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Assad rejects chemical weapons allegations, warns US against attack
In interview in Russian paper, Assad warns US war in Syria would end in failure like Vietnam.
By ARIEL BEN SOLOMON AND REUTERS \
8/27/2013 12:19:18 AM
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Millions of Israeli kids head back to school
150,000 first-graders and 2.13 million students in total will walk through school doors for the first day of the academic year.
By SHARON UDASIN \
8/27/2013 12:35:53 AM
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Obama, Putin meeting at G20 summit unclear
By REUTERS \
8/27/2013 12:50:43 AM
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Livni and Erekat talk peace before Kalandiya violence
Israel willing to talk about land swaps, the Jordan Valley.
By HERB KEINON \
8/27/2013 12:59:47 AM
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Elkin, Foreign Ministry workers trade barbs over labor dispute
Deputy foreign minister bad-mouthed union leaders for the way they handled a recent work dispute, which badly impaired the ministry’s operations.
By HERB KEINON \
8/27/2013 1:21:28 AM
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Barkat endorsed by dozens of Likud supporters in open letter
Letter comes despite staunch support for Moshe Lion from Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu and other senior Likud members.
By DANIEL K. EISENBUD \
8/27/2013 1:26:46 AM
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Boehner to White House: Consult Congress before any Syria action
By REUTERS \
8/27/2013 1:29:29 AM
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The banality of Lisa Goldman’s Israel-bashing
By Petra Marquardt-Bigman \
8/27/2013 1:37:00 AM
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Piron: Encourage students to excel with love, not exams
Education Minister defends canceling tests, after PM criticizes his plans, and calls for setting goals and measuring achievements.
By LAHAV HARKOV \
8/27/2013 2:18:34 AM
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On Syria, West is on the verge of crossing the Rubicon
An appetite now exists for action within the White House that did not exist before, and with virtually no dissent in the US Congress, Obama looks poised to order a strike within the coming days.
By MICHAEL WILNER, JERUSALEM POST CORRESPONDENT \
8/27/2013 3:00:35 AM
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Obama consults Australian premier, while Rice meets Amidror to discuss Syria
By REUTERS \
8/27/2013 3:12:38 AM
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Tropical depression kills 13 in Mexico, dissipates
By REUTERS \
8/27/2013 4:06:49 AM
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Expert: US-led attack on Syria may lead to increased Russian cooperation with Iran
Russia warned Western powers on Monday against any military intervention in Syria.
By ARIEL BEN SOLOMON \
8/27/2013 4:45:29 AM
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Ethiopian-Israelis to protest end of aliya tomorrow
Members of the community will hold aloft images of their loved ones who will remain in Gondar.
By SAM SOKOL \
8/27/2013 4:51:22 AM
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Attacking Israel would be self-destructive act for Assad
With Assad in control of around 40 percent of Syria, dragging Israel into the civil war would tip the scales in the rebels favor, and would be an act of madness on the part of the Syrian dictator.
By YAAKOV LAPPIN \
8/27/2013 6:17:09 AM
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Report: British warplanes, carriers seen at Cyprus airbase
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
8/27/2013 6:33:27 AM
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US postpones meeting with Russia over Syria gas attack
By REUTERS \
8/27/2013 7:06:49 AM
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Russia regrets postponement of meeting with US on Syria
By REUTERS \
8/27/2013 8:31:26 AM
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Unknown assailants slash tires, spray-paint 'price tag' in Bit Safafa
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
8/27/2013 9:24:07 AM
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Google Palestine domain suspended after hacked over Israel reference
Hackers post message on homepage, saying "hi from Palestine"; urge Google to remove "Israel" reference from Google maps.
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
8/27/2013 9:28:07 AM
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Tel Aviv: Four men arrested for beating, robbing African migrants
Police: Suspects fueled by hatred, robberies an afterthought.
By BEN HARTMAN \
8/27/2013 9:56:29 AM
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Circumstances liable to reduce MDA blood supply drastically this year
By JUDY SIEGEL-ITZKOVICH \
8/27/2013 10:00:05 AM
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Man caught after short-lived robbery spree in Tel Aviv
By BEN HARTMAN \
8/27/2013 10:14:06 AM
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WATCH: ‘The Book Thief’ WWII movie finally to hit the big screen
The film comes out November 15, but the trailer has just been released and it looks exactly as moving and emotional as we imagined.
