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Bernie Madoff's early release request rejected by federal judge
'When I sentenced Mr. Madoff in 2009, it was fully my intent that he live out the rest of his life in prison. Nothing has happened in the 11 years since to change my thinking.'
By REUTERS \
6/5/2020 12:06:16 AM
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Anti-Netanyahu protesters block Tel Aviv road shouting "I can't breathe"
Earlier this week, Netanyahu said that police will not raid citizens' apartments during a statement to the public in light of the controversy around the bill.
By LEON SVERDLOV \
6/6/2020 2:39:19 AM
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Israeli annexation will 'undermine US national security interests'- Pelosi
'It undermines our national security interests and decades of bipartisan policy. We always want it to be bipartisan'
By OMRI NAHMIAS \
6/6/2020 4:34:34 PM
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Fake News Threatening Many Nations
Security of Iraq, Saudi Arabia under fire, experts say
By DIMA ABUMARIA/ THE MEDIA LINE \
6/5/2020 1:04:58 AM
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Tesla's Elon Musk calls for breakup of Amazon in tweet
By REUTERS \
6/5/2020 1:39:11 AM
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Israel's State Twitter knocks tweet calling Jesus 'Palestinian'
'God:Jesus was a Palestinian. Jesus: Hey Dad, remember when you gave that speech about Jewish values at my Bar Mitzvah?'
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
6/5/2020 1:49:00 AM
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Iranian ship sinks off Iraqi coast - report
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
6/5/2020 2:05:29 AM
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German Halle synagogue shooter attempts prison escape
The escape attempt comes as the Halle Jewish community finds itself the target of a number of antisemitic incidents in recent days
By JOE BAUR/JTA \
6/5/2020 2:31:19 AM
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Felicia Friedman, 94, Holocaust survivor refused to relinquish her faith
While lacking a formal Jewish education beyond age 13, Friedman was a proud and committed Jew
By SAM SOKOL/JTA \
6/5/2020 2:46:12 AM
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How the George Floyd protests have echoed through the Jewish community
This week’s big story, of course, is the sweeping national protests against police brutality and racism
By GABE FRIEDMAN/JTA \
6/5/2020 3:01:36 AM
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Pearlstone retreat center to reduce workforce by 75%
'We will have very few remaining full-time people. It’s a nightmare. It’s traumatic.'
By BEN HARRIS/JTA \
6/5/2020 3:42:17 AM
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AOC endorses primary challenger to 16-term congressman Eliot Engel
It is unusual for a congressman from a party in a state’s delegation to endorse a primary challenger of a colleague
By MARCY OSTER/JTA \
6/5/2020 3:48:12 AM
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Donald Trump will not attend George Floyd funeral
Five days ago, Trump was rushed to an underground bunker at the White House as protesters gathered by the building, clashing with law enforcement.
By LEON SVERDLOV \
6/5/2020 3:54:26 PM
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Iranian Expat Leader: ‘Timing for Regime Change Best in 40-Years’
Government officials fighting and fleeing presages government’s downfall
By FELICE FRIEDSON/THE MEDIA LINE \
6/5/2020 5:59:37 AM
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Bernie Sanders compares George Floyd riots to Tiananmen Square massacre
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
6/5/2020 6:03:04 AM
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Scientists find link between COVID-19 severity and genetics
Patients with blood type A were linked to a 50% increase in the likelihood in needing to get oxygen or go on a ventilator
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
6/7/2020 8:15:15 PM
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Buffalo police arraigned for felony assault, elderly protestor critical
New York Governor Andrew Cuomo said on Friday that he had spoken with the injured man, Martin Gugino, and was thankful to confirm he was alive.
By REUTERS \
6/6/2020 10:40:28 PM
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Twitter disables Trump video tribute to Floyd over copyright complaint
Twitter said the video on the president's campaign account was affected by its copyright policy.
By REUTERS \
6/5/2020 7:43:50 AM
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Hundreds of thousands will not receive unemployment benefits for June
The Finance Ministry prefers encouraging employment, rather than paying the unemployed. Chairman of the Histadrut stated that a solution must be found: "people need an income."
By TOBIAS SIEGAL \
6/5/2020 10:31:29 AM
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Suspect arrested in Jerusalem in Yehudah Glick attack
Glick was severely beaten on Thursday when he visited the bereaved family of Iyad al-Halak, a Palestinian man who was shot by Border Police last Friday.
