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'Despite pitfalls, Israel should strike deal for Schalit'
Analysts tell Post Israel's right to demand sacrifices from its soldiers is conditioned on a commitment to them.
YAAKOV LAPPIN \
3/16/2009 12:56:45 AM
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Analysis: Hamas is not afraid to wait for Netanyahu
"The Israeli Right and Left don't differ in how they deal with Arabs," a spokesman for the group says.
Khaled Abu Toameh \
3/16/2009 12:57:37 AM
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Local Soccer: Own goal gifts table topping Mac Haifa victory at Bnei Yehuda
Haifa defeats Bnei Yehuda 1-0 at Bloomfield Stadium.
ALLON SINAI \
3/16/2009 1:01:35 AM
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Local Hoops: Nahariya stuns Haifa, Tel Aviv keeps winning
Yogev Ohayon scores 20 points as Jino's side overcomes financial stress to win Northern battle.
ALLON SINAI and ADAM MILLER \
3/16/2009 1:02:51 AM
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US Maccabiah team member Scheyer leads Duke to win ACC
Team scores 79-69 victory in title game.
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EU warns Netanyahu on hawkish government
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EU warns Netanyahu on hawkish government
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Bernanke: Recession could end in 2009
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Likud and Israel Beiteinu sign deal
Lieberman to become foreign minister; party gets 4 other portfolios; civil union to be decided by June.
JPOST.COM STAFF \
3/16/2009 6:08:12 AM
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EU warns Netanyahu on hawkish government
"The way the European Union will relate to a government that is not committed to a two-state solution will be very, very different," Solana says.
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Two British soldiers killed in southern Afghanistan
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Crocodile suspected of killing Australian girl
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Salvador ex-rebels claim victory; tally not final
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UN official says 3 employees kidnapped by gunmen in Somalia
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PMO: Hamas toughened stance in Schalit negotiations
Decision on current gov't continuing efforts to free soldier expected to be made at Tuesday's cabinet meeting; Ashkenazi cuts short US trip to attend.
By JPOST.COM STAFF, TOVAH LAZAROFF AND KHALED ABU TOAMEH \
3/16/2009 9:12:28 AM
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Names of police officers killed in Jordan Valley attack released
JPOST.COM STAFF \
3/16/2009 9:13:00 AM
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11 killed in suicide attack on Afghan police
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Using embryos... without limit?
Science has everything to say about what is possible. Science has nothing to say about what is permissible.
CHARLES KRAUTHAMMER \
3/16/2009 10:00:39 AM
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Netanyahu to top employers: Avoid layoffs
Netanyahu said he will set a up a joint forum of economic and social bodies with the aim of formulating policies for a strong economy.
SHARON WROBEL \
3/16/2009 10:01:27 AM
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Russian jobless numbers hit 6 million
President Dmitry Medvedev described the situation as "difficult, but controllable."
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OPEC to keep present output
OPEC oil ministers will also seek to end overproduction by some members.
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Shahar Pe'er defeats Chakvetadze in third round of Indian Wells
JPOST.COM STAFF \
3/16/2009 10:19:38 AM
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Conference Circuit
Attitudes of the Jewish community in Israel towards Christianity and the Christian world is the subject of a symposium in Jerusalem.
Greer Fay Cashman \
3/16/2009 10:24:23 AM
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11 killed in suicide attack on Afghan police
The bombing followed a surge in violence in Afghanistan over the weekend.
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Bank Leumi predicts losses of NIS 1.16b. in last quarter of 2008
JPOST.COM STAFF \
3/16/2009 10:30:52 AM
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Tough task ahead to find Madoff money, co-schemers
Because Madoff pleaded guilty without a deal with prosecutors, he is under no obligation to cooperate.
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I will be king
Creator Michael Green is coy about biblical-contemporary comparisons in NBC's new series.
Tom Tugend / JTA \
3/16/2009 10:47:28 AM
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Fritzl pleads guilty to all charges, including negligent homicide
Comes after hearing his daughter's heart-wrenching testimony on third day of shocking trial.
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A Holocaust lesson for Muslim youth in Germany
Germany, burdened by its Nazi past, is keen on combating anti-Semitic tendencies in all segments of society.
TOBY AXELROD / jta \
3/16/2009 10:51:52 AM
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Bank Leumi predicts NIS 1.16b. losses
Forecast for 4th quarter of 2008 not yet final; yearly profit for last year adjusted to predicted NIS 100m.
JPOST.COM STAFF \
3/16/2009 10:56:12 AM
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Jewish Discs: Ariel Elisha Rosen
Pianist Ariel Elisha Rosen's debut release, Holding Space, is an ambitious presentation of Jewish melodies amplified by furious jazz.
gavriel fiske \
3/16/2009 10:56:53 AM
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Dance Review: 'Rushes/Saudade'
Stage magic and extraordinary interactions that transcend reality flood the new production by Pinto's troupe.
