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Gilad Schalit expected back in Israel on Tuesday
PM’s envoy will go to Cairo to work out final details; Israel to publish list of prisoners to be freed; Clinton praises deal as "courageous."
By HERB KEINON \
10/14/2011 12:36:34 AM
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Timeline of the proposed prisoner exchange
Schalit will be taken by plane to an IDF base, while groups of Palestinian prisoners are transferred from the Ketziyot Prison.
By YAAKOV KATZ \
10/14/2011 12:57:13 AM
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Germany played key role in the Schalit talks
Gerhard Konrad, who heads the foreign section of the intelligence service of BND, jump-started the Schalit mediation process in 2009.
By Benjamin Weinthal, Jerusalem Post correspondent \
10/14/2011 1:14:18 AM
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28 people feared dead in PNG air crash
By REUTERS \
10/14/2011 1:18:40 AM
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‘Post’ columnist held secret talks with Hamas on Schalit
Gershon Baskin served as a secret mediator between Israel and Hamas, reporting back to Israeli official David Meidan in Schalit talks.
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
10/14/2011 1:30:52 AM
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The reasons for Hamas’s ‘flexibility’ on Schalit swap
Analysis: Hamas needed a victory to show its constituents; and it needed to start worrying about where it can go from Syria.
By HERB KEINON \
10/14/2011 1:37:37 AM
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Gantz meets with Schalits as they await their son’s return
Eldad Regev’s father says he can understand what the Schalit family is feeling; Aviva Schalit: "This is joy mingled with many fears."
By TOVAH LAZAROFF \
10/14/2011 1:47:37 AM
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Mashaal discusses prisoner swap with Egypt's intel chief
Hamas leader in Cairo to thank Egypt for role in prisoner exchange deal and discuss details of implementing transfer of Schalit.
By KHALED ABU TOAMEH \
10/14/2011 1:52:28 AM
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Abbas resumes unity efforts as statehood bid falters
As PA statehood bid moves out of limelight, Palestinian Authority president is expected to meet with Hamas's Khaled Mashaal.
By KHALED ABU TOAMEH \
10/14/2011 2:07:08 AM
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Iran suspect met DEA informant through acquaintance
By REUTERS \
10/14/2011 2:08:53 AM
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Terror victims divided over Schalit prisoner swap
Almagor: We're sending a message to terrorists to continue to kill Jews; infrastructures minister calls deal "victory for terror."
By JPOST EDITORIAL \
10/14/2011 2:11:43 AM
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Rabin memorial vandalized with 'price tag' graffiti
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
10/14/2011 8:47:31 AM
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Ya’alon: My heart said ‘yes,’ my head said ‘no’
“This issue has ethical, national, security and strategic aspects. On the one hand, we have a responsibility for Gilad," minister says.
By Gil Stern Stern HOFFMAN \
10/14/2011 2:31:08 AM
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S&P downgrades Spain by one notch on weak growth outlook
By REUTERS \
10/14/2011 2:35:04 AM
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Rabbis split on prisoner release
Rabbi Shlomo Aviner: Israel doesn't need to conduct negotiations for captives. The army is permitted to go to war to save even just one person.
By JEREMY SHARON \
10/14/2011 2:43:40 AM
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Justice Ministry will publish list of prisoners to be freed
Public will be able to petition High Court against the release.
By JOANNA PARASZCZUK \
10/14/2011 2:50:55 AM
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Top IDF official: US should not cut aid to Palestinians
In a rare interview with 'NY Times,' Brig.-Gen. Nitzan Alon says cutting aid to the PA will lead to instability, insecurity for Israel.
By YAAKOV KATZ \
10/14/2011 3:10:11 AM
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MS can be diagnosed early with ‘electronic nose’
Young chemical engineer and colleagues at Technion has been proven to detect lung and other cancers from breath, also multiple sclerosis.
By JUDY SIEGEL-ITZKOVICH \
10/14/2011 3:18:21 AM
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TA Rabin memorial defaced with far-right graffiti
Security guard who caught vandal tells 'Post': I saw him throw paint and
grabbed him; suspect released with restraining order from Tel Aviv.
By YAAKOV LAPPIN \
10/14/2011 3:34:24 AM
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Report: Rabin vandal's family was killed in terror attack
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
10/14/2011 3:49:55 AM
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Hospitals return to normal after court ‘tie-up’ order
Negotiations with medical residents will continue, government says; Health Ministry: Residents are "loyal and vital partners."
