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At least five wounded due to Russian strikes on Kyiv, city officials say
An explosion was also heard following a missile attack that hit the Black Sea city of Odesa overnight, a local Ukrainian official said.
By REUTERS \
5/8/2023 12:28:51 AM
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24-year-old woman shot and killed in Haifa overnight
The murder of Hanan Abu Hait comes on the heels of more than 20 other deadly incidents in the last two weeks alone.
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
5/8/2023 2:21:08 AM
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Jewish religious singles want to be set up on more dates - poll
The most difficult aspects of finding a partner were: Not getting enough good matches, emotional unavailability and lack of set-ups in general.
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
5/8/2023 2:34:39 AM
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Russian mother hires assassin to murder daughter for inheritance money
Police worked in conjunction with both the hitman and the intended target to catch the mother in the act.
By Walla! \
5/8/2023 3:52:15 AM
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Trump will not testify in New York rape, defamation trial
In a statement what Trump's legal team had already told the court on Thursday, that the former president would not testify in the case.
By REUTERS \
5/8/2023 3:43:02 AM
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Astronomers capture dying star engulfing a planet - study
According to the study, the planet was likely similar in size and composition to our solar system's Neptune or Jupiter.
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
5/8/2023 4:51:41 AM
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Top Biden aide discusses Yemen peace efforts with Saudi crown prince - White House
Yemen's conflict, which has killed tens of thousands of people and left millions hungry, has widely been seen as a proxy war between Saudi Arabia and Iran.
By REUTERS \
5/8/2023 4:14:45 AM
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Magnitude 5.6 earthquake strikes Cuenca, Ecuador- EMSC
By REUTERS \
5/8/2023 4:27:56 AM
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Israel's hikes ranked among top nature walks worldwide
Israel's Ein Gedi hike ranked higher on Explore!'s list than Nepal's world-renowned Annapurna circuit.
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
5/8/2023 4:53:28 AM
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Outlook for Palestinian economy ‘bleak,’ World Bank says
The report attributed the slowing Palestinian economy in part to restrictions on mobility, imports, and trade imposed by Israel.
By MOHAMMAD AL-KASSIM/THE MEDIA LINE \
5/8/2023 4:49:00 AM
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Gunmen kill journalist in restive northwest Cameroon, says union
The Cameroon Association of English-Speaking Journalists (CAMASEJ) confirmed Nsoh's death and called for an investigation.
By REUTERS \
5/8/2023 5:05:18 AM
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Turkish, Syrian foreign ministers' meeting looms ahead of elections
The discontent in Turkey over the nearly 4 million Syrian refugees has been a source of domestic pressure on Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan.
By KRISTINA JOVANOVSKI/THE MEDIA LINE \
5/8/2023 5:38:32 AM
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Astronomers identify asteroid belt, revealing hidden planets - study
This newly discovered belt may have been discovered after a collision triggered a dust cloud.
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
5/8/2023 6:14:11 PM
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Ukraine military says all 35 drones Russia launched overnight destroyed
61 airstrikes and 52 attacks from the heavy rocket salvo fire systems were launched over the past day on the positions of Ukrainian forces and populated areas.
By REUTERS \
5/8/2023 7:07:01 AM
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Mystery Chinese spacecraft returns to Earth after 276 days
Commentators on Chinese social media have speculated that Beijing has been developing a spacecraft like the US Air Force's X-37B, an autonomous spaceplane that can remain in orbit for years.
By REUTERS \
5/8/2023 7:15:48 AM
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China foreign minister says imperative to stabilize Sino-US relations
Beijing stressed that the United States must correct its handling of the Taiwan issue and stop the hollowing out of the "one China" principle.
By REUTERS \
5/8/2023 7:19:36 AM
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Iran hangs two men for crimes of blasphemy, insulting Islam
Yousef Mehrdad and Sadrollah Fazeli Zare were executed for crimes of blasphemy, insulting Islam and other sanctities.
