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Quake shakes Southern California; no injuries reported
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Did Germany illicitly strike a gas deal with Iran?
German-Israeli friendship society: Natural gas deal "not compatible" with Merkel's Knesset address.
BENJAMIN WEINTHAL, Berlin \
7/30/2008 12:43:06 AM
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Analyze This: Far beyond stray bullets
Will the Bat Yam botched mob hit backfire on organized crime?
Calev Ben-David \
7/30/2008 12:46:47 AM
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June Walker, Presidents' Conference head and former Hadassah leader, dies at 74
"Her love of Israel and its people was evident in everything she did and said."
JUDY SIEGEL-ITZKOVICH \
7/30/2008 12:48:41 AM
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Knesset focuses on Palestinian refugees
Alternative to UNRWA seeks resettlement of some refugees and their descendants in other countries.
Etgar Lefkovits \
7/30/2008 12:50:13 AM
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IDF cracks down on West Bank dumping
Official: Out of the 2,500 tons of garbage produced by Israel daily, over 1,000 dumped in territories.
Yaakov Katz \
7/30/2008 12:51:11 AM
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Peace Now petitions against civilians at Hebron army base
Organization's attorney acknowledges "it is possible that some of the plots were owned in the long distant past by Jews."
DAN IZENBERG \
7/30/2008 12:51:59 AM
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Knesset passes law that targets polluters
Stats show Israelis produced 6.9 million tons of waste in 2007.
EHUD ZION WALDOKS \
7/30/2008 12:52:59 AM
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Gov't may foot bill for Diaspora schoolteachers' Israel trips
Participation has grown slower than hoped because, say insiders, the programs are poorly advertised.
Haviv Rettig Gur \
7/30/2008 12:59:47 AM
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Brazil: Body of ballooning priest found offshore
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3 workers killed in explosion at US paper mill
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Gaza: 5 hurt as blast rocks Hamas camp
2 Hamas men critically injured; explosion destroys base, located on the ruins of a Jewish settlement.
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Disengagement amnesty passes hurdle
Gal-On reminded of Weimar Republic as Knesset approves first reading of bill to pardon protesters.
JPOST.COM STAFF \
7/30/2008 3:32:07 AM
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Ecuador says US troops must leave Manta air base
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Police defuse 18 bombs near another Indian market
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Ex-Bosnian Serb leader Radovan Karadzic extradited
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IDF troops arrest 10 terror suspects in the West Bank overnight Tuesday
JPOST.COM STAFF \
7/30/2008 6:34:18 AM
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Karadzic extradited to Netherlands tribunal
Karadzic faces 11 charges at the UN tribunal in The Hague, including genocide and conspiracy to commit genocide.
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NATO soldier killed in southern Afghanistan
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Champions League: Betar gears up for European qualifier
Wisla Krakow stands between Jerusalem and a potential clash with one of Europe's finest.
JEREMY LAST \
7/30/2008 7:24:43 AM
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Local Hoops: Tamir Goodman hopes for revival at Maccabi Haifa
"The Jewish Jordan," now 26, was the first from the tryout to officially commit to the team.
AMY SOBERANO \
7/30/2008 7:27:11 AM
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Israel's 2008 Olympic team: Irina Risenzon
Rhythmic Gymnastics - individual.
ALLON SINAI \
7/30/2008 7:28:11 AM
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Tennis: Pe'er advances to 2nd round in Montreal
The prestigious Tier I tournament in Montreal is Pe'er's last before the start of the Olympic tennis tournament on August 10.
ALLON SINAI \
7/30/2008 7:29:47 AM
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Sinai Says: Betar will battle history, as well as Krakow, tonight
The European resume of Betar is quite simply dwarfed by those of Maccabi Haifa, Hapoel Tel Aviv and Maccabi Tel Aviv.
