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French academic freed from Iranian prison
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'Karp autopsy won't help suspects'
Police say cause of death to play significant role in trial; victim of TA beach beating laid to rest.
YAAKOV LAPPIN \
8/17/2009 1:34:35 AM
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'This whole generation of young people in Jaljulya is screwed up'
Town whose sons are linked to brutal murder searches for answers to violence.
RON FRIEDMAN \
8/17/2009 1:36:01 AM
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'Police can't cope with violent crime'
Senior ex-police officers question whether police forces operating under mayors are the way to go.
YAAKOV LAPPIN \
8/17/2009 1:37:31 AM
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Euro Hoops: Halperin: Israel must improve despite wins over Poland and GB
Sherf's troops end London tourney on a high with 79-69 victory.
ALLON SINAI \
8/17/2009 1:38:52 AM
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Israeli triple jumper misses the call
Yochai Halevi was set to be the first Israeli to participate in the world athletics championships.
ALLON SINAI \
8/17/2009 1:39:45 AM
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Tennis: Ram/Mirnyi fall short at final hurdle at Montreal Masters
Israeli/Belrusian duo second best throughout match, struggling desperately on their opponents' serve.
ALLON SINAI \
8/17/2009 1:40:34 AM
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20-year-old man shot, moderately injured in Tira
JPOST.COM STAFF \
8/17/2009 2:17:14 AM
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British PM affirms Britain's commitment to Afghanistan
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North Korea puts military on 'special alert' over S. Korea, US drill
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4 lightly injured as fridge causes blaze in Netanya apartment
JPOST.COM STAFF \
8/17/2009 5:38:19 AM
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IDF troops arrest 6 Palestinians during West Bank night ops
JPOST.COM STAFF \
8/17/2009 6:21:43 AM
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Analysis: This time a credit card, next time a bomb?
With enemies like Hamas and Iran, Kirya security breach cause for concern.
Yaakov Katz \
8/17/2009 6:45:25 AM
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UN rep visits Australia to probe Aboriginal discrimination claims
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Troops wound Egyptian policeman after he opens fire at them
Yaakov Katz \
8/17/2009 8:29:51 AM
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Troops wound Egyptian border guard
Soldiers fire at man after he cocks his weapon at them; IDF and Egyptian officials conduct joint probe.
Yaakov Katz and AP \
8/17/2009 8:37:05 AM
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'Dramatic' development reported in case of dismembered bodies
JPOST.COM STAFF \
8/17/2009 9:18:12 AM
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Man arrested for attacking 'green' inspector, brother also arrested
JPOST.COM STAFF \
8/17/2009 9:38:25 AM
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Man seriously injured after driving vehicle into forklift
JPOST.COM STAFF \
8/17/2009 9:41:59 AM
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Man who dies in Beilinson Hospital announced as 9th swine flu fatality
JPOST.COM STAFF \
8/17/2009 10:06:30 AM
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Improvised explosive device discovered in Beit She'an factory
JPOST.COM STAFF \
8/17/2009 10:09:48 AM
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Economy returns to growth in second quarter
Steinitz: Positive data points to stabilization, but we're not out of the woods.
SHARON WROBEL \
8/17/2009 10:29:06 AM
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Kuwaiti Islamic bank returns to investments in US
"The joint venture will seek to acquire high-income residential real estate in major cities in the United States."
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Tax dodgers scramble to come clean amid crackdown
The US and Swiss governments have announced a court settlement in efforts by the IRS to force UBS to turn over the names of some 52,000 Americans.
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UK Treasury chief: Banks' bonus pay must be curbed
Britain's financial-services watchdog has drawn up new rules on bankers' pay, but critics say they are too weak.
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Chinese steelworkers' protest halts plant's takeover, privatization
A similar protest last month in the northeast led to the general manager of a state-owned steel plant being beaten to death.
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Luxury resort offers $19 room - minus bed
The Rancho Bernardo Inn boasts three pools, a spa and golf course. It typically charges more than $200 a room.
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Mubarak says Schalit deal could come soon
Egyptian president tells US Jewish leaders that once issue of Palestinian prisoners returning to W. Bank solved, deal can be sealed.
HILARY LEILA KRIEGER, Jerusalem post correspondent \
8/17/2009 11:07:59 AM
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'Nearly 1/4 of Israelis would refuse H1N1 vaccine'
Eighth and ninth Israeli victims of swine flu die in Petah Tikva.
