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VAT rise to 18% takes effect
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
6/2/2013 12:31:15 AM
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Canadian MPs decry Iran human rights violations
House of Commons hosts Iran Accountability Week, with MP Cotler calling rights violations "crimes against humanity."
By MICHAEL WILNER AND BENJAMIN WEINTHAL \
6/2/2013 1:15:55 AM
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Women's NGOs demand say in religious courts
Notice to High Court filed by Emunah, demands that vote for new judges be delayed until women are on appointment panel.
By JEREMY SHARON \
6/2/2013 1:32:59 AM
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US transfers suspected senior al-Qaida member to Mauritania
By REUTERS \
6/2/2013 1:46:42 AM
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UN warns Syria combatants: World is watching Qusair
Battle for town near Lebanese border aimed at securing supply routes, rages for two weeks; UN says army, rebels accountable for suffering of civilians trapped in the crossfire.
By REUTERS \
6/2/2013 2:21:18 AM
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Israeli doubles tennis pair Erlich-Ram out of Roland Garros
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
6/2/2013 3:14:47 AM
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Budapest mayor rethinks anti-Semitic street name
Mayor orders city to council to review its decision to name street after anti-Semitic author Cecile Tormay.
By NISSAN TZUR, JERUSALEM POST CORRESPONDENT \
6/2/2013 3:22:55 AM
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Salzburg pulls out all stops for arts festival
With sacrifice being the theme, opera, ballet and Stravinsky light up the annual Whitsun Festival.
By IRVING SPITZ \
6/2/2013 3:36:11 AM
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Health Scan: Natural flu killers
A known difficulty in fighting influenza is the ability of flu viruses to mutate and thus evade medications.
By JUDY SIEGEL-ITZKOVICH \
6/2/2013 3:45:33 AM
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Medications: Sometimes less may be more
Polypharmacy, the practice of taking piles of pills daily, often wastes money and endangers health.
By JUDY SIEGEL-ITZKOVICH \
6/2/2013 3:53:29 AM
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Beersheba ‘Ecotopia' fetes Ethiopian urban farming
The Kalisher Absorption Center showcased the colorful fruits and vegetables of its Ethiopian immigrant gardeners.
By SHARON UDASIN \
6/2/2013 4:21:43 AM
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More than 1,000 killed in Iraq violence in May
By REUTERS \
6/2/2013 4:29:44 AM
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Claims Conference chief comes out swinging
Berman issues harsh rejoinder to critics over fraud scandal; says it’s time to reveal facts of his relationship to organization.
By SAM SOKOL \
6/2/2013 4:41:02 AM
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Israel faces Honduras in international friendly
Blue-and-white set to play warm up at Citi Field after Celebrate Israel Parade in Manhattan.
By ALLON SINAI \
6/2/2013 5:02:13 AM
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Hoch edges Taylor in Ga’ash golf Monthly Medal
The month of May finds the course in a excellent condition which gave the nearly 60 players a chance to post good scoring.
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
6/2/2013 5:27:19 AM
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Softball action on diamonds across country
The Philip Stein’s Sox remained the 3rd seed in the Jeursalem Softball League beating the Bodner Flomm Blackhawks 25-5.
By JERUSALEM POST SPORTS STAFF \
6/2/2013 5:36:43 AM
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Tolerating uncertainty while enjoying luxuries
By IRA SHARKANSKY \
6/2/2013 5:50:00 AM
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Budapest mayor orders rethink of anti-Semitic street name
By NISSAN TZUR \
6/2/2013 5:50:08 AM
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Russia blocks UN draft on Syrian siege of Qusair
Moscow claims UNSC was silent when rebels took town; Move highlights rift between Russia, West over Syria civil war.
By REUTERS \
6/2/2013 6:27:55 AM
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Turkish protesters defiant as unrest continues
Protests enter 3rd day with isolated clashes in Istanbul, Ankara; 939 arrested, more than 1,000 hurt in previous day's protests.
