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Poll shows growing support for Biden over Trump in battleground states
The poll showed 45% of registered voters said they would support Biden, the presumptive Democratic nominee, while 39% said they would support Trump.
By REUTERS \
4/24/2020 8:12:49 AM
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Beyonce Pledges $6 Million to Health Services Amid Coronavirus Pandemic
By REUTERS \
4/24/2020 2:01:36 AM
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Idan Roll attacks Ginzburg for failure to keep promises to LGBTQ community
"I'm talking to you as a father. There are no words to describe the struggles I went through to become a parent. You went through them too," Roll said.
By TZVI JOFFRE \
4/24/2020 8:08:10 AM
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Initiative for Forgotten Coronavirus Population – Youth at Risk
#hardestathome campaign demands reopening of help centers during pandemic as ministries push back against criticism
By TARA KAVALER/THE MEDIA LINE \
4/24/2020 2:58:02 AM
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Iran urged to release female political prisoners during COVID outbreak
"This is no judicial oversight. It is part of a policy that looks to further punish political prisoners by keeping them in dangerous prison conditions."
By DONNA RACHEL EDMUNDS \
4/24/2020 3:11:42 AM
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Sunlight, heat and humidity weaken coronavirus, US official says
By REUTERS \
4/24/2020 3:03:24 AM
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Destroyed Great Synagogue of Vilna recreated in 3D clips
The synagogue originally had five floors, two of which were underground, and could host up to 5,000 worshipers.
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
4/24/2020 3:45:43 AM
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Technion developing rapid coronavirus test with results within an hour
'The most significant innovation is that the test can be carried out on site, within an hour, eliminating the need to send the saliva to a special lab'
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
4/24/2020 8:05:41 AM
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Should you put your life at risk to help others?
Jewish law recognizes that life is of ultimate value, but it also appreciates that there will be times when saving a person’s life may come at the expense of another.
By IRA BEDZOW / JTA \
4/24/2020 4:40:18 AM
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Coronavirus cannot be used as excuse to curb human rights, nations told
"We are ... concerned by the growing practice of monitoring and closely controlling people’s movements, even at the cost of their privacy."
By DONNA RACHEL EDMUNDS \
4/24/2020 7:59:32 AM
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NY man claimed Jews responsible for coronavirus, charged with harassment
A New York City man has been charged with bias intimidation and harassment following two confrontations with a Jewish man.
By MARCY OSTER/JTA \
4/24/2020 5:09:59 AM
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New Zealand: there will be a time when economy will need more stimulus
By REUTERS \
4/24/2020 5:20:55 AM
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Jewish health chief’s support for reopening plan compared to Nazi Germany
“You don’t issue people certificates to be able to function … This actually feels like Hitler’s Germany where you had to have blonde hair and blue eyes to be able to function anywhere."
By MARCY OSTER/JTA \
4/24/2020 5:43:07 AM
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Bloomberg puts up $10 million for coronavirus contact tracing program
“We’re all eager to begin loosening restrictions. But in order to do that safely we first have to put in place systems to identify people who may have been exposed to the virus.
By MARCY OSTER/JTA \
4/24/2020 6:02:26 AM
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Trump health spokesman tweets about Soros and Rothschild family ‘control’
"Soros’s political agenda REQUIRES a pandemic,” Caputo said.
By RON KAMPEAS/JTA \
4/24/2020 6:23:41 AM
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Shulem on being the first Hasidic musician to sign with major record label
"First of all, success means being able to provide for my family."
By CURT SCHLEIER/JTA \
4/24/2020 6:41:13 AM
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Antisemitism trackers watch for threats as nationalists driven online
A Massachusetts man was arrested for trying to set off a firebomb near the entrance of a Jewish home for the elderly.
By RON KAMPEAS/JTA \
4/24/2020 6:58:11 AM
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42 fallen soldiers since last Remembrance Day, ceremonies held online
Due to the continued spread of the coronavirus, the main ceremonies at the Western Wall plaza and Mount Herzl to be held without an audience.
By ANNA AHRONHEIM,TAMAR URIEL-BEERI \
4/24/2020 7:49:35 AM
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Apple: 'No evidence' that hackers exploited flaw in iPhones, iPads
Avraham said he found evidence that an attacker was taking advantage of the vulnerability as far back as January 2018, but that he could not determine who the hackers were.
