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Syria blames rebels for Houla massacre of over 100
UN observer in Damascus laments violence but refrains from pointing fingers; Netanyahu is ‘revolted’ by violence; Security Council convenes.
By YAAKOV KATZ, JPOST STAFF AND REUTERS \
5/28/2012 12:49:02 AM
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UN Security Council condemns Syria over massacre
By REUTERS \
5/28/2012 1:08:06 AM
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South Tel Aviv simmers as racial tensions linger
Reporter's Notebook: The theme in Hatikva, both now and for the past couple of years, is one of mutual fear and suspicion.
By BEN HARTMAN \
5/28/2012 1:30:23 AM
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'PA plans to use human rights group for espionage'
PA's W. Bank General Intelligence Service wants to use Global Network for Rights, Development as a front to affect int'l policy.
By KHALED ABU TOAMEH \
5/28/2012 1:43:09 AM
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State Dept: Israel approved only one asylum request in 2011
Report states that 3,692 asylum requests were rejected and an additional 6,412 remained pending at year’s end.
By BEN HARTMAN \
5/28/2012 2:00:52 AM
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‘The Toulouse terrorist slipped through French siege’
It is now known that Mohamed Merah left the apartment at 1 a.m., two hours before the final assault.
By JOSEPH STRICH JERUSALEM POST CORRESPONDENT \
5/28/2012 2:10:00 AM
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François Hollande pays surprise visit to Afghanistan
By JOSEPH STRICH JERUSALEM POST CORRESPONDENT \
5/28/2012 2:13:30 AM
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Islamist and ex-PM vie for mantle of Egypt's revolt
Islamist Mursi and Mubarak's PM Shafiq topped first round; each side claims to be champion of anti-Mubarak revolution.
By REUTERS \
5/28/2012 2:23:43 AM
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Remaining Egypt candidates are polar opposites
Analysis: Shafiq is viewed by many Egyptians as Hosni Mubarak 2.0; Mursi is every pound the Brotherhood insider.
By OREN KESSLER \
5/28/2012 2:28:50 AM
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Kadima portfolios could be decided by who quits for Arab
MK Ruhama Avraham-Balila could have an advantage over other candidates for cabinet portfolios Kadima is expected to receive.
By Gil Stern Stern HOFFMAN \
5/28/2012 2:51:37 AM
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Majadle seeks to limit term of Shari’a courts head
Labor MK's bill would limit the term of the Shari’a court president from ten to seven years.
By JEREMY SHARON \
5/28/2012 2:54:30 AM
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Too far, or legitimate critique of US-Israel ties?
Cartoon on Israeli blog shows ‘space traveler’ Netanyahu cannibalizing, raping Obama.
By BEN HARTMAN \
5/28/2012 3:01:43 AM
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Tunisia govt 'seeks firing of central bank governor'
By REUTERS \
5/28/2012 3:03:50 AM
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German president to meet with Munich survivors
In the course of his state visit to Israel, Gauck will meet with surviving members of Israel’s 1972 Olympic team.
By GREER FAY CASHMAN \
5/28/2012 3:20:38 AM
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Explore marble cliffs and meet dolphins in Taiwan
At first glance this island nation appears to have more in common with Japan than with its powerful rival China.
By NADAV SHEMER \
5/28/2012 3:29:07 AM
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Salafist police officer suspended in Germany
Authorities connect suspect with radical group after he registers for permit to hand out Salafist literature.
BY BENJAMIN WEINTHAL, JPOST CORRESPONDENT \
5/28/2012 3:34:21 AM
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Headhunters told to think outside the boardroom box
By REUTERS \
5/28/2012 4:19:44 AM
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UN Security Council condemns Syria over massacre
"Outrageous use of force against civil population," including many women in children is a "violation of... international law," UN council statement says, blames Damascus for killings.
By REUTERS \
5/28/2012 5:11:25 AM
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Pe’er makes quick work of Dubois to open
Tsonga and Mahut makes French fans happy as Roddick ousted in first round; Venus advances.
By ALLON SINAI \
5/28/2012 5:21:56 AM
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Blue-and-white falls to Czechs
David Lafata seals the victory for the Czechs following a corner kick with a 15-meter strike helped by a deflection off a defender.
