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North Korea goes completely offline as internet shuts down
US President Barack Obama vowed on Friday to respond to a major cyber attack on Sony Pictures, which he blamed on North Korea, "in a place and time and manner that we choose."
By REUTERS \
12/23/2014 12:02:35 AM
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Grammy-winning singer Joe Cocker dies at 70
By REUTERS \
12/23/2014 12:34:35 AM
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Chronic exposure to terror threat increases risk of natural death, says Hebrew U study
Constant fear can be a major contributor to spikes in one’s resting heart rate.
By JUDY SIEGEL-ITZKOVICH \
12/23/2014 12:51:53 AM
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Bus crash sends woman to hospital in serious condition
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
12/23/2014 1:26:26 AM
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Israeli who joined ISIS may have citizenship revoked
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
12/23/2014 2:27:35 AM
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Israeli who joined ISIS may have citizenship revoked
The Israeli youth from Nazareth left Israel two months ago for either Syria or Iraq and recently made contact with his family again from a Turkish hospital.
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
12/23/2014 2:56:37 AM
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The Israeli-Palestinian conflict: Two histories, one future?
By Dana Gold \
12/23/2014 3:53:46 AM
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Bank Leumi to pay $400 million settlement for clients' tax evasion
By REUTERS \
12/23/2014 3:55:03 AM
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Bank Leumi to pay US $400 million in tax evasion settlement
The bank will pay the federal government a total of $270 million and New York State $130 million.
By REUTERS \
12/23/2014 4:17:19 AM
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North Korean internet slowly returning
By REUTERS \
12/23/2014 4:46:40 AM
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What threat does an Iranian-backed Yemen pose to Israel?
Expert says Jerusalem should explore cooperation with Red Sea countries to avert sea traffic risk; Alliance unlikely, says former deputy national security adviser.
By ARIEL BEN SOLOMON \
12/23/2014 5:51:56 AM
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New York mayor urges end to protests after police killed
By REUTERS \
12/23/2014 5:59:46 AM
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Jerusalem blues continue with loss to Haifa
Hapoel’s overall losing streak hits five games as Smith can’t come through from the line.
By ALLON SINAI \
12/23/2014 6:24:48 AM
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Beitar suffers humbling home setback to Beersheba
Beersheba has struggled on the road this season, going winless in its previous four matches away from Vasermil Stadium.
By ALLON SINAI \
12/23/2014 6:34:33 AM
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Menorah causes apartment fire in Jerusalem
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
12/23/2014 6:50:15 AM
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Who's dumber than who?
By IRA SHARKANSKY \
12/23/2014 7:01:35 AM
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Israeli tackle football: A journey from dream to reality
Far from the East coast of the United States, the sport seems to be settling into its new home, almost 6,000 miles away from its American birthplace.
By HENRY ROSENBLOOM \
12/23/2014 7:03:27 AM
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Police investigating potential explosive underneath Kiryat Gat vehicle
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
12/23/2014 7:34:08 AM
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The boring stuff
By R.P. Nettelhorst \
12/23/2014 8:31:55 AM
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Controversial far-left journalist denies spitting at West Bank police
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
12/23/2014 8:53:02 AM
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Questions of identity: Millenials
By Caroline Igra \
12/23/2014 9:01:05 AM
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Germany: Thousands stage anti-immigration rally, rail against 'Islamization of West'
By REUTERS \
12/23/2014 9:13:39 AM
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Germany: Thousands stage anti-immigration rally, rail against 'Islamization of West'
The rally by a fast-growing grass-roots movement calling itself PEGIDA, or Patriotic Europeans Against the Islamization of the West, was its 10th and largest so far.
By REUTERS \
12/23/2014 9:23:05 AM
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It’s a great Hanukka for gay Jewish celebrities
By YANIR DEKEL \
12/25/2014 2:28:21 AM
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Defining Israel’s identity - Hellenists or Maccabees?
By Martin Wasserman \
12/23/2014 6:55:50 PM
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China says reports it helped cut off North Korea's Internet 'irresponsible'
By REUTERS \
12/23/2014 10:30:08 AM
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Report: Algeria troops kill chief militant behind Frenchman's murder
By REUTERS \
12/23/2014 10:31:36 AM
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Australian PM says increased terrorist chatter following Sydney siege
By REUTERS \
12/23/2014 10:32:47 AM
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Australian PM says increased 'terrorist chatter' following Sydney siege
"The national security agencies today indicated that there has been a heightened level of terrorist chatter in the aftermath of the Martin Place siege," Abbott told reporters in Sydney.
