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United Arabs Emirates to grant Egypt additional $3.9b. in assistance
UAE, Saudi Arabia and Kuwait, which oppose the Muslim Brotherhood, have already pledged $12b. in aid to Egypt.
By ARIEL BEN SOLOMON \
10/27/2013 12:04:55 AM
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Israel expected to free more Palestinian prisoners this week
Vote to approve release possibly to take place Sunday; Netanyahu expected to block Bayit Yehudi bill against releases.
By TOVAH LAZAROFF AND KHALED ABU TOAMEH \
10/27/2013 12:41:14 AM
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20-year-old man known to police stabbed to death in Holon
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
10/27/2013 1:10:34 AM
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Ukrainian Jews win battle for Torah scroll
By SAM SOKOL \
10/27/2013 1:45:35 AM
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21-year-old killed in motorcycle accident on Route 90 near Beit She'an
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
10/27/2013 1:52:56 AM
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Protesters march in Washington against NSA spying
By REUTERS \
10/27/2013 1:54:06 AM
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New Worlds: Making the smartphone even smarter
A novel application for predictive speed dialing and the manner in which a wise owl rotates its head by as much as 270 degrees.
By JUDY SIEGEL-ITZKOVICH \
10/27/2013 2:16:28 AM
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Into the great wide open
A trip to Alaska includes spectacular glaciers, forests and vistas.
By IRVING SPITZ \
10/27/2013 2:29:11 AM
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Man arrested with four guns at New York's Kennedy airport
By REUTERS \
10/27/2013 2:31:14 AM
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Shechter hat-trick lifts Hapoel TA to victory
Reds rout floundering Ramat Hasharon 5-0, with three of day’s five matches ending in goalless deadlocks.
By ALLON SINAI \
10/27/2013 2:38:20 AM
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Mac Haifa looking to kick-start BSL title defense
Haifa intent on challenging Mac TA again this season, bringing in bright coaching prospect Danny Franco and building a roster which has shown plenty of promise so far.
By ALLON SINAI \
10/27/2013 2:44:40 AM
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Gunman kills four, commits suicide at Phoenix apartment complex
By REUTERS \
10/27/2013 3:02:19 AM
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Report: US tracked Merkel's phone since 2002
Der Spiegel: Obama apologized to German chancellor when she called him to seek clarification on the issue.
By REUTERS \
10/27/2013 3:35:00 AM
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Russia’s ‘culture capital’ sees Jewish revitalization
At St. Petersburg Limmud, founder calls group "start-up" movement for "new horizon" of Judaism.
By DANIEL K. EISENBUD \
10/27/2013 4:00:38 AM
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Report: Putin seeking to resume Russia-Egypt military ties amid US vacuum
Following weakening of Egypt-US ties, Sunday Times reports Moscow may be eying Egypt's Mediterranean ports for naval use.
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
10/27/2013 4:37:26 AM
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Gunman wounds three officers, is shot dead in New Mexico
By REUTERS \
10/27/2013 6:53:34 AM
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Peretz accuses Bayit Yehudi of incitement, dangerous rhetoric against Livni
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
10/27/2013 9:11:40 AM
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Hatnua, Bayit Yehudi exchange accusations of incitement on prisoner release vote
"What starts with spitting can end in murder," Hatnua minister says.
By LAHAV HARKOV \
10/27/2013 3:09:15 PM
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IDF battalion commander: It’s the same Palestinians rioting week after week
Lt.-Col. Embon says terror attacks are carried out by "lone-wolves."
By YAAKOV LAPPIN \
10/27/2013 10:19:40 AM
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Ten car bomb blasts across Baghdad province kill 37
By REUTERS \
10/27/2013 10:57:36 AM
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Yacimovich: Netanyahu must choose between peace, or caving into Right's demands
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
10/27/2013 10:53:59 AM
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Blasts in Indian city ahead of Modi rally, some casualties
By REUTERS \
10/27/2013 10:55:04 AM
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Bat Yam mayor Lahiani faces trial
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
10/27/2013 11:31:06 AM
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31-year-old Israeli killed in road accident in northern India
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
10/27/2013 11:38:25 AM
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Europe, US pressuring Israel to endure discrimination at UN Human Rights Council
Terminating support for the Council’s permanent agenda item on Israel, and Israel’s admission into the WEOG group in Geneva, are about addressing the credibility crisis facing the UN, not Israel.