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
6/5/2020 10:52:32 AM
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Singapore plans for all citizens to wear coronavirus tracing device
"If this portable device works. We may then distribute it to everyone in Singapore ... This will be more inclusive, and it will ensure that all of us will be protected."
By REUTERS \
6/5/2020 8:02:12 AM
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Will the High Court manage potential Bibi conflicts on legal appointments?
The justices were especially concerned about Netanyahu trying to influence legal appointments to tamper with his bribery trial.
By YONAH JEREMY BOB \
6/5/2020 8:12:51 AM
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Chezy Levy's appointment as D-G of Health Ministry approved
Levy replaces outgoing director-general Moshe Bar Siman Tov, who held the post since 2015.
By MAAYAN JAFFE-HOFFMAN,JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
6/5/2020 9:28:02 AM
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Menachem Begin vs. Benjamin Netanyahu: A window of opportunity
On December 13, Begin called Arye Naor, his cabinet secretary, and ordered him to summon the head of the Mossad, the justice minister and the attorney general for an emergency meeting.
By YAAKOV KATZ \
6/8/2020 12:27:58 PM
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Mexican protesters clash with police over custody death
Lopez, a construction worker, died in police custody, the statement said.
By REUTERS \
6/5/2020 9:07:44 AM
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Right from Wrong: Ellen DeGeneres, George Floyd and Iyad al-Halak
SADLY, LOVE, peace and communication are far from the minds of the looters who have been destroying storefronts and stealing anything they can lay their hands on.
By RUTHIE BLUM \
6/5/2020 10:54:41 PM
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Jewish astronaut Jessica Meir talks about her experience with Ilan Ramon
Meir had just started her career when the Colombia Space Shuttle disaster occurred.
By CELIA JEAN \
6/5/2020 11:23:53 AM
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France demands that Iran release French-Iranian academic Fariba Adelkhah
By REUTERS \
6/5/2020 9:28:17 AM
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Dozens in Hong Kong stage pro-democracy protest in shopping mall
By REUTERS \
6/5/2020 9:58:50 AM
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Airport workers briefly halt all flights, protest government inaction
After approximately two hours, the dramatic strike action - impacting both passenger and cargo flights - was postponed.
By EYTAN HALON,ALEX WINSTON \
6/6/2020 3:39:23 PM
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Did Ya'acov Litzman encourage US coronavirus carriers to come to Israel?
An official who worked alongside the Health Ministry claims that former health minister Litzman deliberately arranged for the arrival of US citizens with no health insurance, many of them carriers.
By ANNA BARSKY,MOSHE COHEN/MAARIV,MAAYAN HARONI/MAARIV \
6/7/2020 9:39:07 PM
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Hebrew University receives $1m from US couple for coronavirus lab
Researchers are also studying the impact of social isolation, the economic crisis as well as developing tools and processes to prevent the spread of the virus.
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
6/5/2020 11:33:34 AM
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Russia's coronavirus infections near 450,000
By REUTERS \
6/5/2020 10:51:33 AM
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Arrivals: Living by the Jewish calendar
“While my life was always ruled by the Jewish calendar,” says Vernon, “we always had to deal with living in the United State in a more secular culture, which was dominated not by our culture."
By ALAN ROSENBAUM \
6/5/2020 11:30:42 AM
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US ship back at sea after virus outbreak and captain fired
The massive carrier was sidelined for about 10 weeks because of the outbreak which infected a fifth of its 5,000 sailors.
By REUTERS \
6/5/2020 11:45:54 AM
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Shabbat candle-lighting times for Israel and US
See Shabbat times for your area.
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
6/5/2020 11:47:22 AM
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In light of US racial tensions, has blackface returned?
The current US protests seem to have resparked the infamous use of blackface on social media across the world, a practice with deep-rooted racist connotations.
By TOBIAS SIEGAL \
6/5/2020 1:28:40 PM
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Asteroid the size of Empire State Building "nears" earth this weekend
The asteroid is estimated to be 1,100 ft. in diameter, while the Empire State Building stands at approximately 1,400 ft. tall.
