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TASE plunges almost 7% due to US credit-rating downgrade
Steinitz: "Countries that lived beyond their means are today paying the price."
By NADAV SHEMER \
8/8/2011 12:27:55 AM
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Saudi king demands end to Syria killing, pulls ambassador
By REUTERS \
8/8/2011 12:29:48 AM
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PM appoints team to meet protest leaders, draw up plan
Netanyahu: “We will be unable to please everybody”; new c'tee to be headed by Professor Trajtenberg.
By HERB KEINON \
8/8/2011 12:37:47 AM
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Major plan to expand geriatric care goes to Knesset
Reform would simplify bureaucracy and head off "tsunami of elderly" in coming decades.
By JUDY SIEGEL-ITZKOVICH \
8/8/2011 12:48:39 AM
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Saudi king says he will withdraw ambassador from Syria
"Syria should think wisely before it's too late and issue reforms," King Abdullah says; Syrian tank assaults kill more than 60.
By REUTERS \
8/8/2011 1:14:50 AM
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IAF seeks system to prevent choppers from attacks
Israel Air Force closely following reports regarding apparent downing of US Army helicopter.
By YAAKOV KATZ \
8/8/2011 1:37:49 AM
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81 congressmen to visit Israel in coming weeks
55 Republican, 26 Democratic congressmen to arrive for week-long trips sponsored by American Israel Education Foundation.
By HERB KEINON \
8/8/2011 1:55:45 AM
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Australia Treasurer holds talks over economic developments
By REUTERS \
8/8/2011 2:04:17 AM
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Chinese army chief due in Israel next week
In signal of growing Sino-Israeli ties, meeting between Beijing’s top general, IDF chief Gantz follows Barak’s trip to China 2 months ago.
By YAAKOV KATZ \
8/8/2011 2:24:49 AM
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Fights break out at Tel Aviv tent city
Skirmishes start after passerby begins shouting at group of settlers and supporters calling for housing crisis to be solved by massive building in West Bank.
By BEN HARTMAN \
8/8/2011 2:48:26 AM
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Peretz calls on Shas to leave coalition
“Today all the hypocrisy of Israeli politics will end,” Labor leadership contender says at campaign rally in Tel Aviv.
By Gil Stern Stern HOFFMAN \
8/8/2011 2:55:19 AM
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Kiryat Motskin: Woman, 80, dies after falling from window
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
8/8/2011 2:59:12 AM
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Wikipedia co-founder Wales visits Rothschild tent city
Jimmy Wales says “it’s wonderful that in the democracy here, people have the right to go out and express their opinion."
By BEN HARTMAN \
8/8/2011 3:25:02 AM
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G7 says it's committed to ensure liquidity, support markets
By REUTERS \
8/8/2011 3:36:20 AM
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Math and physics teen winners honored at Beit Hanassi
High schoolers bring home medals from competitions in Thailand, Amsterdam and Poland.
By GREER FAY CASHMAN \
8/8/2011 3:48:47 AM
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4.2 magnitude earthquake shakes Israel, no injuries
Tremor is felt in wide area across the country; Geophysical Institute says epicenter was some 40 miles west of Binyamina.
By SHIRA POLIAK \
8/8/2011 3:52:41 AM
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Chabad rabbi released after Ecuador kidnapping
Rabbi Tomer Rotem abducted by an Israeli man who was well known to the Chabad representative and his wife.
By JEREMY SHARON \
8/8/2011 3:59:53 AM
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Israeli receives anti-Semitic messages from eBay supplier
Rosh Ha’ayin resident discovers the words Hitler, Jude, and SS scrawled on invoice for book he received delivered from an outlet in UK.
By JEREMY SHARON \
8/8/2011 4:14:19 AM
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Asia shares fall on US woes, ECB hopes boost euro
By REUTERS \
8/8/2011 4:22:03 AM
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Colombians who smuggled drugs in their bodies hospitalized
TA: Police say suspects have so far excreted 2.5 kilograms of liquid cocaine, could release more.