By JUDY SIEGEL-ITZKOVICH \
10/14/2011 4:14:47 AM
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Prosecutors wrapping up Michael Jackson death case
By REUTERS \
10/14/2011 4:15:46 AM
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German program uses Shoah funds to play down Holocaust
School program is vehemently anti-Israel, NGO Monitor says; main focus was devoted to alleging Israeli violations and immorality.
By Benjamin Weinthal, Jerusalem Post correspondent \
10/14/2011 4:25:22 AM
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Maccabi Tel Aviv takes Chance Cup
Yellow-and-blue holds off feisty Holon in second half 78-74 to win preseason tourney.
By ALLON SINAI \
10/14/2011 4:34:25 AM
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Second-placed Hap TA not feeling too good about itself
Hapoel Tel Aviv will find itself in crisis mode should it fail to defeat Hapoel Petah Tikva at Bloomfield Stadium this weekend.
By ALLON SINAI \
10/14/2011 4:37:09 AM
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NBA: Stern warns that season may be in jeopardy
By REUTERS \
10/14/2011 4:37:59 AM
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Japanese defense minister: Tokyo to ease weapons export ban
By REUTERS \
10/14/2011 5:37:53 AM
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Behind the scenes: How the Schalit deal came about
Hamas forwarded a letter to Israel outlining prisoner-swap deal, this marked a turning point in negotiations.
By YAAKOV KATZ \
10/14/2011 5:50:54 AM
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USGS: Big quake strikes Papua New Guinea
By REUTERS \
10/14/2011 6:31:25 AM
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Bomb in India's Assam wounds two
By REUTERS \
10/14/2011 7:10:55 AM
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Rediscovering Nazareth
The Galilee cradle of Christianity is a rising tourist destination for holy sites and ancient architecture as well as ecotourism, hiking and hands-on activities.
By ABIGAIL KLEIN LEICHMAN/ISRAEL21C \
10/14/2011 4:40:29 PM
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Diplomat: Argentina was advised of possible Iran attacks
By REUTERS \
10/14/2011 7:30:22 AM
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Fresh ink
More than 12,000 Rehovot schoolchildren learn about a rare profession as they participate in the writing of a Torah scroll.
By SHARON KANON \
10/14/2011 4:40:29 PM
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Learning to read the writing on the wall
Students learn Hebrew through street drawings of Theodor Herzl, graffiti that invokes Martin Buber, impromptu chats with the neighborhood barber.
By ARIEL ZILBER \
10/14/2011 4:41:37 PM
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Diplomat: Argentina was advised of possible Iran attacks
Saudis reportedly warned of plot at the behest of Washington; Iranian plot may have also included plans to attack embassies in Buenos Aires.
By REUTERS \
10/14/2011 7:46:43 AM
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A growing industry
Olives were not cultivated as a leading product by the young state, but today the fruit and its derivatives are a local staple.
By ITSIK MAROM \
10/14/2011 4:41:37 PM
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Grapevine: Singing for Sahar
Aviv Gefen organizes a benefit concert at the Zappa Club on October 19 to raise funds for bone-marrow transplant for 5-year-old Sahar Palevi Rotman.
By GREER FAY CASHMAN \
10/14/2011 4:41:37 PM
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Metrotainment: Netanya’s many faces
Festival of Contemporary Mosaic Art creates continuity between history of mosaic art from Hellenistic, Roman, Byzantine, Muslim periods to present day.
By MAURICE PICOW \
10/14/2011 4:41:37 PM
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Shabbat Goy: On notice?
We moved to Tel Aviv a year ago, around the time the nice rabbis were writing letters suggesting that leasing an apartment to goyim was a mortal sin.
By AKIN AJAYI \
10/14/2011 4:41:37 PM
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City Notes: IDF opens training bases to Succot tourists
Two wildfires burn in the North, Haifa Chemicals workers barricade themselves in, Tel Aviv to roll out free public WiFi, Beduin protest in South.
By MICHAEL OMER-MAN \
10/14/2011 8:25:17 AM
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Art comes to Jerusalem open market
Artists, entrepreneurial chefs, foodies and philanthropic organizations come together with J'lem mayor to revamp classic market.
By ARIEH O’SULLIVAN / THE MEDIA LINE. \
10/14/2011 8:45:01 AM
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By METRO STAFF \
10/14/2011 8:48:33 AM
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Astrology for the week of October 14, 2011
Tip for the week: This is the week for taking control rather than standing in someone else’s shadow.