By CELIA JEAN \
6/7/2020 9:13:05 PM
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North Korea expresses support in China's Hong Kong measures
By REUTERS \
6/5/2020 1:19:01 PM
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WHO: It's not over until there is no virus anywhere in the world
By REUTERS \
6/5/2020 1:36:57 PM
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Due to risk of water pollution, swimming forbidden at Beit Yanai beach
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
6/5/2020 2:04:21 PM
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US army says China using coronavirus as cover for territory claims
"Through the course of the COVID crisis we saw a surge of maritime activity,"
By REUTERS \
6/5/2020 1:59:35 PM
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Cabinet secretary recommends all MKs to test for coronavirus
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
6/5/2020 2:07:33 PM
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George Floyd protests around the world barred due to coronavirus concerns
Some protesters, however, said they would carry on.
By REUTERS \
6/5/2020 2:32:09 PM
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Inside New York’s night of protest and looting
20 minutes ahead of the 11 p.m. curfew and unsure how the night would play out, I grabbed an aluminum bat, which I shrouded in a garbage bag so as to not intimidate police or activists.
By ZACH D. HUFF \
6/5/2020 3:05:46 PM
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Iran confirms talks 'months ago' with Richardson over White's release
By REUTERS \
6/5/2020 3:50:32 PM
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Intelligence Services Ministry lists countries in talks to resume flights
The document provided a list of 20 'green' countries that are most likely to reopen due to low or dropping rates of coronavirus infection.
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
6/5/2020 4:09:55 PM
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Japan aims to have coronavirus vaccines in use by June 2021
The Japanese government has earmarked 146 billion yen ($1.34 billion) for vaccine production and distribution in the second extra budget that Prime Minister Shinzo Abe's cabinet approved last month.
By REUTERS \
6/5/2020 4:04:23 PM
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British Jewish leaders express 'concern' over Israel's annexation plan
The plan would allow Israel to apply sovereignty to 30% percent of the West Bank, within Area C. All West Bank settlements would be included in that sovereignty plan.
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
6/6/2020 10:04:08 PM
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Did Iran’s IRGC commander Ghaani go to Baghdad to oust US forces?
Ghaani’s trip to Baghdad, if it actually happened, may foreshadow more Iranian moves against the US. The US is gripped by crises, pandemic and protests, and Iran may see an opening.
By SETH J. FRANTZMAN \
6/5/2020 4:55:35 PM
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BDS petition blames Israel for US police brutality
The petition was circulated online and signed by hundreds of campus organizations and individuals, which included among other demands for abolishing US police forces.
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
6/5/2020 6:40:56 PM
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Body of missing 14-year-old Yehuda Bilog found in Ashdod
"I was hoping for a miracle, but unfortunately today he was spotted without any signs of life and after medical examinations we have nothing left but to determine his death."
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF,ALON BEN-DAVID/MAARIV \
6/6/2020 3:40:32 PM
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Trump suggests governors call in National Guard to 'dominate the streets'
By REUTERS \
6/5/2020 6:18:10 PM
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Where are people round the world protesting over George Floyd?
Authorities in some countries are objecting to the rallies, on grounds they heighten the risk of COVID-19 infection.
By REUTERS \
6/5/2020 7:12:38 PM
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Coronavirus testing in Israel to increase Sunday with new MyHeritage lab
“Together we are fighting coronavirus,” said Health Minister Yuli Edelstein.
By MAAYAN JAFFE-HOFFMAN \
6/6/2020 8:42:21 PM
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Marriott says ordered by Trump administration to cease Cuba hotel business
By REUTERS \
6/5/2020 8:35:06 PM
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Republican, Democratic voters become increasingly different - Pew survey
A new Pew survey has highlighted demographic dissimilarities on race and ethnicity, education, gender, age and religion that increasingly constitute the Republican and Democratic voter bases.
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
6/5/2020 7:20:59 PM
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Coronavirus crisis in Israel: 257 new cases over the weekend
Seven residents of a senior living center test positive * More than 16,000 people screened in one day * 106 schools closed
By MAAYAN JAFFE-HOFFMAN \
6/6/2020 9:40:10 PM
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US considers blacklisting more oil tankers for trading with Venezuela
By REUTERS \
6/5/2020 9:43:39 PM
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BBC program on Operation Thunderbolt inaccurate, says media watchdog group
On June 27, 1976, Air France Flight 139 was hijacked en route from Tel Aviv to Paris, a few minutes after leaving a stopover in Athens.