By YAAKOV LAPPIN \
8/8/2011 5:09:59 AM
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Becky Griffin forces Nivea to place Israel on website
Actress uses Facebook to shame German cosmetics giant; "I don’t support racism and I don’t support anti-Israeli propaganda."
By Benjamin Weinthal, Jerusalem Post correspondent \
8/8/2011 5:23:44 AM
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Clinton: Syria must return its military to barracks now
By REUTERS \
8/8/2011 5:27:42 AM
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Alternatively Speaking: Stopping the sores
Alternative medicine enthusiast Natalie Marx answers your questions: Are there any alternative remedies for travel sickness?
By NATALIE MARX \
8/8/2011 9:46:25 AM
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4 mortar shells fired from Gaza hit western Negev
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
8/8/2011 7:09:00 AM
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'NY Times': Palestinian statehood vote is 'damaging'
Editorial suggests new roadmap drafted by US can “induce Palestinians to drop their statehood bid.”
By Gil Stern Stern SHEFLER, JERUSALEM POST CORRESPONDENT \
8/8/2011 8:29:15 AM
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Assad must stop violence, UN chief says after latest deaths
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
8/8/2011 8:37:52 AM
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Assad must stop violence, Ban says after latest deaths
"I hope he takes that situation very seriously" UN chief says a day after residents said Syrian tanks stormed Deir al-Zor , killing at least 50.
By REUTERS \
8/8/2011 8:48:06 AM
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Ya'alon: Turkey's demand that Israel apologize 'rude'
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
8/8/2011 9:31:27 AM
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Tales from the Towers "Trips"
By LUCCA GINSBURG \
8/8/2011 9:10:00 AM
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Schalit billboard going up in Los Angeles
Billboard will feature Schalit's portrait, read "This summer I will turn 25...Where did you spend your birthday this year?"
By JTA \
8/8/2011 9:25:22 AM
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Australian court extends asylum injunction, policy in limbo
By REUTERS \
8/8/2011 9:34:35 AM
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Ya'alon: Turkey's demand that Israel apologize 'rude'
"It wasn't our side that spoiled relations, and I expect they will not [restore diplomatic relations] even after the apology," minister says.
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
8/8/2011 9:40:28 AM
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Market fears further falls after 8-day losses
By GLOBES \
8/8/2011 10:03:29 AM
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Shekel weakens amidst markets turmoil
By HILLEL KOREN / GLOBES \
8/8/2011 10:24:28 AM
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Police prepare for the the worst as London riots continue
Police Commander Hanstock: "a lot of ill-informed and inaccurate speculation on social media sites" that could inflame the situation.
By REUTERS \
8/8/2011 10:35:07 AM
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German city banks future on unearthing Jewish past
Cologne makes $52m. investment towards construction of museum for city's medieval Jewish quarter, massive excavation project it its focus.
By ALEX WEISLER / JTA \
8/8/2011 10:45:12 AM
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Southern farming community hit by mortar shells
No injuries reported in terrorist attack; head of regional council concerned by intentions of the government to cut budgets next year.
By YAAKOV LAPPIN \
8/8/2011 11:05:36 AM
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TASE market slides as Hong Kong, China shares retreat
TASE looks set for ninth straight day of losses, with Tel Aviv 25 down 2.5% at opening; China criticizes US, European "unsustainable" spending.
By REUTERS AND GLOBES \
8/8/2011 11:05:55 AM
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Beersheba: Suspects arrested after woman falls 4 floors
By YAAKOV LAPPIN \
8/8/2011 11:47:04 AM
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Government raises electricity rates by 10%
The planned 20% hike has been halved after permission was given to use fuel oil, taxes on diesel were lowered.
