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Chavez opponents demand return of Venezuelan TV station
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Argentine farmers protest grain export-tax hikes
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Carter says Clinton should abandon nomination battle in June
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NASA spacecraft successfully lands on Mars
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Olmert-Mofaz bond seen solidifying
Speculation whether PM would work on Mofaz's behalf against Livni in future succession battle.
Gil Stern Stern HOFFMAN \
5/26/2008 4:13:59 AM
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Iraq: Al-Qaida fighters on the run from northern city of Mosul
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Taiwan's ruling party chief visits China in a sign of warming ties
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IDF arrests Palestinians attempting to damage security barrier near Jenin
JPOST.COM STAFF \
5/26/2008 6:52:54 AM
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Mofaz, Yishai oppose Golan Heights withdrawal
Both visit Golan; Mofaz: Giving Golan to Syria means giving it to Iran; Yishai: Syria part of "axis of evil."
JPOST.COM STAFF \
5/26/2008 7:10:40 AM
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Malaysian education minister says school uniforms do not 'invite rape'
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S. Korea, Arab states discuss launch of cooperative group to enhance ties
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Ahmadinejad congratulates Nasrallah on new Lebanese president
JPOST.COM STAFF \
5/26/2008 7:58:31 AM
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Mofaz: The situation in Gaza is intolerable and verges on failure
JPOST.COM STAFF \
5/26/2008 8:23:02 AM
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Grapevine: A new city rises
Student City at Tel Aviv University is a building of dormitory towers that will substantially increase the number of rooms for students.
Greer Fay Cashman \
5/26/2008 8:45:26 AM
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Racing with her daughter's memory
Over 800 athletes will gather in Herzliya to compete in an all-women triathlon, held in honor of Tamar Dvoskin, who was killed by a hit-and-run driver while training for a race.
Diana Bletter \
5/26/2008 8:49:14 AM
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Tel Aviv light rail project may be stopped in its tracks
The Finance Ministry is considering freezing the project and diverting its budget to a light rail project in Beersheba instead.
Miriam Bulwar David-Hay (Translated) \
5/26/2008 8:58:38 AM
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Syrian official: Indirect talks with Israel were positive and serious
JPOST.COM STAFF \
5/26/2008 9:03:34 AM
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Sewage odors cause a stink
Residents of north Tel Baruch are furious that their upmarket new neighborhood is being beset by the foul smell of sewage.
Miriam Bulwar David-Hay (Translated) \
5/26/2008 9:03:36 AM
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Taxis give green light to hybrids
The municipality recently began planning how to convert taxis to hybrid vehicles in an effort to reduce air pollution.
Miriam Bulwar David-Hay (Translated) \
5/26/2008 9:05:41 AM
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Police swoop on fake parking cards, alcohol and drugs
Tel Aviv police raided 15 kiosks in the city this week and seized more than 1,000 fake parking cards, and dozens of bottles of alcohol.
Miriam Bulwar David-Hay (Translated) \
5/26/2008 9:09:01 AM
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Four-year-old boy killed by truck in Negev
JPOST.COM STAFF \
5/26/2008 9:09:01 AM
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Parents vow to fight for longer kindergarten hours
Parents say the city's announcement that it would charge an extra NIS 100 per month to extend kindergarten hours made many parents oppose the idea.
Miriam Bulwar David-Hay (Translated) \
5/26/2008 9:22:23 AM
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Hod Hasharon to test for radon gas
High levels of the gas could cause various health problems, including cancer.
Miriam Bulwar David-Hay (Translated) \
5/26/2008 9:26:40 AM
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Herzliya stung over lack of action on mosquitoes
The fine follows a visit by ministry officials to the city during which they found two open pools of water in separate locations.
Miriam Bulwar David-Hay (Translated) \
5/26/2008 9:36:27 AM
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The ants come marching one by one
Ra'anana residents are complaining that their city has been struck by a plague of ants.
Miriam Bulwar David-Hay (Translated) \
5/26/2008 9:53:02 AM
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Ra'anana's name makes a connection
The city has become the first Israeli city to adopt the foreign idea of using letters instead of digits as telephone numbers.
Miriam Bulwar David-Hay (Translated) \
5/26/2008 9:56:05 AM
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Egyptian-born Jews forced to cancel trip to Egypt
Egyptian authorities have cancelled the visit of a delegation of elderly, Egyptian-born Jews to Cairo from Israel because a local media storm made the situation too sensitive.
