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President concerned corruption damaging nation's democracy
Peres wishes the wisdom of Solomon on new magistrate's court judges.
Greer Fay Cashman \
1/16/2008 12:28:59 AM
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Health minister mulls relaxing no-smoking law for restaurants
Tobacco sales down 12 percent since November.
JUDY SIEGEL-ITZKOVICH \
1/16/2008 12:30:16 AM
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Two Galilee families treated after eating wild mushrooms
JUDY SIEGEL-ITZKOVICH \
1/16/2008 12:31:54 AM
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Boeing stock sinks on report of additional 787 jetliner delays
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Taliban in Afghanistan warn of more attacks
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FDA: Cloned animals safe for food, sales won't begin quite yet
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Permanent UN Security Council members, Germany to meet on Iran
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ULEB Cup: Hap J'lem dealt another hefty blow
Dan Shamir's side loses 103-75 in Croatia reducing chances of qualifying from group stages.
ALLON SINAI \
1/16/2008 3:15:15 AM
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Local Soccer: Viza starts training with Betar Jerusalem
Betar Jerusalem's new Peruvian striker looks set to be included in squad for Sunday's Israeli Premier League clash.
JEREMY LAST \
1/16/2008 3:17:01 AM
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Tennis: Pe'er, Sela only Israelis left in the singles
Evgenia Linetskaya lost to Luxembourg's Anne Kremer in the first round of the Australian Open.
ALLON SINAI \
1/16/2008 3:18:59 AM
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Windsurfing: Tzuberi still sailing forward at Takapuna
ALLON SINAI \
1/16/2008 3:19:43 AM
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Flag Football: Stevie's Boyz dismantle MadScan in men's league
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Sinai Says: Ran must make decision on Davis Cup squad
ALLON SINAI \
1/16/2008 3:21:59 AM
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Euro Soccer: Awat's Deportivo future in doubt
ALLON SINAI \
1/16/2008 3:23:05 AM
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Actor Brad Renfro found dead in his Los Angeles home at age 25
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Rice: Arabs should reach out to Israel
But speaking at her side, Saudi FM says settlement activity "casts doubt on Israel's seriousness."
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Romney wins Michigan Republican primary
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Rice hails Iraq's progress toward national reconciliation
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Sri Lankan cease-fire officially ends
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'Top Islamic Jihad leader in West Bank killed in army operation'
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Farmers demand gov't declare disaster due to deep freeze
Local farmers are facing the loss of tens of millions of shekels following the recent cold weather.
YAAKOV LAPPIN \
1/16/2008 8:02:31 AM
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Your Taxes: World Business Tax Update
The EU allows countries to choose their own standard rate of VAT as long as it is at least 15%.
LEON HARRIS \
1/16/2008 8:04:05 AM
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EU News: EIB launches new finance transport network tool
The EC and the European Investment Bank signed an agreement establishing the Loan Guarantee Instrument for trans-European transport network projects.
ARI SYRQUIN \
1/16/2008 8:09:25 AM
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Tourism offices to work 7 days a week
According to the Tourism Ministry, non-Jews will operate these tourist information centers during the weekends and Jewish holidays.
SHELLY PAZ \
1/16/2008 8:14:29 AM
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Derech Eretz to pay NIS 14m. to gov't
Under terms agreed upon between the government and Derech Eretz in 2004, a pre-determined profit mark will be established at the beginning of every year.
MATTHEW KRIEGER \
1/16/2008 8:15:06 AM
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Israel lodges official complaint with UN over Kassams
JPOST.COM STAFF \
1/16/2008 8:18:56 AM
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IDF kills Islamic Jihad leader in Jenin
Walid Obeidi, wanted by Israel for years, dies during pre-dawn gunfight in Shin Bet-IDF operation.
Yaakov Katz \
1/16/2008 8:20:07 AM
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BOI: Change of fiscal targets needed
Over the past decade Israel has taken important steps to strengthen fiscal discipline.
SHARON WROBEL \
1/16/2008 8:24:49 AM
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Israelis increasingly using the Net to book vacations
A survey released recently reveals that some 33% of Israelis book their vacation through the Internet.
SHELLY PAZ \
1/16/2008 8:26:55 AM
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CUP: Universities to close Sunday if no agreement reached by Friday
JPOST.COM STAFF \
1/16/2008 8:45:56 AM
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Three Kassam rockets fired at Sderot; no casualties
JPOST.COM STAFF \
1/16/2008 8:45:58 AM
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8 Kassam rockets fired at Ashkelon; no casualties or damage reported
JPOST.COM STAFF \
1/16/2008 8:50:41 AM
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Universities drop request for back-to-work order
Council of University Presidents announces universities will close down Sunday if agreement not reached by Friday.