By REUTERS \
6/2/2013 7:18:59 AM
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Report: Russian and Iranian arms give Assad edge in Syria
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
6/2/2013 8:28:11 AM
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Vandals spray-paint crosses on Bat Yam synagogue
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
6/2/2013 8:38:45 AM
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'Iranian, Russian arms giving Assad edge in Syria'
'Washington Post' reports drones, advanced equipment for gathering intel aiding Assad in fight against opposition forces.
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
6/2/2013 9:21:13 AM
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'Speech at Peres gala nets Clinton NIS 2m'
Yedioth: Former president's Clinton Global Initiative received $500,000 for 45-minute speech at upcoming event honoring Peres.
By GLOBES AND JPOST.COM STAFF \
6/2/2013 9:33:33 AM
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Ahmadinejad's helicopter forced to make emergency landing
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
6/2/2013 10:23:46 AM
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'Germany backs labels for goods from settlements'
German gov't document gives backing to EU efforts to put "Made in Israel" label only on products from within pre-1967 lines.
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
6/2/2013 10:38:08 AM
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Mr. Seemann goes to Tel Aviv
A young immigrant, formerly the head of Israel's Haiti aid project and a PMO employee who found himself at the center of a 'pink-washing' scandal, says he's starting a movement for olim, and has an eye on running for city council.
By BEN HARTMAN \
6/2/2013 10:41:13 AM
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Report: IAF planes fly over Beirut, other areas of Lebanon
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
6/2/2013 11:16:04 AM
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Iran's Arak reactor looms in Israeli, Western view
The timetable for the planned start-up of the Arak heavy-weather research facility is being closely watched by Israel and the West.
By REUTERS \
6/2/2013 11:43:24 AM
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Family Matters: Believe in me or not
Conflict resolution expert looks at a man who wants to open up a new business but is getting a cold shoulder from his wife about it.
By SHIMRIT NOTHMAN \
6/2/2013 11:49:38 AM
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Claims Conference gets deeper in the mire
Candidly Speaking: Rather than facing the issues, Claims Conference Chair Julius Berman is simply lashing out at his critics.
By ISI LEIBLER \
6/2/2013 11:56:22 AM
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Report: Iran arrests staff of presidential candidate
By REUTERS \
6/2/2013 12:09:34 PM
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France hints at peace conference to end Syria war
By REUTERS \
6/2/2013 12:17:39 PM
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Netanyahu vows to stop price-tag, racist attacks
PM slams anti-Palestinian vandals and alleged segregation of Arab children at Superland amusement park.
By TOVAH LAZAROFF \
6/2/2013 12:18:17 PM
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Egypt court says 'illegal' parliament could still rule
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Healthy Eating: Top 5 healthy summer foods
Find out what are the best foods to eat to help beat the heat while lounging at the pool or beach.
By KATHRYN RUBIN \
6/2/2013 12:28:32 PM
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Sources: Several fighters killed in Lebanon clash
By REUTERS \
6/2/2013 12:43:38 PM
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Yacimovich to Lapid: Provide more info on budget
Labor leader asks finance minister for transparency on budget process so that Knesset can properly debate issue.
By LAHAV HARKOV \
6/2/2013 12:57:44 PM
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Calm on Turkish streets after days of fierce protests
Protesters fumed against government plans to build a replica Ottoman-era barracks in a venue for political demonstrations.
By REUTERS \
6/2/2013 1:25:28 PM
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Israeli-Arab passed intel to Hezbollah operatives
Shfaram man charged with meeting enemy agent while on pilgrimage in Saudi Arabia, giving him intel on IDF base.
By BEN HARTMAN \
6/2/2013 1:39:49 PM
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Syrian rebels, Hezbollah in deadly fight in Lebanon
15 rebel fighters, one Hezbollah fighter reported killed in clashes with Hezbollah in Lebanon's border region with Syria.