By REUTERS \
12/23/2014 10:45:30 AM
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Israeli regulator opposes Noble, Delek control of Leviathan natural gas field
By REUTERS \
12/23/2014 10:56:55 AM
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Regulator may declare Noble, Delek a cartel after backtracking on gas deal
Noble Energy and conglomerate Delek Group owned rights to develop the huge Leviathan natural gas field off the country's Mediterranean coast.
By NIV ELIS,YONAH JEREMY BOB \
12/24/2014 1:57:06 AM
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Hatnua MK Tsur tells Livni he won't seek Knesset seat in next election
By Gil Stern Stern HOFFMAN \
12/23/2014 11:50:57 AM
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Hatnua MK Tsur tells Livni he won't seek Knesset seat in next election
Livni will announce her candidates for the Knesset on Tuesday, following the return from abroad of MK Amram Mitzna.
By Gil Stern Stern HOFFMAN \
12/23/2014 11:55:43 AM
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Shabbat ad generates protest across the board
A television ad juxtaposes two Israeli families experiencing a typical Friday evening.
By JEREMY SHARON \
12/23/2014 12:08:50 PM
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Tel père, tel fils
Malgré les obstacles et les tentations, Yossef a su rester le digne fils de son père Yaacov
By RAV CLAUDE DAVID ZAFFRAN \
12/23/2014 12:28:02 PM
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The hidden cost of occupation
By ALEX FIEDLER \
12/23/2014 2:26:10 PM
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Gantz's parting words to Knesset: Make sure to invest in IDF
Gantz, who will be replaced by Maj.-Gen. Gadi Eisenkot in February after a four-year term as chief of staff, expressed confidence that his successor knows how to deal with future challenges.
By LAHAV HARKOV \
12/23/2014 12:34:33 PM
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Dany Boon, un humoriste humaniste
Pour la première fois, Dany Boon présentait l’un de ses films en amont de sa sortie sur les écrans bleu-blanc : Supercondriaque
By JOHANNA AFRIAT \
12/23/2014 12:37:15 PM
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Un autre regard sur l’Ethiopie
Le festival Hullegeb, cinquième du nom, s’est tenu à Jérusalem début décembre. L’occasion de découvrir la culture éthiopienne dans toute sa diversité
By JOSEPHA BOUGNON,HELOISE FAYET,ANTONIA REISS \
12/23/2014 12:45:28 PM
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Déstresser la Ville sainte
Participation gratuite au club de remise en forme Bar MasterZ : telle est l’idée des frères Shlomo pour remplacer l’alcool et la violence au sein de la jeunesse sur les nerfs de Jérusalem
By ET GAR LEFKOVITS \
12/23/2014 12:52:04 PM
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Antiquities Authority finds 1,600-year-old glass bracelet with menorah inscription
Glass fragment from late Roman and early Byzantine periods found during Hanukka in Mt. Carmel National Park.
By DANIEL K. EISENBUD \
12/23/2014 12:58:12 PM
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Retour à un monde perdu
Nouvelle mission pour l’ancien chef du Mossad, Ephraïm Halévy : redonner vie à la fameuse yeshiva de Volozhyn en Biélorussie
By MORDECHAI HAIMOVITCH \
12/23/2014 1:13:58 PM
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Electric Corporation declares strike, but supply of power to continue
By NIV ELIS \
12/23/2014 1:16:34 PM
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Electric Corporation declares strike, but supply of power to continue
The Histadrut Labor Federation backed the union, saying that the company could not be a revolving door for hiring and firing temporary, saying the practice was "exploitative."
By NIV ELIS \
12/23/2014 1:19:04 PM
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Recrutement sous haute surveillance
Intégrer l’unité de reconnaissance des blindés de Tsahal n’est pas chose aisée. Pour devenir les yeux et les oreilles de l’armée, seuls les meilleurs seront sélectionnés
By SETH J. FRANTZMAN \
12/23/2014 1:24:11 PM
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Barkat : nous ne laisserons pas la violence nous décourager
Le maire de Jérusalem revient sur les problèmes de sécurité dans la capitale, le statu quo sur le mont du Temple, les mesures prises et celles qui restent selon lui à prendre
By DANIEL K. EISENBUD \
12/23/2014 1:29:39 PM
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MK Shafir: 'Electionomics' behind West Bank visitors center funding
Shaffir has asked that the Central Election Committee block the money from being transferred to fund the project, which will be located in the Barkan Industrial Park.
