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Sudanese defense minister asks for more Egyptian forces for Darfur
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US man wants Lenin statue removed from Atlantic City casino
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A bitter anniversary - seven years of Kassams from Gaza
Sderot residents to testify about life and the rockets.
ABE SELIG \
6/16/2008 2:52:34 AM
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Convicted murderer is not considered a 'hero' in Lebanon, some say
Kuntar confident he will be part of any Israel-Hizbullah prisoner swap.
BRENDA GAZZAR \
6/16/2008 2:59:31 AM
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Shas vetoes direct regional elections
MKs, activists incensed; Paz-Pines plans to sponsor legislation as private member's bill.
Gil Stern Stern HOFFMAN \
6/16/2008 3:04:50 AM
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Greens have big doubts about Red-Dead Canal
Coalition calls for all parties to wait for comprehensive study before launching project.
EHUD ZION WALDOKS \
6/16/2008 3:06:33 AM
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Obama wants to replace White House bowling alley with basketball court
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Honda begins production of cars with zero-emission hydrogen fuel cells
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'Rice's criticism ruffles few feathers'
Gov't source tells 'Post' secretary of state's remarks on e. J'lem building "not making waves today."
HERB KEINON \
6/16/2008 5:07:01 AM
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Local Hoops: Effi to sign Williams
Williams played at Bnei Hasharon for last 2 seasons, averaging 15.9 points, 4.7 rebounds, and 3.1 assists.
ALLON SINAI \
6/16/2008 5:09:16 AM
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Israel's women's rugby team takes hit in France
Daniel Sabban's girls remain positive, despite losing all three games at the European Sevens.
JENNA STARK \
6/16/2008 5:11:20 AM
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IDF troops arrest two Palestinians during operation in Bethlehem
JPOST.COM STAFF \
6/16/2008 6:21:33 AM
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Suicide bomber kills 12 police, wounds 23 people in northern Sri Lanka
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IDF kills three armed Palestinians in southern Gaza
JPOST.COM STAFF \
6/16/2008 7:44:28 AM
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Palestinians: IAF killed gunman in Gaza Strip
IAF strikes Kassam squad in the north of the territory; Man moderately wounded by rocket in Ashkelon.
Yaakov Katz and JPost.com Staff \
6/16/2008 7:50:30 AM
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Yona's plea bargain: 7-years in jail
'Eichmann treated better than me,' Heftsiba CEO says after being extradited to Israel from Italy.
Dan Izenberg and Yaakov Lappin \
6/16/2008 8:41:53 AM
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'Dekel told us deal with Hizbullah in the works'
Eldad Regev's father to Post: PM's point man said there's a Hizbullah agreement on returning soldiers.
TOVAH LAZAROFF \
6/16/2008 9:00:00 AM
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Six injured in car accident near Lebanon border
JPOST.COM STAFF \
6/16/2008 9:27:48 AM
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IAF fires at two Palestinian gunmen near Gaza fence
JPOST.COM STAFF \
6/16/2008 9:31:14 AM
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Biker in moderate condition after collision with cop car in Haifa
JPOST.COM STAFF \
6/16/2008 9:32:26 AM
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Video: In defense of Jerusalem
Prof. Kedar comes to defense of capital in heated al-Jazeera debate.
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Bank of Israel presents new bank fee tariffs
Banking fees will be cheaper for customers who use direct-banking services, but more expensive for those who make their transactions via teller-assisted services.
SHARON WROBEL \
6/16/2008 10:04:55 AM
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Woman loses part of her leg in factory accident near Ashdod
JPOST.COM STAFF \
6/16/2008 10:06:37 AM
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New bank tariffs
Bank of Israel \
6/16/2008 10:09:41 AM
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'Treasury officials weren't notified of Bar-On's tax plan'
Bar-On's plan would gradually lower income taxes for individuals and companies over a seven-year period starting next year.
JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
6/16/2008 10:30:17 AM
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'Hamas to give final answer on truce after speaking to all Gaza factions'
JPOST.COM STAFF \
6/16/2008 10:30:45 AM
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Islamic Jihad won't stand in the way of a Gaza truce deal
JPOST.COM STAFF \
6/16/2008 10:33:59 AM
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'History has shown those who opt for cultural Judaism leave us after generation or two'
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Meretz MK asks Shas leader to help approve postal rate changes
The Israel Postal Company is losing money due to non-competitive bulk mail rates from private companies.