ORA BRAFMAN \
3/16/2009 11:09:49 AM
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Spring Festival kicks into gear
Rishon Lezion's International Spring Festival will celebrate its 10th anniversary with cultural performances from all over the world.
ASI GAL \
3/16/2009 11:18:25 AM
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Report: Khatami withdraws from Iranian presidential election
JPOST.COM STAFF \
3/16/2009 11:21:27 AM
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WIZO calls Bar Refaeli ad sexist
The group plans to launch a consumer boycott of the companies running the five most sexist ads.
jta \
3/16/2009 11:23:53 AM
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Khatami to pull out of Iranian election race
Senior adviser says former president wants to avoid splitting the pro-reform vote.
BRENDA GAZZAR and AP \
3/16/2009 11:26:06 AM
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Tennis: Pe'er reaches round-of-16 at Indian Wells
Defeats Russian Anna Chakvetadze (19) in the third round of the $4.5 million Indian Wells tournament in California 6-2, 6-4.
AP AND JPOST.COM STAFF \
3/16/2009 11:30:09 AM
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Sudanese president: Local groups to distribute aid
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Netanyahu meets with social advocacy groups on economic crisis
JPOST.COM STAFF \
3/16/2009 12:06:08 PM
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30-year-old killed in Petah Tikva collision
JPOST.COM STAFF \
3/16/2009 12:30:15 PM
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Motorist killed on Route 6, another lightly injured
JPOST.COM STAFF \
3/16/2009 12:42:46 PM
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2 killed in separate road accidents
Man killed as vehicle collides with bus in Petah Tikva; 1 dead, another injured in Route 6 crash.
JPOST.COM STAFF \
3/16/2009 12:55:33 PM
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Netanyahu to NGOs: We'll beat recession
"I really believe that he was listening to us," deputy director of Yedid tells The Jerusalem Post.
Ruth Eglash \
3/16/2009 1:37:40 PM
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Lebanon opens its first ever embassy in Syria
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Prosecutor shot dead by gunman in central Iran
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Poll: Two-thirds of Israelis think Cast Lead stopped too soon
Elana Kirsh \
3/16/2009 2:32:32 PM
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'Israelis think Gaza op ended too early'
Truman-PSR poll: 2 in 3 Israelis think Cast Lead should have continued, only 48% back cease-fire.
Elana Kirsh \
3/16/2009 2:46:41 PM
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Livni: Unity is not about the number of ministers or parties
JPOST.COM STAFF \
3/16/2009 3:18:59 PM
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Lebanon opens its first ever embassy in Syria
Relations between long-feuding neighbors reached turning point in August when the two agreed to establish ties, demarcate their contentious border.
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Coalition deal tasks Lieberman with Iran issue
Israel Beiteinu gets Foreign, Nat'l Infrastructures, Tourism, Absorption and Public Security ministries.
Gil Stern Stern HOFFMAN \
3/16/2009 3:54:41 PM
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US Army in Iraq reportedly shoots down drone that came from Iran
JPOST.COM STAFF \
3/16/2009 4:37:12 PM
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Woman shot by arrow while walking on street in NYC; condition stable
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'Modesty patrol' mercenary gets 4 years for Jerusalem attack
Etgar Lefkovits \
3/16/2009 5:23:39 PM
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Stones thrown at Israeli bus, cars near Bethlehem; none hurt
JPOST.COM STAFF \
3/16/2009 5:27:32 PM
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'Modesty patrol' mercenary gets 4 years
But State Attorney's Office doesn't charge suspected ringleader in J'lem case due to lack of evidence.
Etgar Lefkovits \
3/16/2009 5:31:01 PM
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US military: Soldier killed while on patrol in Baghdad
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Channel 2: Diskin, Dekel to return to Jerusalem within the hour
JPOST.COM STAFF \
3/16/2009 6:06:20 PM
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Syrian FM: Syria-Iran relationship will continue to remain strong
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Police: Lieberman 'crimes' continuing
Court issues ultimatum to investigators, says drawn-out nature of probe unprecedented in Israel.
REBECCA ANNA STOIL \
3/16/2009 6:57:03 PM
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Israel and Vatican nearing agreement on tax dispute ahead of Papal visit
Etgar Lefkovits \
3/16/2009 7:17:30 PM
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EU threatens boycott of UN 'Durban II' conference
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About 300 march in Latvian Waffen SS commemoration
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Netanyahu meets Barak, but no change in Labor's position
JPOST.COM STAFF \
3/16/2009 8:42:22 PM
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EU threatens boycott of 'Durban II' conference
Czech FM: European countries are "very skeptical" over direction of conference, strong push to withdraw.