JUDY SIEGEL-ITZKOVICH \
8/17/2009 11:25:06 AM
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The 'Zimdollar': Dead but still used for bus fares and as promissory notes
Trillion Zimbabwe dollar notes, the world's biggest denomination bills, are a hit with collectors, selling briskly on eBay.
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Suicide bomb kills 20, wounds over 130 in Russia
Attacker rams truck into police station in Ingushetia in worst attack to ravage North Caucasus republic in years.
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Madonna marks birthday in Poland amid protests
Catholics upset over the timing of Material Girl's concert.
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Mazuz: No legal obstacle to Lieberman serving as FM at this point
JPOST.COM STAFF \
8/17/2009 12:04:20 PM
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The past is in the present
Three books use the Holocaust as a departure point for weaving gripping tales that take place today.
Ruth Ellen Gruber / JTA \
8/17/2009 12:12:43 PM
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Man sets himself on fire at a Jerusalem rehabilitation center
JPOST.COM STAFF \
8/17/2009 12:14:38 PM
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Kooking up some jazz
Musicians will pay tribute to the Mandate era's visionary first chief rabbi with a series of avant garde concerts.
Barry Davis \
8/17/2009 12:27:02 PM
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Three people arrested on charges of multiple rape of a 12-year-old girl
JPOST.COM STAFF \
8/17/2009 12:31:03 PM
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Chief Rabbi Metzger: Devote time to educating teens against violence
JPOST.COM STAFF \
8/17/2009 12:46:50 PM
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Former US candidate Mike Huckabee supports Israeli settlements
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Rightists, leftists square off in east Jerusalem
4 arrested in Sheikh Jarrah after demos outside Shepherd Hotel where Huckabee attends reception.
ABE SELIG \
8/17/2009 1:13:57 PM
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Ministers urge PM to legalize outposts
Netanyahu, Barak insist law will be enforced as cabinet members tour Samaria, call for construction.
TOVAH LAZAROFF \
8/17/2009 1:18:04 PM
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Mazuz says Lieberman can remain FM
A-G rejects request by watchdog that Lieberman be suspended until a decision is made in his case.
JPOST.COM STAFF \
8/17/2009 1:35:06 PM
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Ya'alon: Outposts were approved by state and are legal
JPOST.COM STAFF \
8/17/2009 2:03:34 PM
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Man and his son arrested on suspicion of killing eldrely man
JPOST.COM STAFF \
8/17/2009 2:08:34 PM
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Abbas on Gaza weekend violence: Hamas is inhumane
JPOST.COM STAFF \
8/17/2009 2:23:34 PM
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Young Christians get hands-on Israel experience
Visiting group 'adopts' a Holocaust survivor.
Ruth Eglash \
8/17/2009 2:50:52 PM
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Kuwait: Death toll in wedding blaze reaches 43
Interior Ministry spokesman: Perpetrator identified and confessed to committing crime for personal reasons.
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Shari Arison's 'visions' claim amuses Israelis
'I don't want someone who hears voices to be the owner of the bank where my money is.'
AP \
8/17/2009 3:18:53 PM
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Liechtenstein prince comment irks Jews
Hans-Adam says his principality's bank secrecy policies helped save Jews during the Holocaust.
JPOST.COM STAFF \
8/17/2009 3:24:38 PM
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Huge cavern may answer biblical questions
The largest man-made cavern in Israel has a ceiling supported by 22 huge columns bearing various carved symbols.
rachel wexler \
8/17/2009 3:26:49 PM
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Trial of Bahai's in Iran accused of espionage postponed
JPOST.COM STAFF \
8/17/2009 3:55:14 PM
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Israel transfers NIS 30 million in new bills to Gaza to replace old bills
JPOST.COM STAFF \
8/17/2009 4:36:14 PM
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Israel sends emergency aid to Taiwan
Contribution focuses on water purification systems and mobile containers; local media praises aid.
Rebbeca Baskin \
8/17/2009 4:56:15 PM
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Paz-Pines: Ministers' remarks on outpost tour 'irresponsible'
JPOST.COM STAFF \
8/17/2009 4:57:23 PM
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Kadima on outpost tour: PM 'ridiculing' world public opinion
JPOST.COM STAFF \
8/17/2009 5:15:53 PM
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Petah Tikva court upholds gag order on mutilated bodies case
JPOST.COM STAFF \
8/17/2009 5:24:46 PM
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2 arrested over death of Ramle yeshiva student
Suspects allegedly carried out a botched motorcycle drive-by shooting attack targeting a criminal rival.