ASSOCIATED PRESS \
5/26/2008 10:02:15 AM
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Parents vow to fight for longer kindergarten hours
Parents say the city's announcement that it would charge an extra NIS 100 per month to extend kindergarten hours made parents oppose the idea.
Miriam Bulwar David-Hay (Translated) \
5/26/2008 10:03:50 AM
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Far-flung communities seek place in the Jewish world
Dozens of representatives of far-flung communities seeking recognition by the Jewish mainstream, gathered earlier this month in San Francisco.
Sue Fishkoff/JTA \
5/26/2008 10:10:17 AM
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Roadside bomb kills US soldier north of Baghdad, military says
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Ex-US president: Israel has 150 nukes
Carter tells Times Israeli arsenal proves it would be impossible for Iran to develop arsenal in secret.
JPOST.COM STAFF \
5/26/2008 10:51:32 AM
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Israeli car stoned near Tekoa; no wounded
JPOST.COM STAFF \
5/26/2008 11:07:16 AM
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First quarter growth faster than expected
The economy grew at an annualized rate of 5.4 percent in the first three months of the year.
SHARON WROBEL \
5/26/2008 11:10:02 AM
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Shekel begins trading on global markets
The shekel will become fully convertible in international currency markets and will be traded by major commercial banks.
SHARON WROBEL \
5/26/2008 11:15:40 AM
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Man killed in accident on Highway 6, near Nitzanei Oz
JPOST.COM STAFF \
5/26/2008 11:24:52 AM
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Debate over statistics has wide economic implications
At issue are the numbers for Israel's exports in the previous quarter.
jj levine \
5/26/2008 11:30:49 AM
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Israeli short film wins student prize in Cannes
Local director Elad Keidan tries to grasp the meaning of his surprising achievement.
ADAM VAN HART \
5/26/2008 11:48:29 AM
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The Soviet bloc takes it all
While Israeli singer Boaz Mauda came in ninth in the Eurovision contest, we can be proud he didn't stoop to using robotic backup dancers.
David Brinn \
5/26/2008 11:52:03 AM
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It began with a bathtub in New York
A collaboration between the Batsheva Dance Company and Japanese artist Tabaimo has an entire complex in Tel Aviv in which to dazzle.
HELEN KAYE \
5/26/2008 11:57:38 AM
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Hospital denies Winehouse reports
Ashkelon's Barzilai Hospital denies report that Amy Winehouse will be coming to Israel to undergo drug rehabilitation.
JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
5/26/2008 12:04:41 PM
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Olmert: Israel hasn't offered Golan
Only "bizarre people" stick to idea of greater Israel, PM says, calls MKs Elon, Eitam "peace haters."
REBECCA ANNA STOIL \
5/26/2008 12:08:49 PM
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Lebanon: Suleiman arrives at presidential palace on 1st day as president
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2 Kassam rockets strike open area in western Negev; none wounded
JPOST.COM STAFF \
5/26/2008 12:48:41 PM
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Jonty Rhodes Excites Cricket Community
Former South African cricket player will bring international attention to the Israeli cricket team.
JENNA STARK \
5/26/2008 1:21:37 PM
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Suleiman takes office on 1st day as president
President greeted by applause, cannon-fire salute; Suleiman expected to begin talks with MPs over unity gov't by Tuesday.
ASSOCIATED PRESS \
5/26/2008 1:23:22 PM
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Stop blasts, demands Haifa deputy mayor
He says the explosions currently being carried out inside Mount Carmel are too powerful and should be limited.
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Committee to check business tax rates
The council's surprise unanimous decision follows a year of protests and increasingly desperate demonstrations.
Miriam Bulwar David-Hay (Translated) \
5/26/2008 1:42:49 PM
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Lack of professional math teachers angers parents
Some 40 percent of Haifa's elementary school mathematics teachers have not undergone professional training.
Miriam Bulwar David-Hay (Translated) \
5/26/2008 1:45:55 PM
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Wolf winner gives prize money to Palestinians
David Mumford donates share of Israeli prize towards easing restrictions on Palestinian students.