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
6/5/2020 9:10:36 PM
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IAEA voices serious concern at Iran's stonewalling on old sites
US intelligence agencies and the IAEA believe Iran had a secret, coordinated nuclear weapons program that it halted in 2003.
By REUTERS \
6/5/2020 8:02:56 PM
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Italy records 85 new coronavirus deaths on Friday, 518 new cases
By REUTERS \
6/5/2020 7:24:47 PM
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US will allow Chinese passenger carriers two flights per week
By REUTERS \
6/5/2020 7:26:25 PM
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Sha'ar HaNegev high school closed after 9th grader gets coronavirus
By MAARIV ONLINE \
6/5/2020 7:38:03 PM
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Petition calls for expulsion of Penn State student over antisemitic photo
The petition states that Penn State should expel Milligan immediately, noting that "this act of antisemitism and hatred towards the Jewish community cannot and will not be tolerated."
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
6/5/2020 8:20:35 PM
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Iranian foreign minister challenges Trump to return to nuclear deal
Trump tweeted on Thursday of White's release: "Thank you to Iran, it shows a deal is possible!"
By REUTERS \
6/5/2020 8:07:01 PM
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US protesters call to 'defund the police.' What would that look like?
Demands on streets from New York to Los Angeles have given higher prominence to the idea, drawing the attention of big-city mayors and on the presidential campaign trail.
By REUTERS \
6/5/2020 8:10:24 PM
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Worldwide coronavirus cases cross 6.68 million, death toll over 391,100
By REUTERS \
6/5/2020 8:30:10 PM
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France reports 46 more coronavirus deaths, total at 29,111
By REUTERS \
6/5/2020 8:31:45 PM
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DC mayor emblazons 'Black Lives Matter' on road near White House
The city also installed a street sign for Black Lives Matter Plaza at the intersection of H and 16th Streets.
By REUTERS \
6/5/2020 10:08:54 PM
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Lecturer at British National Gallery calls Biblical Samson a 'terrorist'
The press released also claimed that one of the members' allegedly connected biblical events to contemporary international relations.
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
6/6/2020 8:50:50 AM
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AstraZeneca blood cancer drug shows signs of helping COVID-19 patients
Eight patients were on mechanical ventilation when they were put on Calquence, and four of them could be discharged, though one died of pulmonary embolism.
By REUTERS \
6/5/2020 9:05:54 PM
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Pentagon orders remaining active-duty troops to leave DC area
By REUTERS \
6/5/2020 9:40:38 PM
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Ohio State grad student dies after allegedly being sprayed with tear gas
An Instagram post, purportedly written by her sister, accompanied by further social media reports alerted officials to her passing and sparked an inquiry in the process.
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
6/6/2020 1:26:45 AM
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US to reduce number of troops in Germany
By REUTERS \
6/5/2020 9:42:27 PM
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Joint List head self-isolates after contact with coronavirus patient
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
6/5/2020 10:12:44 PM
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Dramatic increase of Hezbollah supporters in Hamburg - German intel
30 Hezbollah associations across Germany
By BENJAMIN WEINTHAL \
6/6/2020 6:36:16 PM
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Portuguese Jewish community donates film profits to Israeli food bank
The film was developed as part of an interfaith project, in conjunction with the Catholic Diocese of Porto, to fight antisemitism in the country.
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
6/5/2020 10:54:25 PM
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Over a third of Americans misusing disinfectants to prevent COVID-19 -poll
The survey's lead author said it was undertaken following a "sharp increase" in calls to poison control centers for exposure to cleaners and disinfectants during the pandemic.
By REUTERS \
6/5/2020 11:25:01 PM
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French army kills al-Qaeda North Africa chief Droukdel -defense minister
Droukdel was believed to be hiding in the mountains of northern Algeria. The group operates across northern Mali, Niger, Mauritania and Algeria.
By REUTERS \
6/6/2020 12:35:03 AM
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US says door remains open for diplomacy with Iran
The US official reiterated an appeal for Iran to release American citizens Baquer Namazi, his son Siamak Namazi and conservationist Morad Tahbaz.
By REUTERS \
6/5/2020 11:52:17 PM