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Egypt parliament to vote Tuesday on constitutional changes
Some critics fear those changes will give the military more influence on political life in Egypt.
By REUTERS \
4/15/2019 12:40:28 AM
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Red Cross appeals for three staff missing in Syria since 2013
U.S.-backed forces proclaimed the capture of Islamic State's last territory in Syria last month, eliminating its rule over a caliphate which it had proclaimed in Iraq and Syria in 2014.
By REUTERS \
4/15/2019 12:59:42 AM
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Michelle Obama charms British crowd with praise for Queen Elizabeth
By REUTERS \
4/15/2019 12:58:14 AM
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Finland's Social Democrats, Finns Party nearly tied in election
By REUTERS \
4/15/2019 1:21:23 AM
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Pakistan releasing Christian woman long imprisoned for blasphemy
After nine years in solitary confinement for insulting Islam, Asia Bibi to be allowed to join family in Canada
By KASWAR KLASRA/THE MEDIA LINE \
4/15/2019 2:38:08 AM
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Egyptian lawmakers give boost to small and medium enterprises
"We must change the economic and social culture of our young people who leave college and secondary technical schools wanting to join the public sector instead of creating their own jobs."
By MINA NADER/THE MEDIA LINE \
4/15/2019 1:45:29 AM
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Nine million Iranians still suffer from illiteracy
The country still struggles with high illiteracy rates in spite of the implementation of three strategic plans for promoting literacy.
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
4/15/2019 3:33:49 AM
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Debut of Istanbul mega-airport raises security concerns
The airlines also provide inexpensive options for Turks living abroad—including 3 million citizens in Germany—to visit Turkey.
By KRISTINA JOVANOVSKI/ THE MEDIA LINE \
4/15/2019 2:36:30 AM
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Lyft pulls electric bikes in three U.S. cities after complaints about braking
By REUTERS \
4/15/2019 1:59:18 AM
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'The people's messengers': Myanmar's satirical poets target censorship
By REUTERS \
4/15/2019 2:01:37 AM
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Indonesians to vote in world's biggest single-day election
By REUTERS \
4/15/2019 2:02:41 AM
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British businesses stash cash as Brexit gloom deepens
By REUTERS \
4/15/2019 2:03:39 AM
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Settlers reportedly attack property and residents of Palestinian village
The incident was captured on camera, the NGO said.
By MARCY OSTER/JTA \
4/15/2019 2:17:07 AM
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Cornell student government votes down Israel divestment resolution
The student government representatives voted by secret ballot, which is rare for the assembly, according to the newspaper.
By MARCY OSTER/JTA \
4/15/2019 2:22:08 AM
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Pittsburgh and Parkland survivors help each other turn grief into action
Throughout last weekend, the Jewish Community Center of Greater Pittsburgh organized a number of events, both fun and educational, to help the two groups of survivors.
By MIKE ELK/JTA \
4/15/2019 2:30:37 AM
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Pete Buttigieg keeps calling Mike Pence a ‘Pharisee’
Here’s why that angers Jews.
By BEN SALES/JTA \
4/15/2019 2:41:31 AM
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After U.S. sanctions, Iran’s petrochemical exports decline
The United States have started to enforce sanctions in the second half of 2018 after withdrawing from the 2015 nuclear deal.
By ROSSELLA TERCATIN \
4/15/2019 6:39:59 AM
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Trump's re-election campaign raised more than $30 million in Q1 2019
By REUTERS \
4/15/2019 3:31:07 AM
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'A hunter's hope': Snaring birds in warring Afghanistan
"I have learned different types of hunting from my ancestors because they were hunters too," said 49-year-old Jan Agha, a farmer in Parwan province.
By REUTERS \
4/15/2019 3:38:16 AM
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Italian university dedicates garden to Jewish professor expelled in 1938
Enzo Bonaventura then emigrated to Jerusalem and was killed in one of the Arab attacks against the special convoys directed to Mount Scopus in 1948.
By ROSSELLA TERCATIN \
4/15/2019 5:38:36 AM
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This cartoon matzah character is huge in Holland — and not just among Jews
In 2010, Max received his own comic book, published by the museum and currently available in children’s libraries across the country.