By REUTERS \
4/24/2020 8:18:09 AM
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China's space agency unveils name of its first Mars exploration mission
By REUTERS \
4/24/2020 7:20:10 AM
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'One-Punch Man' to get film adaptation from Sony, Arad Productions
The film is being made through a partnership between Sony Pictures and Israeli producers Avi and Ari Arad of Arad Productions.
By AARON REICH \
4/24/2020 8:02:16 AM
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Coronavirus: Germany's confirmed cases rise to 150,383, deaths to 5,321
By REUTERS \
4/24/2020 7:46:09 AM
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Labor Party leader Peretz secretly signs coalition agreement
The agreement calls for Peretz to become economy minister and Labor MK Itzik Shmuli to become welfare minister.
By GIL HOFFMAN \
4/25/2020 9:15:57 PM
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For bereaved families, every day is Remembrance Day
On all other days, I remember watching him gel his hair, preparing for an all-nighter with his friends, as well as horsing around with his siblings on the living-room couch.
By SUSIE WEISS \
4/24/2020 6:17:48 PM
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Entire prosecution top echelon supports A-G against state attorney
Public letter slamming Eldad comes after public breakdown
By YONAH JEREMY BOB \
4/24/2020 8:47:52 AM
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Tel Aviv to hand out NIS 700k in grants to independent artists
Tel Aviv municipality will hand out grants to struggling artists and city residents who work in cultural organizations, as well as giving out scholarships to artists for future events.
By IDAN ZONSHINE \
4/24/2020 9:13:00 AM
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Kinneret rises by half a centimeter in a single day
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
4/24/2020 9:01:06 AM
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Coronavirus cases spike to 14,882 - 193 dead
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
4/24/2020 9:20:45 AM
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UK PM Johnson in 'excellent' shape after coronavirus, says minister
The United Kingdom has the fifth worst official death toll in the world, after the United States, Italy, Spain and France.
By REUTERS \
4/24/2020 11:41:18 AM
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Comic Edan Alterman and his kids charm Israel by singing their hearts out
"The sincerity, love and harmony the three project in these clips is what draws viewers, who are charmed by their unpolished quality," Alterman said.
By HANNAH BROWN \
4/24/2020 12:26:04 PM
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Dusty haze to wash over southern Israel throughout Friday
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
4/24/2020 10:04:31 AM
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PA filler claims martyrdom for Al-Aqsa more important than family
"Al-Aqsa is more precious than my children and more precious than my family – Al-Aqsa is my life, Al-Aqsa is my life…"
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
4/24/2020 10:32:08 AM
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Netanyahu discusses lifting COVID-19 restrictions with world leaders
The leaders expressed concern regarding the expected second wave of the pandemic outbreak and the fact that the virus is likely to stay with us for a long time
By IDAN ZONSHINE,LAHAV HARKOV \
4/25/2020 8:39:05 PM
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Coronavirus: Russia's number of cases nears 70,000
By REUTERS \
4/24/2020 10:52:28 AM
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Coronavirus deaths in Israel reach 200, 15,398 infected
Ministers and the top-tier of the education system are expected to meet about when to open schools on Sunday.
By MAAYAN JAFFE-HOFFMAN,EYTAN HALON \
4/26/2020 2:52:15 PM
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NGO: Settler attacks on Palestinians in W.Bank rose due to coronavirus
The left-wing NGO B’Tselem argues that the settlers are exploiting the lockdown measures for their attacks.
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
4/25/2020 9:44:45 PM
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Shabbat candle-lighting times for Israel and US
See Shabbat times for your area.
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
4/24/2020 11:50:47 AM
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21-year-old Palestinian gets arrested, tests positive for COVID-19
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
4/24/2020 12:00:04 PM
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Lapid tweets in Armenian for Armenian Genocide Remembrance Day
Many of Israel’s leaders have publicly recognized the Armenian Genocide at various points throughout Israeli history. But as a nation, the Jewish state has refused to recognize the genocide due to fe
By IDAN ZONSHINE \
4/24/2020 1:31:13 PM
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US coronavirus death toll tops 50,000
The true number of cases is thought to be higher, with state public health officials cautioning that shortages of trained workers and materials has limited testing capacity.
