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Hear, hear for Israel’s diplomats!
By DAVID HARRIS \
3/26/2014 1:02:00 AM
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Pan-Arab unity not evident at this week’s Kuwait City summit
Nationalism still seen as trumping political ideology; On almost every issue, the Arab states are divided on how to proceed, whether it be on Syria, Iraq, Egypt or on how to deal with Iran.
By ARIEL BEN SOLOMON \
3/26/2014 6:24:00 AM
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Itzik urges Edelstein to delay vote for presidency
"Give Shalom chance" to put investigation behind him; Sources close to Prof. Dan Schechtman say he is "in favor of fair play."
By Gil Stern Stern HOFFMAN \
3/26/2014 5:44:05 AM
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Search for Malaysian jet resumes off Australia after weather improves
By REUTERS \
3/26/2014 1:44:49 AM
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Report: Russia warned US about Boston Marathon bomb suspect Tsarnaev
By REUTERS \
3/26/2014 2:54:15 AM
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Only a ground offensive will defeat the enemy, says senior IDF source
Ground forces make upgrades to prepare for war with Hezbollah; 40% of artillery rounds to be high-accuracy shells.
By YAAKOV LAPPIN \
3/26/2014 3:05:56 AM
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Economy minister touts progress in fight against bureaucracy
Chambers of Commerce issue warning on state-owned monopolies.
By NIV ELIS \
3/26/2014 3:28:48 AM
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American sentenced to 16 years in New York City pipe bomb case
By REUTERS \
3/26/2014 3:37:40 AM
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Your Taxes: BoI bank controller orders compliance with FATCA
FATCA was enacted in the US in 2010 in an effort to combat tax evasion by US persons holding investments in offshore accounts.
By LEON HARRIS \
3/26/2014 3:57:31 AM
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East Jerusalem residents petition High Court over lack of water
Tens of thousands go dry for three weeks, Water Ministry, Water Authority, municipality and Hagihon utility trade blame.
By SHARON UDASIN \
3/26/2014 4:04:43 AM
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Pending deal with Women of the Wall would annul regulations banning non-Orthodox practice at Kotel
Women of the Wall (WOW) is in advanced negotiations with cabinet secretary to reach solution for the establishment of pluralist prayer area at Western Wall.
By JEREMY SHARON \
3/26/2014 4:08:43 AM
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A life well spent
We are all richer for knowing Bob Slater, spending a little time with him and hearing some of the words he loved so much.
By DAVID BRINN \
3/26/2014 4:25:55 AM
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Jerusalem flying high heading to Russia
Red-hot Hapoel takes ultra-tight three-point advantage into Eurocup quarterfinal second leg at Novgorod.
By ALLON SINAI \
3/26/2014 4:33:17 AM
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Beersheba, Petah Tikva and Netanya into cup semis
Beersheba was rattled, but scored the winner eight minutes from time thanks to the class of Maor Buzaglo and Elyaniv Barda.
By ALLON SINAI \
3/26/2014 4:37:11 AM
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Probable death toll rises to 24 in Washington state mudslide
By REUTERS \
3/26/2014 6:01:06 AM
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Report: US to free Pollard for extended Israeli-Palestinian peace talks
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
3/26/2014 8:10:18 AM
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Israel Navy hits 2 suspected smuggling boat off Gaza coast
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
3/26/2014 8:55:10 AM
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Israel Navy fires at 2 suspected smuggling boats off Gaza coast
Vessels were bound for Egypt from the Strip, according to IDF; Palestinians report 4 wounded.
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
3/26/2014 2:25:10 PM
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Report: US agrees to free Pollard for extended Israeli-Palestinian peace talks
Israel to allegedly free 14 Arab-Israelis under terms of 3-way compromise that also obligates Palestinian participation in talks through end of 2014, Army Radio reports.
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
3/26/2014 9:08:57 AM
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Freedom Begins Here
By MICHAEL ORDMAN \
3/26/2014 9:20:00 AM
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Kremlin says Ukraine stops Russian crews disembarking in Kiev
By REUTERS \
3/26/2014 10:04:24 AM
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City Notes: Fishermen suspected of poisoning fish in Kinneret
Weekly wrap-up of news around the country.
