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Conservative Christian Democrats win in Belgium
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Carter to visit Syria, Israel, W. Bank, Gaza this week to promote dialogue
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Sources: Hizbullah defeated in Lebanon parliamentary elections
JPOST.COM STAFF AND AP \
6/8/2009 2:00:03 AM
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Nasrallah accepts defeat in elections
"We accept these results...with sportsmanship and in a democratic way," says Hizbullah leader.
AP AND JPOST.COM STAFF \
6/8/2009 2:49:40 AM
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10 undocumented immigrants killed in car rollover in US
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Local Soccer: Aguiar hits out at Gaydamak over Betar Jerusalem bankruptcy
Brazilian-born Jewish energy mogul tells 'Post', "I have zero desire to be in partnership with him."
JEREMY LAST \
6/8/2009 3:25:36 AM
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EuroBasket Women: Israel blows lead against Belarus in opener
Despite valiant effort, Israel edged 81-76 by Belarus in its first game of the tournament in Latvia.
ALLON SINAI \
6/8/2009 3:27:15 AM
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Softball: Penticon, Shimshon clinch first; Twisters relegated
Penticon defeats Ziontours 11-8, Dawgs maul Cerveceros 25-12, Tigers eliminate Galil Twisters 7-6, Dimona blanks Shimshon Hi Tech 15-0 and Cerveceros nip Re/Max-Ra'anana 18-16.
Jerusalem Post sports staff \
6/8/2009 3:30:11 AM
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The last Jews of Lebanon
Haviv Rettig Gur \
6/8/2009 3:33:16 AM
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Officers buried, Indian protests continue in Peru
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Report: North Korean long-range missile launch doesn't appear imminent
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IDF troops arrest 4 Palestinian terror suspects in West Bank
JPOST.COM STAFF \
6/8/2009 6:33:08 AM
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IDF fires shots at Palestinians along border fence near Nahal Oz
JPOST.COM STAFF \
6/8/2009 7:17:39 AM
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N. Korea sentences 2 US journalists to 12 years in jail
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After foiled Gaza attack, IDF says Hamas risking another Gaza offensive
"We are slowly beginning to understand the magnitude of [the threat from the Gaza Strip]," senior officer says.
YAAKOV LAPPIN \
6/8/2009 8:36:50 AM
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Hirchson found guilty of stealing 2.5 million
Ex-finance minister to appeal verdict, judge rejects attempt to minimize role in embezzlement case.
DAN IZENBERG \
6/8/2009 9:05:21 AM
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Europe leans right in voting to choose new EU Parliament
BNP wins two of UK's 72 seats, Geert Wilders' party gets 17% of Dutch votes, Austria's Freedom Party more than doubles its share to 13.1%.
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Nahal Oz, Karni crossing shut down following attempted terror attack
JPOST.COM STAFF \
6/8/2009 9:47:01 AM
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Some Islamic extremists respond positively to Obama speech
A militant leader in Egypt called on Taliban to respond positively to Obama's gestures, and Hamas militants in Gaza say they are ready "to build on this speech."
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Iraq: Bombing of minibus in Shi'ite area kills 9
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In the thick of it
The new 'Polishuk' political satire series is undoubtedly funny, but will it hit too close to home?
David Brinn \
6/8/2009 10:02:12 AM
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Six HU scientists honored for benefiting humanity
Kaye prize winners' conducted outstanding health research.
JUDY SIEGEL-ITZKOVICH \
6/8/2009 10:16:12 AM
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Histadrut fights Sonol firings
Twenty Sonol gas station managers were allegedly fired as they were seeking to unionize and set up a workers committee.
SHARON WROBEL \
6/8/2009 10:31:20 AM
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Poll: 53% think Obama's policies bad for Israel
47% dissatisfied with PM's handling of US relations.
Gil Stern Stern HOFFMAN \
6/8/2009 10:32:50 AM
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Business risk level improves, but payment ethic worsens
Companies still struggled to pay bills as the average number of late credit days worsened by two days.