By ALLON SINAI \
5/28/2012 5:24:55 AM
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Gelfand, Anand still tied
“I am trying not to get ahead of myself but with the scoreline you can see the similarity," says Gelfand.
By ALLON SINAI \
5/28/2012 5:26:23 AM
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Windsurfing: Zubari edges Mashiah for Olympic nod
Zubari dominates the fourth and final competition in the internal battle between the bitter rivals and qualified for the Olympics.
By ALLON SINAI \
5/28/2012 5:51:17 AM
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Swimming: Israelis haul in five Euro medals
Amit Ivri achieved a first when she became the first Israeli woman to win a medal at the long-course Europeans.
By ALLON SINAI \
5/28/2012 5:54:27 AM
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Gymnastics: Shatilov bronzes
25-year-old records a result of 15.166 points in the final to take the bronze medal.
By ALLON SINAI \
5/28/2012 5:55:48 AM
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Golden Gate Bridge marks 75 yrs since opening
By REUTERS \
5/28/2012 6:02:36 AM
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Singapore now flying improved Israeli drones
Made by Israel Aerospace Industries, the Heron-1 UAV is capable of remaining in the air close to two days without refueling.
By YAAKOV KATZ \
5/28/2012 7:40:18 AM
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Is regulation strangling or protecting Israel’s economy?
By NIV ELIS \
5/28/2012 8:00:00 AM
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Ayalon confirms all options still 'on the table' with Iran
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
5/28/2012 8:32:56 AM
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USGS: Strong quake strikes northern Argentina
By REUTERS \
5/28/2012 8:33:39 AM
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Deputy President of Supreme Court retires
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
5/28/2012 8:53:32 AM
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Report: Iran targeted Americans, Jews in Azerbaijan
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
5/28/2012 9:59:44 AM
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PM will not allow employment for African migrants
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
5/28/2012 9:41:33 AM
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Syrian bombardment of Hama kills 41
World powers express shock at "horrific" Syria massacre of more than 92 over the weekend; artillery barrage on town of Houla draws condemnation, calls for action from US, France, Arab League, UN secretary general.
By JPOST.COM STAFF AND REUTERS \
5/28/2012 9:51:02 AM
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'Iran targeted Americans, Jews in Azerbaijan'
'Washington Post' links plots to assassinate US diplomats and Jews in Azerbaijan to terror attempts in seven countries.
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
5/28/2012 9:55:12 AM
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European shares rebound on Greek polls
By REUTERS \
5/28/2012 10:15:42 AM
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Egypt to announce presidential poll result Monday
By REUTERS \
5/28/2012 10:27:02 AM
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26-year-old woman killed in Kafr Yasif
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
5/28/2012 10:50:28 AM
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African Union troops secure Somali aid corridor
By REUTERS \
5/28/2012 10:52:11 AM
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China condemns 'cruel killings' in Syria's Houla
By REUTERS \
5/28/2012 12:44:24 PM
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Syrian TV: Kofi Annan due in Damascus to meet Assad
By REUTERS \
5/28/2012 12:42:45 PM
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UK TV connects Assad inner circle to killing of civilians
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
5/28/2012 11:42:09 AM
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Democracy of, by, and for the justices
As Israel’s activist judges seek more power, Americans have grasped judicial activism’s costs.
By EVELYN GORDON \
5/28/2012 11:48:11 AM
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UK TV connects Assad inner circle to war crimes
The new evidence includes eye witness testimony from defectors, video footage and Assad's private emails.
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
5/28/2012 12:01:05 PM
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Gallery: Street performers cool off Cairo tensions
Despite many political setbacks in Egypt, artists have flourished in the capital city since the revolution.
By ELIEZER SHERMAN, JERUSALEM POST CORRESPONDENT \
5/28/2012 12:05:48 PM
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Time for action on Iran
Regime change in Iran is necessary, but the window for diplomatic action is closing rapidly.
By IVAN SASCHA SHEEHAN \
5/28/2012 12:06:48 PM
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Russia says both Syrian sides to blame for massacre
By REUTERS \
5/28/2012 12:41:43 PM
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Taking the fifth on Yom Ha'atzmaut
Setting one day for holiday would lessen memory of actual date of Ben-Gurion's declaration.