By REUTERS AND JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
5/8/2023 7:46:27 AM
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Ashton Kutcher's morning coffee order is weird, but is it healthy?
Experts were shocked to find out what Ashton Kutcher adds to his morning coffee after it went viral. A nutrition expert explains the issue:
By Walla! \
5/8/2023 8:43:45 AM
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Russia seeks to recruit central Asian migrant workers for Ukraine war - UK
By MICHAEL STARR \
5/8/2023 9:16:34 AM
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This CompTIA bundle could help catapult you to a new career in tech
Make your resume stand out with knowledge of CompTIA.
By Hillary Goldsmith \
5/8/2023 9:18:40 AM
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Russia seizing boats in Kherson region for military – Ukraine
By MICHAEL STARR \
5/8/2023 9:22:52 AM
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Four die as fires rage in swaths of Russia's Urals
Independent news site SOTA blamed explosions and arson for some of the fires.
By REUTERS \
5/8/2023 9:36:10 AM
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Mamma Mia! Quarter-ton of pasta dumped onto New Jersey roadside
The mystery behind this spaghetti scandal has left some people stumped, but some are using it to point out how this New Jersey town doesn't have community garbage pickup.
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
5/8/2023 7:06:45 PM
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'We can't afford anything': Turkey's cost-of-living crisis threatens Erdogan's re-election
A cost-of-living crisis sparked by Erdogan's unorthodox economic program over the past 1-1/2 years has eroded his popularity
By REUTERS \
5/8/2023 10:05:25 AM
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EUs plans to slap sanctions on Chinese firms aiding Russia's war machine
Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson Wang Wenbin said China urges the EU to avoid taking the "wrong path," otherwise it will take firm action to safeguard its rights and interests.
By REUTERS \
5/8/2023 10:28:14 AM
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Otzma Yehudit MK cancels all National Security Committee meetings in protest of gov't
Ben-Gvir announced last week that his party was not going to attend Knesset votes until it is given "significant influence" over the government's national security policy.
By ELIAV BREUER \
5/8/2023 11:01:15 AM
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Lebanon terror groups directed bus bombing attempt in Israel - Shin Bet
Senior members of the Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine in Lebanon oversaw the failed bus bombing attempt in Beitar Illit in March.
By YONAH JEREMY BOB \
5/8/2023 11:02:29 AM
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Bringing Ukraine closer to Europe, Zelensky marks 1945 Nazi surrender
Nazi Germany's unconditional surrender came into force at 11:01 p.m. on May 8, 1945, which was already May 9 in Moscow. Russians call the war the Great Patriotic War of 1941-45.
By REUTERS \
5/8/2023 11:15:09 AM
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Photographer captures footage of 'strange' UFO at King Charles' coronation
Simon Balson didn't initially see the UFO, but discovered it later when going through photos he took of the Red Arrows
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
5/8/2023 6:43:36 PM
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Blinken threatened with contempt of US Congress over Afghanistan cable
In a letter to Blinken dated Friday and released on Monday, Representative Michael McCaul said information that has been provided about a "dissent channel" cable sent in July 2021
By REUTERS \
5/8/2023 12:11:06 PM
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Ukraine issues air alert across whole country - officials
By REUTERS \
5/8/2023 12:15:09 PM
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Herzog: Wave of murders in Israel is 'civil terrorism,' must be stopped
Herzog called for the government and the relevant public to end the wave of violent murders which has predominantly affected Israel's Arab sector.
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
5/8/2023 12:37:52 PM
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Did Jordan carry out airstrikes on drug traffickers in Syria? - analysis
Jordan supported Syria's return to the Arab League but at the same time also wants the war-torn country to crack down on the drug trade.
By SETH J. FRANTZMAN \
5/8/2023 12:40:13 PM
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Birthright Israel sees 40% drop in Diaspora participants
Budget cuts, Covid-19 and the "government's attitude towards Birthright Israel" have resulted in a dramatic change in participation.