By REUTERS \
6/2/2013 2:34:29 PM
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Over 7,000 Syrian refugees return from Iraq
By REUTERS \
6/2/2013 3:00:08 PM
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Women in power
Did the 2013 election for Knesset mark a breakthrough for Israeli female politicians?
By EMANUEL MFOUKOU \
6/2/2013 3:35:42 PM
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3rd state agrees to take Israel's Eritrean migrants
In High Court discussion, state says deal reached whereby undisclosed country will absorb illegal migrants from Eritrea.
By BEN HARTMAN, HERB KEINON, YONAH JEREMY BOB \
6/2/2013 8:20:35 PM
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A tale of two citizens
Exploring the land that Deborah and Yael traversed as they left their mark on the path of Jewish history.
By DAVID SMITH \
6/2/2013 3:49:50 PM
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S.Africa probes Libyan claims on stashed Gaddafi assets
By REUTERS \
6/2/2013 3:52:47 PM
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Diamonds in the rough
The newly restored Turkish Bazaar and Turkish bath Hamam Ghattas in Acre's Old City offer visitors a unique boutique experience.
By YONI COHEN \
6/2/2013 3:54:24 PM
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The torture camps of Sinai
Many of the African migrants who arrive in Israel have survived kidnapping, torture and starvation during their trek through the desert.
By ESTERA WIEJA \
6/2/2013 4:00:38 PM
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Streisand: Israel is a shining beacon of hope
Singer to perform in Israel on June 20, 22 with 60-piece orchestra, and featuring her son Jason Gould, her sister Roslyn Kind.
By DAVID BRINN \
6/2/2013 4:27:36 PM
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Syria to give Red Cross access to Qusair when fighting over
By REUTERS \
6/2/2013 4:38:39 PM
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Argentina-Iran cooperation to continue despite indictment
By JTA \
6/2/2013 4:41:24 PM
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Taking the lead in Syria
Arming the rebels might be the lesser of all evils in Syria, but the US and its Western allies must be careful about who gets what.
By ALON BEN-MEIR \
6/2/2013 4:47:05 PM
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Holy guacamole
While avocados are in season and easily accessible, try out some of these more exotic versions of the classic guacamole dip.
By ELIZABETH KURTZ/GOURMETKOSHERCOOKING.COM \
6/2/2013 4:58:03 PM
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AMIA probe to continue despite indictment
Argentine foreign ministry: Probe will continue despite indictment accusing Iran of setting up terrorist networks in S. America.
By JTA \
6/2/2013 5:01:28 PM
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Solidarity demonstration with Turkish protesters set for TA
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
6/2/2013 5:26:43 PM
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Spring comes before Fall; the Arab Spring - now the Arab Fall.
By EARL COX \
6/2/2013 5:27:00 PM
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Bayit Yehudi endorses Stav as chief rabbi candidate
Party will also support legislation to allow Sephardi Chief Rabbi Shlomo Amar to stand for a second term.
By JEREMY SHARON \
6/2/2013 5:28:49 PM
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Floods threaten Prague's historic centre after days of rain
By REUTERS \
6/2/2013 5:35:22 PM
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Ed. Ministry to enact programs promoting racial tolerance
By DANIELLE ZIRI \
6/2/2013 5:37:47 PM
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Voices of Jerusalem: For a better society
Loren Minsky speaks to Michael Pomeranz, 59, owner of much-loved M. Pomeranz Bookseller in Jerusalem.
By LOREN MINSKY/ ITRAVELJERUSALEM.COM TEAM \
6/2/2013 5:47:07 PM
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Jewish kidney donation saves Palestinian boy
Kidney of Israeli boy who suffered brain death saves Palestinian child; Peres: We are proud of your contribution to peace.
By JUDY SIEGEL-ITZKOVICH \
6/2/2013 5:49:27 PM
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Erdogan: Secular opposition is provoking protests
Turkish PM fingers Republican People's Party for 'ideological' attack; thousands regroup in Istanbul, Ankara after lull in protests.