By GLOBES CORRESPONDENT \
8/8/2011 11:23:54 AM
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China erects, then destroys Japanese immigrant memorial
By REUTERS \
8/8/2011 11:26:42 AM
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Rothschild protest caravan towed by Tel Aviv municipality
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
8/8/2011 11:50:19 AM
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Sights and Insights: An eerie and spiritual place
"I had one of the most meaningful moments of my life during an early-morning visit to the Church of the Holy Sepulchre," Dr. Wayne Stiles says.
By WAYNE STILES \
8/8/2011 12:38:37 PM
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Pensioners, activists gather in TA to protest living costs
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
8/8/2011 12:01:05 PM
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TA: Student caravan towed, elderly protest living costs
University student union rep says structure on Rothschild Blvd. was meant to protest PM's ministerial team established to examine social ills.
By BEN HARTMAN AND JPOST.COM STAFF \
8/8/2011 12:19:10 PM
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Iran: Teen water fight leads to lopsided hijabs, arrests
Head of morality police says authorities "will not allow such events to happen in public places, or anywhere throughout the country."
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
8/8/2011 12:42:25 PM
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Likud, Kadima spar over electricity price hike
Opposition: Netanyahu "mortally wounding middle class and weaker sectors of society"; Likud retorts Kadima has "unbelievable audacity."
By LAHAV HARKOV \
8/8/2011 1:02:04 PM
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Hacker-group Anonymous strikes Syrian gov't website
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
8/8/2011 1:18:50 PM
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'Anonymous hacks Syrian Ministry of Defense website'
Global hacking collective replaces content of ministry website with Syrian flag, Anonymous logo, message of support for anti-Assad gov't protesters.
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
8/8/2011 1:27:52 PM
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Kadima calls for emergency meeting on housing protests
MK Katz (National Union) also sent request to Knesset speaker, asked Kadima chairwoman to help collect requisite 25 signatures.
By LAHAV HARKOV \
8/8/2011 1:44:50 PM
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Palestinian killed in Syrian refugee camp
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
8/8/2011 1:42:58 PM
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Gov't, water utility Mekorot sign deal for Ashdod plant
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
8/8/2011 2:00:37 PM
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'The White Mouse,' WWII heroine and spy, dies at 98
Raised in Australia, Wake found herself trapped in France when Nazis invaded, became Resistance spy, Gestapo's most wanted person.
By REUTERS \
8/8/2011 2:10:58 PM
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Untangling the Web: Got something to say?
A new Jpost.com column on the ever-changing world of news online: Talkbacks can be more than just unregulated digital pandemonium.
By elana kirsh \
8/8/2011 2:18:47 PM
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Arab League: Don't expect 'drastic' steps over Syria
By REUTERS \
8/8/2011 2:22:12 PM
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Germany: Assad not legitimate if violence continues
By REUTERS \
8/8/2011 2:22:47 PM
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US convinces Yemeni President Saleh not to return home
By REUTERS \
8/8/2011 2:28:23 PM
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Arab League bets on 'dialogue' to end crisis in Syria
Elaraby: League will use persuasion rather than "drastic measures" to bring end to violence between anti-Assad protesters and Syrian security forces; Kuwait, Saudi Arabia and Bahrain recall ambassadors to Syria.
By REUTERS \
8/8/2011 2:30:45 PM
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Infant in critical condition after choking on Jerusalem bus
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
8/8/2011 4:01:18 PM
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Knesset to convene emergency meeting on protests
MK Katz (National Union) sent request to Knesset speaker, asked Kadima chairwoman to help collect requisite 25 signatures.
By LAHAV HARKOV \
8/8/2011 3:08:15 PM
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Radio personality Adi Talmor dies at 58
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
8/8/2011 3:49:37 PM
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Libyan rebels take control of town near cpital
By REUTERS \
8/8/2011 3:01:05 PM
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Kuwait recalls its ambassador to Syria
By REUTERS \
8/8/2011 3:48:47 PM
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Europe stocks extend slide after US downgrade
By REUTERS \
8/8/2011 3:28:13 PM
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Save a tree or two, use Taiwan erasable paper
Environmentally friendly product is ideal replacement for paper signs and posters; can be erased with flip of a switch and reused up to 260 times.