By JTA \
8/27/2013 10:34:56 AM
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'US to release report in coming days justifying Syria strike'
Iran warns foreign intervention will "engulf the whole region."
By JPOST.COM STAFF AND REUTERS \
8/27/2013 10:42:16 AM
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Afghan Taliban execute six in stable Herat
By REUTERS \
8/27/2013 10:43:40 AM
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WATCH: The Daily Show's best Jewish moments
Since it’s the time of year for apologies, we’d like to offer up a sincere sorry for missing this gem of a video the folks at the Daily Show posted last week.
By JTA \
8/27/2013 10:56:45 AM
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Iraqi Kurdistan rules out intervening over Syrian border
By REUTERS \
8/27/2013 10:58:07 AM
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JPost.com delighted to unveil new and improved Lifestyle section
The new page includes slick, colorful design, new sections such as Healthy Living and Fashion, as well as a range of new features.
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
8/27/2013 11:17:45 AM
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Senior security official shot dead in Russia's North Caucasus
By REUTERS \
8/27/2013 11:18:03 AM
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King's Dream Reminds Us that We Can Dream too
By Gil Stern Stern TROY \
8/27/2013 11:32:00 AM
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Analysis: Gulf Islamists irked as monarchs back Egypt's generals
Demonstrates how high feelings are running in the Muslim kingdom.
By REUTERS \
8/27/2013 11:35:47 AM
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Turkey urges response to 'crime against humanity' in Syria
By REUTERS \
8/27/2013 12:05:34 PM
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British PM says world must act on Syria, mulls own response
By REUTERS \
8/27/2013 12:07:55 PM
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La Syrie, « une mise en garde contre les armes nucléaires iraniennes »
Le Premier ministre israélien a réagi à l’attaque chimique syrienne. Le chef de la diplomatie française, Laurent Fabius, était en visite en Israël.
By HERB KEINON \
8/27/2013 12:24:47 PM
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Liberman: Obama's credibility is at stake over Syria situation
Former FM says US's place as leading world power on line over reaction to chemical weapons use by Assad; says Israel could be dragged into conflict if US strikes, but Assad, Hezbollah understand consequences of involving Israel.
By THE POST STAFF, JPOST.COM STAFF \
8/27/2013 12:35:12 PM
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Séparation à l’amiable
L’ambassadeur européen en Israël Andrew Standley achève son mandat ce mois-ci et revient sur les relations tendues entre Bruxelles et Jérusalem.
By HERB KEINON \
8/27/2013 12:40:05 PM
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Les chrétiens arabes bientôt sous les drapeaux ?
Un prêtre orthodoxe grec est mis au ban des accusés pour encourager les chrétiens arabes à s’enrôler dans l’armée israélienne.
By ESTERA WIEJA \
8/27/2013 1:01:27 PM
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Police under fire after massive force descends on south Tel Aviv cafe
At least eight police cruisers turn up at small cafe on Gdud Ha'Ivri Street; owner and barista arrested.
By BEN HARTMAN \
8/27/2013 1:07:20 PM
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Syrian FM: Assad regime not obstructing work of UN inspectors
By REUTERS \
8/27/2013 1:15:16 PM
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« Ce départ, c’est un déchirement ! »
Si Christophe Bigot ne détient pas la palme de la longévité en fonction, l’ambassadeur restera pour ses relations particulières avec un Etat juif.
By NATHALIE BLAU \
8/27/2013 1:18:54 PM
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Syrian FM decries US lies on chemical weapons, says military intervention would serve Israel
Walid Moualem vows Syria will continue to fight even if attacked.
By JPOST.COM STAFF AND REUTERS \
8/27/2013 1:28:06 PM
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Yosemite Rim Fire damages Tawonga Jewish summer camp
Jewish camp evacuated after being damaged by largest wildfire in California's history.