By YONATAN SREDNI \
5/28/2012 12:18:58 PM
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Kofi Annan due in Damascus to meet Assad
Assad's forces kill another 41 in last 24 hours; World powers express shock at Syria massacre; China deplores killing, but does not assign blame; Russian blames both sides.
By REUTERS \
5/28/2012 12:25:15 PM
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Yishai condemns violence against 'infiltrators'
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
5/28/2012 12:47:38 PM
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Ben-Ari hopes to bring 100 migrants to Knesset
By LAHAV HARKOV \
5/28/2012 12:59:18 PM
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The ink stain on the carpet
The hypocrisy of the US in condemning Israel's treatment of refugees.
By RAPHAEL ISRAELI \
5/28/2012 12:53:25 PM
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Ben-Ari hopes to bring 100 migrants to Knesset
National Union MK plans bring Sudanese, Eritrean nationals to dine with parliamentarians and “reveal hypocrisy.”
By LAHAV HARKOV \
5/28/2012 12:55:39 PM
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Iran says Syria massacre aimed at fomenting chaos
By REUTERS \
5/28/2012 12:57:21 PM
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President Obama is a friend of Israel
Leaders in US and Israel say relations between countries have never been stronger.
By MENACHEM Z. ROSENSAFT \
5/28/2012 1:06:14 PM
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Egypt's Brotherhood urges foreign action in Syria
By REUTERS \
5/28/2012 1:07:37 PM
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France arrests suspected Basque separatist leader
By REUTERS \
5/28/2012 1:10:53 PM
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German president to visit Yad Vashem
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
5/28/2012 1:37:46 PM
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Blast rocks Kenyan capital
By REUTERS \
5/28/2012 1:34:25 PM
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IDF shoots 3 foreigners trying to cross Egyptian border
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
5/28/2012 1:37:50 PM
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Italian university evacuated after bomb alert
By REUTERS \
5/28/2012 1:53:08 PM
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China expels former railways minister from Party
By REUTERS \
5/28/2012 2:07:35 PM
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Libya NTC leader says election will be delayed
By REUTERS \
5/28/2012 2:23:54 PM
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Turkish court accepts flotilla indictment
By JPOST.COM STAFF AND REUTERS \
5/28/2012 2:33:32 PM
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Turkish court accepts 'Mavi Marmara' indictment
Court unanimously approves indictment seeking life sentences for four former top IDF brass over flotilla raid.
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
5/28/2012 2:30:25 PM
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Annan says Syria must show it wants peace
By REUTERS \
5/28/2012 2:44:52 PM
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Annan says Syria must show it wants peace
Mediator arrives in Damascus after Assad's forces kill 41, urges gov't "to take bold steps" to prove its intentions.
By REUTERS \
5/28/2012 3:05:12 PM
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Court convicts police for leaving Arab man on road to die
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
5/28/2012 3:58:42 PM
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The Egyptian president: Secular or Sharia?
First round of elections indicate significant opposition to Egypt becoming a religious state.
BY TAWFIK HAMID \
5/28/2012 2:59:22 PM
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This Week In History: The Lod Airport Massacre
PFLP attacked Israel’s airport using Japanese Red Army, killing 26 people, including 17 Christian pilgrims.
By TAMARA ZIEVE \
5/28/2012 3:03:24 PM
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Top Pentagon officer urges non-military pressure on Assad
By REUTERS \
5/28/2012 3:09:30 PM
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Lawyer: Bahraini activist freed on bail
By REUTERS \
5/28/2012 3:10:10 PM
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India courts Myanmar as PM Singh makes historic visit
By REUTERS \
5/28/2012 3:10:49 PM
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Islamist candidate rejects Egypt vote result
By REUTERS \
5/28/2012 3:24:03 PM
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Alternatively Speaking: Beautifying your body
Alternative medicine expert Natalie Marx answers your questions on remedies for excessive body hair, varicose veins.