By REUTERS \
4/24/2020 7:25:08 PM
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Taliban rejects calls for Ramadan ceasefire
President Ashraf Ghani called on Thursday for the ceasefire for Ramadan, which began in Afghanistan on Friday, and to allow the country to focus on the coronavirus outbreak.
By REUTERS \
4/24/2020 1:12:31 PM
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Coronavirus: Iran reaches 88,194 cases, 5,574 deaths
By REUTERS \
4/24/2020 1:19:14 PM
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Sand cat suspected of dying from coronavirus at Ramat Gan Safari
Once at the Pathological Institute, the sand cat was sent to the department of virology after initial testing showed a "high likelyhood" of coronavirus, based on the cat's initial symptoms.
By IDAN ZONSHINE \
4/24/2020 1:41:51 PM
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WHO: Suspending vaccines during pandemic could lead to more outbreaks
The message comes in the lead-up to World Immunization Week, which takes place between April 24-30.
By AARON REICH \
4/24/2020 1:43:37 PM
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Israeli returned from US without telling air crew he has COVID-19
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
4/24/2020 1:53:02 PM
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Yael Eckstein provides steady hand to helm of IFCJ amid global crisis
“My father planted the roots, and we have been able to water it and see it grow.”
By ALAN ROSENBAUM \
4/26/2020 5:50:15 PM
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UK: Iran's ballistic missile launch of satellite 'of significant concern'
By REUTERS \
4/24/2020 2:06:58 PM
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Saudi-led coalition to extend ceasefire in Yemen by a month
By REUTERS \
4/24/2020 2:09:07 PM
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Israel's Pluristem secures €50m. EU financing to boost COVID-19 treatment
The financing is backed by a guarantee from the European Fund for Strategic Investments (EFSI), the financial pillar of the European Union's Investment Plan for Europe.
By EYTAN HALON \
4/25/2020 8:48:48 PM
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German drugstore chain shows ad with antisemitic conspiracy rapper
German and Israeli Jews say they will no longer shop at Rossmann
By BENJAMIN WEINTHAL \
4/24/2020 6:52:48 PM
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Dutch coronavirus cases rise by 806 to 36,535
By REUTERS \
4/24/2020 3:07:59 PM
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Netanyahu holds a conference with world leaders on coronavirus - report
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
4/24/2020 3:36:04 PM
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Lockdown on Beit Shemesh, Netivot to be decided before Shabbat
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
4/24/2020 3:50:19 PM
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Israeli diagnosed with coronavirus returns from US, did not warn airline
The Israeli, who tested positive for coronavirus prior to returning to Israel, was on a flight with 50 other passengers.
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
4/25/2020 9:58:51 PM
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The US won't take part in the WHO's global coronavirus initiative
US President Donald Trump has lambasted the WHO as being slow to react to the outbreak and being "China-centric" and announced a suspension of funding.
By REUTERS \
4/24/2020 4:11:24 PM
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UK coronavirus death toll in hospital rises to 19,506
By REUTERS \
4/24/2020 5:32:33 PM
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As coronavirus rises, press freedom falls under the Palestinian Authority
Last year, dozens of Palestinian websites were ordered shut down by a Palestinian court, being regarded by the PA as opposition media.
By MOHAMMAD AL-KASSIM/THE MEDIA LINE \
4/24/2020 4:52:49 PM
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Health Ministry: Israeli Olympic athletes can return to training
The report also noted that discussions are ongoing regarding the return of professional sports activities.
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF,MAARIV ONLINE \
4/25/2020 3:56:11 PM
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Afghanistan's Taliban reject call for Ramadan ceasefire
By REUTERS \
4/24/2020 5:04:28 PM
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Gov't approves lockdown on neighborhoods in Netivot, Beit Shemesh
In Beit Shemesh, the ministry said there are 399 patients, up 22% in three days. In Netivot there are 89 sick people, up 19%.