JUDY SIEGEL and AP \
5/26/2008 1:59:41 PM
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Jerusalem youth arrested for father's murder
Police: J'lem resident planned murder meticulously; suspect feigned grief until confessing to police.
Etgar Lefkovits \
5/26/2008 2:24:07 PM
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Cape Town Jews mobilize to help victims of South Africa violence
amir mizroch \
5/26/2008 2:33:55 PM
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Hundreds of Afghans protest over Quran shooting
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Barak: Israel on crash course with Hamas
Implies that a confrontation with group inevitable; says even with ceasefire, could happen in months.
JPOST.COM STAFF \
5/26/2008 3:14:31 PM
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Thousands in north Gaza without power after Erez truck bombing
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IAEA report not expected to shed new light on Iran's nuclear program
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'Syria will always make an offer Israel can't accept.' - Yitzchak, USA
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Report: Indirect talks between Israel and Hizbullah make 'major progress'
JPOST.COM STAFF \
5/26/2008 4:03:00 PM
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Ahmadinejad: Syria will still oppose Israel
Meets Syrian defense minister, says Damascus and Teheran will keep close ties.
JPOST.COM STAFF \
5/26/2008 4:30:10 PM
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Nasrallah hints progress in prisoner swap talks
Hizbullah leader says Samir Kuntar will be returned to Lebanon soon.
HERB KEINON \
5/26/2008 4:54:08 PM
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Bomb explodes in Nepal capital; no casualties or major damage reported
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Egyptian parliament extends controversial emergency law
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Between Gaza and Beirut (Extract)
There is no room for an Israeli military move in Lebanon, but there would certainly be both logic and justification for one in Gaza
Ehud Ya’ari \
5/26/2008 5:36:35 PM
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State of Corruption
As embattled Prime Minister Ehud Olmert contends with a corruption investigation and a slump in the polls, some experts contend that Israel in not particularly corrupt
Leslie Susser \
5/26/2008 5:42:53 PM
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Facing Tomorrow (Extract)
A mega-conference in Jerusalem celebrates the U.S.-Israel relationship and provides moments for reflection
EETTA PRINCE-GIBSON \
5/26/2008 5:47:24 PM
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The 'Phoenix' lands
Nasa spacecraft touches down at Mars' north pole and beams back pictures of arctic landscape.
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Embroiled in Gaza
A detective thriller takes a long hard look at the corruption and chaos plaguing Gaza
AVI HOFFMANN \
5/26/2008 5:52:10 PM
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A Milestone in Modi'in (Extract)
Leora Eren Frucht \
5/26/2008 6:15:05 PM
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Animating Jerusalem's Center (Extract)
Ziv Hellman \
5/26/2008 6:18:03 PM
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Eldad: Anyone who acts to concede Israeli territory must die
JPOST.COM STAFF \
5/26/2008 6:19:42 PM
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Tel Aviv Unveils Electric Car (Extract)
Ziv Hellman \
5/26/2008 6:21:13 PM
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Ta'ir Rada's family attempts to sue the state
JPOST.COM STAFF \
5/26/2008 6:23:33 PM
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Rembrandt: Full-Size (Extract)
Joseph R. Hoffman \
5/26/2008 6:24:36 PM
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May 27: No, Dr. Kollerstrom
How does he account for the testimonies of the Sondercommandos after the war - those that can be seen and heard in the documentary Shoah?
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After the London Polling (Extract)
Nathan Jeffay London \
5/26/2008 6:30:06 PM
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Swiss man suspected by the US of financing al-Qaida dies
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Our World: Utopian peace junkies
Reality has counted for little in Israel's political and strategic discourse in recent years.
Caroline Glick \
5/26/2008 6:34:42 PM
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Political Morality
Haim Watzman \
5/26/2008 6:34:54 PM
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Bit of bible may have helped
Even an Einstein cannot invent his own values.
SHMULEY BOTEACH \
5/26/2008 6:36:27 PM
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Cities must be 'intense'
Shattering an urban planning myth - Israeli style.
Irit Solzi \
5/26/2008 6:38:37 PM
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In Washington: There are no dangers in diplomacy
No breakthroughs will come if leaders refuse to negotiate.
MJ ROSENBERG \
5/26/2008 6:40:13 PM
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Eldad: Ceding land punishable by death
At Golan lobby meeting, MK says such actions are treasonous; fellow MK Zevulun Orlev: I'm shocked.