By TAMARA ZIEVE \
3/26/2014 10:24:44 AM
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Israel as a 'crazy state': A new definition for political science?
No government on this earth has any legal right to free terrorists as a "gesture for peace."
By LOUIS RENÉ BERES \
3/26/2014 10:25:49 AM
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Bennett 'skeptical' of Pollard release in deal for prolonged peace talks
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
3/26/2014 10:43:00 AM
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Grapevine: Upper Nazareth’s interim mayor’s scissors will remain idle
Alex Gedelkin becomes mayor of Upper Nazareth; nature party gets shut down, drugs involved; YouTube removes video clip of Daniella Lugassy singing.
By GREER FAY CASHMAN \
3/26/2014 10:49:34 AM
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Showtime
Weekly wrap-up of cultural events.
By BARRY DAVIS \
3/26/2014 11:04:03 AM
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Bennett 'skeptical' of Pollard release in deal for prolonged peace talks
Economy minister urges Israeli government to "stop begging" Palestinians to continue diplomatic process.
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
3/26/2014 11:10:04 AM
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Moments of happiness
Lihi Lapid speaks out on autism’s tragedies and triumphs.
By JENNIFER TZIVIA MACLEOD \
3/26/2014 11:10:35 AM
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Moonshine liquor is a phone call away in Islamic Iran
Some Iranians take considerable pride in their bathtub booze.
By REUTERS \
3/26/2014 11:22:02 AM
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Jewish businessman to run for Ukrainian presidency
Vadim Rabinovich announces candidacy for May election; says will help Ukraine recover economically from months of political turmoil.
By JTA \
3/26/2014 11:41:05 AM
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Dreyfus: A family affair
Beit Hatfutsot’s study of Alfred Dreyfus provides Jews today with food for thought.
By BARRY DAVIS \
3/26/2014 11:42:41 AM
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High fluting
The Israel Camerata Jerusalem and its founder, Avner Biron, are set to celebrate 30 years with a spectacular concert.
By BARRY DAVIS \
3/26/2014 11:54:41 AM
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Leviev Group to launch phosphate mining plant off Namibian coast
By REUTERS \
3/26/2014 12:00:12 PM
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Arabs blast Syrian regime 'massacres', demand political solution
By REUTERS \
3/26/2014 12:23:16 PM
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Turkish police raid suspected militants in Istanbul, 5 wounded
By REUTERS \
3/26/2014 12:26:20 PM
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Arab League summit rejects call to recognize Israel as Jewish state
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
3/26/2014 12:45:16 PM
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Servant or Fool
By Hannah Greenberg \
3/26/2014 12:57:00 PM
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Arab League declares 'total rejection' of Jewish state recognition
Arab leaders back Palestinian refusal to recognize the Jewish character of Israel as a condition for peace.
By JPOST.COM STAFF,REUTERS \
3/26/2014 1:01:50 PM
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Turkish court upholds appeal to end Twitter blockage
By REUTERS \
3/26/2014 1:15:07 PM
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Haredi enlistment to Civilian Service declines following passage of conscription law
Number of ultra-Orthodox men enlisting to alternative to military service has dropped in period leading up to February 2014, says service director.
By JEREMY SHARON \
3/26/2014 1:33:14 PM
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US: No plans now to release Pollard
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
3/26/2014 2:29:33 PM
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Egyptian report: Sisi to resign as minister, pave way for presidential bid
By REUTERS \
3/26/2014 2:42:16 PM
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US: No current plans to release Pollard
State Department responds to Army Radio report that imprisoned Israeli spy will be release in exchange for extended peace talks.
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
3/26/2014 2:55:41 PM
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Survey: 80% of LGBT community see discrimination in hiring
According to data from Economy Ministry, 69% of community also feel sexual orientation, gender identity have negative effect on career advancement.
