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Albania army depot blast kills at least 5, injures more than 240
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NY mayor: At least four were killed in crane collapse
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US Air Force confirms pilot was killed when F-16 crashed in Arizona
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Merkel: Germany, Israel face common threats
German chancellor set to arrive in Israel; Berlin to host Palestinian security conference in June.
Mark Weiss \
3/16/2008 2:27:53 AM
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IOC chief: Boycott of Beijing Olympics over Tibet won't 'solve anything'
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Driver dies when his car overturns in Kfar Saba
JPOST.COM STAFF \
3/16/2008 4:21:45 AM
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Beersheba man dies after ramming his car into a pole
JPOST.COM STAFF \
3/16/2008 5:34:19 AM
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Local Soccer: Relegation battle tightens after Hapoel Tel Aviv wins
Also Saturday, Betar Jerusalem continued to stroll to a second straight league title, thrashing Maccabi Petah Tikva 4-0 at Teddy Stadium.
ALLON SINAI \
3/16/2008 6:10:11 AM
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Tennis: Pe'er progresses at Indian Wells
In the doubles tournament, Pe'er and Argentinian partner Gisela Dulko advanced to the second round on Friday.
ALLON SINAI and AP \
3/16/2008 6:11:50 AM
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Local Hoops: Maccabi aims to continue impressive form
Maccabi will have to come down to earth quickly as it faces Ironi Ashkelon in the BSL at the Nokia Arena on Sunday.
ALLON SINAI \
3/16/2008 6:13:07 AM
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Sporting Heroes for 60 Years: No. 47 Dror Cohen
Sixteen years after a car accident which left him paralyzed from the waist down, the 39-year-old is heading to Beijing.
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Grenade attack in India kills 3 people, wounds 50
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Defense officials: We will continue to target Gaza terrorists
JPOST.COM STAFF \
3/16/2008 7:31:13 AM
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Iran: Elections show defiance of West
Ahmadinejad opponents show strength in vote; Reformists claim better-than-expected gains.
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Islamic Jihad claims to have developed 22-km range rocket
JPOST.COM STAFF \
3/16/2008 8:19:51 AM
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Police prepare to stop right-wing activists marching to terrorist's home
JPOST.COM STAFF \
3/16/2008 8:33:28 AM
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Business next to the fast lane
A new business district being planned to run along the Ayalon freeway is to contain a total of 1.7 million square meters of office space.
Miriam Bulwar David-Hay (Translated) \
3/16/2008 9:48:13 AM
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Councilor furious over building offense charges
Deputy TA Mayor Pe'er Visner is claiming he is being attacked because of his opposition to building projects on several beaches.
Miriam Bulwar David-Hay (Translated) \
3/16/2008 9:54:06 AM
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Underground garbage bin project expands
The city felt the first 25 bins were so successful that it has decided to expand the project, placing 127 more this year.
Miriam Bulwar David-Hay (Translated) \
3/16/2008 9:56:57 AM
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No sex in the city
Ichilov Hospital's sex clinic is reporting a dramatic increase in the number of people seeking help for sexual problems such as low libidos.
Miriam Bulwar David-Hay (Translated) \
3/16/2008 9:58:39 AM
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Hod Hasharon racks up millions in debt
A municipal spokesman said the growing deficit was the result of the city's huge investment in infrastructure.
Miriam Bulwar David-Hay (Translated) \
3/16/2008 10:01:20 AM
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Exiled Tibetan group says 80 confirmed dead in Lhasa during Chinese crackdown
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Court decides in favor of city park
The court rejected the objections of the land owners, who want to build a residential apartment district in the area.
Miriam Bulwar David-Hay (Translated) \
3/16/2008 10:06:59 AM
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Ra'anana to pay builder NIS 8 million
A judge found that it wrongly forced the builder to construct underground car parks in four residential apartment towers.
Miriam Bulwar David-Hay (Translated) \
3/16/2008 10:09:30 AM
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New stink over school odors
Residents have been outraged by Mayor Yehuda Ben Hamo's responding to their complaints by saying the only thing he can smell is the "scent of elections."
Miriam Bulwar David-Hay (Translated) \
3/16/2008 10:11:51 AM
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New fees at Ra'anana park
A municipal spokesman said the city had the legal right to charge an entry free to the special playground.