By LAHAV HARKOV \
12/23/2014 1:30:40 PM
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1.6 million d'Israéliens sous le seuil de pauvreté
Un recul est amorcé mais les chiffres restent inquiétants.La classe politique utilise le rapport à des fins électorales.
By Lidar Gravé-Lazi,LAHAV HARKOV \
12/23/2014 1:34:17 PM
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Mercredi noir
Quatre décisions anti-israéliennes en une journée au sein de l’Union européenne
By SYLVIE BERGER \
12/23/2014 1:39:46 PM
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Ce que veut Kerry, ce que veut Abbas
Washington et Ramallah ne cessent de répéter qu’elles ne souhaitent pas interférer dans les élections israéliennes, et pourtant, sur le terrain, chacun a déjà choisi son camp
By HERB KEINON \
12/23/2014 1:45:10 PM
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Balaam's Curse, serialization of novel: Part 1: A conception in a cave
By STEVE APFEL \
12/23/2014 3:12:53 PM
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Iranian official says no plans to resume full ties with US even if nuclear deal reached
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
12/23/2014 2:02:03 PM
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Iranian official says no plans to resume full ties with US even if nuclear deal reached
Ali Shamkhani, the secretary of the Supreme National Council, gave an interview to the "Financial Times."
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
12/23/2014 2:09:02 PM
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Monitor: Over 1,000 Islamist militants killed in US strikes in Syria
By REUTERS \
12/23/2014 2:19:44 PM
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Report: Islamic State is turning churches into torture chambers in Iraq and Syria
The militant group has also been selling stolen goods from ransacked churches on the black market in order to fund their terrorist mission.
By ARIEL COHEN \
12/23/2014 2:22:19 PM
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Monitor: Over 1,000 Islamist militants killed in US strikes in Syria
In total, the United States carried out 488 air strikes in Syria through Dec. 15.
By REUTERS \
12/23/2014 2:28:27 PM
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The non-Arab Middle East: Iran, Turkey and Israel
In addition to the numerous non-Arab minorities that inhabit the region, three major non-Arab states straddle it – Iran, Turkey and Israel.
By NEVILLE TELLER \
12/23/2014 3:08:57 PM
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JPost Holy Land: Trash in a prehistoric house tells a story
The researchers excavated 14,000-year-old Natufian houses at the site in Mount Carmel and found abundant fossilized trash, made of broken animal bones and the remains of numerous meals.
By REUVEN YESHURUN \
1/5/2015 5:43:55 PM
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Famous Jews react to Sony 'surrender to terrorism' over 'The Interview'
After threats were made against the US by North Korea over Rogen and Franco's latest comedy, Jewish celebrities are speaking out on a subject that is unfortunately close to their hearts: terrorism.
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
12/23/2014 4:11:03 PM
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Ten more strikes hit Islamic State in Syria
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
12/23/2014 4:00:41 PM
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WATCH: Palestinian protesters dressed as Santa Claus clash with IDF
The IDF Spokesman's Unit said that approximately 80 protesters hurled rocks at security forces, who responded with riot dispersal means.
By REUTERS \
12/23/2014 4:01:05 PM
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France beefs up security after string of lone-wolf attacks
By REUTERS \
12/23/2014 4:05:02 PM
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JPost News: December 23
JPost.com brings you all the latest news on Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish World.
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
12/23/2014 4:12:38 PM
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Satellite images show 290 heritage sites in Syria damaged by war: UN
By REUTERS \
12/23/2014 4:24:17 PM
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We are family
We were on a first-name basis without even knowing each other’s name.
By RABBI LAZER GURKOW \
12/23/2014 4:25:45 PM
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Sixty journalists killed in 2014, Mideast deadliest area
By REUTERS \
12/23/2014 4:28:04 PM
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Psoriasis patients march in Tel Aviv to stress that it is not infectious
There are 240,000 people of all ages with the condition, some more serious than others.
By JUDY SIEGEL-ITZKOVICH \
12/23/2014 4:28:51 PM
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One person run over by van in France on Monday dies
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
12/23/2014 4:41:00 PM
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The Movement for Quality Government: Hanegbi shouldn't be in Israeli government
By Gil Stern Stern HOFFMAN \
12/23/2014 5:04:23 PM
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JPost Selection: Cutest story of the year
This year Tanda the rhino made headlines when she produced a female baby rhino, the first in Ramat Gan Safari for twenty years.