By NIV ELIS \
3/26/2014 3:17:47 PM
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Egypt's Sisi officially announces presidential run, vows to tackle militancy
59-year-old who deposed Mohamed Morsi says Egypt threatened by terrorists and he will work to make a country "free of fear."
By REUTERS \
3/26/2014 10:12:59 PM
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Elbit's drone to help secure World Cup in Brazil
The fleet of drones, which will be equipped with a new and advanced intelligence gathering system, will carry out "safety and security missions."
By YAAKOV LAPPIN \
3/26/2014 5:02:36 PM
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US jury convicts bin Laden son-in-law on terrorism charges
By REUTERS \
3/26/2014 5:05:46 PM
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One killed in Cairo clashes over Muslim Brotherhood rulings
By REUTERS \
3/26/2014 5:17:01 PM
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Knesset committee calls on PM to stop Palestinian terrorist release
Regev: Pollard release should not be related to Palestinian prisoners; MK Ghattas, bereaved families have shouting match in Knesset committee.
By LAHAV HARKOV \
3/26/2014 5:22:13 PM
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Turkish Deputy PM says should respect court decision overturning Twitter ban
"The Turkish judicial system is mostly anti-Erdogan," expert says after blockage of social media site overturned.
By Ariel Ben Solomon,REUTERS \
3/26/2014 5:25:14 PM
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Activists: Islamists bomb Shi'ite shrine in eastern Syria
By REUTERS \
3/26/2014 5:32:21 PM
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US jury convicts bin Laden son-in-law on terrorism charges
Prosecutors had accused Suleiman Abu Ghaith, a Kuwait-born teacher, of acting as an al Qaida mouthpiece, using videotapes to recruit new fighters.
By REUTERS \
3/26/2014 5:37:13 PM
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Dutch Holocaust monument to bear names of 102,000 victims
The "Holocaust Names Monument", the first of its kind in the Netherlands, will be designed by Jewish American architect Daniel Libeskind.
By REUTERS \
3/26/2014 5:42:21 PM
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As pre-Passover, spring cleaning season begins, children must be protected
The weeks before the Jewish Festival of Freedom are the most dangerous for young children, as cases of poisoning are most common.
By JUDY SIEGEL-ITZKOVICH \
3/26/2014 5:49:19 PM
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Barak: Enemies will be able to choose which building to hit within 5 years
Ex-defense minister warns of "unprecedented" chemical, biological and
terrorism threat in near future.
By YAAKOV LAPPIN \
3/26/2014 6:38:17 PM
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Municipality to invest NIS 1m. in downtown development
By DANIEL K. EISENBUD \
3/26/2014 5:57:49 PM
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MKs Lipman, Cabel top Knesset 'Social Index'
The party that took the most action on social issues is Labor, with a score of 37.7, while Bayit Yehudi ranked lowest with -3.2 points.
By LAHAV HARKOV \
3/26/2014 6:06:11 PM
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Egypt orders 919 Brotherhood members to stand trial
By REUTERS \
3/26/2014 6:13:36 PM
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Military service may remain a consideration for housing VAT exemption
Despite AG's warning that service requirement is discriminatory, finance minister says ultra-Orthodox can take full advantage of benefit by enlisting.
By NIV ELIS \
3/26/2014 6:15:39 PM
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3 Palestinians arrested for harboring illegal weapons
By DANIEL K. EISENBUD \
3/26/2014 6:18:33 PM
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Reparations for Jews from Arab countries must be included in peace talks, MKs say
Knesset Control Committee chairman Amnon Cohen says government disregarding 2010 law requiring issue to be part of talks.
By LAHAV HARKOV \
3/26/2014 6:29:38 PM
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Delegation of French and Swiss elementary school students visit Israel
The visit is meant to strengthen Jewish identity, bond between Israeli and Diaspora youth.
By LIDAR GRAVÉ-LAZI \
3/26/2014 6:34:38 PM
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Iran heads for 5th month of oil exports above sanctions limit
By REUTERS \
3/26/2014 6:35:06 PM
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Q&A: Emma Watson on how Hogwarts prepped her for 'Noah'
Watson reveals how the physical challenges of filming 'Harry Potter' prepared her for difficult scenes in her new role as Ila, the wife of Noah's eldest son.