Miriam Bulwar David-Hay (Translated) \
3/16/2008 10:13:43 AM
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Affluent neighborhood too dangerous for youths
In recent weeks there have been several attempted rapes of teenage girls in broad daylight and mobile phones have been stolen at knife-point.
Miriam Bulwar David-Hay (Translated) \
3/16/2008 10:16:56 AM
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Parents fume at lack of school nurses
The unconscious child had to wait for an ambulance to arrive before receiving medical care.
Miriam Bulwar David-Hay (Translated) \
3/16/2008 10:18:42 AM
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Haifa to act as model for mass emergency preparations
The committee said Haifa was the biggest city in Israel to have been subjected to sustained missile attacks.
Miriam Bulwar David-Hay (Translated) \
3/16/2008 10:21:18 AM
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NIS 80 million to upgrade purification plant
Plant manager said after the upgrade it will put the plant in the "top ranks" of purification plants around the world.
Miriam Bulwar David-Hay (Translated) \
3/16/2008 10:24:17 AM
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Nobel prize winner visits Technion
The world's oldest living Nobel prize winner, Italy's Prof. Rita Levi-Montalcini, visited the Technion recently.
Miriam Bulwar David-Hay (Translated) \
3/16/2008 10:25:49 AM
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Saving the pets of Sderot
AHAVA volunteers have already gone to the Kassam-ravaged town in order to distribute food for pets that have been abandoned by their owners.
Miriam Bulwar David-Hay (Translated) \
3/16/2008 10:27:20 AM
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Costumes and Kassams
Sderot has in recent months become the symbol of national unity.
Greer Fay Cashman \
3/16/2008 10:32:19 AM
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The Appeal for Yaakov Einav
The campaign to save the life of Yaakov Einav will continue for only two weeks.
Morel Tsur Communications \
3/16/2008 11:11:06 AM
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Netanyahu to search for 'conspirators'
British donor tells Post he would have paid "three times as much" for Likud chairman's visit.
Gil Stern Stern Hoffman, Sheera Claire Frenkel and Dan Izenberg \
3/16/2008 11:23:41 AM
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EU: Iranian elections neither free nor fair
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Microsoft buys Ramat Gan's Kidaro
Kidaro is a leading provider of desktop virtualization solutions for enterprises.
MATTHEW KRIEGER \
3/16/2008 11:36:43 AM
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Conference Circuit
One Family Fund, a nonprofit organization that helps victims of terror, has planned seven simultaneous solidarity rallies around the world.
Greer Fay Cashman \
3/16/2008 11:44:07 AM
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Wall Street tumbles
This came in response to concerns about the severity of credit troubles.
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Syrian FM: War with Israel possible
Says every rational person should prepare for consequences of "crazy" US policies.
JPOST.COM STAFF \
3/16/2008 11:59:20 AM
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Pope celebrates Palm Sunday Mass in St. Peter's Square
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Timeless and indestructible
Arriving in Israel to promote his latest album, Joe Jackson proves his unconventional style still resonates.
David Brinn \
3/16/2008 12:15:11 PM
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Celebrity Grapevine
Model Bar Refaeli became the target of the media when she accepted an invitation to attend a state dinner hosted by French President Nicolas Sarkozy
Greer Fay Cashman \
3/16/2008 12:22:15 PM
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Cheney begins 10-day trip to Mideast, with Iran high on the agenda
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Kassam rocket hits western Negev; none wounded
JPOST.COM STAFF \
3/16/2008 12:33:24 PM
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Concert Review: Gil Shohat's 'Concerto for Viola'
The concerto is listener-friendly and does not assault ears that may be unaccustomed to modernist idioms and styles.
URY EPPSTEIN \
3/16/2008 12:33:31 PM
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'King Lear' is back, better than ever
Yossi Izraeli's production of Shakespeare's King Lear proves that a superb director with respect for his material inevitably comes up with a superb production.
JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
3/16/2008 12:39:10 PM
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Batsheva earns rave reviews abroad
The New York Times gave the Batsheva Ensemble a rave review when it appeared with Ohad Naharin's interactive Kamuyot at the Israel Non-Stop Arts Festival.
JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
3/16/2008 12:43:51 PM
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22 nabbed in right-wing Jebl Mukaber protest
Protesters enter Jebl Mukaber and throw rocks, after police thwart attempt to raze Mercaz terrorist's home.
SHELLY PAZ \
3/16/2008 12:46:29 PM
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Madonna quotes Talmud in rock hall
"There's a saying in the Talmud," she began, "for every blade of grass there is an angel that watches over it, saying, 'Grow, grow.'"
Miriam Shaviv \
3/16/2008 12:48:14 PM
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Dalai Lama: Cultural genocide taking place in Tibet
Spiritual leader: "Whether intentionally or unintentionally, some cultural genocide is taking place."
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China blocks YouTube.com website over Tibet protest videos
Blocking adds to communist government's efforts to control what public sees and hears about Tibetan protests against Chinese rule.
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Policeman allegedly attacks 2 Arabs
Officer suspected of trying to beat Taiba men with baton and shouting "Death to Arabs" in drunken rage.
JPOST.COM STAFF \
3/16/2008 1:24:30 PM
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McCain visits Baghdad to meet Iraq, US commanders
US presidential candidate's weeklong trip also includes stops in Israel, Britain and France.
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Israel believes Jewish Agency attack unplanned
Emissary's home firebombed; Israeli security officials: This is terrorism in full meaning of the term.
Haviv Rettig Gur \
3/16/2008 2:14:11 PM
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Pakistan state TV: At least 20 killed in missile strike near Afghan border
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PA not immune from Israel justice system
Foreign Ministry ruling cites PA not being sovereign state; decision may lead to dozens of terror trials.
DAN IZENBERG \
3/16/2008 2:50:44 PM
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Pakistan state TV: Missiles kill at least 20
Strike, near the Afghan border, destroys house of suspected militant leader.
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Merkel, Olmert to set annual meetings
German chancellor vows to discuss country's "historical responsibility"; will address Knesset.
HERB KEINON \
3/16/2008 3:01:49 PM
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First Christian church opens in Qatar
Thousands of worshipers gather for the consecration, ending decades of underground religious practice.
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Afghanistan: US coalition forces kill armed woman, man during raid
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Jews saved by Schindler observe 65 yrs since Krakow ghetto liquidation
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Leading rabbi: Yeshivas need rapid response teams
Hager-Lau says first 10 minutes of attack critical; another top rabbi says employing Arabs forbidden.
Matthew Wagner \
3/16/2008 3:55:57 PM
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'Israelis should just move to Toronto or New York. They can live a lot better there'
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The Appeal for Yaakov Einav
The campaign to save the life of Yaakov Einav will continue for only two weeks.
Morel Tsur Communications \
3/16/2008 4:24:48 PM
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Saudi authorities behead citizen for killing compatriot
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Fischer defends dollar purchase
Bank of Israel governor: Israeli intervention in foreign exchange market meant to stabilize prices.
JPOST.COM STAFF \
3/16/2008 4:40:22 PM
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Man arrested for allegedly attempting drive-by shooting in Migdal Ha'emek
JPOST.COM STAFF \
3/16/2008 4:41:07 PM
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Iran shuts down 9 magazines for publishing pictures of 'corrupt' film stars
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Iran shuts down nine magazines for photos of 'corrupt' film stars
Publications show Iranian actresses in loose headscarves, as well as foreign female stars without head coverings
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School bus pelted with stones in Upper Galilee; one child lightly hurt
JPOST.COM STAFF \
3/16/2008 5:28:14 PM
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Jews saved by Schindler observe 65 years since Krakow ghetto liquidation
"I will always remember that he saved my life and gave me the chance to raise a family," says one survivor.
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Right-wingers clash with police in attempt to raze terrorist's house
JPOST.COM STAFF \
3/16/2008 6:27:42 PM
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German Chancellor Merkel visits grave of David Ben-Gurion
JPOST.COM STAFF \
3/16/2008 6:37:23 PM
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Paris book fair honoring Israeli writers evacuated after bomb alert
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Right-wing protesters enter Jabl Mukaber, hurl stones at residents' homes
JPOST.COM STAFF \
3/16/2008 6:54:24 PM
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Kassam lands in western Negev; none wounded, no damage
JPOST.COM STAFF \
3/16/2008 7:31:53 PM
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Key anti-Syrian minister threatens Lebanese boycott of Arab Summit
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Anti-Syrian minister threatens Lebanese boycott of Arab Summit in Damascus
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McCain visits Baghdad for visit with military officials
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The Region: What to do about Gaza: The realistic scenario
Neither the hawks nor the doves are right, but Israel still has options.