By ANNE BAYEFSKY \
10/27/2013 11:57:43 AM
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Orbach: Peretz's calls of 'incitement' won't shut Bayit Yehudi up
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
10/27/2013 12:05:45 PM
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Cabinet approves appointment of Dr. Karnit Flug as Bank of Israel Governor
By TOVAH, LAZAROFF, JPOST.COM STAFF \
10/27/2013 12:43:27 PM
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Making policy
By IRA SHARKANSKY \
10/27/2013 12:45:00 PM
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Saudi prince can help end Arab-Jewish conflict
Jordan's opportunity to belatedly rectify the errors it committed between 1948-1967 would have almost certainly been aired in the secret discussions this week in Jordan with Bandar.
By DAVID SINGER \
10/27/2013 1:29:38 PM
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Netanyahu on Palestinian prisoner release: Promises must be kept
PM refrains from making public comments on impending release of Palestinian prisoners, but addresses issue at Likud meeting.
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
10/27/2013 1:36:55 PM
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Officials in Iran capital remove anti-American posters
By REUTERS \
10/27/2013 1:57:08 PM
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Indiana University students warned to take shelter after knife incident
By REUTERS \
10/27/2013 1:58:06 PM
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Hawaii lawmakers to hold special session to consider gay marriage
By REUTERS \
10/27/2013 2:07:06 PM
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Two mortar shells fired from Gaza land in Eshkol Regional Council
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
11/1/2013 7:00:58 PM
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Iranian officials remove anti-American posters in Tehran
Posters questioning US honesty in nuclear talks put up illegally, says Tehran city official.
By REUTERS \
10/27/2013 2:41:56 PM
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Tom Jones sex bombs Tel Aviv
The Welsh wizard of song showed Tel Aviv that some people, like fine wine, get better with age.
By SARA MILLER \
10/27/2013 2:50:25 PM
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British MP decries ‘unlimited’ Jewish funds as destroying Mideast peace
According to former MK Einat Wilf, Jack Straw said at House of Commons debate that greatest obstacles to Israeli-Palestinian peace include Germany's "obsession" with defending Israel.
By JTA \
10/27/2013 2:55:20 PM
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Technological colleges strike ends after colleges, Finance Ministry strike agreement
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
10/27/2013 2:58:22 PM
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Mother and four children stabbed to death in New York
By REUTERS \
10/27/2013 3:11:58 PM
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Man saved at Afula hospital from severe pond fish bacteria infection
The infection could have killed the man or even taken his foot.
By JUDY SIEGEL-ITZKOVICH \
10/27/2013 4:01:28 PM
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Ministerial Committee strikes down bill seeking to block future Palestinian prisoner release
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
10/27/2013 4:35:36 PM
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18 wedding guests killed by roadside bomb in Afghanistan
By REUTERS \
10/27/2013 4:43:40 PM
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IDF colonel rehabilitated after parachuting accident to participate in Alyn’s Wheels of Love fundraising bike ride
Dror Palatin, who fell 10,000 feet in a parachuting accident and was severely injured but rehabilitated himself in years of effort.
By JUDY SIEGEL-ITZKOVICH \
10/27/2013 5:00:00 PM
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Livni praises gov't for rejecting bill against future Palestinian prisoner release
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
10/27/2013 5:03:08 PM
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Ministers nix Bayit Yehudi bid to ban Palestinian prisoner releases
Bayit Yehudi plans to appeal Legislative Ministerial Committee vote as separate panel prepares to approve release of second group of Palestinian prisoners as goodwill measure for peace talks.
By TOVAH LAZAROFF \
10/27/2013 5:30:48 PM
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Syria submits plan to destroy its chemical weapons
"Syria's submission is in line with the deadline," the Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons said.