By CNAAN LIPHSHIZ/JTA \
4/15/2019 5:22:14 AM
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It's written in the stars - Meghan Markle's royal baby will be bold
By REUTERS \
4/15/2019 5:41:56 AM
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Australian media charges over Cardinal Pell trial 'chilling' for open justice
By REUTERS \
4/15/2019 5:58:43 AM
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Israeli weather report: April 15, 2019
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
4/15/2019 6:16:07 AM
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Muslim Activist: Ilhan Omar does not represent my religion
“Ilhan Omar's grotesque trivialization of a national tragedy amounts to an explicit denial of 9/11," said physician Qanta A. Ahmed.
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
4/15/2019 7:19:15 AM
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Pomeo talks tough on Venezuelan crisis, to hold Maduro accountable
By REUTERS \
4/15/2019 7:14:14 AM
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10 Palestinians arrested overnight in the West Bank
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
4/15/2019 7:21:26 AM
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Iranian women sentenced to jail for refusing to wear hijab
The image of Vida Movahedi holding her headscarf aloft on a stick at a protest became famous in Iran. The repeat offender will now be punished for "encouraging corruption and debauchery."
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
4/15/2019 7:16:29 PM
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'Deal of the Century' will not include Palestinian statehood - report
According to "The Washington Post," comments from Kushner and other US officials suggest that "the plan does away with statehood as the starting premise of peace efforts."
By ILANIT CHERNICK \
4/15/2019 4:52:30 PM
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Rabbi Steinsaltz honored for first yeshiva in Soviet Russia on 30th anniversary
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
4/15/2019 3:56:07 PM
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Palestinian Authority asks Russia to pressure Israel over tax cuts
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
4/15/2019 8:55:46 AM
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Liberman warns Netanyahu: Draft yeshiva students or face new election
The Yisrael Beytenu leader endorsed PM, giving him majority to form government.
By GIL HOFFMAN \
4/15/2019 10:12:25 PM
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Ex-con rabbi becomes Morocco's first chief rabbinic judge in 100 years
Rabbi Yoshiahu Pinto, a descendant of Moroccan Jewish sages was installed in a official ceremony, the only Muslim government country in modern times to recognize a Jewish rabbinic authority.
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
4/17/2019 2:07:32 AM
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Yariv Levin: Netanyahu is the only candidate who can form a governmnt
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
4/15/2019 10:05:14 AM
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Blue and White representatives recommend Benny Gantz as PM
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
4/15/2019 10:19:33 AM
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Rumors fly that body of legendary Israeli spy Eli Cohen was found
Israeli officials silent after flimsy social media accounts claim his body was on it's way from Syria to Israel.
By ANNA AHRONHEIM \
4/15/2019 12:00:30 PM
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Trump: I wish no ill will on Congresswoman Ilhan Omar
"Since the President's tweet Friday evening, I have experienced an increase in direct threats on my life - many directly referencing or replying to the President," Rep. Ilhan Omar said.
By ILANIT CHERNICK \
4/15/2019 5:02:46 PM
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British Army Chief lands in Israel for meeting with IDF officers
"His visit emphasizes the developing qualitative engagement between the IDF and the British military," read a statement released by the IDF Spokesperson’s Unit.
By ANNA AHRONHEIM \
4/15/2019 4:21:58 PM
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Measles feared in maternity ward after infected father visits newborn
The father had no idea he received only one inoculation as a child. Authorities are warning those born between 1957 through 1977 to double check if they are properly vaccinated.
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
4/15/2019 12:39:23 PM
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Gal Gadot to appear at Eurovision, Madonna show still not finalized
Second and final wave of ticket sales to open Tuesday. Netta Barzilai, Dana International, Gali Atari and Izhar Cohen to also take part.
By AMY SPIRO \
4/15/2019 6:41:27 PM
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Towards Passover: Border security halts smuggling of 1.5 ton of meat
During the vehicle inspection, the meat was found to have been transported without cooling and general sanitary conditions.