JUDY SIEGEL \
6/16/2008 10:36:07 AM
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Report: More Israelis are over-working
Statistics show that 5 percent of Israelis are currently working 60 or more hours a week.
jj levine \
6/16/2008 10:40:38 AM
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Terrorists set Tuesday deadline to ransom Philippine journalists
Suspected al-Qaida-linked kidnappers say talks to secure release of ABS-CBN anchor and cameraman will be called off if $337,000 doesn't arrive by noon Tues.
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23 dead as monsoon rains hit India
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57 killed in southern China flooding
More than 1 million forced to flee as more rain expected to pummel region over the next few days.
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Japan quake toll hits 10 as rescuers recover another body
Rescuers keep up their search for 12 remaining missing, but hopes fade that any of them will be found alive.
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Rescuers reportedly recover additional body in Japan quake, toll at 10
Rescuers keep up their search for 12 remaining missing, but hopes fade that any of them will be found alive.
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Palestinians fire two mortar shells at western Negev; no wounded, damage
JPOST.COM STAFF \
6/16/2008 11:03:13 AM
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Sayles is no sell-out
Independent film director would rather ensure creative freedom than sign with big Hollywood studio.
David Brinn \
6/16/2008 11:13:59 AM
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Busy and blessed
Jazz saxophonist Jimmy Greene returns to Israel with some feel-good music - and seven albums under his belt.
Barry Davis \
6/16/2008 11:21:34 AM
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Dance Review: Ballet Preljocaj
This new rendition of Larmes Blanches (White Tears) was finely tuned with the brilliance of its four dancers.
ORA BRAFMAN \
6/16/2008 11:26:28 AM
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Leonard Cohen announces Israel show
Cohen joins a long list of international performers planning stops in Israel for the summer and fall.
SHIRA TEGER \
6/16/2008 11:28:41 AM
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UK raises terror threat to highest level for citizens living in UAE
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Pakistan summons Afghan envoy to protest Karzai threat
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UK raises terror threat to highest level for citizens living in UAE
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Regev and Goldwasser families say they heard of swap deal from media
JPOST.COM STAFF \
6/16/2008 12:43:34 PM
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Britain to send more than 200 extra troops to Afghanistan
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McDonald's in Brazil will become kosher for a day
"Our major goal was to offer the Jewish community in Sao Paulo the experience to have a meal in a McDonald's with the same quality standards and the unique taste of our products."
jta \
6/16/2008 1:07:03 PM
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Film exploring Israel-Diaspora gap prompts soul searching
Film casts spotlight on often painful question of whether American Jews are feeling increasingly disconnected from Israel, and if so, why.
Dina Kraft / JTA \
6/16/2008 1:26:40 PM
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Barak: We will continue to back Palestinian economic projects in W. Bank
JPOST.COM STAFF \
6/16/2008 1:43:32 PM
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Man in stable condition after snake bite near Beit She'an
JPOST.COM STAFF \
6/16/2008 1:51:00 PM
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Nazi war criminal seen with soccer fans
UK paper films former Gestapo agent drinking in cafes despite being deemed too sick for extradition.
Etgar Lefkovits \
6/16/2008 2:52:01 PM
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Rice: Time to resolve the Shaba Farms issue
In surprise visit to Beirut, US sec. of state arrives in Lebanon to show support for new gov't that would give Hizbullah more power.
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Saudi lawyer challenges kingdom's religious police
Appeals sentence that exonerated Mutawwa'in from killing man suspected of distributing alcohol.
The Media Line News Agency \
6/16/2008 3:24:43 PM
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Bush: US can help 'testy situation' on Afghanistan-Pakistan border
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Haniyeh says truce talks nearing completion
US delegation helps border police with tunnel-detection.
Yaakov Katz \
6/16/2008 3:51:50 PM
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France to overhaul defense strategy to meet changing threats
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Knesset Committee approves building of another Ashkelon power station
JPOST.COM STAFF \
6/16/2008 5:06:01 PM
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Israel-Syria talks 'constructive'
PM's advisers impressed by "atmosphere" of talks, head to Paris, fueling talk of Olmert-Assad meeting.
HERB KEINON \
6/16/2008 5:23:43 PM
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'Teheran pulls billions from EU banks'
Iranian papers: Order to withdraw came directly from Ahmadinejad; EU likely to impose new sanctions.