By MARALLYN BEN MOSHE \
10/14/2011 11:06:43 AM
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Remand extension for Rabin-memorial vandal
By JPOST.COM STAFF AND YAAKOV LAPPIN \
10/14/2011 8:57:32 AM
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Obama: Alleged Iran plot will worsen its isolation
US president warns of future sanctions over alleged plot to kill Saudi ambassador in Washington.
By REUTERS \
10/14/2011 9:04:46 AM
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Isfiya man stabbed, moderately injured
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
10/14/2011 9:17:02 AM
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Haredi against their will
‘The Jerusalem Post’ speaks with the leaders of a group of self-described
‘heretical’ haredim who have formed their first support group.
By SAM SOKOL \
10/14/2011 4:43:51 PM
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Sbarro terror victims plan to petition High Court
By JOANNA PARASZCZUK \
10/14/2011 9:12:54 AM
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Journalist car blows up during Barroso Bulgaria visit
By REUTERS \
10/14/2011 9:15:39 AM
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Fire breaks out in apartments in Basmat Tivon, no injuries
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
10/14/2011 9:15:44 AM
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Coaching cops
A Tel Aviv clinic practices drama therapy in unexpected places.
By ATARA BECK \
10/14/2011 4:43:51 PM
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Yes, sex slavery exists here
Rabbi Lauer, founder of Atzum, encourages staff to work hard, hope they will save at least one person from life of destitution, rape, poverty.
By RUTH EGLASH \
10/14/2011 11:04:17 AM
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Labor condemns Rabin monument vandalism
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
10/14/2011 9:39:41 AM
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Rabin-memorial vandal released restraining order
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
10/14/2011 11:19:39 AM
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ATA dreamin’
The ATA factory was looked upon as the flagship industrial enterprise of the Zionist state. Now, its short but colorful history is on exhibit.
By BARRY DAVIS \
10/14/2011 4:44:54 PM
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The melody lingers on
This Cambridge-educated couple wanted the openness of a modern home but with enough warmth for a family with small children.
By GLORIA DEUTSCH \
10/14/2011 4:44:54 PM
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Marvin Hamlisch on ‘A Chorus Line’
Marvin Hamlisch discusses how his father introduced him to music, encouraged him to become one of the greatest composers of the generation.
By ADAAM JAMES LEVIN-AREDDY \
10/14/2011 4:44:54 PM
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Sbarro terror victims petition High Court on Schalit deal
Almagor Victims of Terror plan demonstration in support of petition; one of the terrorists to be released was involved in Sbarro bombing.
By JOANNA PARASZCZUK \
10/14/2011 10:11:33 AM
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A state-of-the-nation address?
Review of Amos Oz's new book, "Scenes from Village Life."
By AKIN AJAYI \
10/14/2011 4:44:54 PM
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Cakes for the succa
Bakers have come up with a variety of tricks and techniques for easy making and baking.
By FAYE LEVY \
10/14/2011 10:20:57 AM
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Questionnaire: A rights advocate
Nava Shoham Solan heads IDF Widows and Orphans Organization, was successful in securing legislation to ensure wives of fallen soldiers are cared for by the state.
By RUTH EGLASH \
10/14/2011 10:32:00 AM
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A long-sighted view
A guide to the ‘haftarot’ is a valuable entry point into the oft-neglected books of the prophets.
By PINCHAS LANDAU \
10/19/2011 5:45:33 PM
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Unabashedly assertive
This collection of essays reflects author and political pundit Christopher
Hitchens’s unreserved opinions.
By NICK OWCHAR \
10/20/2011 6:20:10 PM
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Yitzhak Rabin Center denounces defacement of Rabin memorial
By TAMARA ZIEVE \
10/14/2011 10:52:01 AM
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Hope-less and faithless Hillary
By YISRAEL MEDAD \
10/14/2011 10:55:00 AM
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Succot: Age and beauty
'Ye shall keep the feast of the Lord seven days; on the first day shall be a solemn rest, and on the eighth day shall be a solemn rest’ (Leviticus).
By SHLOMO RISKIN \
10/14/2011 4:46:07 PM
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What would Rabbi Meir say?
By DAVID WILDER \
10/14/2011 11:03:00 AM
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Egyptians intercept Libyan surface-to-air missiles in Sinai
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
10/14/2011 11:05:37 AM
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The Tisch: Hold the etrog
It's typical to see people holding the Four Species during the service, but not to see people traversing the streets armed with a lulav and etrog.
By LEVI COOPER \
10/14/2011 4:46:41 PM
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'Egypt intercepts Libyan surface-to-air missiles in Sinai'
Weapons smuggling has boosted the black market in Sinai; Egyptian source says Palestinian in Gaza struck a deal with Libyan rebels.