By ZVIKA KLEIN \
5/8/2023 12:41:07 PM
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Russian shelling hits power networks in five Ukrainian regions
Electricity generation now fully covers consumption thanks to hydro-power stations and the seasonal increase in power production by solar and wind power plants, Ukrenergo said.
By REUTERS \
5/8/2023 1:14:34 PM
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Kyiv proves Russia's Kinzhal missile more hype than hypersonic - analysis
While Putin and other Russian officials indicated that the Kinzhal could reach speeds of Mach 10, the NATO report indicated that it could be far slower than that.
By MICHAEL STARR \
5/8/2023 1:27:00 PM
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EU's Von der Leyen to meet Zelensky in Kyiv on Tuesday
By REUTERS \
5/8/2023 1:33:12 PM
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Suspect in car bomb attack on Russian nationalist writer charged with terrorism
Russia's Foreign Ministry has accused Ukraine and the Western states backing it, particularly the United States, for the attack on Prilepin.
By REUTERS \
5/8/2023 1:42:04 PM
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Berlin to hold talks with Israel after destruction of Palestinian school
By REUTERS \
5/8/2023 1:46:24 PM
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Syrians split over government readmission into Arab League
Readmitting Syria into the Arab League was a "shock" for Syrians and would "kill the political process," said Bader Jamous, the head of the opposition's negotiating team
By REUTERS \
5/8/2023 1:52:28 PM
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Berlin cardiologist arrested on suspicion of murdering patients
There were a total of four suspicious deaths involving the cardiologist, but only in two cases was it beyond doubt that the medication administered had been unjustifiable, they added.
By REUTERS \
5/8/2023 2:23:13 PM
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The DEI threat to Jewish students - opinion
DEI initiatives are weaponized against Jewish students, maliciously portraying them and Israel as vicious oppressors.
By ADAM MILSTEIN \
5/8/2023 2:31:24 PM
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16-year-old girl killed in truck collision in central Israel
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
5/8/2023 2:40:56 PM
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Austrian billionaire's jewels seen fetching over $150 mln at auction
The jewels were acquired by German department store tycoon Helmut Horten who, during the Nazi era, "purchased Jewish businesses that were sold under duress."
By REUTERS \
5/8/2023 2:52:50 PM
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Magical Cities and Falls of Brazil and the 7,000 Islands of the Philippines
The Jerusalem Post Podcast - Travel Edition, Episode 58.
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
5/8/2023 2:54:08 PM
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EU cancels Israeli Europe Day reception to keep Ben-Gvir away
European ambassadors have refused to meet with Ben-Gvir or members of his party because of their far-right stances.
By LAHAV HARKOV \
5/8/2023 2:59:18 PM
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Carrefour's Israel launch could spark much-needed market competition
Recent import reforms have paved the way for the international retail giant to potentially revolutionize the Israeli market.
By ZACHY HENNESSEY \
5/8/2023 3:27:53 PM
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PA fears Hamas planning West Bank ‘coup’
The warning came amid an increase in Hamas terror activities in the West Bank and ongoing incitement by the Islamist group against the PA.
By KHALED ABU TOAMEH \
5/8/2023 3:35:36 PM
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Netanyahu pulls lawsuit against journalist Ben Caspit after settlement
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
5/8/2023 3:47:56 PM
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Foreign Ministry celebrates International Women’s Day honoring Iranian women
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
5/14/2023 2:32:03 PM
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Qualcomm to acquire Israeli hi-tech firm Autotalks for $350m.
Qualcomm’s latest acquisition looks to advance their vehicle-to-everything communication technology, enabling safer roads, less fuel consumption and smarter cars.
By ZACHY HENNESSEY \
5/8/2023 3:44:47 PM
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Iran’s new sense of regional power - analysis
Iran’s allies in Syria are now moving back toward the Arab League and Iran’s president just returned from Damascus while its foreign minister was in Beirut.