EHUD ZION WALDOKS \
1/16/2008 9:01:49 AM
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Singing in a time warp
Robin McKelle's jazz stylings hark back to 1940s America, even though she grew up listening to Whitney Houston.
Barry Davis \
1/16/2008 9:09:37 AM
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Jewish discs 88988
With his solo debut, Yehuda Kaplan nods to Woody Guthrie as well as 80s pop-rock styles.
Ben Jacobson \
1/16/2008 9:12:06 AM
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Thai satellite company ends broadcasts of Hizbullah TV channel
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Barenboim gets Palestinian citizenship
The Argentinian-born conductor is the first Israeli to be granted citizenship by the Palestinian Authority.
AP \
1/16/2008 9:13:53 AM
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Israeli theaters hit the US
The Herzliya Theater Ensemble is taking Black Rain to New York for the Israel Nonstop Festival that will take place in February.
HELEN KAYE \
1/16/2008 9:15:32 AM
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Parashat BeShalach: Not powerless pawns
The splitting of the Red Sea has fired our imagination for 4,000 years.
SHLOMO RISKIN \
1/16/2008 9:19:23 AM
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World of the Sages: From the mouths of fetuses
The Jewish people were moved to sing after the splitting of the Red Sea.
LEVI COOPER \
1/16/2008 9:21:10 AM
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Another new year
Tu Bishvat, the 15th day of the month of Shvat, is hardly a major holiday. Or is it?
Reuven Hammer \
1/16/2008 9:23:01 AM
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Romney wins Michigan convincingly (video)
The native Michigan resident won 39% of the vote, McCain had 30% while Huckabee got 16%.
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2 hurt as some 50 rockets hit Negev
Three Palestinian civilians killed in botched air strike on a pickup truck east of Gaza City.
JPOST.COM STAFF AND AP \
1/16/2008 9:32:03 AM
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Bus bombing kills 26 as Sri Lankan cease-fire officially ends
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Opinion: Obama is not 'bad for Israel'
What's "pro-Israel" and who appointed anyone to cast judgment on the issue?
Alon Pinkas \
1/16/2008 10:04:59 AM
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One person lightly wounded in Kassam attack in Sderot
JPOST.COM STAFF \
1/16/2008 10:05:46 AM
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Israel prepares to evacuate two outposts in West Bank
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Israel evacuates two W. Bank outposts
20 protesters gather in Shvut Ami, lay down wire, rocks on the road and chant slogans; none arrested.
AP AND JPOST.COM STAFF \
1/16/2008 10:36:29 AM
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Admit 'cover-up', 'print the ad'
Ms. magazine's rejection of pro-Israel ad elicits strong Jewish response.
Sue Fishkoff / jta \
1/16/2008 10:44:54 AM
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Militants overrun military base in Pakistan; 25 feared dead
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Opposition figure chosen to head Kenya parliament
Forces expected to be out in force Wednesday to guard against unrest with start of 3 days of demonstrations against President Kibaki.
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Bus bombing kills 26 in Sri Lanka
Military spokesman Brig. Udaya Nanayakkara said it was clear the rebels were behind the assault.
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US Embassy restricts staff movement after Beirut explosion
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BBC boss warns government over funding
"What quantity of public service broadcasting do you want and how is it to be paid for?"
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Tennis: Pe'er makes 3rd round of Aussie Open; Dudi Sela out
Pe'er beats young Australian Jessica Moore; Sela loses to towering Croatian Karlovic; Ram and Erlich win 1st round match.
JPOST.COM STAFF \
1/16/2008 11:54:46 AM
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Seven injured in navy base explosion
5 soldiers, 2 IDF employees hurt after bomb shell apparently explodes during vessel maintenance.
JPOST.COM STAFF \
1/16/2008 12:07:05 PM
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Female suicide bomber kills 8 civilians in Iraq, police say
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Arab MKs: Outlaw Israel Beiteinu
Lieberman: Israeli Arabs are "more dangerous" than Hamas's Mashaal or Hizbullah's Nasrallah.
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Jewish NASCAR driver finds inspiration on birthright pit stop
Jon Denning, who competes in the lower-echelon Whelen All-American Series, believes NASCAR is in no rush to embrace Jewish racer in upper leagues.