By JTA \
8/27/2013 1:28:11 PM
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Pris entre deux mondes
Le réalisateur américano-libanais Ziad Doueiri a brisé quantité de tabous en tournant L’attentat à Tel-Aviv.
By BERNARD EDINGER \
8/27/2013 1:36:35 PM
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Chosen Bites: Summertime and cooking is easy
With their silky skin, meaty flesh and the generous array of colors and shapes, summer tomatoes are nothing like their winter counterparts.
By LAURA FRANKEL \
8/27/2013 1:44:48 PM
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Politicians go back to school
PM wishes grade one class a year of Zionism and excellence.
By LAHAV HARKOV \
8/27/2013 2:02:19 PM
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Knesset to discuss lack of BoI governor
By LAHAV HARKOV \
8/27/2013 2:02:22 PM
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Moral outrage and what comes next
By IRA SHARKANSKY \
8/27/2013 2:13:00 PM
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Hundreds of overseas Christians gather for 'Israel is forever' concert
California-based prophet and musician Kim Clement orchestrates show featuring members of musical band from organization for children with special needs.
By NICOLE JANSEZIAN/TRAVELUJAH \
8/27/2013 2:29:19 PM
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British PM recalls parliament from summer break to discuss Syria
By REUTERS \
8/27/2013 2:51:37 PM
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UN inspectors delay visit to suspected chemical weapons site
By REUTERS \
8/27/2013 2:55:10 PM
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Aug. 1 light plane crash which killed man in Eilat due to human error
By SHARON UDASIN \
8/27/2013 3:00:00 PM
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Entre l’Etat et les Bédouins : bientôt la fin de la traversée du désert ?
Comment le bras de fer opposant l’Etat d’Israël aux Bédouins du Nord-Néguev à propos des propriétés terriennes peut-il se solder ?
By YOHAV OREMIATZKI \
8/27/2013 3:02:13 PM
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Hagel: US military ready to act on Syria immediately if asked
By REUTERS \
8/27/2013 3:07:27 PM
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Sources: Syria strike due in days, West tells opposition
By REUTERS \
8/27/2013 3:14:16 PM
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La Cour suprême doit se prononcer sur la légalité du boycott des implantations
Le bloc de la paix prend position : les implantations sont un obstacle à la paix et il est normal de les boycotter.
By ADAM KELLER \
8/27/2013 3:25:37 PM
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US official: Obama has not decided on military action in Syria
Washington signals decision has not been finalized; opposition reportedly offered West list of 10 proposed targets.
By REUTERS, MICHAEL WILNER \
8/27/2013 6:04:26 PM
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Qui êtes-vous Max Boublil ?
L’humoriste qui a débuté sur Internet prend aujourd’hui son envol. Et négocie son virage vers la scène adulte, entre provocations et maturité.
By MYRIAM KALFON \
8/27/2013 3:42:56 PM
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Mofeed : activiste traditionaliste
Entre la tente, les études supérieures et le militantisme, Mofeed ne veut pas choisir.
By YOHAV OREMIATZKI \
8/27/2013 3:59:03 PM
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Une terre ancestrale
Aziz, fils du sheikh d’El-Araqib, milite pour avoir le droit de rester sur sa terre.
By EVA TAPIERO \
8/27/2013 4:06:45 PM
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The note taker
For two decades, Yehuda Avner served four prime ministers and was privy to the deepest state secrets.
By ROBERT SLATER \
8/27/2013 4:12:14 PM
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Arab League blames Syria's Assad for chemical attack
By REUTERS \
8/27/2013 4:15:24 PM
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Tel Aviv taxi drivers take tourist relations lessons
With the influx of tourists, the city has unveiled a new course for cabbies - how to be nice to foreign customers!
By ALEX TURNER \
8/27/2013 4:23:41 PM
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Un sheikh ami
La tribu du sheikh de Rahma prévoit de déménager dans la nouvelle commune d’Ariha, voisine de Yeroham, qui devrait sortir de terre d’ici 2 à 4 ans.