BARRY RUBIN \
3/16/2008 8:39:06 PM
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March 17: Calling do-gooders
Pack up your bags and banners and go and demonstrate in Beijing or Lhasa.
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Self-hating Spitzer
Why do men who seem to have everything throw it all away?
SHMULEY BOTEACH \
3/16/2008 8:44:55 PM
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Foreign Ministry warns Israeli tourists to avoid Tibet
JPOST.COM STAFF \
3/16/2008 8:48:43 PM
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Austria: Deadline extended for release of 2 hostages in n. Africa
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Israel opens French-language Web site in Canada
Web site is the must-have URL for start-to-finish research on Israel and for the planning of travel to Israel," the tourist office said in a statement.
David Brinn \
3/16/2008 9:03:51 PM
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PA to rebuild slain terrorist's home
Jihad leader killed in Bethlehem last week; move seen as effort to preempt Hizbullah, Hamas offers.
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Delek to clean up its gas stations
Ministry slammed for accepting "voluntary" initiative rather than drafting legislation.
EHUD ZION WALDOKS \
3/16/2008 9:05:34 PM
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Israel's rebranding efforts to focus on Toronto
City selected as North American test city for rebranding project.
David Brinn \
3/16/2008 9:06:40 PM
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1st Temple remains uncovered in dig near Temple Mount
Discovery is first time buildings from period found so close to Temple Mount.
Etgar Lefkovits \
3/16/2008 9:11:11 PM
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TA clinic for illegal workers, refugees to close
Physicians for Human Rights: Health Ministry must take responsibility.
JUDY SIEGEL-ITZKOVICH \
3/16/2008 9:12:03 PM
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Turkish PM whose party faces closure declares loyalty to secularism
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Mubarak orders Egyptian army to make more bread to cope with shortage
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Stabbing attempt foiled near Hebron checkpoint; none hurt
JPOST.COM STAFF \
3/16/2008 9:47:45 PM
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Fox News launches 'Obama Watch' to prod candidate into appearance
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Yemen bans magazine for publishing inappropriate picture of president
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Background: Who will decide whether Netanyahu behaved improperly?
According to the law, if a public servant receives a gift the gift will become the property of the state.
DAN IZENBERG \
3/16/2008 10:50:09 PM
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Analysis: Between the posh and the proletariat
Unfortunately for Netanyahu, London Jews cannot vote in Israeli election.
Gil Stern Stern HOFFMAN \
3/16/2008 10:52:12 PM
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Kiryat Yam teen admits lying to police about being molested at knifepoint
JPOST.COM STAFF \
3/16/2008 10:53:00 PM
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Egypt: 15 people killed in traffic accident north of Cairo
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Analysis: Berlin's 'special relationship' with Israel tested
German companies such as Siemens continue to do business with Iran.
Etgar Lefkovits \
3/16/2008 10:57:14 PM
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Pro-Tibet protesters demonstrate at Chinese Embassy in Paris
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Germany holds the key
Israel must make clear: when it comes to Iran, we expect Germany to lead, and not be an obstacle.
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Stun grenade thrown at Haifa Bay pub; none hurt, no damage
JPOST.COM STAFF \
3/16/2008 11:20:24 PM
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Ariel building project to be unfrozen
Defense Ministry tells Post other minor settlement bloc projects will also receive approval.
TOVAH LAZAROFF \
3/16/2008 11:36:14 PM
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Switzerland to sign huge Iran gas deal
Israel: These types of deals are "unfortunate," can have "real impact on Iran's nuclear policy."
BENJAMIN WEINTHAL, Berlin \
3/16/2008 11:39:50 PM
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Egypt brokering package deal for Gaza
Offers redoubled security efforts on border, Hamas presence at Rafah, PA control of other crossings.
HERB KEINON and YAAKOV KATZ \
3/16/2008 11:42:47 PM