ALLON SINAI \
7/30/2008 7:30:58 AM
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Cyclist in serious condition after being hit by car in Petah Tikva
JPOST.COM STAFF \
7/30/2008 8:21:10 AM
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Mofaz heads to Washington for talks on Iranian threat, Lebanon, Hizbullah
JPOST.COM STAFF \
7/30/2008 8:24:51 AM
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Report: PM promised to give up Golan in exchange for direct Syria talks
JPOST.COM STAFF \
7/30/2008 8:41:11 AM
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PMO denies report on 'promises' to Syria
Army Radio: PM vowed Israel would cede Golan if Syria agreed to hold direct talks, cut Iran ties.
JPOST.COM STAFF \
7/30/2008 9:08:33 AM
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Hamas threatens to toughen demands in Schalit release deal
JPOST.COM STAFF \
7/30/2008 9:20:17 AM
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MKs are asked to improve, privatize inefficient ports
"By opening the ports to the market new ports could be built by companies that have experience building and managing them."
Nathan Cohen \
7/30/2008 10:08:33 AM
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Job openings drop 17 percent
Figures show businesses are worried about the economy.
SHARON WROBEL \
7/30/2008 10:14:04 AM
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El Al, American Airlines to launch code-share agreement
El Al will be teaming up with American Airlines, allowing a wider array of options for flights to North America.
SHELLY PAZ \
7/30/2008 10:20:36 AM
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UN: NKorea facing worst food crisis since 1990s
"Millions of vulnerable North Koreans are at risk of slipping toward precarious hunger levels."
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Four injured in scaffolding collapse on Tel Aviv construction site
JPOST.COM STAFF \
7/30/2008 10:32:10 AM
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Sde Dov Airport to be repaired
Sde Dov Airport's activity will be shifted to Terminal 1 in Ben-Gurion Airport for two months due to construction work intended to improve safety.
SHELLY PAZ \
7/30/2008 10:32:44 AM
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What's New in the Eu: EU labeling makes buying organic easy
The European Comission launched the EU's new Organic Farming Campaign to inform consumers about the meaning and benefits of organic farming and food production.
ARI SYRQUIN \
7/30/2008 10:38:46 AM
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Security official: Soldier killed in eastern Lebanon attack
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State comptroller backs committee to look into treatment of Gaza evacuees
JPOST.COM STAFF \
7/30/2008 10:45:46 AM
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Your Taxes: American olim may want to continue to pay US taxes
If an individual makes the decision to expatriate by relinquishing US citizenship or a green card, the immediate and subsequent US tax consequences may be significant.
KEVIN PACKMAN and LEON HARRIS \
7/30/2008 10:47:52 AM
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Google faces 'Cuil' new challenger
Cuil's search index spans 120 billion Web pages.
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Police attempt to break up settler demonstration near Shuafat
Abe Selig and Jpost.com staff \
7/30/2008 11:20:08 AM
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MKs vote to establish state commission of inquiry on Gaza evacuees
DAN IZENBERG \
7/30/2008 11:35:42 AM
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The 'Noor' effect
A hugely popular Turkish soap opera is shaking the customs of Arab married life across the Middle East.
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Predictable list of Ophir Award nominations announced
Surprisingly, 'Waltz with Bashir' was nominated as a feature film, not a documentary.
HANNAH BROWN \
7/30/2008 12:02:06 PM
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Police open new Gaydamak investigation
Latest allegations claim billionaire gave cash to garner votes for upcoming J'lem municipal elections.
Yaakov Lappin and Etgar Lefkovitz \
7/30/2008 12:23:28 PM
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Report: 13 dead illegal immigrants found in Turkey
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Hamas operative dies of wounds sustained in clash with Army of Islam
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Riots erupt during funeral in Nil'in
Policemen use stun grenades, tear gas to contain stone-throwing crowd; Hamas flags seen in town.
Yaakov Katz \
7/30/2008 12:58:22 PM
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Ex-Kiryat Shmona mayor sentenced to 12 months prison for fraud
By DAN IZENBERG AND JPOSTLEO GIOSUÈCOM STAFF \
7/30/2008 1:15:37 PM
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Israel's Premier Real Estate Website - www.israel-property.com
Israel-Property was founded by native english speakers on the simple concept of making the process of purchasing real estate in Israel easier for the overseas buyer.