By YOHAV OREMIATZKI \
8/27/2013 4:25:35 PM
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Le soleil du Néguev à (micro)crédit
En aidant les Bédouins du Nord-Néguev à acquérir des panneaux solaires, PlaNet Finance, la fondation de Jacques Attali, ajoute une corde à son arc.
By YOHAV OREMIATZKI \
8/27/2013 4:46:21 PM
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Mideast Monitor: The failure of democracy
For the moment, the sequence of events in Egypt is beginning to resemble the initial stages of Algeria’s slide into horrific civil strife during the 1990s.
By BRUCE MADDY-WEITZMAN \
8/27/2013 4:50:41 PM
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Piron: Education system prepared for security scenarios
By DANIELLE ZIRI \
8/27/2013 5:02:16 PM
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Arab League: Syria attack perpetrators must face justice
Organization holds Syrian gov't responsible for gas attack.
By REUTERS \
8/27/2013 6:26:53 PM
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Neighborly relations
Coexistence efforts between Jews and Muslims in London are being replicated elsewhere in Great Britain.
By ANDREW FRIEDMAN \
8/27/2013 5:16:50 PM
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Source: France won't shirk duties after Syria chemical attack
By REUTERS \
8/27/2013 6:07:12 PM
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Piron extends compulsory education law
Law to include 84 municipalities to the 92 already functioning under the law; Education ministry to open 6 new professional schools.
By DANIELLE ZIRI \
8/27/2013 5:30:14 PM
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Gaza court sentences man to death for 'collaborating' with Israel
Unnamed defendant was found guilty of "collaboration with the Zionist occupation against the Palestinian people."
By KHALED ABU TOAMEH \
8/27/2013 5:35:34 PM
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Saudi foreign minister says decisive stand needed against Syria
By REUTERS \
8/27/2013 5:38:34 PM
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Netanyahu warns Israel will respond 'fiercely' if it sees any attempt of a Syrian attack
J'lem believes small chance of Assad retaliation, action against Syria will send clear message to Iran on nuclear program.
By HERB KEINON \
8/27/2013 5:42:23 PM
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US official: Obama has not decided on military action in Syria
By REUTERS \
8/27/2013 5:52:38 PM
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Syrian opposition says Assad's forces drop phosphorus bombs near Aleppo
By REUTERS \
8/27/2013 5:53:50 PM
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« Dans de nombreux pays du monde arabe, la haine du juif est omniprésente »
Entretien avec l’écrivain français Guy Millière sur le couple antisémitisme/antisionisme, et la stratégie à adopter face à des régimes islamistes aux prises avec leur « effondrement » annoncé.
By YOHAV OREMIATZKI \
8/27/2013 6:14:46 PM
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Liberman: Netanyahu won't endorse Barkat for Jerusalem mayor
By Gil Stern Stern HOFFMAN \
8/27/2013 6:35:51 PM
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Special Delivery: Meir Panim Pre-Paid Food Cards Make the Holiday Possible for Many Needy Israelis
In the days prior to Rosh Hashana, social workers across Israel will hand-deliver 2,500 prepaid food cards to those in need. The food cards, funded by Meir Panim, are pre-loaded with 250 shekels and can be used at major Israeli supermarket chains to purchase food and household items.
By DANIELA FELDMAN \
8/27/2013 6:37:22 PM
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France says ready to punish those who gassed civilians
By REUTERS \
8/27/2013 6:38:18 PM
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Firearm regulation for security guards goes into effect
Ministry of Public Security law requires guards to deposit weapons at place of work at end of shifts.
By BEN HARTMAN \
8/27/2013 6:41:06 PM
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Iran names new envoy to IAEA, extending makeover of nuclear team
By REUTERS \
8/27/2013 6:42:42 PM
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Un sheikh ami
La tribu du sheikh de Rahma prévoit de déménager dans la nouvelle commune d’Ariha, voisine de Yeroham, qui devrait sortir de terre d’ici 2 à 4 ans.
By YOHAV OREMIATZKI \
8/27/2013 6:44:46 PM
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Baka al-Gharbia is 1st of 7 towns to get centers for informal online science learning
Town mayor says NIS 150,000 invested in center, to will serve disadvantaged children and teens in area.