By SETH J. FRANTZMAN \
5/8/2023 3:54:31 PM
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Biden advisers in Jerusalem to discuss Saudi meetings
Advances in Israel-Saudi ties unlikely with this government and without engagement with Palestinians, source says.
By LAHAV HARKOV \
5/8/2023 4:01:40 PM
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Will Israel, Saudi regional integration herald new diplomacy golden age? - analysis
This could be viewed as a kind of Great Game for diplomats. A unique golden age of diplomacy in the Middle East. This is a time when the region is dominated by a return to peace.
By SETH J. FRANTZMAN \
5/8/2023 4:16:35 PM
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Israeli university, Google launch program for AI research
The new three-year program at Israel's Tel Aviv University and funded by Google is focused mainly on AI research for sustainability and for education.
By JUDY SIEGEL-ITZKOVICH \
5/8/2023 4:26:28 PM
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New police station opens on Mount Meron just before Lag Ba’omer
The new station will make it possible for the police to make their services more efficient and accessible for visitors as well as the local residents.
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
5/8/2023 5:57:55 PM
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Escalating conflict in Sudan may lead to refugee crisis
British nationals who fled Sudan spoke to The Media Line in exclusive interviews, describing agonizing journeys back to the UK and their fears of a developing refugee crisis
By OWEN HOLDAWAY/THE MEDIA LINE \
5/8/2023 4:36:00 PM
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Israel honors nurses ahead of International Nurses Day
According to Health Ministry statistics, there are some 84,000 female and male nurses in Israel up to the age of 67, with the ratio of only 6.7 nurses to 1,000 people.
By JUDY SIEGEL-ITZKOVICH \
5/8/2023 4:52:43 PM
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Israel to host 2024 EUROSAI regional audit org congress
Israeli State Comptroller Matanyahu Englman is set to become president of EUROSAI, replacing the Czech Republic's Miloslav Kala.
By MICHAEL STARR \
5/8/2023 5:02:30 PM
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Lag Ba'omer: Tens of thousands ascend Mount Meron
Massive police forces, firefighters, civilian ushers and medical volunteers are on the scene to ensure the safe and orderly conduct of the celebrations.
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
5/8/2023 5:42:35 PM
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Israel needs dedicated judge, prosecutor to tackle sports riots - Zohar
Fines in Israel were increased for trespassing into fields and bringing firecrackers, flares and spray cans to sporting events.
By MICHAEL STARR \
5/8/2023 5:37:48 PM
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Israel’s Sonovia to help Gucci mother co. Kering reduce environmental harm
Israel's Sonovia said its D(y)ENIM indigo yarn dyeing ultrasound technology reduces water and hazardous waste in production by more than 85%.
By MAAYAN JAFFE-HOFFMAN \
5/8/2023 5:46:44 PM
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Gov't committee approves bill to unite Israeli emergency service numbers
After many years of battles between MDA and United Hatzalah, legislation will go for first reading
By JUDY SIEGEL-ITZKOVICH \
5/8/2023 5:58:42 PM
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Jerusalem serial rioter who opened Snapchat group for riots indicted
Rioter established a Snapchat group chat to organize participation in riots throughout Jerusalem.
By MICHAEL STARR \
5/8/2023 6:16:41 PM
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Biden wants airlines to pay passengers in US for lengthy delays
There is currently no legal requirement for airlines to compensate US passengers for delayed or canceled flights.
By REUTERS \
5/8/2023 6:26:13 PM
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Trump 'thinks he can get away with it,' rape accuser's lawyer says
"Donald Trump here is a witness against himself," E. Jean Carroll's lawyer said during closing arguments.
By REUTERS \
5/8/2023 6:58:22 PM
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NATO upped readiness of units after Russian jet narrowly missed Polish plane
By REUTERS \
5/8/2023 7:08:31 PM
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Aspiring Jerusalem terrorist indicted for Temple Mount riots
By MICHAEL STARR \
5/8/2023 7:10:15 PM
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Twitter beats disabled worker's lawsuit over layoffs, for now
"Elon Musk has shown his utter lack of regard for disabled employees through his words and conduct," a lawyer representing a cancer survivor said.