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
12/29/2014 8:31:54 PM
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JPost Selection: Weirdest story of the year
This year Egypt's pyramids splashed JPost headlines ranging from false hopes of a visit from Mickey Mouse to allegations that Israeli spies are falsifying Egyptian history.
By COMPILED BY CAROLINE FRANK \
12/28/2014 4:31:17 PM
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FBI warns of Islamic State threat to Mississippi River bridge
By REUTERS \
12/23/2014 5:18:15 PM
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Ya'alon: Hamas rebuilding defensive tunnels; Israel looking for new digging of offensive tunnels
Defense minister: In north, Hezbollah remains deterred, and Free Syrian Army-linked groups are preventing radical Islamists from approaching our border.
By YAAKOV LAPPIN \
12/23/2014 5:32:27 PM
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More military deployed in France following attacks
Bullet fired through Paris synagogue window.
By JOSEPH STRICH \
12/24/2014 12:33:23 AM
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Abbas: If resolution to end 'occupation' not passed, we will stop dealing with Israeli government
Palestinian chief negotiator Saeb Erekat on Tuesday urged the United States to refrain from blocking a Palestinian drive for statehood.
By KHALED ABU TOAMEH \
12/23/2014 5:56:16 PM
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Iranian conspiracy theory: Israeli settlements in Iraq?
Fars News Agency says Israelis buying up property in ISIS-held areas.
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
12/23/2014 6:00:34 PM
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Danon launches campaign to ban Zoabi from running for Knesset
"There is no doubt that there is more than enough to clearly prove Zoabi's teachings are extremist and dangerous to the State of Israel," Danon says.
By LAHAV HARKOV \
12/23/2014 6:26:59 PM
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Pope's Christmas message to those fleeing ISIS: 'Do not be afraid or ashamed to be Christian'
“I write to you just before Christmas, knowing that for many of you the music of your Christmas hymns will also be accompanied by tears and sighs,” Pope Francis wrote.
By ARIEL COHEN \
12/23/2014 6:27:56 PM
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Merry Christmas at the Hebrew University
The university has also declared a vacation day for the Muslim holiday Eid Al Adha (Feast of the Sacrifice).
By LIDAR GRAVÉ-LAZI \
12/23/2014 6:31:28 PM
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Jewish organizations express worries over cyberattacks
According to the ADL, more than half of Jewish Israeli teens have reported being attacked online because of their nationality.
By SAM SOKOL \
12/23/2014 6:41:10 PM
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Conversion law implementation delayed
Head of the Conversion Authority Rabbi Yitzhak Peretz told the Post that he had received the draft of the regulations on Thursday and had passed them to Chief Rabbi Yitzhak Yosef for his review.
By JEREMY SHARON \
12/23/2014 6:42:04 PM
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High Court puts partial brakes on oil drilling in Golan; Impact on Kinneret uncertain
The absence of an order meant that the NGO did not have a total victory over Ofek in a petition, which had demanded fully revoking the drilling licenses they were granted.
By YONAH JEREMY BOB \
12/23/2014 6:57:37 PM
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Government employees earn 75% more than Israeli average; senior doctors among highest earners
The highest average wages were paid out to Israeli state-owned firms, starting with the ports in Haifa, where workers earned NIS 28,790 per month.
By JUDY SIEGEL-ITZKOVICH,NIV ELIS \
12/23/2014 7:03:28 PM
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Netanyahu: If Livni elected, Jews will need armored personnel to reach Western Wall
Prime minister chides Livni and Herzog for being willing to to give the Palestinians a capital in Jerusalem.
By HENRI BYBELEZER,Gil Stern Stern HOFFMAN \
12/23/2014 7:12:18 PM
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Dallas cinema: Sony Pictures allows theaters to show 'The Interview'
By REUTERS \
12/23/2014 7:25:35 PM
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Irish Jewish community claims victory in Holocaust flap
Spokesman for the Israeli embassy in Dublin says that until three years ago it was HETI policy not to invite the ambassador to the Holocaust Memorial Day ceremony.
By SAM SOKOL \
12/23/2014 7:40:37 PM
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Hamas: PA's draft resolution to Security Council does not represent the Palestinians
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
12/23/2014 8:00:15 PM
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Sony Pictures allows some theaters to show 'The Interview'
It was unclear how many theaters would be allowed to screen "The Interview."
By REUTERS \
12/23/2014 8:03:40 PM
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No gov't agency blocking Erdan from revoking citizenship of Israeli who joined ISIS
Asked for comment on the legality of revoking Haldi's citizenship, the Attorney-General's Office implied that it would not intervene either.