YOSSI LEMPKOWICZ / European Jewish Press \
3/16/2009 8:47:24 PM
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Two funerals & a prisoner exchange
Israel must consider declaring: There will be no more lopsided deals with terrorist organizations.
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A sense of insecurity
Dr. Danny Gimshi, who spent three decades as a police commander, says the public doesn't feel safe.
YAAKOV LAPPIN \
3/16/2009 8:57:30 PM
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Vehicle transporting illegal workers overturns in West Bank; 2 hurt
JPOST.COM STAFF \
3/16/2009 9:03:22 PM
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March 17: Can you, or can't you?
With all the advanced technology today, we can't manage to bring one young soldier back to his home and family.
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No Holds Barred: Why the silence when AIPAC is attacked?
Chas Freeman's championing of Saudi Arabia at Israel's expense makes a mockery of American values.
SHMULEY BOTEACH \
3/16/2009 9:09:50 PM
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1,001 Arabian nights
Schalit's captivity is a tragedy. But plan to free terrorists is a farce.
Sam Ser \
3/16/2009 9:11:35 PM
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Israel's image in China
How we can build on a mainly positive attitude.
VICKY WU \
3/16/2009 9:13:07 PM
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Bringing back our most committed young people
Let's invite those who want to practice Conservative Judaism differently to do it in our synagogues.
By JEROME MLEO GIOSUÈ EPSTEIN \
3/16/2009 9:14:41 PM
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Washington Watch: Passing the big bucks
The line item veto permits lawmakers to pass irresponsible measures, grab all the credit and bear no responsibility after the president removes them.
douglas bloomfield \
3/16/2009 9:16:21 PM
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Our World: Israel's balance of delusion
The National Union and Habayit Hayehudi parties kick Netanyahu back into Kadima's orbit.
Caroline Glick \
3/16/2009 9:17:57 PM
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Haifa: Two men arrested for growing over 150 kg of marijuana
JPOST.COM STAFF \
3/16/2009 9:43:09 PM
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Medical association opposes transfer of psychiatric clinics to private company
IMA calls on Tel Aviv Labor Court to issue urgent restraining order against the state.
JUDY SIEGEL-ITZKOVICH \
3/16/2009 9:49:43 PM
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Report alleges health service discrimination against Beduin
Some 50,000 Beduin children in "unrecognized" settlements lack the services of even a single pediatrician in their 12 community clinics.
JUDY SIEGEL-ITZKOVICH \
3/16/2009 9:51:12 PM
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Israel's first center for child abuse victims to open Tuesday at Sheba Medical Center
Beit Lynn to provide victims with wide range of services and therapy, including social welfare and legal services.
Ruth Eglash \
3/16/2009 9:52:51 PM
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'Dad, why have you left us?'
Jordan Valley terrorist shooting victims Yehezkel Ramazreger and David Rabinovitch laid to rest.
YAAKOV LAPPIN \
3/16/2009 9:55:30 PM
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12 hours of coalition talks between Likud, Shas end without agreement
Gil Stern Stern HOFFMAN \
3/16/2009 9:59:47 PM
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Lebanon establishes embassy in Syria
Move marks establishment of full diplomatic relations for the first time since 1940s.
BRENDA GAZZAR \
3/16/2009 10:14:16 PM
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Analysis: Khatami withdrawal should help avoid split of moderate votes
Usually, big events happen within a month before elections. But this time, we are witnessing them almost three months prior to the big day.
MEIR JAVEDANFAR \
3/16/2009 10:17:30 PM
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Australian Jews rail against Khatami visit
Former Iranian president to speak at La Trobe Center for Dialogue, meet with Melbourne's Anglican diocese.
ELAN LUBLINER \
3/16/2009 10:18:46 PM
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Analysis: High stakes, high anxiety: Campaigning in Lebanon
In the sensitive context of Lebanese elections, the most productive action Washington can take is to help guarantee a level playing field.
DAVID SCHENKER \
3/16/2009 10:20:49 PM
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Obama: AIG can't justify 'outrage' of bonuses
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PMO: Hamas has toughened its stance, raised extreme demands
JPOST.COM STAFF \
3/16/2009 11:00:43 PM
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2 Palestinians wounded in police chase
Border Police fire at car after driver refuses to stop at a checkpoint in the South and tries to ram officers.
JPOST.COM STAFF \
3/16/2009 11:25:15 PM
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Likud, Israel Beiteinu made gains in Druse/Arab sectors, report shows
Overall support for Zionist parties drops by 10 percent.
BRENDA GAZZAR \
3/16/2009 11:46:56 PM
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Israel, Holy See may be near deal on tax dispute
Several property tax issues still cloud relations between Israel and the Vatican.
Etgar Lefkovits \
3/16/2009 11:58:46 PM