SHARON WROBEL \
6/8/2009 10:45:16 AM
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Will US send envoy after N. Korea jails reporters?
Two found guilty of committing a "grave crime" against communist regime and of illegally entering the country.
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Foreign reserves rise to $47.5b. in May
Under the central bank's dollar purchases program, the bank is buying NIS 100 million a day.
SHARON WROBEL \
6/8/2009 10:47:57 AM
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2 swine flu cases at American University in Cairo
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Man, 20, seriously hurt after falling from building at Bar Ilan U.
JPOST.COM STAFF \
6/8/2009 11:28:25 AM
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Theater Review: 'Oklahoma!'
The real strength of the production is in the lead actors, who are one and all superb.
Ilana Teitelbaum \
6/8/2009 11:44:14 AM
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Dance Review: Alonzo King's Lines Ballet
His rich, imaginative dance lexicon that strongly relies on ballet technique doesn't hinder his search for further versatile kinetic modes.
ORA BRAFMAN \
6/8/2009 11:50:17 AM
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Price of electricity to drop by 5% on Wednesday
JPOST.COM STAFF \
6/8/2009 11:52:04 AM
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Jerusalem Symphony Orchestra to perform in Leipzig festival
The Jerusalem Symphony Orchestra will celebrate Mendelssohn's 200th birthday in a special concert to open the Bach Festival in Leipzig.
JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
6/8/2009 11:52:36 AM
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Russian baritone Hvorostovsky to sing in Ra'anana
In addition to being famous for his voice, Hvorostovsky appeared on People magazine's 50 most beautiful people list.
JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
6/8/2009 11:55:05 AM
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'Slumdog' child star to publish book
Transworld Publishers said Rubina Ali's book will tell the story of her life in the shantytown where she grew up.
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Theater Review: Blue Man Group
The genius of Blue Man Group is that it offers a glimpse into the spontaneous creation as an expression of raw joy and exuberance.
David Brinn \
6/8/2009 12:09:57 PM
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One of Tzahi Basha's killers given 5 years in jail
JPOST.COM STAFF \
6/8/2009 12:10:23 PM
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North Korea bans ships from coastal waters
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IDF officers in the West Bank to be protected by bodyguards
JPOST.COM STAFF \
6/8/2009 12:32:23 PM
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Saudi Arabia beheads Egyptian over beating death
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Jellyfish to hit Israel's coasts in large numbers
JPOST.COM STAFF \
6/8/2009 1:48:50 PM
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Livni heckled and booed at Jerusalem book launch
Opposition leader repeatedly interrupted at event at Begin Center on underground Etzel group.
Etgar Lefkovits \
6/8/2009 2:54:31 PM
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Remand of entertainer Dudu Topaz extended by seven days
JPOST.COM STAFF \
6/8/2009 3:00:12 PM
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Opponents highlight Ahmadinejad eccentricity in run-up to election
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Hamas TV: Aim of failed Gaza border attack was to kidnap IDF soldier
By JPOST.COM STAFF AND YAAKOV LAPPIN \
6/8/2009 4:38:38 PM
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Barak: Foiled attack proves alertness of IDF along Gaza border
By JPOST.COM STAFF AND YAAKOV LAPPIN \
6/8/2009 4:55:48 PM
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Barak expresses cautious optimism over Lebanese election results
JPOST.COM STAFF \
6/8/2009 5:15:33 PM
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'Obama's Cairo speech was not a factor in Lebanese elections'
Lebanon political expert attributes the unexpected outcome to internal politics among Lebanon's Maronite Christians.
benjamin spier \
6/8/2009 5:24:55 PM
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Barak commends Obama for his Middle East peace initiative
JPOST.COM STAFF \
6/8/2009 5:38:43 PM
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Livni on Haredi riots: 'No one has a monopoly over Shabbat'
JPOST.COM STAFF \
6/8/2009 5:47:01 PM
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Livni: No one has a monopoly over Shabbat
Opposition leader calls for action on haredi violence against police, rightist threats on IDF officers in W. Bank.