By MAAYAN JAFFE-HOFFMAN \
4/24/2020 5:42:26 PM
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UK says limited progress made with EU in round two of Brexit talks
By REUTERS \
4/24/2020 5:35:42 PM
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Spain's daily coronavirus death toll lowest in a month
By REUTERS \
4/24/2020 5:38:56 PM
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CoronaCrush and JScreen partner to promote love and health under lockdown
The CoronaCrush Facebook boasts a following of 10,000 users, and was designed to help Jews worldwide find romantic relationships while under lockdown.
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
4/26/2020 7:04:28 AM
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Trump suggests testing disinfectant as COVID-19 treatment
The White House said on Friday that Trump had been taken out of context and had urged people to seek coronavirus treatment only after conferring with their doctors.
By REUTERS \
4/25/2020 5:41:39 AM
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UN experts urge Iranian-allied Houthis to release Baha’is
The Islamic Republic of Iran engages in massive persecution of Baha’is, according to the US State Department and UN reports.
By BENJAMIN WEINTHAL \
4/24/2020 5:58:44 PM
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The United States coronavirus death toll tops 50,000
By REUTERS \
4/24/2020 6:46:25 PM
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Italy's coronavirus epidemic began in January - study
"We realized that there were a lot of infected people in Lombardy well before Feb. 20, which means the epidemic had started much earlier. In January for sure but maybe even earlier."
By REUTERS \
4/24/2020 6:58:53 PM
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Lacking romance during quarantine? 'Man Seeking Woman' is your antidote
With zero romantic prospects on the horizon — thanks COVID-19 — I’ve resorted to slapping a virtual Band-Aid over my crumbling love life. And I know I’m not alone.
By ARIELLE KAPLAN/JTA \
4/24/2020 6:52:16 PM
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Eastern Congo militia ambush kills 16, including 12 park rangers
By REUTERS \
4/24/2020 7:00:13 PM
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Dan Hamaccabim Project launches domestication program of memorial flower
The Dan Hamaccabim Project is a non-profit organization funded both by private and public donations devoted to growing, conserving and distributing the Dan Hamaccabim flower.
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
4/24/2020 7:32:15 PM
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Turkey's coronavirus death toll rises by 109 to 2,600
By REUTERS \
4/24/2020 7:30:51 PM
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Cuomo: Coronavirus came to New York from Europe not China
By REUTERS \
4/25/2020 3:30:01 PM
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Rate of new coronavirus cases in Italy rise, while death rate lowers
By REUTERS \
4/24/2020 7:42:44 PM
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Canada's mass shooter assaulted his girlfriend before killing 22 people
"It was a significant assault, and this individual female did manage to escape, and that could very well have been the catalyst to start the chain of events."
By REUTERS \
4/24/2020 9:27:05 PM
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Rashida Tlaib slammed for Holocaust Remembrance tweet not mentioning Jews
US Democratic Congresswoman Rashida Tlaib, who has faced accusation of antisemitism and is known as a fierce critic of Israel, was strongly criticized for the tweet.
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
4/25/2020 11:54:06 PM
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Mossad delivers coronavirus equipment to Israel
Additionally, the Mossad is working on procuring 47 different drugs and anesthetics that Israel is lacking according to the Health Ministry.
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
4/25/2020 11:40:10 PM
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US warship heads to port after coronavirus outbreak
By REUTERS \
4/24/2020 9:12:40 PM
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Austrians chant ‘We are Jews’ at anti-coronavirus restrictions protest
A Twitter user posted a video of the protesters and criticized their chant as a “Shoah relativization. It can’t get worse.”
By BENJAMIN WEINTHAL \
4/25/2020 1:46:31 AM
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US Navy recommends reinstating fired captain of coronavirus-hit ship
Meanwhile at least 18 sailors aboard a US Navy destroyer have tested positive for the new coronavirus.
By REUTERS \
4/24/2020 10:39:05 PM
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Letter in PEI newspaper says Israel spread coronavirus to Palestinians
In his article, anti-Israel activist Richard Deaton also said that Israel failed "to meet its obligation under international law, as an occupying power, to provide medical supplies to Palestinians."
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
4/24/2020 10:34:49 PM
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Beersheba Mishan resident tested few times for coronavirus, now negative
The woman, a resident of the Mishan elderly people’s home, returned there after she was found to not have the virus. She was found to have it, and then not to have it.
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
5/24/2020 7:33:01 PM