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11 bodies found in Mexico, some with torture signs
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PM talks peace in 1st cabinet meeting
Netanyahu says he'll rescind former gov't's NIS 650m PMO plan, appoint "head" of health establishment.
jpost.com staff, mark weiss and Gil Stern Stern hoffman \
4/5/2009 12:38:31 AM
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Working together to stay afloat financially
A low-income community builds a model to help themselves.
Ruth Eglash \
4/5/2009 12:39:27 AM
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Fatah, Hamas play the blame game
Both sides claim the other doomed reconciliation talks by entering with unacceptable preconditions.
Khaled Abu Toameh \
4/5/2009 12:40:30 AM
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Litzman to decide fate of Health portfolio
UTJ head reportedly angry his faction voted to give the chairmanship of the Knesset Finance Committee to MK Moshe Gafni.
Gil Stern Stern HOFFMAN \
4/5/2009 12:42:05 AM
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Israeli-Arab group sounds alarm on gov't
Mossawa Center representatives go on the offensive, warning the world of dangers posed by Lieberman.
BRENDA GAZZAR \
4/5/2009 12:43:32 AM
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Gov't to okay bail-out for non-profits
Herzog to 'Post': Netanyahu backs inter-ministerial committee to aid ailing social welfare organizations.
Ruth Eglash \
4/5/2009 12:44:44 AM
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Israeli-based technologies can help solve water crises
For inventors with new ideas, funding is available.
EHUD ZION WALDOKS \
4/5/2009 12:46:02 AM
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Spiritual odyssey turned nightmare
Pregnant Italian convert married to kashrut supervisor not Jewish enough?
Matthew Wagner \
4/5/2009 12:55:46 AM
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Tips for a safe and healthy Pessah
The days leading up to the holiday - especially when day care centers, kindergartens and schools close - are among the most dangerous for children.
JUDY SIEGEL-ITZKOVICH \
4/5/2009 12:57:29 AM
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Europe praises Obama, pledges few Afghan troops
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Palestinian women train with men at academy
The sight of women in uniform is not a common one in the Palestinian Authority, as only a small number serve in law enforcement.
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62 migrants found dead inside truck in Pakistan
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62 migrants found dead inside truck in Pakistan
Truck was carrying Afghanis through Pakistan and was headed for Iran.
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'US OK with UK's overture to Hizbullah'
Top British diplomat says Obama administration "comfortable" with decision to engage terror group.
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Kidnapped American UN worker freed in Pakistan
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White House says nuclear-free world achievable
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Report: NKorea turns on radars around launch pad
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North Korea's rocket passes over Japan without incident
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'N. Korean satellite didn't reach orbit'
US denies Pyongyang's claim of success; Obama: Launch threatens security of nations "near and far."
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UNSC to convene emergency session on North Korean missile launch
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Local Soccer: Zehavi's golden touch sends Hapoel TA top
Reds pile pressure on Haifa with win at Maccabi Petah Tikva; in other action, Netanya slips up against Bnei Yehuda, Betar batters Hakoach.
JONNY HADI \
4/5/2009 7:23:07 AM
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English Soccer: Yossi sends Liverpool top of the league
Israel captain Benayoun returns from international duty to score winner.
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Tennis: Ram/Mirnyi win Miami's Sony Ericsson Open
Duo beats Australians Fisher and Huss 6-7, 6-2, 10-7; ITC asks for court ruling on Davis Cup venue.
ALLON SINAI \
4/5/2009 7:31:12 AM
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Local Hoops: Ashkelon pushes for playoff place
Haifa will also be desperate to claim the win to maintain its place in the top-four.
ALLON SINAI \
4/5/2009 7:32:41 AM
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Chronology of North Korea's missile program
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World leaders ponder how to punish North Korea
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Obama: N. Korea rocket launch poses threat to world peace and security
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Analysis: N. Korea's rocket gambit bid for attention
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Stellar Start-Ups: Saving the universe, one alien at a time
"We see SaveAnAlien as a golden opportunity to encourage more volunteerism and giving among users."
DAVID SHAMAH \
4/5/2009 8:51:11 AM
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Older workers delay retirement, retirees seek work
"The elderly may, in fact, be cheaper than teeny boppers" because they require less training, seek part-time work and will accept lower wages.
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Personal Finance: Pessah and other financial surprises
Here are some other financial tips to help ensure your financial freedom in the holiday of freedom.