By NATALIE MARX \
5/28/2012 3:19:00 PM
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Islamist candidate rejects Egypt vote result
Abdel Moneim Abol Fotouh, a former Brotherhood member who came in fourth in the polls, says the election was not honest.
By REUTERS \
5/28/2012 3:19:59 PM
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Search for missing US tourist goes nation-wide
Herman Kuehn, 80, arrived with a group of tourists to an ancient ruins site, and vanished without a trace.
By YAAKOV LAPPIN \
5/28/2012 3:28:01 PM
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Lawyer: Bahrain's Khawaja to end hunger strike Monday
By REUTERS \
5/28/2012 3:38:18 PM
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Yemen army tightens grip on militant-held town
By REUTERS \
5/28/2012 3:38:57 PM
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Court convicts police for leaving Arab man on road to die
Judge admonishes officers for acting as if blind, having no "heart" in abandoning injured Palestinian to die of dehydration.
By YONAH BOB \
5/28/2012 3:47:23 PM
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Court convicts police who left Arab man to die
Judge admonishes officers for acting as if blind, having no "heart" in abandoning injured Palestinian to die of dehydration.
By YONAH BOB \
5/28/2012 3:51:13 PM
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Vatican denies any Cardinal a suspect in leaks scandal
By REUTERS \
5/28/2012 4:01:11 PM
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Vatican leakers say cardinals among plotters in scandal
By REUTERS \
5/28/2012 4:03:29 PM
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Powerful 'Flame' cyber weapon found in Middle East
By REUTERS \
5/28/2012 4:04:03 PM
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Sites and Insights: Upper Room and David’s Tomb
One of King David’s most poignant prayers came after one of his greatest mistakes.
By WAYNE STILES \
5/28/2012 4:04:26 PM
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Iran hit by new powerful cyber weapon 'Flame'
Most complex piece of malicious software yet found; speculation may now grow over countries deploying cyber weapons.
By REUTERS \
5/28/2012 4:20:41 PM
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Two fires break out in the Sharon regions; no injuries
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
5/28/2012 4:38:06 PM
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Summer cool down
The sun is beating down and cool drinks come to mind. Here are a few to start your day, or even end your day.
By GOURMETKOSHERCOOKING.COM \
5/28/2012 4:40:15 PM
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Two fires break out in Sharon region; no injuries
Forest fire develops in Ilanot forest, while brush fire spreads in Ra'anana; residents evacuated due to safety concerns.
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
5/28/2012 5:02:59 PM
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“Contemporary fs,” Part one: Some observations on cultural chauvinism
By Hannah Greenberg \
5/28/2012 5:04:00 PM
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Gelfand ties with India's Anand at chess championship
By ALLON SINAI \
5/28/2012 6:31:12 PM
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Gelfand, Anand still tied in chess championship
Israel's Gelfand, India's Anand draw again in game 12; World Chess Championship to go to tiebreakers.
By ALLON SINAI \
5/28/2012 5:43:29 PM
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Hamas permits election commission to update Gaza registry
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
5/28/2012 6:33:07 PM
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Brotherhood, Mubarak's last PM in Egypt run-off vote
By REUTERS \
5/28/2012 5:49:38 PM
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'Internet pedophile' appears in court
By YAAKOV LAPPIN \
5/28/2012 5:49:43 PM
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'Internet pedophile' appears in court
Hi-tech executive, father of three, allegedly pretended to be young girl, entered chat rooms to obtain nude photos.
By YAAKOV LAPPIN \
5/28/2012 6:03:50 PM
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Palestinian rivals begin stalled unity gov't talks
Fatah and Hamas discuss interim, technocrat government; Gaza voters can register immediately, says Hamas deputy PM Awad.
By REUTERS \
5/28/2012 6:05:54 PM
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Sudan's army says to withdraw from Abyei
By REUTERS \
5/28/2012 6:13:16 PM
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Strike a pose, MKs!
New weekly television segment to rank sartorially-challenged and best-dressed MKs.