By REUTERS \
10/27/2013 5:39:06 PM
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Antiquities Authority, southern police arrest antiquities thieves
Man suspected of stealing antiquities from archaeological sites in the Lachish region.
By BEN HARTMAN \
10/27/2013 5:45:30 PM
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Kurdish militants tighten grip on Syria's northeast
By REUTERS \
10/27/2013 5:50:40 PM
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Ministers approve veteran benefits bill
Recent IDF veterans and active reservists can receive benefits in employment, higher education and buying land.
By LAHAV HARKOV \
10/27/2013 6:00:28 PM
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Paraguay says can be launch pad for Israeli technology in Latin America
With a favorable tax system, stable business environment, Paraguay could be key to providing Israeli innovators with access to broader Latin markets, says Paraguayan minister.
By SHARON UDASIN \
10/27/2013 6:18:42 PM
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Domrani's lawyer says crime boss not in hiding, police know where to find him
Southern kingpin's organization dealt a serious blow with killing of one associate in Asheklon car bomb last week.
By BEN HARTMAN \
10/27/2013 6:43:12 PM
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JDC Israel to launch program for integration of people with disabilities in employment
By DANIELLE ZIRI \
10/27/2013 6:48:44 PM
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Cabinet unanimously approves Flug for BoI
Move advances the process of replacing Stanley Fischer after months of delay.
By NIV ELIS \
10/27/2013 6:51:05 PM
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Finance and Economy Ministries allocate NIS 110 million to technological colleges
Sunday’s agreement states that the newly allocated funds, which represent a 70 percent increase in budget, will be distributed over six years.
By DANIELLE ZIRI \
10/27/2013 6:54:59 PM
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Syrian civil war spreads to Lebanese city of Tripoli
Fighting enters 7th day in Tripoli leaving 16 dead, 80 injured; Syrian rebels claim they killed 15 Hezbollah fighters near Damascus.
By ARIEL BEN SOLOMON, REUTERS \
10/27/2013 6:58:49 PM
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Tourism Minister Uzi Landau hosts the Cardinal of Paris André Armand the Twenty-third
By JEREMY SHARON \
10/27/2013 7:20:14 PM
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Paternal leave bill clears hurdle
According to bill, paternity leave would be made up of three paid vacation days, five sick days paid by the employer.
By LAHAV HARKOV \
10/27/2013 7:25:20 PM
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Justice Ministry announces revolution in greater access for disabled to public services
New regulations for improving access to public services for disabled persons are going into effect.
By YONAH JEREMY BOB \
10/27/2013 7:32:06 PM
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Egypt closes Rafah Gaza crossing indefinitely
By ARIEL BEN SOLOMON \
10/27/2013 11:14:16 PM
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Benefits fraud rings steals nearly NIS 7 million from national insurance
Defendants presented false documents to NII, IDF relating to mental status of citizens in order to receive state disability allowances.
By JEREMY SHARON \
10/27/2013 7:50:10 PM
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AG, Livni: Veterans bill could lead to racial, religious discrimination
Weinstein, Livni both oppose all or parts of the bill granting benefits to recent IDF veterans and active reservists.
By YONAH JEREMY BOB \
10/27/2013 7:54:11 PM
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Ministers approve release of 26 pre-Oslo Palestinian prisoners
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
10/27/2013 9:14:17 PM
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Promises, Mr. Netanyahu, promises
By YISRAEL MEDAD \
10/27/2013 8:15:00 PM
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Government okays release of second group of Palestinian prisoners
IPS to publish names of 26 pre-Oslo prisoners later Sunday night after bereaved families are notified; public has 48 hours to appeal release; after heated row, ministers nix bill seeking to ban future releases.
By TOVAH LAZAROFF AND LAHAV HARKOV \
10/27/2013 8:18:19 PM
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Iran metes out 80 lashes to Christians for communion wine drinking
Christian group urges Iran to reconsider punishment, not infringe on civil rights.
By Benjamin Weinthal, Jerusalem Post correspondent \
10/27/2013 8:37:06 PM
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Rock icon and musical pioneer Lou Reed dies at 71
Guitarist, vocalist, and principal songwriter of the Velvet Underground leaves behind a legend.