REBECCA ANNA STOIL and TOVAH LAZAROFF \
5/26/2008 6:50:44 PM
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Business in Palestine (Extract)
Ziv Hellman \
5/26/2008 6:55:08 PM
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Conversions Nullification (Extract)
Netty C. Gross \
5/26/2008 7:03:49 PM
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Nasrallah speech marks eight years since IDF withdrawl from Lebanon
JPOST.COM STAFF \
5/26/2008 7:04:49 PM
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Benny Gaon 1935 - 2008
Shlomo Maital \
5/26/2008 7:06:07 PM
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The Ark Continent (Extract)
Tibor Krausz \
5/26/2008 7:08:06 PM
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The '58 Invasion of Beirut (Extract)
Alasdair Soussi \
5/26/2008 7:11:53 PM
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Threshing Floor Challenge (Extract)
Daniel Landes and Sheryl Robbin \
5/26/2008 7:14:26 PM
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A Golem into Gold
Daniel Savery Prague \
5/26/2008 7:16:06 PM
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The Kingdom of the Shuk
Devra Ferst \
5/26/2008 7:17:19 PM
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Olmert: Israel will not agree to open the Rafah crossing
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MI: Syria bolsters Hizbullah despite Israel-talks
Intelligence official also updates Knesset on Hamas weapons development; Abbas' limited authority in West Bank.
JPOST.COM STAFF \
5/26/2008 7:30:00 PM
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Senior US official meets Nepal's ex-rebels' leaders, assures cooperation
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Geneva to host follow-up to Durban conference in 2009
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Peres castigates MK Arye Eldad for incitement
greer fay cashman and jpost.com staff \
5/26/2008 8:24:26 PM
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Sectarian violence leaves 6 dead in NW Pakistani city, police say
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'Hotel Rwanda' to 'Zionist' village
Jewish groups plan to open $19m facility for orphans of the Tutsi genocide.
Ruth Eglash \
5/26/2008 8:42:31 PM
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Orlev lashes out at Eldad: 'I could not believe my ears'
JPOST.COM STAFF \
5/26/2008 8:42:50 PM
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Jewish groups upset by AgriProcessor scandal
Conservative movement asks members to take allegations into consideration before buying meat products produced under the Rubashkin label.
Michael Lando, Jerusalem Post correspondent \
5/26/2008 8:46:18 PM
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Shlomo Goldwasser: I'm not aware of any progress to free Ehud
JPOST.COM STAFF \
5/26/2008 9:00:46 PM
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Rabbi Ovadia Yosef tells Shas to leave coalition over child payments
Gil Stern Stern HOFFMAN \
5/26/2008 9:01:34 PM
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Kennedy's cancer could signify loss of profound Israel ally
According to some medical experts the elder statesmany could die in less than a year.
Adam Kredo \
5/26/2008 9:02:47 PM
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Barenboim, Oz make top 100 list in 'Foreign Policy'
3 Israelis listed among Foreign Policy, Prospect's top 100 most influential intellectuals.
amir mizroch \
5/26/2008 9:06:19 PM
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Cape Town Jews help violence victims
The Jewish communities of South Africa rally to help thousands of African refugees fleeing ethnic violence in the country's shanty towns.
amir mizroch \
5/26/2008 9:21:37 PM
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Rise of the Phoenix
The Mars mission aims to unlock the story of past climate change.
TAL INBAR \
5/26/2008 9:26:41 PM
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One in 10 Israelis is hard of hearing
Bekol, the voluntary organization for the deaf and hearing impaired are hosting this week's Israel Hearing Week.
JUDY SIEGEL-ITZKOVICH \
5/26/2008 9:28:06 PM
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EU foreign policy chief hopes to visit Iran soon for talks
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Winner of Wolf Prize donates award to Palestinian students
A recipient of one of Israel's most prestigious prizes donated his award on Monday to flagship West Bank university Bir Zeit.
JUDY SIEGEL and AP \
5/26/2008 9:29:19 PM
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Jerusalem light rail delayed again - to Sept. 2010
Watchdog blasts government over skyrocketing costs.
Etgar Lefkovits \
5/26/2008 9:32:23 PM
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IAEA: Iranian official spoke of possibly acquiring nuclear arms program
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Runaway rabbis
This month brought two more reasons to bolster the case for disbanding Israel's established "church."