Dina Kraft / JTA \
1/16/2008 1:16:11 PM
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Nevada parties face criticism over Shabbat caucuses
Anger over the issue is beginning to spread beyond the Nevada Jewish community of 65,000 to 80,000 members.
Ben Harris and Ami Eden / jta \
1/16/2008 1:20:06 PM
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Bus attack kills 25 as Sri Lankan cease-fire officially ends
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Ashkenazi: We may have to have to broaden Gaza ops
JPOST.COM STAFF \
1/16/2008 1:41:14 PM
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Cairo & Teheran - a new affair of the heart?
For 30 years, Egypt and Iran have been bitter enemies. Yet today, they are inching toward detente.
The Media Line News Agency \
1/16/2008 2:03:41 PM
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Fifth and final crash victim identified in Namibia
JPOST.COM STAFF \
1/16/2008 2:06:05 PM
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Ashkenazi: We may have to have to broaden Gaza ops
JPOST.COM STAFF \
1/16/2008 2:07:21 PM
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Mubarak endorses US hopes for Middle East peace deal
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Gaydamak to fund 'evacuation' of Sderot kids to Jerusalem
JPOST.COM STAFF \
1/16/2008 2:27:32 PM
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US official fears Europe is staging ground for terror attacks on US
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Peace Now head Oppenheimer, Feiglin pleased with Lieberman's decision
JPOST.COM STAFF \
1/16/2008 3:08:33 PM
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Thai company pulls plug on Hizbullah TV
THAICOM stops airing Al-Manar after learning from 'The Jerusalem Post' of its Hizbullah affiliation.
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Knesset plenum approves 'talkback bill' in preliminary reading
JPOST.COM STAFF \
1/16/2008 4:13:46 PM
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Hamas: 'Israel wants new Schalit talks'
Group official warns Schalit might become "another Ron Arad;" Ben Eliezer: It's in Hamas's interests to keep him safe.
Khaled Abu Toameh \
1/16/2008 4:27:10 PM
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Sold out for Israel: Religion and politics: who's in the game
Criticism of Israel's 8,000 settlers in Gaza was a popular theme for many years. Israel left. The result? Gaza became a staging area for terrorists.
ELWOOD McQUAID \
1/16/2008 4:33:04 PM
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Israel Always: Did someone say 'peace'?
One Israeli official brought up the legitimate question: Does Bush think he is also president of Israel? He questioned why Bush thinks he has the right to tell the Israeli government leaders what to do.
Earl Cox \
1/16/2008 4:46:00 PM
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Man accused of murdering 5 prostitutes goes on trial in UK
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Bush vists Mubarak in last stop of ME trip
US President promises to stay engaged in pulling Israelis and Palestinians toward pace by end of term.
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About me: Michael Kahan
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A nation that is in search of leadership
Israel needs selfless men and women willing to lead from the heart, not on the basis of opinion polls.
Isi Leibler \
1/16/2008 5:13:02 PM
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Kassam strikes south of Sderot; no wounded reported
JPOST.COM STAFF \
1/16/2008 5:27:59 PM
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US says Beirut embassy vehicle appears to have been targeted by blast
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'Iran accelerating missile development'
US military official: They're developing ranges that go far beyond anything needed to fight Israel.
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Over 200 militants overrun Pakistani outpost
At least 7 Pakistani guards die in assault on Afghani border, 20 listed as missing.
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50 Kassams pound Sderot, Negev
Botched air strike kills three in Gaza; Barak: "We will do everything possible to stop terrorism."
JPOST.COM STAFF AND AP \
1/16/2008 6:13:38 PM
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UK worried by Russian action against cultural organization
Top Russian security agency interrogates British group's Russian employees, one director stopped by officers.
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'Coalition is not over land'
Lieberman says Israel Beiteinu has other reasons for leaving gov't; vows to work for new elections.
Gil Stern Stern HOFFMAN \
1/16/2008 6:22:36 PM
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Syria: Bush trying to scare Arab nations to sell weapons
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Cyprus signs search-and-rescue agreement with Lebanon
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Conrad Black to ask to remain free on bond pending appeal
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Barak: We will increase the pressure on Gaza until terror stops
JPOST.COM STAFF \
1/16/2008 7:07:26 PM
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US: High school track star disqualified because of Muslim clothing
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Man convicted of murder in Egypt gains release from Pennsylvania prison
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Former Palestinian gunman opens children's theater in Jenin
Zakariya Zubeidi: "We want to take the Palestinian cause to the people through theater."