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
4/15/2019 1:04:31 PM
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Iran leader approves tapping sovereign fund for flood relief
"Using the National Development Fund is authorized if no other sources are available," Ayatollah Ali Khamenei said in a letter to President Hassan Rouhani read out on Monday on state television.
By REUTERS \
4/15/2019 1:16:46 PM
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Iran leader approves tapping sovereign fund for flood relief
The fund is worth about $92 billion, according to the Sovereign Wealth Fund Institute, which tracks the industry.
By REUTERS \
4/15/2019 1:17:53 PM
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Israeli scientists 'print' world's first 3D heart with human tissue
A team of Tel Aviv University researchers revealed the heart, which was made using a patient’s own cells and biological materials.
By MAAYAN JAFFE-HOFFMAN \
4/15/2019 5:37:42 PM
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IAI redefines the future battlefield with OPAL
Solution connects all platforms in the area to give a optimal utilization of all resources.
By ANNA AHRONHEIM \
4/15/2019 7:25:46 PM
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Beresheet funder and initiator tapped to light torch on Independence Day
While Israel didn't become the fourth country to land on the moon, it did make it into an exclusive club of seven that achieved a moon orbit.
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
4/15/2019 8:49:52 PM
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Significant natural gas discovery made off Israel's shore
The newly-found gas will be added to the previously discovered gas fields increasing Israel's energy independence.
By EYTAN HALON \
4/15/2019 7:36:34 PM
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Trump says Boeing should fix, 'rebrand' grounded 737 MAX jet
By REUTERS \
4/15/2019 3:10:34 PM
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Police to deploy thousands of officers in Jerusalem for Passover holiday
On the last day of the holiday, again, police will increase security near the Western Wall. Then, on the Shabbat after yom tov, police will again be called on to secure the Holy Fire Ceremony.
By MAAYAN JAFFE-HOFFMAN \
4/15/2019 7:32:07 PM
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Arab legislators still seething over hidden cameras in polling stations
Turning to the overwhelmingly Jewish reporters, Tibi said: "Imagine if during elections in France they would put 1,290 hidden cameras in polling stations in predominantly Jewish neighborhoods."
By GREER FAY CASHMAN \
4/15/2019 7:27:15 PM
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Netanyahu: I'll act to prevent strikes on railway, essential services
Netanyahu said he would establish a team next week to prevent strike action affecting critical services and to "enable freedom of movement for all Israeli citizens."
By EYTAN HALON \
4/15/2019 8:16:47 PM
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Thanks to renovations, Rachel's Crossing can be passed in mere minutes
The upgrade is part of a larger plan to improve West Bank crossings by integrating technological elements.
By MAAYAN JAFFE-HOFFMAN \
4/15/2019 4:20:41 PM
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Meet the new MK: Michal Shir of Likud
"We are an ancient nation in a young state and this is the time to protect our home and develop it for the citizens," Michal Shir said, "to create a better life."
By LAHAV HARKOV \
4/15/2019 7:30:39 PM
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Hamas inmates in Israeli prisons end hunger strike after demands are met
The prisoners several times postponed planned hunger strikes over the last week, which they announced in protest to jamming devices in a number of prisons.
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
4/15/2019 6:06:34 PM
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Former Labour MP, anti-Israel activist Walker gets support from David Icke
The conspiracy writer, famous for claiming humanity is controlled by space lizards, posed a video in which Walker defends her views that Holocaust Memorial Day should be expanded to include blacks.
By HAGAY HACOHEN \
4/15/2019 10:38:21 PM
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The Eurovision by the numbers: Everything you need to know
How many people are working on the mega-event? How many tourists are expected? How much was spent? All the data surrounding the upcoming Eurovision.
By AMY SPIRO \
4/15/2019 6:26:31 PM
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G Medical pushes healthcare into a mobile future
“You don’t solve the problem of hospital overcrowding by building 10,000 hospitals. You will have to solve the problem with technology.”
By EYTAN HALON \
4/15/2019 6:53:54 PM
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Yadlin: Iran deal 2.0 needed
After Democratic presidential hopefuls talk of rejoining, ex-intel chief says move would be ‘dangerous.’