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The man who 'conquered' the Golan
Former Galilee council head claimed to have persuaded PM Eshkol of importance of capturing Heights.
DAVID BEDEIN \
5/26/2008 9:42:58 PM
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Poland, Sweden propose new EU outreach for eastern Europe
With older EU nations wary about offering membership to the likes of Ukraine, Poland seeks other means to draw easterners close to the Western bloc.
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Abbas meets with Hamas reps in surprise move
Discuss Hizbullah, prisoner exchange deals; Hamas wants to close Schalit case as soon as possible.
Khaled Abu Toameh \
5/26/2008 10:31:41 PM
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Junior university faculty reach agreement concerning demands
EHUD ZION WALDOKS \
5/26/2008 10:36:09 PM
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Lebanon: 9 wounded in gunfight between pro-gov't, opposition supporters
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Egypt continues attempts to broker cease-fire
Diplomatic officials say Israel continues to let Cairo exhaust efforts to mediate cease-fire with Hamas.
YAAKOV KATZ AND HERB KEINON \
5/26/2008 10:47:05 PM
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Tutu to probe death of Gazans by errant shell in '06
With his own country reeling from the brutal murder of some 42 foreigners since May 11, the South African bishop is scheduled to come to Gaza later this week.
HERB KEINON \
5/26/2008 10:51:02 PM
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Record number of women in IAF pilot's course
Only 17 women have become air-women in past 14 years.
Yaakov Katz \
5/26/2008 10:52:05 PM
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Striking social workers air grievances at Knesset meeting
Social Workers' Union Chairman Yitzhak Perry tells Knesset Welfare Committee that Israel faces shortage of approximately 1,000 social workers.
REBECCA ANNA STOIL \
5/26/2008 10:58:24 PM
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Eco-friendly village to be built in Gilboa area
In what it hopes will serve as an example to others, the regional council is set to establish a "green village" run according to ecological principles.
ben sales \
5/26/2008 11:01:09 PM
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Every city to have green police within year
Sheetrit sees no need for new coal plant in Ashkelon.
EHUD ZION WALDOKS \
5/26/2008 11:02:54 PM
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Rethink urban planning to build wisely, save open spaces, group says
International conference to take a new look at urban planning
STEPHANIE RUBENSTEIN \
5/26/2008 11:04:38 PM
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IAEA slams lack of Iranian cooperation
In new report, UN agency says Teheran has not given enough info, access to support its claims.
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Local Hoops: The battle for the league title begins
Holon, Mac Tel Aviv, Nahariya and Bnei Hasharon feature in the Final Four tonight.
ALLON SINAI \
5/26/2008 11:22:44 PM
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French Open Tennis: Obziler gives Venus Williams a good fight
Obziler gave Venus Williams a run for her money on Monday, but still came up short against the former world No. 1 in the first round of the French Open.
ALLON SINAI \
5/26/2008 11:24:20 PM
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Avraham Grant returns to Israel with plans uncertain
'It was a nice experience, an extraordinary experience but I have nothing to say about Chelsea'
ben sales \
5/26/2008 11:27:51 PM
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Cricket: Rhodes to play in Israel as part of 60th celebrations
Rhodes will be in the country for five days and will play in three one-dayers in Tel Aviv and Ashdod from July 13-16.
JENNA STARK \
5/26/2008 11:29:24 PM
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IDF considers creating Gaza Strip buffer zone
Military might move crossings away from border; Egypt beefs up Rafah security amid Hamas threats.
yaakov katz and khaled abu toameh \
5/26/2008 11:49:31 PM
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Rabbis: Rafael can work on Iron Dome on Shabbat
Company given approval after Defense Ministry requests work on Iron Dome system be expedited.
Yaakov Katz \
5/26/2008 11:51:53 PM
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Technion discovery could help fight pirate radio
Radio signals from such illegal radio stations - which pose a security danger to airports and defense - could be neutralized in seconds instead of hours.
JUDY SIEGEL-ITZKOVICH \
5/26/2008 11:53:23 PM
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61 MKs back bill against Golan withdrawal
Bill designed to make it harder for gov't to cede the Golan Heights to Syria by a two-thirds majority.
TOVAH LAZAROFF and REBECCA ANNA STOIL \
5/26/2008 11:56:59 PM