RIFKA LEBOWITZ and SUZY KEHATI \
4/5/2009 9:07:14 AM
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Central Command officer's military vehicle stolen, taken to Ramallah
JPOST.COM STAFF \
4/5/2009 9:14:02 AM
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Likud negotiator Sa'ar: There was no agreement not to cut defense budget
JPOST.COM STAFF \
4/5/2009 9:38:40 AM
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N. Korea says satellite launch was success
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Theater Review: Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf
Albee's drama is a savage ritual, eviscerating human relationships.
HELEN KAYE \
4/5/2009 10:07:14 AM
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US: Five children, father die in murder-suicide
Police find father's body in his still-running car near the Muckleshoot Casino, about 30 miles south of Seattle.
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Celebrity Grapevine
Film director Avi Nesher is having trouble getting 'God's Mountain' made into a movie.
Greer Fay Cashman \
4/5/2009 10:12:26 AM
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Imagine India
Tel Aviv hosting series of candid photos of 'Beatles' when they ended up in an ashram 40 years ago.
David Brinn \
4/5/2009 10:19:42 AM
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Parents of detained US journalist arrive in Iran
Caroline Glick \
4/5/2009 11:13:19 AM
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Palestinian toddler killed by tractor north of Jordan Valley
JPOST.COM STAFF \
4/5/2009 11:34:06 AM
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Join Us at Our Open House on April 13, 2009, 1:00-4:00 PM
The Raphael Recanati International School at IDC Herzliya, The English-Language BA Program in Israel
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Obama: N. Korea launch threatens nations near and far
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Bomb in Shi'ite mosque kills 22 people in Pakistan
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Israeli job losses reach all-time high
20,072 people made redundant in March; Dan region, North hardest hit.
SHARON WROBEL \
4/5/2009 12:02:57 PM
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'Iran forcing Europe missile defense'
Obama says Teheran has "clear choice," to cease nuclear activity or face increased isolation.
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Obama seeks nuclear test ban treaty ratification
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Stations of the rebbe
Chabad has created one of the most formidable archives of downloadable and on-demand audio content focusing on Jewish teachings.
Ben Jacobson \
4/5/2009 1:27:07 PM
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Olmert facing third criminal indictment
Mazuz says charges conditional on hearing; former PM allegedly intervened in applications for government grants made by clients of close friend.
DAN IZENBERG \
4/5/2009 1:27:20 PM
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Another false rocket alarm sounded in Western Galilee
JPOST.COM STAFF \
4/5/2009 1:48:42 PM
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S. Korea: N. Korean satellite did not reach orbit
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Parents visit US journalist jailed in Iran
Iranian officials say Roxana Saberi was arrested for working in the country after her press credentials had expired.
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Government approves biannual budget
Treasury calls move "a historic precedent;" cabinet also votes to extend deadline to pass 2009 budget.
JPOST.COM STAFF \
4/5/2009 2:08:17 PM
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Obama urges European Union to accept Turkey as member
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Archaeologists inspect Kotel in new conservation effort
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Egyptian couple sentenced for swapping partners
Sex out of wedlock is illegal in Egypt, where the constitution says Islamic law is the main source of legislation.
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Saperstein named hottest rabbi by US magazine
'Most Vibrant Congregations' also ranked in Newsweek.
Matthew Wagner \
4/5/2009 3:12:59 PM
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Abbas lays down terms for peace on Iraq trip
PA president visits Baghdad in move that shows improving ties between Iraq and the Palestinians.
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Schalit's friends to hold protest seder
Group calls on PM Netanyahu "not to repeat Olmert's mistakes;" MKs to be sent invitations to join meal.
JPOST.COM STAFF \
4/5/2009 3:35:07 PM
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Saudi prince: Arab divisions helped Iran's regional rise
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Saudi prince: Arab divisions helped Iran's regional rise
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Police on alert to face strikers in Egypt
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France remains opposed to Turkey joining EU
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Lynch: Israel needs peace meditation
Film director tells 'Post' he wants to establish "peace universities" with money raised during concert.
ALLISON HOFFMAN, Jerusalem Post correspondent \
4/5/2009 5:18:40 PM
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Dubai police: 2 arrests in Chechen's slaying
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Michelle Obama tours Jewish Quarter in Prague
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First lady visits Prague Jewish quarter
Michelle Obama places prayer on Maharal's tomb, says visit was "wonderful, but much too short."
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Christian pilgrims mark Palm Sunday in Jerusalem
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Abbas conditions resumption of talks on Israeli acceptance of 2 states
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Ashkenazi 'satisfied' allegations of IDF war crimes proven to be 'baseless'
JPOST.COM STAFF \
4/5/2009 8:03:05 PM
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Ashkenazi: 'Claims of IDF war crimes unfounded'
IDF chief says "disturbing 'testimonies'" on alleged inappropriate actions in Gaza thoroughly examined.