By REUTERS \
8/8/2011 3:32:51 PM
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Toddler dies after being left in parked car in Netanya
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
8/8/2011 3:34:20 PM
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Don't just mourn the past, fix the present
Rebbetzin Oshra Koren says Tisha B'Av represents a lack of unity among people, a dilemma today's society is still struggling to overcome
By LEADEL.NET \
8/8/2011 3:53:16 PM
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Australia’s vote on Palestinian statehood in doubt
By JTA \
8/8/2011 3:37:21 PM
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The world as web
By ABE NOVICK \
8/8/2011 3:46:00 PM
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South Africa's ANC turns up heat on fiery Malema
By REUTERS \
8/8/2011 3:46:05 PM
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Australia’s vote on Palestinian statehood in doubt
Legislator casts doubt on report suggesting country’s foreign minister recommended abstaining at the UN vote on Palestinian statehood.
By JTA \
8/8/2011 3:56:47 PM
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The meaning of our protest
By ASHLEY RINDSBERG \
8/8/2011 4:00:00 PM
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Power to the people!
By RABBI ANDREW SACKS \
8/8/2011 4:24:00 PM
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1 killed, 4 hurt in head-on collision near Yafia in North
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
8/8/2011 4:30:33 PM
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Bahrain recalls its Syria envoy, foreign minister says
By REUTERS \
8/8/2011 4:32:28 PM
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Deri blames Kahanists for sign at Tel Aviv tents
By Gil Stern Stern HOFFMAN \
8/8/2011 4:44:43 PM
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Border Police arrests terrorist with knife near Hebron
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
8/8/2011 5:55:18 PM
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Toddler dies after being forgotten in vehicle in Netanya
3-year-old left in pre-school transport vehicle for hours; MDA paramedics unable to resuscitate her; driver detained by police for questioning.
By YAAKOV LAPPIN AND JPOST.COM STAFF \
8/8/2011 5:26:39 PM
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Iran gets one billion euros of Indian oil debt
By REUTERS \
8/8/2011 5:33:53 PM
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Composition of government team to meet with protesters set
By HERB KEINON \
8/8/2011 5:36:06 PM
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Seat of Sunni Islam denounces Syria crackdown
By REUTERS \
8/8/2011 5:38:37 PM
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Government social-change taskforce presented to PM
C'tee head Trajtenberg presents Netanyahu with list of 22 people which includes economists, academics, gov't officials.
By HERB KEINON \
8/9/2011 12:33:20 AM
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Top Sunni cleric adds voice to Arab criticism of Syria
Head of Cairo-based al-Azhar, a central seat of Sunni scholarship since Middle Ages, joins Arab League, Saudis in saying crackdown must stop.
By REUTERS \
8/8/2011 6:00:32 PM
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80-year-old critically hurt in Haifa hit-and-run accident
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
8/8/2011 6:11:06 PM
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Hebron: Border Police stop Palestinian stabbing attack
Officers arrest terrorist heading towards them carrying knife; man admits during probe that he intended to "stab soldiers."
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
8/8/2011 6:21:25 PM
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PM to world envoys: Don't support unilateral PA state bid
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
8/8/2011 6:40:10 PM
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Obama to address economy, Afghanistan in speech
By REUTERS \
8/8/2011 6:42:19 PM
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Top ministers air differing opinions on Turkey apology
Contrasting views emerge from Netanyahu's inner cabinet which has been discussing for weeks Turkish demands for 'Marmara' raid apology.