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
10/14/2011 11:12:34 AM
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UN rights boss warns of possible civil war in Syria
By REUTERS \
10/14/2011 11:15:24 AM
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Cherchez la femme: Shabtai Zvi and wife no. 3
The story of a young woman named Sarah, who, after orphaned by the Chmielnicki massacres, decides her destiny is to marry the messiah.
By RENÉE LEVINE MELAMMED \
10/14/2011 4:46:41 PM
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Another Tack: Yesteryear’s peculiar predictions
Israelis will give their lives to hold onto Jerusalem, just as the British would for London, the Russians for Moscow and the Americans for Washington.
By SARAH HONIG \
10/14/2011 11:29:56 AM
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UN rights boss warns of possible civil war in Syria
United Nations's Pillay calls for international action to protect Syrian civilians, says gov't repression of protesters could lead to civil war.
By REUTERS \
10/14/2011 11:28:26 AM
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MK Ben-Ari calls Rabin-memorial vandal's actions 'gentle'
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
10/14/2011 11:38:31 AM
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Sanctity and sacrifice: Binding Isaac on the Zionist altar
It is never good to die for one’s country, but after 2,000 years of exile, it is good to have a country worth dying for.
By DAVID BREAKSTONE \
10/14/2011 4:50:57 PM
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Jokes my grandfather told me
Position of Conservative Rabbis on Israel is shifting toward anti-Zionism.
BY DANIEL GORDIS \
10/14/2011 4:50:57 PM
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Think Again: Sometimes a little fear is a good thing
On Succot, we take the emotional high experienced at the end of Yom Kippur, incorporate feeling of closeness into every day life, by living in the succa.
By JONATHAN ROSENBLUM \
10/14/2011 4:50:57 PM
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A View from Israel: A dangerous precedent
Separatists movements exist all around the world, including a large number in European countries. Palestinian statehood will help their causes.
BY ISRAEL KASNETT \
10/14/2011 4:50:57 PM
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Report: Hamas refused to abolish kidnapping IDF soldiers
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
10/14/2011 12:13:50 PM
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A lucky curtain maker
With a little bit of chutzpa – and lots of luck – Donald Gough managed to build a successful business from bottom up shortly after he made aliya.
By GLORIA DEUTSCH \
10/14/2011 4:53:45 PM
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Labor condemns Rabin memorial vandalism as 'hatred'
Rabin Center denounces defacing of monument; National Union Ben-Ari calls action "gentle"; suspect lost family in 2001 Sbarro terror attack.
By TAMARA ZIEVE AND JPOST.COM STAFF \
10/14/2011 12:27:00 PM
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'Hamas refuses to abandon policy of IDF kidnappings'
Palestinian sources tell 'Al Hayat' Israel asked Hamas to reject policy of kidnapping as part of Schalit deal.
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
10/14/2011 12:35:47 PM
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Residents meet with Finance Ministry for dialogue
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
10/14/2011 1:05:29 PM
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Rivlin: Knesset should play minimal role in Schalit deal
By LAHAV HARKOV \
10/14/2011 1:45:33 PM
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Rivlin: Knesset should play minimal role in Schalit deal
Knesset Speaker says no need for vote on prisoner exchange; "we're not releasing terrorists; we're releasing Gilad Schalit," he says.
By LAHAV HARKOV \
10/14/2011 1:55:06 PM
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Report: Malki calls timing of Schalit deal 'suspicious'
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
10/14/2011 3:06:32 PM
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NY officials delay protesters' park cleanup
By REUTERS \
10/14/2011 2:09:19 PM
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Report: Abbas fails to convince Sarkozy to back UN bid
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
10/14/2011 2:27:24 PM
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Activist: Syrian forces kill six protesters
By REUTERS \
10/14/2011 2:21:41 PM
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Cost of 'Arab Spring' more than $55 billion
Syria, Libya hit hardest by Arab protest movements, followed by Egypt, Tunisia; Saudi Arabia, Kuwait avoid unrest through handouts.
By REUTERS \
10/14/2011 2:46:23 PM
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Italy government wins confidence vote
By REUTERS \
10/14/2011 3:00:49 PM
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'Malki calls timing of Schalit deal suspicious'
PA Foreign Minister accuses Hamas of intentionally stealing limelight from Palestinian statehood bid; Abbas welcomes prisoner exchange.