By JUDY SIEGEL-ITZKOVICH \
8/27/2013 6:58:32 PM
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Les Slihot expliquées aux néophytes
Visiter la Vieille Ville de Jérusalem, écouter de la musique et des histoires, tel est le programme proposé à l’approche de Roch Hachana.
By BARRY DAVIS \
8/27/2013 6:59:35 PM
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Russia deputy PM: West acting towards Islamic world 'like a monkey with a grenade'
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
8/27/2013 7:05:06 PM
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Stocks, shekel sink on expectation of US strike on Syria
By NIV ELIS AND REUTERS \
8/27/2013 7:34:45 PM
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Turkish man, alleged murderer of headless woman, indicted
By YONAH JEREMY BOB \
8/27/2013 7:51:35 PM
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White House: Obama, Canada's Harper discuss Syria, potential responses
By REUTERS \
8/27/2013 7:18:02 PM
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Stocks, shekel sink on expectation of US strike on Syria
War rhetoric sends shekel to weakest point since early July and leads to 2.4% drop in the TASE top 25 index.
By NIV ELIS AND REUTERS \
8/27/2013 11:01:20 PM
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UK's Cameron: Any Syria action must be specific, avoid wider war
By REUTERS \
8/27/2013 7:25:02 PM
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Iran names new envoy to IAEA, extending makeover of nuclear team
Reza Najafi, who has worked on disarmament issues within Iran's foreign ministry, chosen as new envoy.
By REUTERS \
8/27/2013 7:34:22 PM
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France says ready to punish those who gassed civilians
British PM Cameron says any action against Syria should not entail being "dragged into" a wider M. East war.
By REUTERS \
8/27/2013 7:47:37 PM
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Total of 515,000 children vaccinated against polio out of one million
By JUDY SIEGEL-ITZKOVICH \
8/27/2013 8:03:34 PM
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Obama, Canada PM agree Syria chemical weapon use merits firm response
By REUTERS \
8/27/2013 8:25:46 PM
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Ya'alon to skip haredi draft c'tee due to 'security situation'
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
8/27/2013 8:42:44 PM
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Russian police seize painting of Putin in women's underwear
By REUTERS \
8/27/2013 8:57:47 PM
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US response to Syria chemical weapons attack 'not aimed at regime change'
White House: Little doubt Assad regime used WMDs.
By MICHAEL WILNER \
8/27/2013 9:13:11 PM
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Crowd protests at Albi cafe in Tel Aviv after police action
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
8/27/2013 9:15:10 PM
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Music from Down Under
For Australian Voices artistic director Gordon Hamilton, the works of Israeli composer Yitzhak Yedid are a natural choice for the ensemble’s Palestinian tour.
By DAVID BRINN \
8/27/2013 9:39:26 PM
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Grapevine: Judge them by the content of their character
Today is the actual 50th anniversary of Martin Luther King’s historic address, in which he shared his dream with the people of America.
By GREER FAY CASHMAN \
8/27/2013 9:51:51 PM
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Foreign Ministry slams UNRWA for 'jumping to conclusions' in Kalandiya incident
United Nation’s Relief and Works Agency condemned Israel for killing UN man during Monday riot; Foreign Ministry not happy.
By HERB KEINON \
8/27/2013 9:57:12 PM
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Leveling the playing field of religious struggle
Should the Israeli people decide to separate synagogue and state, we would likely support that position, but until then, the playing field of ideas must be made level.
By JULIE SCHONFELD \
8/27/2013 9:58:33 PM
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It is not a question of Zionism
Only after the establishment of the state did “Zionism” become a tool which could be used to invalidate opposing political views.
By ILAN BLOCH \
8/27/2013 10:02:10 PM
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Terra incognita: American-Jewish-Israeli disconnect
The American Jewish-Israel relationship might benefit from less “love,” if that “love” is always paired with demands that Israel emulate American “values.”
By SETH J. FRANTZMAN \
8/27/2013 10:07:54 PM
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Court orders state to hand over investigatory material on Albert
State says it's only obligated to provide "relevant" information about restraining order against settler, not use of taser gun.