By REUTERS \
5/8/2023 7:25:59 PM
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Disabled IDF vets to get NIS 300m. in benefits; NIS 600m. still missing
The NGO said that this was major positive news for around 30,000 veterans, including some specific provisions to assist soldiers afflicted by post-traumatic stress disorder.
By YONAH JEREMY BOB \
5/8/2023 7:28:17 PM
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Twitter to remove inactive accounts
By REUTERS \
5/8/2023 7:32:04 PM
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Israel asks for harsher sentence for man who cut ex's partner's throat
By MICHAEL STARR \
5/8/2023 7:32:33 PM
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Israeli funding for yeshivot, private haredi schools to rise
Israel's political "coalition funding" includes controversial clauses, such as for strengthening Jewish identity.
By ELIAV BREUER \
5/8/2023 7:50:49 PM
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Rashida Tlaib hosting ‘Nakba Day’ event in US Capitol
“Nakba Day” events portray the Palestinians as victims, rather than parties to a conflict with Israel.
By LAHAV HARKOV \
5/8/2023 7:57:31 PM
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Assuta embryo case appeal rejected by High Court
By MICHAEL STARR \
5/8/2023 8:03:45 PM
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Rahat Man indicted for incitement to terrorism on TikTok
By MICHAEL STARR \
5/8/2023 8:08:05 PM
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Jennifer Egan talks tech, freedom at Jerusalem Writers Festival
The author of a body of work that includes A Visit from the Goon Squad, Manhattan Beach and The Candy House, sat down at the Jerusalem Writers Festival.
By HANNAH BROWN \
5/9/2023 12:09:20 AM
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Revered American-Israeli pianist Menahem Pressler dies at 99
A six-time Grammy nominee, the acclaimed musician was the driving force behind the trio, which disbanded in 2008 after more than 50 years or recordings and concerts.
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
5/9/2023 12:12:45 AM
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Avni Institute of Art and Design launches international curating program
The new multi-disciplinary program will combine theoretical studies and practical experience, focusing on different aspects of curation and critical thinking in the field of contemporary art.
By NERIA BARR \
5/9/2023 12:15:24 AM
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UK and US to shun UN 'Nakba Day' event as Israel calls for boycott
Israel called on UN member states to shun the event and B’nai Brith International is circulating a petition calling on officials from UN member states not to attend.
By LAHAV HARKOV AND TOVAH LAZAROFF \
5/8/2023 8:28:10 PM
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Murders in Arab sector a 'national plague', Herzog says
"This is civil terror – yes, civil terror – that is threatening us all, and we all must come together against it immediately," President Herzog said.
By ELIAV BREUER \
5/8/2023 8:34:19 PM
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Russia manipulates Holocaust history for policy - opinion
Current Russian authorities treat the Holocaust more as an instrument of policy, rather than as a historical phenomenon worthy of study and memorialization in its own right.
By ARKADI ZELTSER \
5/9/2023 1:01:44 AM
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Israel should adopt a four-day workweek - opinion
Based upon the improved productivity trends, proven benefits and time for religious reasons and to spend with family/friends, Israel should explore and test a 4-day workweek.
By DAVID S. LEVINE \
5/9/2023 1:04:06 AM
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Cementing ties with Iran’s neighbors - opinion
Despite the differences between Azerbaijan and Turkmenistan, Israel has always understood the political importance of maintaining close relations with both.
By NEVILLE TELLER \
5/9/2023 1:06:13 AM
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Human rights are progressing in the UAE - opinion
The national leadership of the UAE has stated many times that it wants the country to be a progressive, tolerant and rights-respecting nation. The challenge for leadership is how to make this happen.