JPOST.COM STAFF \
6/8/2009 5:54:33 PM
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Police warn ex-soccer star Revivo of underworld plans to attack him
JPOST.COM STAFF \
6/8/2009 6:28:37 PM
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Abu Marzouk says Obama should talk to Hamas
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Abu Marzouk: Obama must talk to Hamas
Damascus-based Hamas leader says US president needs Islamist group to achieve peace in Mideast.
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Obama hails Lebanese for peaceful election held with 'courage'
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Israel wary of possible Hizbullah attack
J'lem reiterates new Lebanese gov't responsible for any military activity emanating from its territory.
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Topaz admits planning attack on ex-wife
Entertainer says he didn't want to pay alimony; also allegedly plotted assault on producer Yoav Gross.
JPOST.COM STAFF \
6/8/2009 6:58:04 PM
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The Write Tool for the Job
Technology that Corrects and Enhances Your English Writing
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Top IDF Gaza commander: Hamas risking 'Operation Cast Lead II'
JPOST.COM STAFF \
6/8/2009 7:24:08 PM
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Mazuz, Lador: Hirchson conviction shows fearless fight against corruption
JPOST.COM STAFF \
6/8/2009 7:26:48 PM
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Obama promises speedup of US economic effort
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70-year-old seriously hurt when hit by police car in Nahariya
JPOST.COM STAFF \
6/8/2009 8:09:16 PM
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Police suspect Dudu Topaz planned attack on ex-wife
JPOST.COM STAFF \
6/8/2009 8:24:45 PM
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Drought levy impossible to implement in current form - officials
Industry czar warns proposed reforms could throw water companies into bankruptcy.
EHUD ZION WALDOKS \
6/8/2009 8:29:23 PM
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Nine local authorities chosen as most 'green' for 2009
Winners focused on water conservation, recycling, sewage treatment and education.
EHUD ZION WALDOKS \
6/8/2009 8:30:41 PM
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Unwelcome jellyfish arriving early this season
Magen David Adom: Large concentrations of the invertebrates sighted heading towards Israel, should arrive "any day."
JUDY SIEGEL-ITZKOVICH \
6/8/2009 8:32:08 PM
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'Bureaucratic delays lead to absence of Israeli ambassador in US'
JPOST.COM STAFF \
6/8/2009 8:33:04 PM
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The comforts of home... and not just in a material sense
Seniors usually best off staying in the old neighborhood.
RACHEL GEIZHALS \
6/8/2009 8:33:24 PM
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Bill would freeze new-book prices for two years
As Hebrew Book Week opens, publishers say deep discounting threatens their viability.
RON FRIEDMAN \
6/8/2009 8:35:22 PM
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New cemetery brings personalized, 'alternative' burials to Kfar Saba
"Many, many Israelis are dissatisfied with the burial services of the hevra kadisha ," cemetery chair says.
Haviv Rettig Gur \
6/8/2009 8:38:02 PM
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Background: 'US intermarriage stabilizing at around 50%'
What might be more significant is how the children of intermarried couples are raised, expert says.
ARIEL ZIRULNICK \
6/8/2009 8:39:37 PM
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Far-right British party triumphs in European vote
Brown humiliated as conservatives win across EU member states.
JONNY PAUL, JPost correspondent in LONDON \
6/8/2009 8:41:09 PM
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No Holds Barred: Reality TV might just bring us back to reality
And Facebook and Twitter might just lead us to appreciate the small stuff of life.
SHMULEY BOTEACH \
6/8/2009 8:43:24 PM
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June 9: So kind and helpful
We were deeply touched by Liat Collins's article on Yona Baumel.
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Obama and Eisenhower: Some parallels
The 1954 Alpha Plan called for Israel to make territorial concessions and accept Arab refugees.
YOAV J. TENEMBAUM \
6/8/2009 8:50:53 PM
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Egyptian forces find 8 smuggling tunnels on Gaza border
JPOST.COM STAFF \
6/8/2009 8:52:59 PM
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NGOs dominate Gaza fact-finding commissions
Their claims should be treated with the same scrutiny they demand of Israel.