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Syrian president makes minor Cabinet changes
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German ARD-TV shuts down Gaza office
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Bill to reduce plastic bag use passes first reading in Knesset
EHUD ZION WALDOKS and jpost.com staff \
7/30/2008 2:45:38 PM
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Life coaching: If I were president
"If I were president of the US, law abiding citizens wouldn't be hauled off by power hungry FBI agents," Peter said.
BEN GOLDFARB \
7/30/2008 3:24:52 PM
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Israel's Premier Real Estate Website - www.israel-property.com
Israel-Property was founded by native english speakers on the simple concept of making the process of purchasing real estate in Israel easier for the overseas buyer.
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Palestinian official: Autopsy shows boy killed by live round
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Syria, Israel to hold more indirect talks
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Fuel prices to drop on August 1 by almost five percent
JPOST.COM STAFF \
7/30/2008 4:23:04 PM
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'Substantive' fourth round of Israel-Syria talks ends in Istanbul
Erdogan gets positive domestic "bounce" from mediating negotiations; sides to meet again.
HERB KEINON \
7/30/2008 5:07:39 PM
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Frequency allocated for 2nd Palestinian cell phone network
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Three lives saved by organs of drowning victim
JUDY SIEGEL-ITZKOVICH \
7/30/2008 5:30:26 PM
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Olmert: Israel a nation of grumblers
PM says Israelis complain in almost every situation; says "no nation gives its citizens all they want."
JPOST.COM STAFF \
7/30/2008 5:34:49 PM
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Barak told strike on Iran still on cards
According to LA Times, US Defense officials have a "difference of emphasis" with Israel over Teheran.
JPOST.COM STAFF \
7/30/2008 5:49:13 PM
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Olmert to hold press conference at 8 p.m. Israel time
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Hebrew University professor suspected of sexually assaulting student
Etgar Lefkovits \
7/30/2008 5:58:00 PM
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Olmert: I'll resign after Kadima primary
PM insists probes haven't disrupted his work; slams opponents as "self-styled fighters for justice."
Gil Stern Stern HOFFMAN \
7/30/2008 6:25:39 PM
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Turkish court rules against governing party ban
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Obama blasts Republican policy as `reckless'
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Turkish ruling party to remain at government helm
But Constitutional Court delivers a strong warning to Justice and Development Party and says it will be deprived of half of its funding from the state treasury.
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British homeowners at risk of negative equity
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US praises IAEA-India deal for nuclear inspections
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CIA cites Pakistan spy agency's ties to militants
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Iraqi FM proposes more US-Iran talks
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Bush calls to comfort departing PM
US vows to keep advancing peace talks; meeting of Israeli, PA, US officials goes ahead as planned.
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Olmert, a dignified end
He spared us the potential shame of having a PM indicted while in office.
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Survival of the fittest
Even in good times, the 3rd sector must always battle for its piece of the charity pie. But with the depreciated US dollar, several smaller NGOs face closing doors.
Ruth Eglash \
7/30/2008 10:16:57 PM
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Bush seeks to comfort embattled Olmert
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Expert: Bat Yam hitmen now targets of boss
Organized crime expert tells 'Post' Abergil likely fears gunmen will incriminate him to reduce jail terms.
YAAKOV LAPPIN \
7/30/2008 10:24:11 PM
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Jerusalem project to remove illegal construction waste
Under NIS 21 million clean-up plan, two transfer stations will be set up in the north and south of the city over the next two years.
Etgar Lefkovits \
7/30/2008 10:25:38 PM
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IDF refutes report on misconduct claims
Says close to 50% of misconduct probes originate within military.
Yaakov Katz \
7/30/2008 10:26:38 PM
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Only 180 haredim have taken Tal Law option
There are an estimated 55,000 yeshiva students who had not been enlisted into some framework of national service.