YAAKOV LAPPIN \
8/17/2009 5:33:40 PM
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Abbas: Dialogue with Hamas is inevitable
But PA president reiterates he won't engage in talks with Israel unless all settlement activity is halted.
Khaled Abu Toameh \
8/17/2009 5:52:54 PM
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US senators talk terrorism, Gitmo issues in Yemen
State news agency says two sides focus on "bilateral issues and fields of joint cooperation."
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Lady Gaga excited to visit 'sacred' Jerusalem
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Ayalon reiterates strong US-Israel ties, mutual commitment to peace
JPOST.COM STAFF \
8/17/2009 7:07:09 PM
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Russia: Missing ship found off Cape Verde, crew healthy
Freighter sparked high-seas mystery when it disappeared nearly 3 weeks ago, crew reported being attacked in Baltic Sea by masked men.
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Girl, 4, moderately hurt when kicked by horse on Moshav Nahalim
JPOST.COM STAFF \
8/17/2009 8:06:00 PM
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TA beach beating victim died before he was thrown into sea
JPOST.COM STAFF \
8/17/2009 9:24:13 PM
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Tennis star Dudi Sela injured, but aims to recover for US Open
ALLON SINAI \
8/17/2009 9:35:00 PM
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'Israeli Beduin in Egypt dreams of home'
Lawyer, MK push for release of Rahat resident who has been jailed for 10 years on espionage charges.
BRENDA GAZZAR \
8/17/2009 9:38:16 PM
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Huckabee's visit - show of support,or well-planned attack?
What does the leading candidate for the Republican presidential ticket in 2012 have to gain from visiting such a contentious area?
ABE SELIG \
8/17/2009 9:40:45 PM
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Crime and values
One way to re-instill decency in society is for leaders to behave as if this country's kids are watching.
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The man who brought Herzl home
Fifty years ago, US Army chaplain Rabbi Oscar Lifshutz facilitated the return of the 'father of Zionism's' remains to Israel.
David Geffen \
8/17/2009 9:48:31 PM
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August 18: Caved in?
Is it proper to report that a leader "caves in" when they realize they don't have enough votes to pass what's on the agenda?
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Terra Incognita: A new type of Islamic militancy
Islamism is beginning to produce radical fringe movements that put groups like al-Qaida to shame.
Seth Frantzman \
8/17/2009 9:55:49 PM
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Encountering Peace: Drawing borders is the first step
If peace efforts between Israel and the Palestinians are to move forward, both must agree on land boundaries.
Gershon Baskin \
8/17/2009 9:57:21 PM
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No second thoughts
The Robinson award may give Obama license for future mischief on Israel.
Jonathan Tobin \
8/17/2009 9:59:04 PM
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The Canadian boycott that wasn't
United Church of Canada voted to "take no action" on four proposals.
HASKELL NUSSBAUM \
8/17/2009 10:05:50 PM
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Germany's worrying undemocratic trends
The reactions to an Egyptian woman's murder in a courtroom and the nomination for a medal of a lawyer accused of being virulently anti-Israel have placed Germany in the spotlight.
ANETTA KAHANE \
8/17/2009 10:07:19 PM
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Lamenting linguistics in Israeli schools
Children of the 1.2 million-strong FSU community should study Russian to connect with their rich heritage.
ALEX MILLER \
8/17/2009 10:08:19 PM
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'Magnificent Roman mansion' uncovered in City of David
A Roman mansion found in the City of David changes everything.
JOSIAH RYAN \
8/17/2009 10:13:51 PM
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Syria slams campaign against Mary Robinson
Bouthaina Shaaban blasts "Zionist policies," Arab media's inability to counter Israeli propaganda.
alex sorin \
8/17/2009 10:16:03 PM
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Oren hopes Arabs can salute Israeli flag
In TV interview, new Israeli ambassador to US says Arab-Israelis enjoy "full and equal rights."
JONAH NEWMAN \
8/17/2009 10:18:19 PM
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British teachers attend Yad Vashem education class
Course aims to provide educators with tools to improve their ability to teach about the Holocaust.
Jonny Paul, Jerusalem Post Correspondent \
8/17/2009 10:21:18 PM
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Deadly battles rage on in Yemen's north
Ministry of Defense says army captures a number of fighters in day 6 of operation in country's North.
alex sorin and ap \
8/17/2009 10:26:02 PM
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Two dozen haredim protest outside Barkat's home against Carta lot
JPOST.COM STAFF \
8/17/2009 10:41:42 PM