By LAHAV HARKOV \
5/28/2012 6:22:46 PM
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High Court dismisses petition against salt harvest deal
By SHARON UDASIN \
5/28/2012 6:24:12 PM
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Mother of two shot dead in Arab village near Acre
By YAAKOV LAPPIN \
5/28/2012 6:38:22 PM
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Egypt: 1000s protest in Alexandria over election results
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
5/28/2012 6:45:30 PM
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A-G: 'Torat Hamelech' authors will not be indicted
By JEREMY SHARON \
5/28/2012 7:12:23 PM
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Fire breaks out at upscale Doha mall, casualties reported
By REUTERS \
5/28/2012 8:37:26 PM
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IEC enters 'final stretch' of summer preparations
By SHARON UDASIN \
5/28/2012 6:56:49 PM
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Groups: Environmental reps must remain on Petroleum Council
By SHARON UDASIN \
5/28/2012 6:57:19 PM
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A-G: 'Torat Hamelech' authors will not be indicted
Investigations against rabbis who approve book also to be closed; Weinstein: Not enough evidence of intention to incite.
By JEREMY SHARON \
5/28/2012 7:08:18 PM
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Slight drop in support for neo-Nazi party in Greece
By Gil Stern Stern SHEFLER \
5/28/2012 7:18:51 PM
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Official Egypt results pit Mursi, Shafiq in run-off
No surprises as Brotherhood candidate set to face Mubarak's air force chief; other three candidates complain of unfair voting but judges reject petitions; Analyst: Too early to predict second-round outcome.
By OREN KESSLER AND REUTERS \
5/28/2012 7:46:19 PM
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Official Egypt results pit Mursi, Shafiq in run-off
No surprises as Brotherhood candidate set to face Mubarak’s air force chief; analyst: Too early to predict second-round outcome.
By OREN KESSLER AND REUTERS \
5/28/2012 7:46:27 PM
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Ashkenazi 'hopes' common sense wins in Mavi Marmara case
By YAAKOV KATZ AND JPOST.COM STAFF \
5/28/2012 8:22:06 PM
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'Common sense must reign in Mavi Marmara case'
Ashkenazi: If the price of what I did is not being able to visit Turkey - I am willing to pay that price.
By YAAKOV KATZ AND JPOST.COM STAFF \
5/28/2012 8:33:49 PM
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Fire kills 19, mostly children, in Qatar mall
4 of the dead are Spanish children; "There don't seem to have been any fire alarms, sprinklers at the mall," victim's relative says.
By REUTERS \
5/28/2012 8:35:50 PM
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Protests fail to disrupt Habimah’s London show
Israel's national theater performs Shakespeare's Merchant of Venice; pro-Israel groups organize counter-protest.
By JONNY PAUL, JPOST CORRESPONDENT \
5/28/2012 8:45:23 PM
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Bahrain's Khawaja ends hunger strike, wife says
By REUTERS \
5/28/2012 9:09:14 PM
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Yukking it up in Israel
Canada’s national standup comedy club, Yuk Yuk’s, is heading to the Holy Land.
By JUSTIN JACOBS \
5/28/2012 9:10:42 PM
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Bennett endorsed by former Benei Akiva secretary-general
By Gil Stern Stern HOFFMAN \
5/28/2012 9:11:02 PM
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Bereaved families ask to meet Peres on Pollard
By Gil Stern Stern HOFFMAN \
5/28/2012 9:12:48 PM
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Austria’s Günter Grass scandal: The Socialism of Fools
By BENJAMIN WEINTHAL \
5/28/2012 9:26:00 PM
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MKs deny report they plan to leave Kadima, form new party
By Gil Stern Stern HOFFMAN \
5/28/2012 9:26:10 PM
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The haredi street and the Tal Law
The haredi leadership is, once again, letting a momentous opportunity slip by due to extremist ideologies.
By HAIM AMSALEM \
5/28/2012 9:26:16 PM
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Syrian gov't says Islamists behind Houla massacre
By REUTERS \
5/28/2012 9:27:17 PM
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Borderline Views: The Internet and the haredi community
Pragmatists are winning between opponents, proponents of Internet technology usage in ultra-Orthodox communities.
By DAVID NEWMAN \
5/28/2012 9:31:18 PM
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The Ivy League and Israel
We don’t want to simplify the political discourse at Yale.