REBECCA ANNA STOIL \
7/30/2008 10:28:30 PM
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Reappraising Jewish-Hispanic relations
Hispanic Americans should be natural allies of the Jewish community, especially in political terms.
Ashley Perry (Perez) \
7/30/2008 10:34:05 PM
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Shas against women
The haredi party prefers a system of blackmail and domestic abuse over divorce reform.
Elana Maryles Sztokman \
7/30/2008 10:45:36 PM
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Civil Fights: Tolerance, without state funding
Majority has every right not to fund lifestyle that's against its interest.
Evelyn Gordon \
7/30/2008 10:46:53 PM
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A jam-packed journey of self-discovery
After his latest trip here, an American Jew finally resolves the tension between his two identities.
Joel Kocen \
7/30/2008 10:51:27 PM
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The geography of Tisha Be'av
The land of the Bible was always a wedge between larger powers.
STEPHEN GABRIEL ROSENBERG \
7/30/2008 10:53:27 PM
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Rattling the Cage: The wonders of normative Judaism
You don't have to talk about it. It's a part of you.
LARRY DERFNER \
7/30/2008 10:55:22 PM
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July 31: Bring on the bores
I don't know whether John McCain will take kindly to being portrayed as a bore by Shmuley but it was one of the cleverest endorsements of McCain that I have read.
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Security establishment faces taxing issue in Jerusalem
Taxes in Israel, it appears, even supercede the country's vaunted security services.
Etgar Lefkovits \
7/30/2008 11:02:16 PM
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World Bank asks for comment on Red-Dead plan
Expert after expert acknowledged the need to save the Dead Sea, but suggested other well-known alternatives.
EHUD ZION WALDOKS \
7/30/2008 11:04:49 PM
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Bills to aid mothers get boost in Knesset
The Knesset plenum approved in its first reading a proposal to extend paid maternity leave from 14 to 16 weeks.
REBECCA ANNA STOIL and JUDY SIEGEL \
7/30/2008 11:06:08 PM
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BBC receives record fine for misleading contest shows
Program-makers knew that callers had no chance of winning as contestants had already been chosen.
JONNY PAUL, JPost correspondent in LONDON \
7/30/2008 11:08:04 PM
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Saudi-funded US charter school director admits not reporting abuse
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From car to consul: Former Foreign Ministry driver named envoy to Portugal
Former Foreign Ministry driver named envoy to Portugal.
ben sales \
7/30/2008 11:22:17 PM
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Tel Aviv 'congestion tax' is still far from implementation stage
Knesset research suggests that the program is still at least several years away from implementation.
EHUD ZION WALDOKS \
7/30/2008 11:23:27 PM
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For first time in Israel, heart valves replaced using catheter
Exclusive: Procedure eliminates need for open-chest surgery.
JUDY SIEGEL-ITZKOVICH \
7/30/2008 11:25:49 PM
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Young Jewish Agency emissary remembered by family and friends
Michal Elboim, killed in Florida boat accident, laid to rest in Neveh Har Cemetery in her hometown of Hod Hasharon.
Kessia Lurie \
7/30/2008 11:26:43 PM
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Right-wing activists lay claim to land near Shuafat
Over 100 right-wing activists say home and area around it is Jewish property, turned away by border police.
ABE SELIG \
7/30/2008 11:30:25 PM
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Preliminary check finds live fire used in Ni'lin protest
Border Police inquiry shows live ammunition used in incident in which 11-year-old boy killed.
KHALED ABU TOAMEH and YAAKOV LAPPIN \
7/30/2008 11:46:49 PM
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German TV shuts down Gaza office to protest cameraman's arrest
ARD angered by Hamas detaining journalist following Friday's beachside explosion that killed 5 Hamas gunmen.
BRENDA GAZZAR \
7/30/2008 11:50:32 PM
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'Address evacuee issue now, so we do it better next time'
Calev Ben-David \
7/30/2008 11:58:33 PM