By REUTERS \
10/27/2013 8:43:50 PM
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Main Syrian rebel groups declare opposition to Geneva peace talks
By REUTERS \
10/27/2013 9:15:49 PM
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Netanyahu: Israel doesn't fear solitude on Iran, but we're not alone
PM says many in int'l community share Israel's views on Iran; Iranian deputy FM travels to Vienna to meet IAEA chief Amano.
By TOVAH LAZAROFF \
10/27/2013 9:33:50 PM
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‘Book of Books’ traces history of the Bible
An exhibit about Judaism and Christianity’s connection premieres at the Bible Lands Museum.
By BENJI ROSEN \
10/27/2013 9:35:03 PM
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Choral Fantasy in Jerusalem
The second annual Choral Fantasy in Jerusalem Festival will take place at the YMCA between October 31 and November 2.
By BARRY DAVIS \
10/27/2013 9:38:55 PM
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Woman loses control of car injuring 4 at Ramle school
By BEN HARTMAN \
10/27/2013 9:45:58 PM
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Danish crown prince’s visit commemorates rescue of Jews
It’s been over 900 years between visits of Scandinavian royals to Jerusalem.
By RICHARD OESTERMANN \
10/27/2013 9:51:30 PM
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Think About It: Why Israelis moved to Europe
Lapid: A word to all those who are fed up, and are leaving for Europe.
By SUSAN HATTIS ROLEF \
10/27/2013 9:58:15 PM
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Reality Check: Liberman’s political future
Last week’s local elections might have kicked off the 2013-2014 political season, but the defining political action of the coming months will be decided not by ballot box or Knesset vote but rather by the Jerusalem Magistrates Court, in the case of Yisrael Beytenu leader and would-be foreign minister Avigdor Liberman.
By JEFF BARAK \
10/27/2013 10:01:14 PM
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Pledging goodbye to denominational labels
The recently released Pew Research Center survey has given American Jewish leaders a whole lot of sobering statistics to reflect upon and analyze.
By YOSEF LANDA \
10/27/2013 10:04:30 PM
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October 28: Matter of trust
In his speech delivered to the Jerusalem Post Diplomatic Conference last week, Finance Minister Yair Lapid stated he does not trust Palestinians when it comes to the peace process.
By JERUSALEM POST READERS \
10/27/2013 10:08:31 PM
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Anti-Semitism in Australia
Australian Jewry is compelled to spend large sums for its security because of the ever-present possibility of an anti-Semitic attack such as the one committed Saturday.
By JPOST EDITORIAL \
10/27/2013 10:13:02 PM
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The Pew survey: Avoiding a Jewish identity crisis in Israel
America should not comment on or criticize Israeli policy, Israeli rabbis should not necessarily comment on or impose policy upon American Jewish community.
BY SHALOM HAMMER \
10/27/2013 10:29:24 PM
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Former UK foreign secretary: AIPAC is the main barrier to peace
Jack Straw tells conference Germany is obsessed with defending Israel; outlines AIPAC's attempt to divert American policy.
By HENRY ROME \
10/27/2013 10:33:25 PM
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Don’t lose hope for secular American Jews – ‘Israeliness’ may be the answer
In major metro areas across the United States, Israeli- American organizations are popping up and growing in popularity.
By MIRI BELSKY \
10/27/2013 10:34:25 PM
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Israel Post introduces ‘Rachel’s Tomb’ stamp
By JUDY SIEGEL-ITZKOVICH \
10/27/2013 10:39:20 PM
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Diamond ring donated by mistake returned to owner
Sharon Berman says, “when I realized that my ring wasn’t on me, I really hoped that it would be found.”
By HAYLEY MUNGUIA \
10/27/2013 10:43:46 PM
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Israel agrees to return to UN Human Rights Council
Netanyahu re-establishes ties just 48 hours before Israel’s scheduled appearance for its Universal Periodic Review.
By TOVAH LAZAROFF \
10/27/2013 10:50:45 PM