Anne Herzberg \
6/8/2009 8:59:53 PM
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Israeli higher education at the crossroads
Only one country in the world can claim that its very founding was rooted in higher learning.
PETER WILLNER \
6/8/2009 9:01:46 PM
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Encountering Peace: What Netanyahu's peace initiative must say
The real issue is not settlement growth but the final borders of the State of Israel on the east.
Gershon Baskin \
6/8/2009 9:03:08 PM
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Our World: Livni's loyalties
Why is she silent in the face of the Obama administration's denials of the existence of the agreements she and her colleagues concluded?
Caroline Glick \
6/8/2009 9:04:30 PM
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'Feel the hate' for Obama
Jewish leaders fume over popular video with obscene critique of US leader.
TORI CHEIFETZ \
6/8/2009 9:06:12 PM
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12 illegal water storage facilities destroyed in Hebron area
JPOST.COM STAFF \
6/8/2009 9:16:18 PM
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Peretz claims credit for Hizbullah's loss
Gil Stern Stern HOFFMAN \
6/8/2009 10:00:01 PM
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Israel developing battlefield robot snake
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Likud minister proposes Israeli sanctions on US
Even a superpower must behave like a partner, Peled says.
Gil Stern Stern HOFFMAN and HILARY LEILA KRIEGER \
6/8/2009 10:21:39 PM
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Likud MKs: Endorsing 2 states won't topple PM
Likud MKs say Netanyahu won't face rebellion in party if US permits some settlement construction.
Gil Stern Stern HOFFMAN \
6/8/2009 10:22:50 PM
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Barak, Ya'alon to give major policy speeches before PM
Two addresses expected to foreshadow what Netanyahu will say on his diplomatic plans.
HERB KEINON \
6/8/2009 10:24:44 PM
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Hebrew test for security guards raises charges of discrimination
Israel Beiteinu MK Shemtov: Until now, no one cared as long as they could do the job.
REBECCA ANNA STOIL \
6/8/2009 10:26:02 PM
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Barkat: We have a best-selling brand here
Jerusalem mayor says boosting tourism will break city out of recession, combat growing unemployment.
Ruth Eglash \
6/8/2009 10:28:41 PM
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Courts to shift Right after Knesset vote
Right-wing MKs Ariel and Rotem win seat on judicial selection c'tee; seen as big victory for Netanyahu.
Gil Stern Stern HOFFMAN \
6/8/2009 10:30:27 PM
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Whose land is it, anyway?
Opponents of Finance Ministry's land reform proposal question budget.
RON FRIEDMAN \
6/8/2009 10:30:51 PM
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Netanyahu updates Obama on plans to deliver diplomatic speech
JPOST.COM STAFF \
6/8/2009 10:48:19 PM
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US envoy: Mitchell to visit Syria, Lebanon this week
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Defense source: Lebanese punished Hizbullah for war
Says group will likely be accused of "trying to topple an elected government" if it now pursues conflict with Israel.
YAAKOV LAPPIN and Gil Stern Stern HOFFMAN \
6/8/2009 11:17:18 PM
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Analyst: Hamas knew about Gaza attack
Defense source: Israel expects no pressure from US on Gaza crossings.
YAAKOV LAPPIN \
6/8/2009 11:19:07 PM
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Analysis: Lebanon election results offer some relief, but no major changes
But Hizbullah's guns still pointed south, its "shadow state" still intact.
Jonathan Spyer \
6/8/2009 11:21:06 PM
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Analysis: Karni attack may have taken Hamas by surprise
Islamic organization, for its own reasons, wants to uphold the unofficial "cease-fire."
Khaled Abu Toameh \
6/8/2009 11:23:30 PM
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No joy for Lebanon
Israelis would be deluding themselves if they viewed the results as a defeat for the Islamists.
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The senator and I
Lautenberg, the only US senator who learned the ropes of public service from the Jewish Agency.
JUDY SIEGEL-ITZKOVICH \
6/8/2009 11:46:46 PM