By REUTERS \
3/26/2014 7:06:26 PM
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PA official says Abbas may meet same fate as Arafat if he won't bend to US, Israeli pressure
Kerry holds talks with Jordan's King Abdullah prior to meeting with Abbas; officials say Kerry wants extension of talks until end of year.
By KHALED ABU TOAMEH \
3/26/2014 7:07:36 PM
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ADL, National Press Club add to chorus denouncing Saudi denial of visa for 'Post' correspondent
Abe Foxman calls on Saudis to explain decision to deny visa to Jewish-American journalist, Michael Wilner, working for 'Jerusalem Post'.
By MAYA SHWAYDER, JERUSALEM POST CORRESPONDENT \
3/26/2014 7:39:38 PM
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Youths to launch virtual campaign against sexual violence
Social campaign will call upon youth to sign a virtual treaty in which they commit to act against any sign of sexual violence and to report any incidents of injury.
By LIDAR GRAVÉ-LAZI \
3/26/2014 7:59:28 PM
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Obama: Russia cannot achieve security through force
If Russia continues on current course, it will suffer more sanctions and deeper isolation, Obama says.
By REUTERS \
3/26/2014 8:09:19 PM
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Egypt army presents Sisi resignation to president
By REUTERS \
3/26/2014 8:12:49 PM
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Sources: Three killed in fighting in Lebanon's Tripoli
By REUTERS \
3/26/2014 8:25:28 PM
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Haredi grandfather beaten in New York in possible knockout game assault
65-year-old London man visiting New York for his grandson's wedding assaulted in Brooklyn while leaving wedding reception.
By JTA \
3/26/2014 8:33:21 PM
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Recognition
The question remains whether the Arab League and the PA leadership would be willing to declare their recognition of Israel as a state with the right to maintain a Jewish majority.
By JPOST EDITORIAL \
3/26/2014 9:05:32 PM
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The legality of the settlements
The Levy Report is Israel’s response to those who unfairly and incorrectly conclude that the settlements are illegal under int'l law.
By YAIR SHAMIR \
3/26/2014 9:11:32 PM
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The truth about the conversion bill
Political interests and infighting torpedo legislation that has a chance to help Israeli society move forward in reclaiming its Jewish character.
By SETH FARBER \
3/26/2014 9:21:03 PM
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Leading Kenyan MP says homosexuality 'as serious as terrorism'
By REUTERS \
3/26/2014 9:21:08 PM
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Media Comment: Turning the media around
Given the prevalence of poor professionalism and lack of ethics in many countries, media consumers should be demanding revolutionary changes, and that goes for Israel, as well.
By YISRAEL MEDAD,ELI POLLAK \
3/26/2014 9:28:42 PM
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Should Israel release more Palestinian terrorists?
You don’t have to be a prime minister or a seasoned diplomat or a four-star general to understand that setting more killers free just doesn't make any sense.
By STEPHEN M. FLATOW/JNS.ORG \
3/26/2014 9:33:39 PM
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March 27: Silvan’s woes
"It's interesting how these women come forth with such accusations (while hiding their own identity) only when the accused seeks to hold a position of honor."
By JERUSALEM POST READERS \
3/26/2014 9:34:23 PM
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The truth about the Beduin in the Negev
We are told that the Beduins live in a mere 45 historical villages and are forced to build illegally because their communities are not recognized by the state.
By ARI BRIGGS \
3/26/2014 9:40:40 PM
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Olmert rejects reports Shula Zaken has tape of him obstructing justice
Former PM accuses authorities of trying to unduly influence upcoming Holyland verdict with reports of alleged incriminating recording.
By YONAH JEREMY BOB \
3/26/2014 9:47:15 PM
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Fundamentally Freund: The first Chinese rabbi in 200 years
Yaakov Wang, a descendant of the Jewish community of Kaifeng, China, completed his conversion before a rabbinical court in Jerusalem last year.