By HERB KEINON \
8/8/2011 6:44:17 PM
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Syria's Assad replaces defense minister
By REUTERS \
8/8/2011 6:44:25 PM
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Iran sees more delays in starting up Bushehr nuclear plant
By REUTERS \
8/8/2011 6:54:38 PM
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Iran sees further delay in starting up nuclear plant
Parliamentary c'tee set up to examine status of Bushehr plant says costs have spiraled, slams Russian builders for "making bad promises."
By REUTERS \
8/8/2011 7:09:44 PM
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Clashes erupt in London on third day of violence
By REUTERS \
8/8/2011 7:13:12 PM
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Two killed, 4 hurt in car accident on Route 65 in Galilee
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
8/8/2011 7:20:45 PM
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Fire breaks out, causes gas leak in Petah Tikva
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
8/8/2011 7:21:20 PM
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15-year-old girl killed, 3 hurt in W. Bank car accident
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
8/8/2011 7:32:33 PM
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Assad replaces defense minister with chief of staff
Syrian president appoints general Daoud Rajha to replace Ali Habib; top Sunni cleric adds voice to Arab criticism of Damascus.
By REUTERS \
8/8/2011 7:47:32 PM
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Beinisch: No progress in talks between doctors, Treasury
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
8/8/2011 7:58:28 PM
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PM lobbies world envoys against Palestinian statehood
Netanyahu says Palestinians haven't shown willingness for compromise on refugees, Israel as Jewish state, or that agreement would end conflict.
By HERB KEINON \
8/8/2011 8:18:24 PM
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US government welcomes Arab moves on Syria
By REUTERS \
8/8/2011 8:19:56 PM
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Syrian forces kill three at funeral protest
By REUTERS \
8/8/2011 8:23:29 PM
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Treasury officially approves raise in police salaries
By YAAKOV LAPPIN \
8/8/2011 8:27:18 PM
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82-year-old hurt in Haifa hit-and-run succumbs to wounds
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
8/8/2011 8:40:41 PM
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Rothschild campsite observes silence for Tisha Be’av
Signs set up throughout Tel Aviv tent city telling locals there will be no dance parties or performances during evening of fast.
By BEN HARTMAN \
8/8/2011 8:44:24 PM
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Obama says US is still a AAA country
By REUTERS \
8/8/2011 9:13:59 PM
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US to press on in Afghanistan, Obama says
By REUTERS \
8/8/2011 9:18:11 PM
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Obama blames credit rating drop on political gridlock
US president says "we've always been, always will be a triple-A country" in response to debt downgrade; S&P reiterates Israel's A bond rating.
By REUTERS AND GLOBES \
8/8/2011 9:40:09 PM
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Building set ablaze in south London, riots escalate
By REUTERS \
8/8/2011 9:45:57 PM
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Arab leaders abandon Syria, Assad fires defense minister
Syrian president appoints general Daoud Rajha to replace Ali Habib; Turkey sends top diplomat to Damascus; Syrian forces batter eastern city.
By OREN KESSLER AND REUTERS \
8/9/2011 12:36:04 AM
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High Court gives IMA, Treasury week to reach agreement
Beinisch: "Israel Medical Association's behavior does not arouse faith, this is no way to negotiate."
By JPOST.COM STAFF, JUDY SIEGEL-ITZKOVICH \
8/8/2011 10:16:36 PM
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Tamir Cohen returns to Israel with Greens
After more than three seasons abroad in the English Premier League, Israel midfielder signs with Maccabi Haifa for the next four years.
By ALLON SINAI \
8/8/2011 10:20:22 PM
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Russian youth get Jewish identity boost at Project Rimon
The brainchild of Jewish Agency chairman Natan Sharansky, 240 Russian-speakers aged 13 to 17 participate in two-week international summer camp.
By JEREMY SHARON \
8/8/2011 10:35:41 PM
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Ashkelon: 2 suspected criminal assassins arrested
By YAAKOV LAPPIN \
8/8/2011 10:37:55 PM
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Libya rebels dissolve cabinet after commander's death
By REUTERS \
8/8/2011 10:42:12 PM
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Kadis for Druse courts sworn in at President’s Residence
Event marks only the second time in three decades that such a ceremony had been held.
