottish government denies reports it will shorten jail term of terminally ill Lybian terrorist.
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US envoy, Syria foreign minister discuss Mideast peace efforts
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Consul general apologizes for memo
Nadav Tamir accepts someone in an official public position cannot publicly criticize the government.
HERB KEINON \
8/13/2009 5:43:38 PM
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Security op causes heavy jams in Center
Security forces asking drivers to slow down for spot checks at roadblocks set up by police.
JPOST.COM STAFF \
8/13/2009 6:16:55 PM
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Abbas: No peace talks until Israel freezes settlement construction
JPOST.COM STAFF \
8/13/2009 6:50:49 PM
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Soldier lightly hurt as Palestinians stone his car near Hebron
JPOST.COM STAFF \
8/13/2009 7:01:46 PM
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PM rejects request to free terrorist
Comes after Sarkozy asks PM to release PFLP man with French ID, held for plotting to kill Ovadia Yosef.
Herb Keinon and JPost.com Staff \
8/13/2009 7:23:20 PM
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Health Ministry announces 60-year-old woman 8th victim of swine flu
JPOST.COM STAFF \
8/13/2009 7:36:31 PM
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American service member killed in Afghanistan
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Soldier suspected of stealing IDF arms
Suspect admits to Kirya thefts, selling weapons to Arab arms dealer; allegedly stole officer's credit card.
Yaakov Katz \
8/13/2009 9:10:47 PM
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'Rescuing' Ethiopian Jews
For many Ethiopian olim, the transition from an agrarian milieu to a technologically advanced urban society hasn't been smooth.
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Palestinian Affairs: Showdown in Bethlehem
The election last week may be a Pyrrhic victory for Abbas.
Khaled Abu Toameh \
8/13/2009 9:12:30 PM
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August 14: Chickening out
The laws of marriage and divorce have been modified by Halacha many times since Genesis.
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Diplomacy: What are the odds?
Congresswoman Shelley Berkley is an ardent Obama supporter, but vehemently opposes his policy on Israel.
HERB KEINON \
8/13/2009 9:17:49 PM
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Security and Defense: 'The tank is one of the most technologically advanced platforms around'
Col. Yigal Slovik talks about past and future challenges in the Armored Corps - from without and within.
Yaakov Katz \
8/13/2009 9:20:45 PM
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Legal Affairs: And the fight goes on
Report rebutting attacks over conduct during Gaza op fails to hit its mark.
DAN IZENBERG \
8/13/2009 9:23:13 PM
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Record numbers enlist in IDF from religious kibbutzim
SARAH SECHAN \
8/13/2009 9:27:33 PM
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Persuaded by critics' concerns, Yishai allows more debate on plan for national identity data base
Israel would be only democratic country to have mandatory biometric registry of all citizens.
RON FRIEDMAN \
8/13/2009 9:29:17 PM
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Italian journalists stand up for their ousted Israeli colleagues
Israeli journalists' federation blasts int'l body, welcomes Italian invitation to mediate its return.
LISA PALMIERI-BILLIG, jPost correspondent in Rome \
8/13/2009 9:33:38 PM
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Beirut's oldest synagogue may be about to come back to life
Even Hizbullah agrees to renovation of jewel of Jewish houses of worship.
KSENIA SVETLOVA \
8/13/2009 9:36:58 PM
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Analysis: The common hatred
Only joint enmity toward Jews and Israel can trump Sunni-Shi'ite split.
Jonathan Spyer \
8/13/2009 9:38:29 PM
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Yemen close to 'all-out war' against Shi'ite rebels
Militants oppose country's alliance with the United States.
alex sorin and ap \
8/13/2009 9:41:04 PM
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Kurdish magazine urges Jews to return to Iraq - to make room for Palestinians
New 52-page monthly believes it has found the solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
alex sorin \
8/13/2009 9:43:29 PM
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Peres at Kiryat Shmona anniversary: This town is a symbol of resilience
JPOST.COM STAFF \
8/13/2009 10:09:06 PM
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Planting US Jewish activism over the Green Line
'Zionist Freedom Alliance' brings group of students on settlement solidarity program.
ABE SELIG \
8/13/2009 10:37:34 PM
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Ethics at Work: A presidential pardon for Benizri?
Are claims of "business as usual" or justified "reverse discrimination" credible?
ASHER MEIR \
8/13/2009 10:39:30 PM
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We have learned nothing
Are low interest rates and corporate bonds creating a credit bubble that could burst?
NITZAN COHEN \
8/13/2009 10:41:14 PM
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Global Agenda: Whether pigs have wings
There are always people who are not only convinced that they have wings, but are intent on and adept at persuading other people that they do, too.
PINCHAS LANDAU \
8/13/2009 10:43:59 PM
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Discount seeks to buy small NYC bank to expand its US activity, chairman tells 'Post'
"We cannot take the risk of expanding our activities in a country in which we don't have a presence," says Shlomo Zohar.
SHARON WROBEL \
8/13/2009 10:46:48 PM
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Peres: We've no quarrel with Lebanon
During Kiryat Shmona ceremony, president says Hizbullah is a threat to Lebanon, not Israel.
JPOST.COM STAFF \
8/13/2009 11:01:00 PM
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Israeli car damaged in Molotov cocktail attack south of J'lem
JPOST.COM STAFF \
8/13/2009 11:17:58 PM
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Column One: Fatah's message
Fatah's message that it will not be appeased is a message the Obama administration will never receive.
Caroline Glick \
8/13/2009 11:21:56 PM
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Editor's Notes: Not Obama, but Abbas
It's the Palestinian leader we need to hear from, more than the US president.
David Horovitz \
8/13/2009 11:25:07 PM
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We heard it through the grapevine
An Israeli wine route may be uncorked soon.
RON FRIEDMAN \
8/13/2009 11:45:24 PM
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Orthodox groups squabble over civil court's overturning of New York Beit Din decision
Court decision sets a dangerous precedent of interference in religious matters, groups warn.
E.B. SOLOMONT, JERUSALEM POST CORRESPONDENT \
8/13/2009 11:50:55 PM
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Texas gov. compares Gaza to Mexico
"This country was given to the people of Israel by God, and that's ordained," says visiting Rick Perry.
ABE SELIG \
8/13/2009 11:55:23 PM
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'I won't live in fear,' young man targeted in West Bank terror attack tells 'Post'
YAAKOV LAPPIN \
8/13/2009 11:59:42 PM