JPOST.COM STAFF AND AP \
6/16/2008 5:37:34 PM
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Rescuers recover additional body in Japan quake, toll at 10
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Merkel insists ratification of EU treaty should be continued
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Dutch police: Unidentified man takes hostages in Almelo city hall
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Bomb explodes outside Shiite mosque in northwest Pakistan
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What creates sparks between men and women?
Among boys and girls who are schooled separately, the erotic charge surges when they do meet.
SHMULEY BOTEACH \
6/16/2008 7:11:12 PM
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We're all right, Shmuley
The system the Lubavitcher Rebbe set in place has proved remarkably resilient.
dovid eliezrie \
6/16/2008 7:13:10 PM
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Chinese official rules out Western-style legal reform
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Israel and EU to announce upgrade in their relations
Itamar Sharon \
6/16/2008 7:48:29 PM
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Our World: Bush's rhetoric, Bush's policies
To leave the world more secure, he must match the two.
Caroline Glick \
6/16/2008 7:52:33 PM
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Encountering Peace: The road map can work
Abbas and Olmert still have time to reach an agreement.
Gershon Baskin \
6/16/2008 7:53:56 PM
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Vilna'i: When buses exploded in Jerusalem we didn't feel forsaken by gov't
JPOST.COM STAFF \
6/16/2008 7:54:25 PM
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UN council raps Sudan over war crimes suspects
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Solana: EU 'ready to move further' on stronger sanctions against Iran
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Iran police shut clothes shops, hairdressers
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Taliban vows to fight US-led NATO forces with renewed zeal
The Pakistan Taliban Movement calls Afghan President Hamid Karzai's statement about sending troops to fight militants in Pakistan's tribal areas "sick."
SHAHEEN BUNERI, The Media Line \
6/16/2008 8:29:16 PM
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Public defibrillators for saving lives to become mandatory
Each device, which costs about $2,000, will be the responsibility of the institution that houses it.
JUDY SIEGEL-ITZKOVICH \
6/16/2008 8:31:09 PM
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A voice for the citizen
Contrary to popular wisdom, the Hebrew language really does have a phrase for political constituency.
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One on One: Ruling out the wrong rhetoric
Prof. Avi Bell aims to set the record straight on international law.
RUTHIE BLUM LEIBOWITZ \
6/16/2008 8:36:27 PM
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UN expert asks UNHRC to widen his mandate
Falk says he should also probe Palestinian violations in order to silence criticism against him.
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Rights group: Syrian authorities detain political activist
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Bush gets good news in Britain on Iran sanctions and troops for Afghanistan
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D?j? vu, again
Life is made up of never-ending lists that have you going round in circles.
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June 17: Visibility poor
Unless our deeply flawed electoral system is replaced, Joe Public will not be heard.
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US immigration appeals board upholds deportation order for ex-Nazi guard
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IAF attacks two Hamas weapons-manufacturing facilities in Gaza
JPOST.COM STAFF \
6/16/2008 11:05:13 PM
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Coal miner killed in US accident
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Israel wins significant EU upgrade
New status will mean more diplomatic cooperation; participation in European plans and agencies.
HERB KEINON \
6/16/2008 11:21:26 PM
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Committee created to replace Druckman
Rabbis Dahan, Bin-Nun and Weiss rumored to be candidates for position of Conversion Authority head.
Matthew Wagner \
6/16/2008 11:28:10 PM
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As budget falters, Jewish Agency wants gov't 'partnership'
Bielski asks Knesset to "encourage" gov't to "partner" in aliya activities, programs that connect Israel and the Diaspora.
Haviv Rettig Gur \
6/16/2008 11:28:58 PM
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Knesset asks comptroller to investigate Claims Conference
Inquiry findings on gov't treatment of Holocaust survivors expected Sunday.
DAN IZENBERG \
6/16/2008 11:31:59 PM
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Chief police investigator: 'We don't want to be Chicago'
Danino promises tough action in wake of lawyer's assassination on Tel Aviv street.
YAAKOV LAPPIN \
6/16/2008 11:33:02 PM
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'Bishara Bill' heads for second, third Knesset readings
Knesset House Committee brings legislation against visiting enemy states a step closer to ratification.
REBECCA ANNA STOIL \
6/16/2008 11:34:43 PM
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Negev turns to Peres for help against Kassams
We're not asking for sympathy, but we need tangible assistance for our problems," Nir Oz resident tells president.
ABE SELIG \
6/16/2008 11:46:23 PM
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Bush nominates new ambassador at US Embassy in Beirut
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Gaza Journalists demand to see IDF inquiry into Reuters cameraman's death