By DANIELLE BELLA ELLISON AND URIEL EPSHTEIN \
5/28/2012 9:36:33 PM
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Encountering Peace: Use your imagination
Let’s face it, neither Israelis nor Palestinians want to live under the control of the other side.
By GERSHON BASKIN \
5/28/2012 9:52:57 PM
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View from the Hills: Of coexistence, terror, talking rocks
So what is the true nature of the state of affairs these days between the Arabs and Jews in my area or anywhere else in Judea and Samaria?
By JOSH HASTEN \
5/28/2012 9:56:46 PM
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'Nuclear negotiations with Iran are not working'
There is no evidence Tehran's serious about curbing nuclear program, senior Israeli official says.
By HERB KEINON \
5/28/2012 10:01:51 PM
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The African refugee problem in perspective
There is a saying in Hebrew to the effect that “a shared problem is half a consolation.”
By SUSAN HATTIS ROLEF \
5/28/2012 10:02:49 PM
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Welcoming Israeli investors to America with open arms
Citizens of over 70 nations, from Albania to the United Kingdom, are eligible for E-2 visas, but Israelis are not.
By HOWARD BERMAN \
5/28/2012 10:11:44 PM
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May 29: Is Mitt sincere?
Romney may be good at business management, but is he good at diplomacy?
By JERUSALEM POST READERS \
5/28/2012 10:16:40 PM
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Senior Israeli official: Talks with Iran are not working
By HERB KEINON \
5/28/2012 10:24:58 PM
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A new dilemma in hosting a German president
Can Israel finally take a major active step in this direction and not squander the opportunity presented by Gauck's visit.
By EFRAIM ZUROFF \
5/28/2012 10:27:03 PM
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On My Mind: Dangerous impasses
The status quo in Iran and Syria is unacceptable and poses security threats beyond their respective borders.
By KENNETH BANDLER \
5/28/2012 10:32:44 PM
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Whither Egypt?
Were preliminary results in Egypt’s first round of presidential elections good for the Jewish state or bad for the Jewish state?
By JPOST EDITORIAL \
5/28/2012 10:35:47 PM
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Jewish museum in Ireland seeks $13m. expansion
Irish Jewish Museum trying to raise $13m for sixfold expansion of its premises in old synagogue on Walworth Road, Dublin.
By Gil Stern Stern SHEFLER \
5/28/2012 10:58:18 PM
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Group slams Conversion Authority's 'closed door'
ITIM director: It's unconscionable that Conversion Authority discouraging spouses of Israelis to convert in national system.
By JEREMY SHARON \
5/28/2012 11:02:12 PM
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Dudi dispatched in first round by Berdych
Federer equals record with 233rd Slam victory; Djokovic cruises, Azarenka survives close call.
By ALLON SINAI \
5/28/2012 11:13:05 PM
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Swimming: Israel more than just treading water
Israel’s top swimmers return home to reap the financial rewards from their remarkable success.
By ALLON SINAI \
5/28/2012 11:19:20 PM
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New virus hints at state sponsored programmers
Israeli online security experts: 'Flame' espionage virus bears hallmarks of state-sponsored programmers.
By YAAKOV LAPPIN \
5/28/2012 11:22:12 PM
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Israeli home prices drop in global survey
Israeli house prices fall 0.72% quarter-on-quarter and 4.94% year-on-year in inflation-adjusted terms for 1st quarter of 2012.
By NADAV SHEMER \
5/28/2012 11:23:01 PM
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Tips for Entrepreneurs: How to create media attention
Would I be willing to put on a green hat and hassidic coat instead of a black one for the cameras?
By ISSAMAR GINZBURG \
5/28/2012 11:27:00 PM
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Police: Middle-aged-man allegedly beaten in south Tel Aviv
By BEN HARTMAN \
5/28/2012 11:31:57 PM
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Colombia rebels release proof of life for kidnapped man
By REUTERS \
5/28/2012 11:33:54 PM
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Syrian gov't: Islamists behind Houla massacre
Authorities in Syria deny UN and witness accounts that army tanks were in the area during Houla massacre.
By REUTERS \
5/28/2012 11:41:52 PM
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Report: Egypt protesters set fire to Shafiq HQ
By REUTERS \
5/28/2012 11:58:18 PM