By TOVAH LAZAROFF \
8/27/2013 10:10:28 PM
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Center field: King’s dream reminds us that we can dream too
America’s national self-image from a land of whites to a multicultural, multiracial nation, is stunning.
By Gil Stern Stern TROY \
8/27/2013 10:17:10 PM
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An open letter to the Norwegian Foreign Minister: Mr. Espen Barth Eide
By DAVID WILDER \
8/27/2013 10:27:00 PM
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August 28: Iranian test
Does anyone think that what is happening in Syria is just a civil war and not a test by Iran to see how the world will react to something bigger?
By JERUSALEM POST READERS \
8/27/2013 10:28:54 PM
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Australian professor: Law group sued me because BDS works
Shurat Hadin is suing Sydney U. professor, saying he had garnered student body's support in an academic boycott of Israel.
By YONAH JEREMY BOB \
8/27/2013 10:29:35 PM
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Iran’s role
For the sake of all those who strive for peace and stability in the region, they should confront Syria now – and then Iran.
By JPOST EDITORIAL \
8/27/2013 10:34:28 PM
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Innovation and determination defeat bureaucracy
Clearly, this is the future: Knowledge- based technologies using need inspired basic research.
By RIVKA CARMI \
8/27/2013 10:41:30 PM
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On coupons and anti-social politicians
The accusations is heard often: The prime minister is the most antisocial of all Israeli politicians.
By YARDEN GAZIT \
8/27/2013 10:46:28 PM
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MDA expects blood shortage during holidays
Those interested in bringing organized groups to donate should call the MDA blood bank at Tel Hashomer at 03-530-0402/69.
By JUDY SIEGEL-ITZKOVICH \
8/27/2013 10:55:16 PM
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Syrian army source: US attack on Syria would justify retaliation against Israel
Iran also warns against explosive repercussions of strike.
By ARIEL BEN SOLOMON AND REUTERS \
8/27/2013 10:57:09 PM
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BoI adopts standards that limit bank compensation
The new rules will limit bonuses to be no greater than actual salaries, with “exceptional cases” allowing a double bonus.
By NIV ELIS \
8/27/2013 11:05:08 PM
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Gasoline prices to rise sharply
The price of self-service 95-octane gasoline could rise to NIS 7.80 per liter as tension mounts over a possible imminent attack on Syria.
By GLOBES, AMIRAM BARKAT \
8/27/2013 11:09:09 PM
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Tips for entrepreneurs: Is cash king?
When the gift was a true gift-like item, for instance a ticket to an exotic destination or a bouquet of flowers, workers reciprocated much stronger with harder work than those who received cash.
By ISSAMAR GINZBERG \
8/27/2013 11:13:56 PM
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Budget issues curtail activities of HEART, Israel’s Holocaust restitution effort in NY
HEART began operations 3 years following a 2007 government decision to involve itself in the issue of restitution.
By SAM SOKOL \
8/27/2013 11:21:38 PM
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Knesset to discuss lack of Bank of Israel governor
Opposition MKs gathered the requisite signatures to hold a debate the issue during the legislature’s summer recess.
By LAHAV HARKOV \
8/27/2013 11:27:49 PM
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UN official urges Iran to sway Syria government on peace talks
By REUTERS \
8/27/2013 11:28:39 PM
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Palestinians and Double Standards
By DAVID HARRIS \
8/27/2013 11:30:00 PM
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Iran's defense minister: Western strike on Syria would threaten regional stability
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
8/27/2013 11:31:56 PM
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Amar comes in for harsh criticism from Ovadia Yosef
Shas spiritual leader angry at former protege for undermining his authority during recent chief rabbi elections.
By JEREMY SHARON \
8/27/2013 11:32:39 PM
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Report: Hollande to visit region to show support of peace talks
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
8/27/2013 11:44:33 PM
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American Jewish activists recall their roles in ‘slowly breaking down’ civil rights barriers
The March down Woodward Avenue in Detroit with Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. in April 1963 drew an estimated 125,000 locals.
By MAYA SHWAYDER JERUSALEM POST CORRESPONDENT \
8/27/2013 11:46:44 PM