By YONAH JEREMY BOB \
4/15/2019 9:29:11 PM
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Benjamin, Ido Netanyahu receive brother Yoni's army items after 40 years
The items included books Yoni gave to Yosef, the unit's shirt, a sleeping bag, gloves and a compass.
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
4/16/2019 2:27:17 PM
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Two incendiary balloons launched at Israel from Gaza cause forest fires
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
4/15/2019 7:47:24 PM
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Election results show haredi public voted overwhelmingly for their parties
Expectations were high that significant numbers of haredi voters would vote for non-sectoral parties.
By JEREMY SHARON \
4/15/2019 7:53:10 PM
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Man in northern France stabs neighbor because he ‘wanted to kill a Jew’
The attacker reportedly also attacked two policemen while attempting to escape from a hospital where he was scheduled to undergo hand surgery.
By MARCY OSTER/JTA \
4/15/2019 7:57:55 PM
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Bus driver refuses to stop for haredi Brooklyn man over measles outbreak
“The measles outbreak should not be used as an excuse for antisemitism,” the group said in a tweet.
By MARCY OSTER/JTA \
4/15/2019 8:11:21 PM
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Fire ravages Paris' Notre-Dame Cathedral, roof collapses - watch
The Gothic cathedral is famed for its many carved stone gargoyles, stunning stained glass windows and the flying buttresses that hold up its walls.
By REUTERS \
4/16/2019 1:08:55 PM
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Liberman: I will recommend Benjamin Netanyahu to serve as Prime Minister
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
4/15/2019 8:26:35 PM
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France's Macron cancels planned speech to nation due to Notre-Dame fire
By REUTERS \
4/15/2019 8:47:44 PM
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Trump says will award Tiger Woods the Presidential Medal of Freedom
By REUTERS \
4/15/2019 8:53:11 PM
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Hundreds gather in Jerusalem to reenact Passover Temple celebration
While the temple doesn’t actually exist, some rabbis see nothing wrong with reenacting the celebrations for educational purposes.
By HAGAY HACOHEN \
4/15/2019 10:22:37 PM
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Five facts about the Notre-Dame Cathedral that is no more
The first stone of the Notre-Dame de Paris ("Our Lady of Paris") cathedral was laid in 1163 in the reign of Louis VII, as the medieval city of Paris was growing in population.
By REUTERS \
4/15/2019 10:27:56 PM
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French President declares national emergency, Notre-Dame Cathedral burns
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
4/15/2019 10:47:00 PM
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JDCA pushes back on AOC's statement on cutting aid to Israel
She also gave a surprising answer as to whether she would support a move to cut military or economic aid to Israel: “I think it’s certainly on the table.”
By OMRI NAHMIAS \
4/17/2019 7:27:52 PM
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AJC says the fire at Notre Dame is 'a tragedy,' 'we are heartbroken'
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
4/15/2019 10:54:09 PM
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Bolton applauded U.S. and Israel security partnership
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
4/15/2019 11:23:27 PM
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More U.S. viewers for 'GOT' premiere than eligible Israeli voters
On social media, Sunday's premiere was also the most-tweeted-about episode of the show ever.
By REUTERS,JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
4/15/2019 11:39:52 PM
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The Diaspora relationship
But what about the Diaspora Jewish community? How much can and should they weigh in on positions and policies conducted by the Israeli government?
By JPOST EDITORIAL \
4/15/2019 11:41:20 PM
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Fourteen killed in Sudan’s Darfur during displacement camp clashes
By REUTERS \
4/16/2019 12:13:15 AM
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An Israeli student’s journey to AIPAC
As an Israeli, I had heard about AIPAC, but – much to my embarrassment – never really understood the essence of the organization.
By OHAD MERLIN \
4/15/2019 11:48:43 PM
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Notre-Dame tragedy: Fires have gutted important buildings around the world
In September 2018, Brazil’s National Museum was destroyed in a fire.
By SETH J. FRANTZMAN \
4/17/2019 2:48:45 AM
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Young prisoners are treated with humanity and reason
Since I was one of the only American Israelis in the room, the question regarding the difference between the American and Israeli jail system came up, and I was asked what I thought about it.
By NITSA BUCRITZ FORD \
4/15/2019 11:55:28 PM