JPOST.COM STAFF \
4/5/2009 8:30:57 PM
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Chen witness: It was like the Holocaust
Mother of children in Israel's worst child abuse case tells of the horrors her sons were subjected to.
JPOST.COM STAFF \
4/5/2009 8:31:13 PM
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British academic union drops call to boycott Israel
University and College Union's executive calls for solidarity with Palestinians, but also condemns rocket attacks on Israelis.
Jonny Paul, Jerusalem Post Correspondent \
4/5/2009 8:54:21 PM
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Net radio to link US, Palestinian, Israeli teens
Generation Connect, based in Portland, Oregon, launches online on April 13.
MEL BEZALEL \
4/5/2009 8:55:44 PM
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Parents to visit detained US journalist in Iran
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Learning from Pyongyang
N. Korea, Hamas and Iran cannot exchange belligerency for normalcy.
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Blessing the sun: Astronomical absurdity, or spiritual encounter?
Even Passover - 'Hag Ha'aviv' - has slipped away from the spring by more than two weeks just since talmudic times, and will eventually be celebrated in the summer.
HOWARD SMITH \
4/5/2009 9:13:25 PM
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'Seven British Children': An Israeli response
The JCC response to Churchill's play had all the power of an aspirin after someone tore your guts out.
AMITAI ETZIONI \
4/5/2009 9:15:06 PM
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April 6: Label libel
Judging by the storm, one would think Israel was the UK's major trading partner.
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No holds barred: The Rebbe and the remedy for greed
America has many example of success but few examples of high moral rectitude.
SHMULEY BOTEACH \
4/5/2009 9:19:49 PM
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The Region: A pretty solid team
Of the new government's 30 ministersú most are moderate, with a lot of experience and professionalism.
BARRY RUBIN \
4/5/2009 9:21:57 PM
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Reality check: Brand Israel
Like many national projects, the rebranding of the country is running behind schedule.
Jeff Barak \
4/5/2009 9:22:56 PM
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Police on heightened alert for Pessah
Security forces fear terror groups have "increased motivation" to attack following Operation Cast Lead.
YAAKOV LAPPIN \
4/5/2009 9:48:20 PM
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Workers reinforce stones of Western Wall
Work follows incidents in which stone fragments fell from upper structure.
Etgar Lefkovits \
4/5/2009 9:49:57 PM
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Knesset okays biannual budget bill in 3rd reading
After marathon overnight deliberations, government also given until July to pass state budget.
jpost.com staff, ABE SELIG and Gil Stern Stern HOFFMAN \
4/5/2009 9:53:42 PM
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IMA petitions High Court over lack of health minister
Petition: Failing to appoint a full-fledged health minister is "illegal and unreasonable" due to the size and complexity of the ministry.
JUDY SIEGEL-ITZKOVICH \
4/5/2009 9:55:22 PM
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Israel spends more on education than Western countries
Study also finds teachers' salaries, country's test scores continue to remain among lowest.
ABE SELIG \
4/5/2009 9:57:12 PM
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UN meets in emergency session on NKorea launch
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UN meets in emergency session on N. Korea launch
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PA teachers here to learn about environmental education
Program also meant to build on a similar visit by educational personnel from the PA that took place last year.
ABE SELIG \
4/5/2009 10:48:02 PM
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Study: Women handle stress better than men
Few studies have documented the role of specific genetic variants on shaping the stress response.
JUDY SIEGEL-ITZKOVICH \
4/5/2009 10:51:18 PM
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Syria urges US to play more active role in Mideast
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Analysis: Why is North Korea different from Iran?
Despite worldwide response to the contrary, Israel believes it isn't.
Yaakov Katz \
4/5/2009 11:00:30 PM
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Assad wants US role in Arab-Israeli peace talks
Syrian leader meets US envoys, who say talks on regional matters were "candid and constructive."
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Muslims attack Christian-owned shops in Egypt
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Human rights group: Syrian court convicts 12 opposition activists
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UTJ infighting drags out appointment of health minister
Sources say MK Ya'acov Litzman was offered the health portfolio by the Likud but does not want it, hopes to exchange it for a position which he views as more attractive.
Matthew Wagner \
4/5/2009 11:53:18 PM
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Netanyahu to ask Sharansky to be Jewish Agency chairman
Former minister wanted to run for position in 2005, but his candidacy was prevented by then-PM Ariel Sharon.
Gil Stern Stern HOFFMAN \
4/5/2009 11:56:12 PM