By YONAH JEREMY BOB \
12/23/2014 8:45:13 PM
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Hamas rejects PA statehood bid at the UN
Jailed Fatah leader Marwan Barghouti took issue with the text and called on the PA leadership to conduct an immediate and comprehensive revision of its wording.
By KHALED ABU TOAMEH \
12/23/2014 8:59:14 PM
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Dance review
Sankai Juku – ‘Tobari’ TAPAC, December 12.
By ORA BRAFMAN \
12/23/2014 9:10:59 PM
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Classical review
Phoenix Ensemble Napolitan Baroque St. Andrew’s Church, December 16.
By URY EPPSTEIN \
12/23/2014 9:18:15 PM
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Obama applauds Sony decision to show 'The Interview'
By REUTERS \
12/23/2014 9:33:34 PM
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What do we really teach our children?
Our method of solving problems with them teaches them to do the same with others. My golden rule is, “Do unto children as you want them to do unto others.”
By RICHARD L. CURWIN \
12/23/2014 9:39:13 PM
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Coming home
The IFCJ and the State of Israel are both investing generously to facilitate aliya.
By JPOST EDITORIAL \
12/23/2014 9:44:51 PM
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No to the nation state law
The “Nationality Law” is set to overturn this framework, painstakingly constructed by mutual agreement over the years. Instead of promoting unity, it will lead to greater division and polarization.
By URIEL LYNN \
12/23/2014 9:53:44 PM
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Center field: The Jerusalemites’ dilemma – How to stop terrorists from clouding the commons?
By Gil Stern Stern TROY \
12/23/2014 9:54:08 PM
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Turkey’s vision of Cyprus as its satrapy
Cyprus cannot on its own deal with its Goliath neighbor. It does not have to. It can, within the international system and its dynamics, pursue a Lilliputian strategy and effectively tie down Gulliver
By MARIOS L. EVRIVIADES \
12/23/2014 10:04:33 PM
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Will the elections influence next Gaza war?
In contrast to those on the Left, residents and politicians on the Right claim Gaza should be conquered completely, until the very last Kassam rocket is destroyed.
By NOAM BEDEIN \
12/23/2014 10:23:16 PM
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Biotechnology and social media
BioJerusalem aims at developing the strong life sciences cluster and supporting new companies that operate in Jerusalem.
By SIMONE SOMEKH \
12/23/2014 10:32:00 PM
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FDA eases ban on blood donations from gay men
By REUTERS \
12/23/2014 10:35:23 PM
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LETTERS: December 24
Jerusalem Post readers weigh in on stories that dominated headlines this week.
By LETTERS TO THE EDITOR \
12/23/2014 10:48:13 PM
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Netanyahu working with Republican strategist ahead of elections
Republican strategist John McLaughlin will advise Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's campaign ahead of the March 17 election.
By Gil Stern Stern HOFFMAN \
12/23/2014 10:48:28 PM
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NY protesters reject plea for hiatus despite police slayings
By REUTERS \
12/23/2014 10:59:06 PM
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Your taxes: OECD comparison shows Israeli tax rates not bad
Israel ranked 24th out of 34 member countries in terms of the tax to GDP ratio in 2012.
By LEON HARRIS \
12/23/2014 11:12:55 PM
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The Iran nuclear dance
By Stephen Hughes \
12/23/2014 11:13:48 PM
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EU invests NIS 2.5m. to promote hi-tech in Arab society
About 20 top commercial attaches from EU member states headed North to Nazareth to be exposed up-close to the hi-tech scene that has developed there over the past decade.
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
12/23/2014 11:26:58 PM
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Israeli teen sensation Oliel completes Orange Bowl double
Oliel, who won the 12s tournament two years ago and was the No. 1 seed this year, beat Taiwan’s Chen-jui Ho 7-5, 7-5 in Tuesday’s final.
By ALLON SINAI \
12/23/2014 11:30:52 PM
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Wow, Jerusalem!
Because Jerusalem is a hothouse of creativity, the municipality decided on a pilot project of 15 small exhibitions in 15 hotels.
By GREER FAY CASHMAN \
12/23/2014 11:40:39 PM
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LA foundation awards grant to Temech for religious women’s employment program
Temech, established in 2005, aims to enable, empower and train Orthodox women in Israel to maximize their employment and entrepreneurship opportunities.
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
12/23/2014 11:55:52 PM