By GREER FAY CASHMAN \
8/8/2011 10:42:58 PM
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Hesder students to learn fiscal sense
Young men will learn about responsible consumerism, building budgets and keeping to them, receive banking advice and learn about negotiating with financial institutions.
By JONAH MANDEL \
8/8/2011 10:56:13 PM
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Libya rebels dissolve cabinet after commander's death
Rebel spokesman says rebel leader Mahmoud Jibril, who was head of the committee, asked to form new executive body of ministers.
By REUTERS \
8/8/2011 11:00:49 PM
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Boteach trumpets ‘inspirational impact’ of Birthright
Tour of Israel taken by US Rabbi declared to be “incredibly intensive, very challenging and utterly rewarding.”
By JEREMY SHARON \
8/8/2011 11:01:49 PM
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Syria’s crackdown
In so desperately and violently clinging to power, the behavior of the Alawite ruling minority conforms with perfect consistency to fears it has expressed for 75 years of what majority rule would mean for them.
By JPOST EDITORIAL \
8/8/2011 11:08:31 PM
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32-year-old man lightly injured after being shot in Shlomi
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
8/8/2011 11:08:44 PM
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Borderline Views: From Rothschild to the Western Wall
Without social welfare, without mutual responsibility and care, the third commonwealth (however it is defined) will not arise.
By DAVID NEWMAN \
8/8/2011 11:12:23 PM
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Our World: Norway’s Jewish problem
Norway's gov't attacked us for merely pointing out in various ways, that Norway should not use Breivik’s attack as justification for further weakening Norwegian democracy.
By CAROLINE B. GLICK \
8/8/2011 11:17:33 PM
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A nightmare that never ends
My daughter, Malki, died in the Sbarro massacre 10 years ago. The monster who
planned her murder brags that she will soon be freed. May she remain in jail for
as long as I grieve – forever.
By FRIMET ROTH \
8/8/2011 11:23:11 PM
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August 9: It’s a free market
Is it possible for tiny Israel to have a freemarket economy without monopolies?
By JERUSALEM POST READERS \
8/8/2011 11:28:14 PM
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New York maid hits Strauss-Kahn with civil lawsuit
By REUTERS \
8/8/2011 11:30:34 PM
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How Israel is missing the Arab spring
Those who sympathize with Mubarak are misplacing their compassion.
By SHMULEY BOTEACH \
8/8/2011 11:31:40 PM
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The Israeli government knows just what to do
Oppressive government policies must end but can our leaders come up with a plan that does not comprise a few minimal moves?
By TALI NIR \
8/8/2011 11:34:58 PM
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Palestinians for dummies
Can Israel help construct a new paradigm that takes cultural needs into account and expand the scale of possible achievements at the negotiating table?
By GABRIEL BACALOR \
8/8/2011 11:41:24 PM
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A call for unity
We were plunged into exile because of the hatred of one Jew towards another and salvation can only come through repairing ourselves in that realm.
By MK RABBI HAIM AMSALEM \
8/8/2011 11:45:02 PM
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New York maid hits Strauss-Kahn with civil lawsuit
Lawsuit alleges that former IMF chief assaulted housekeeper in a "violent and sadistic attack."
By REUTERS \
8/8/2011 11:46:27 PM
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Baseless hatred and the religious – secular divide
The absence of empathy has serious consequences not just for individual Jews, but for the Jewish people as a whole.
By RENE LEVY \
8/8/2011 11:49:45 PM
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KJ, Jerusalem and Yavneh
Witnessing a Jewish sanctuary like KJ ablaze raises associations with the destruction of the temples in Jerusalem, about which Lamentations cries, “…a fire was kindled in Zion and consumed her foundations.”
By ADAM S. FERZIGER \
8/8/2011 11:54:22 PM