By MICHAEL FREUND \
3/26/2014 9:47:28 PM
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Encountering Peace: Framework document for the establishment of permanent peace (part 2 of 3)
This is the second part of the draft that I presented to the Israeli, Palestinian and American negotiators in January 2014.
By GERSHON BASKIN \
3/26/2014 9:50:19 PM
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Egypt's Sisi says will run for presidency
By REUTERS \
3/26/2014 9:56:07 PM
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Legal confusion: Why does Israel accept Jordanian law?
Israel’s policy of recognizing Arab land claims based on Jordanian law is anti-Jewish, anti-Zionist and anti-democratic.
By MOSHE DANN \
3/26/2014 9:59:53 PM
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Washington Watch: 'Loose lips sink ships'
Ya’alon has every right to publicly criticize American leaders and foreign policy, and there’s a place for him to do that – as a civilian.
By DOUGLAS BLOOMFIELD \
3/26/2014 10:02:52 PM
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Palestinian officials: Abbas may agree to continue talks if prisoners released
Kerry, who now speaks almost daily with Netanyahu, met Abbas in Amman; leverage the US could use to keep Abbas at table includes threats to close embassy in DC, slow flow of funds.
By KHALED ABU TOAMEH,HERB KEINON \
3/26/2014 10:05:11 PM
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Apology politics, inexcusable policies
America’s leaders need to stop seeking apologies, making apologies and looking for excuses.
By MICHAEL WIDLANSKI \
3/26/2014 10:06:07 PM
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Jazz CD reviews
On 'Somewhere,' Jarrett not only displays his prodigious keyboard control but also unfurls styles and genre-dippings at will.
By BARRY DAVIS \
3/26/2014 10:18:39 PM
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Theater review
The acting honors go to Kriaf, who attacks each of his three roles with a completely different energy so that for each a full character steps forth.
By HELEN KAYE \
3/26/2014 10:28:59 PM
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NGO: Arab League pressing UNHRC over Falk replacement
UN Watch says American Christina Cerna may be superseded as new special rapporteur for Palestinian issues because she hasn't been vocal about Israel.
By TOVAH LAZAROFF \
3/26/2014 10:31:41 PM
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Live concert version of ‘The Artist’ heads to J’lem
This multi-award winning film is dramatically brought to life on stage with the Israeli Philharmonic Orchestra.
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
3/26/2014 10:34:23 PM
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Your Investments: How to position your portfolio for higher rates
Research indicates that in rising interest-rate environments, investors would be wise to look at growth stocks.
By AARON KATSMAN \
3/26/2014 10:38:05 PM
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Source: Hope for Pollard freedom not lost
For first time, Israelis, Palestinians, and Americans all require agent's release for their own internal reasons, sources say.
By Gil Stern Stern HOFFMAN \
3/26/2014 10:38:57 PM
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WATCH: Haifa medical teams practice moving wartime hospital underground
Underground hospital designed to protect up to two thousand bed-bound patients of northern Israel in times of war.
By CAMILLA SCHICK \
3/26/2014 11:01:49 PM
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Restore ‘classical’ sciences in schools, education minister says at Technion
Israel cannot compete strategically with the reality around it and the lack of natural resources if it doesn’t boost science studies, Piron says.
By JUDY SIEGEL-ITZKOVICH \
3/26/2014 11:13:50 PM
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Quadricycle microcars making way to Israel
Quadricycles, fourwheeled microcars that fall into “light” and “heavy” categories, have become increasingly popular in Europe and are now set to hit the Israeli market.
By SHARON UDASIN \
3/26/2014 11:19:21 PM
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Holocaust restitution body could close
Senior Citizens Minister Orbach “failed to earmark further budget for Project HEART, which will therefore be forced to fold,” source says.
By SAM SOKOL \
3/26/2014 11:22:59 PM
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Reports of Hungarian Jewish renaissance misleading, says senior rabbi
Robert Frolich, leader of largest Neolog synagogue, laments lack of communal affiliation.
By SAM SOKOL \
3/26/2014 11:30:25 PM
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German recluse Gurlitt to return Nazi-looted art
By REUTERS \
3/26/2014 11:59:37 PM