By JPOST.COM STAFF, KHALED ABU TOAMEH \
10/14/2011 3:10:15 PM
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Report: Syrian ambassador denies Lebanese accusations
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
10/14/2011 3:08:36 PM
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Tunisia police use tear gas on Islamist protesters
By REUTERS \
10/14/2011 3:25:08 PM
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New neighborhood to be built in east Jerusalem
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
10/14/2011 3:51:01 PM
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Arab Foreign Ministers to hold meeting on Syria in Cairo
By REUTERS \
10/14/2011 3:57:09 PM
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Iranian official denies contact with US over alleged plot
By REUTERS \
10/14/2011 3:57:55 PM
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Health ministry, Treasury: Doctors crisis to be solved soon
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
10/14/2011 4:14:36 PM
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UK Defense Secretary Fox resigns amid scandal
By REUTERS \
10/14/2011 5:19:02 PM
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'Strong' IAEA report may pile pressure on Iran
By REUTERS \
10/14/2011 5:20:32 PM
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US, allies see urgent need for action on Libya missiles
By REUTERS \
10/14/2011 5:21:57 PM
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Paying terrorists
By IRA SHARKANSKY \
10/14/2011 5:49:00 PM
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New east J'lem neighborhood plan spurs outrage on Left
Givat Hamatos plan for 2,610 apartments passes major hurdle in approval process; Left-wing activists, politicians: Ruinous for peace talks.
By MELANIE LIDMAN \
10/14/2011 5:51:32 PM
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Report: Israel will free 550 Fatah members in Schalit deal
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
10/14/2011 6:20:05 PM
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'Israel to free 550 Fatah members in Schalit deal'
Egyptian diplomat says Cairo persuaded Israel that second batch of prisoners to be released in 2 months be from Fatah, AFP reports.
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
10/14/2011 6:42:24 PM
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UK Defense Secretary Fox quits over 'adviser' scandal
"I mistakenly allowed the distinction between my personal interest and my government activities to become blurred," Fox tells Cameron in resignation letter.
By REUTERS \
10/14/2011 7:02:45 PM
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Sky: Conservative Hammond named as UK Defense Secretary
By REUTERS \
10/14/2011 7:20:51 PM
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'Strong' IAEA report may increase pressure on Iran
US, allies urge UN atomic watchdog head to declare plainly whether he believes that there are military aspects to Tehran's nuclear activities.
By REUTERS \
10/14/2011 7:37:19 PM
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US met Cubans over jailed Jewish-American, official says
By REUTERS \
10/14/2011 7:44:46 PM
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US met Cubans over jailed Jewish-American, official says
Washington official declines to comment on report that US offered Cuba prisoner exchanger deal to win the release of Alan Gross.
By REUTERS \
10/14/2011 7:53:33 PM
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US confirms Iran meeting, dismisses Tehran denial
By REUTERS \
10/14/2011 7:57:37 PM
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2,000 march in Cairo unity rally, anger at army
By REUTERS \
10/14/2011 7:59:14 PM
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2,000 march in Cairo unity rally, anger at army
"Muslims and Christians, hand-in-hand," activists yell out, expressing anger at Egypt's military rulers over clashes that killed 25.
By REUTERS \
10/14/2011 8:16:29 PM
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Obama sends US military advisers to Uganda
By REUTERS \
10/14/2011 8:51:33 PM
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PA's Erekat slams plan for new east J'lem building
By REUTERS AND MELANIE LIDMAN \
10/14/2011 9:10:06 PM
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Erekat slams Israeli plans for new east J'lem neighborhood
Givat Hamatos project for 2,610 apartments passes major hurdle in approval process; PA chief negotiator says plan "makes a mockery of ... efforts to bring about a just and lasting peace."
By MELANIE LIDMAN AND REUTERS \
10/14/2011 9:20:42 PM
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Channel 10 survey: 69% of Israelis support Schalit deal
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
10/14/2011 9:47:38 PM
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69% of Israelis support Schalit deal, survey reveals
According to Channel 10 poll, most Israelis support deal, despite fact that 62% believe releasing Palestinian prisoners will worsen security.
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
10/14/2011 10:11:56 PM
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Israeli-Arabs praise prisoner swap at Umm-el-Fahm rally
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
10/14/2011 10:48:28 PM
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Europeans spar with Russia, China on Syria at UN
By REUTERS \
10/14/2011 10:50:43 PM
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PRC says it won't reveal details of Schalit captivity
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
10/14/2011 11:05:01 PM
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MK a-Sanna congratulates Haniyeh on prisoner exchange deal
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
10/14/2011 11:24:48 PM