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Several in shock as Kassam rocket hits western Negev home
JPOST.COM STAFF \
1/16/2008 8:25:58 PM
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Report: Gov't not pursuing Hebron killers
Channel 2: Olmert approved transfer of attackers to Jehicho so that PA would bring them to justice.
HERB KEINON \
1/16/2008 8:36:03 PM
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Libya faces billions in court sanctions for 1989 bombing
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Barak's promise
It's a sad commentary on our situation that it was left to Lieberman to set a positive example for Barak.
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Kibbutz building damaged as 7 mortar shells hit western Negev
JPOST.COM STAFF \
1/16/2008 9:33:31 PM
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One on One: 'Victory is somewhat archaic'
IDC's Shmuel Bar points to the challenges posed by a potentially polynuclear Middle East.
RUTHIE BLUM LEIBOWITZ \
1/16/2008 9:41:09 PM
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January 17: Man from Mars
Gershon Baskin couldn't have presented a more utterly unattainable Declaration of Principles for a negotiated settlement.
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Rattling the Cage: The three Bibis
Ehud Olmert's not a bad prime minister, he's no worse than anyone else.
LARRY DERFNER \
1/16/2008 9:58:55 PM
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Civil Fights: Treating education as a luxury
Most Israeli governments view it not as a supreme national interest, but as a perk.
Evelyn Gordon \
1/16/2008 10:02:05 PM
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Lions in winter
When spring finally arrives each year, after all, the new leaves haven't appeared ex nihilo.
AVI SHAFRAN \
1/16/2008 10:07:17 PM
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In dialogue: Bush on Auschwitz
What was the impact of his remark that US should have bombed death camp?
RAFAEL MEDOFF \
1/16/2008 10:14:01 PM
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Kenya's stolen election
Lessons from Zimbabwe about how to effect democratic change.
David Coltart \
1/16/2008 10:18:43 PM
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Middle East report card
Bush's benign motivation and good intentions can't excuse his failures.
Daniel Pipes \
1/16/2008 10:24:21 PM
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Toddler run over and killed in South
JPOST.COM STAFF \
1/16/2008 11:02:33 PM
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Sderot MDA worker treats own grandchild wounded by Kassam
This was not the first time that an MDA ambulance staffer in the town has had to treat a wounded relative.
JUDY SIEGEL-ITZKOVICH \
1/16/2008 11:05:31 PM
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Hadassah pediatrician saves life of baby choking on marble
Man tapped her on the back in a head-down position while racing to the operating room.
JUDY SIEGEL-ITZKOVICH \
1/16/2008 11:10:40 PM
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Shaare Zedek director-general: Medical care must be more holistic
Dr. Jonathan Halevy: Growing numbers seek complementary medicine practitioners in addition to or even instead of conventional doctors.
JUDY SIEGEL-ITZKOVICH \
1/16/2008 11:15:00 PM
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Best Buy fined NIS 90,300 for employing Jews on Shabbat
Electronic appliance store's general manager Aharon Meidan given a personal fine of NIS 36,000.
DAN IZENBERG \
1/16/2008 11:18:40 PM
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Rabbinic courts are actually better off under Justice Ministry'
Judges now more willing to use sanctions to solve aguna problems says, court administrator.
Matthew Wagner \
1/16/2008 11:25:07 PM
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US to pursue new Iran sanctions despite auditors' questions
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Iran, Israel-Palestinian talks on agenda for Livni's visit to Russia
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Kesim slam rabbinate over marriage difficulties
Ethiopian leaders "deeply disappointed" with chief Sephardi rabbi's decision to cut short meeting on anti-Ethiopian discrimination.
Matthew Wagner \
1/16/2008 11:33:05 PM
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War of words continues over rejected pro-Israel ad
Ad for Ms. magazine had featured headshots and names of senior female Israeli governmental figures.
Haviv Rettig Gur \
1/16/2008 11:43:09 PM
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Beilin: Meretz will support gov't from the outside
Meretz chairman says he doesn't want early elections this year, since the Right would win the vote, thus freeze peace negotiations.
Etgar Lefkovits \
1/16/2008 11:47:45 PM
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Analyze This: Lieberman left the building - but his party is far from homeless
Lieberman left the building - but his party is far from homeless.
Calev Ben-David \
1/16/2008 11:55:33 PM