By Nigel Goodrich \
5/9/2023 1:09:00 AM
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Is the Sudan conflict the region’s next worst crisis? - opinion
The military conflict in Sudan appears to be heavily dependent on the positions of external actors, whose involvement could either exacerbate or alleviate the situation
By SALEM ALKETBI \
5/9/2023 2:00:23 AM
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Berlin ‘regularly raises’ issue of Palestinian home razing with Israel
Germany along with many other countries in Europe have opposed such demolitions given that very few Palestinian building projects are authorized.
By TOVAH LAZAROFF \
5/8/2023 9:05:07 PM
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Sam Smith’s cancellation wasn’t a victory for antisemites - opinion
It is pretty typical for BDS to capitalize and take credit where none is warranted or resort to vicious tactics by lying or attacking artists who choose to perform in Israel.
By ZINA RAKHAMILOVA \
5/9/2023 2:04:10 AM
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Antisemitism is neither uniquely from the Right or Left - opinion
Not only must we call out antisemitism when we see it in others, but when we see it emanating from our political party, as well.
By ASHER STERN \
5/9/2023 2:07:08 AM
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Head of Russia's Wagner group says they are starting to get ammunition
Prigozhin last week threatened to pull his forces out unless they received the ammunition they needed before subsequently withdrawing the threat.
By REUTERS \
5/8/2023 9:15:43 PM
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Ben-Gvir, Golan: Israel is making diplomatic gaffes - editorial
Israel already has enough substantive issues causing friction with both the EU and the US. It need not add to them by taking unnecessarily provocative steps.
By JPOST EDITORIAL \
5/9/2023 2:11:30 AM
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Barilla, Wolt team up for Shavuot deliveries in Israel
The case is worth NIS 71.60, and on the occasion of Shavuot, it will be offered at a special price of NIS 49.90. Also, the customers will receive home delivery within half an hour.
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
5/9/2023 2:16:25 AM
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Italy, Israel celebrate 75 years together on Ohana visit to Rome
Amir Ohana sat in a place of honor in the Senate, with his partner, Alon, and Holocaust survivor and Italian Senator For Life Liliana Segre.
By LAHAV HARKOV \
5/8/2023 9:45:10 PM
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Can aliens find Earth by listening to your phone calls? - study
A new study suggests that advanced alien civilizations could find Earth by detecting our radio signals from our phones, and the switch to 5G could make it even easier for them.
By AARON REICH \
5/9/2023 12:00:01 AM
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Household interest expenses jumped by NIS 70b. a year
According to Alex Zabezhinsky, the chief economist of Meitav Investment House, the government can't meet the budget deficit target.
By YEHUDA SHARONI/MAARIV \
5/8/2023 10:22:43 PM
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Russian vessels spotted in Irish waters raise concerns for EU, UK
Not only were the vessels not supposed to be near an EU port, but Irish officials were suspicious of sabotage attempts on undersea cables.
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
5/8/2023 10:34:37 PM
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Celebrating Israel in the UAE, philanthropist Eitan Neishlos shares his vision for a new Middle East
The event organized by the Embassy of Israel, marked the first Israel National Day reception in the UAE, representing the latest milestone for the Abraham Accords between the two countries.
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
5/8/2023 10:30:46 PM
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Canada expels Chinese diplomat accused of targeting lawmaker
By REUTERS \
5/8/2023 10:32:28 PM
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Netflix trounced Disney on Israel's most popular website of 2022 list
In the category of social media, unsurprisingly, Youtube, Whatsapp and Facebook dominate the field, with over 90% of Israelis using each one.
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
5/8/2023 11:55:42 PM
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White House: US will not normalize relations with Syria's Assad
By REUTERS \
5/8/2023 10:48:42 PM
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Texas shooter reportedly was white supremacist, neo-Nazi
The shooter wore a patch with the letters "RWDS," an abbreviation for "Right Wing Death Squad."
By REUTERS \
5/8/2023 11:33:43 PM