By REUTERS \
6/2/2013 6:08:21 PM
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Egypt’s Al-Azhar to launch TV station to counter extremism
By ARIEL BEN SOLOMON \
6/2/2013 6:18:25 PM
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PA Planning Minister leading candidate for PM
US-educated Mohamed Abu Ramadan is leading candidate to succeed outgoing Palestinian prime minister Salam Fayyad.
By KHALED ABU TOAMEH \
6/2/2013 6:31:28 PM
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A Bisl Yiddish: A Yiddish home in Siberia?
Yiddish is now inextricably linked to history of Birobidzhan, remains important part of cultural landscape.
By CHAVI MOSKOWITZ \
6/2/2013 6:32:22 PM
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IDF wounds Palestinian near Gaza separation fence
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
6/2/2013 6:59:25 PM
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PM: We need to focus on repatriating illegal infiltrators
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
6/2/2013 7:08:51 PM
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War-torn Syria says Turkey unsafe for travel
By REUTERS \
6/2/2013 7:13:03 PM
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Report: Egyptian police seize Gaza bound explosives
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
6/2/2013 7:20:31 PM
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'Egypt increases number of Palestinians to cross at Rafah'
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
6/2/2013 7:33:28 PM
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Kerry to visit Amman over efforts to restart peace talks
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
6/2/2013 8:16:56 PM
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Abbas names academic as new Palestinian prime minister
By REUTERS \
6/2/2013 8:29:01 PM
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'Iran says it catches Mossad-linked spy ring'
Iran's Fars News Agency reports that Tehran catches 12 member spy group planning to conduct sabotage and terrorist acts in Iran.
By ARIEL BEN SOLOMON \
6/2/2013 8:48:55 PM
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Abbas names Palestinian academic as new prime minister
Hamas: New PA gov't is illegal, doesn't represent Palestinian people.
By KHALED ABU TOAMEH \
6/2/2013 9:48:48 PM
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Thousands celebrate Israel on NYC, London streets
"Hold your flags up high and say Israel we are with you," ambassador to UK says as crowds celebrate state's birthday.
By TAMARA ZIEVE \
6/2/2013 9:07:53 PM
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Connecting the dots
For Legendary Pink Dots’ frontman Edward Ka-Spel, it’s all about the musical ‘journey, not the destination.’
By DAVID BRINN \
6/2/2013 9:17:10 PM
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Electric cars are a strategic weapon
Israel taxed Better Place cars for 27 percent of the car and battery, adding almost $10,000 to the purchase price.
By HAROLD GOLDMEIER \
6/2/2013 9:27:46 PM
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Next on the agenda: Electoral reform
The current electoral system deprives the average Israeli citizen of a designated elected official responsible for their concerns.
By ARI HAROW \
6/2/2013 9:34:04 PM
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Discrimination and everyday life in Israel
Reality Check: There are many Israelis, on both the Left and the Right
today, who believe that chance for a peaceful agreement establishing an
independent Palestine has already gone due to the existence of 340,000 settlers living on the West Bank.
By JEFF BARAK \
6/2/2013 9:43:36 PM
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Think about it: The affordable housing problem
After the housing market adjusts to the idea of wide-scale construction for rental, the private sector can be increased.
By SUSAN HATTIS ROLEF \
6/2/2013 9:53:19 PM
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Gulf Arab countries to consider action against Hezbollah
By REUTERS \
6/2/2013 9:56:40 PM
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When your neighbor unfurls a Nazi flag
Palestinians must liberate themselves from their infatuation with the swastika and the dream of a Judenrein Palestine.
By ABRAHAM COOPER AND HOWARD BRACKMAN \
6/2/2013 10:02:17 PM
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Rabbi Ovadia Yosef faints, hospitalized in light condition
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
6/2/2013 10:06:10 PM
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Gulf countries to consider action against Hezbollah
Arab countries might take action on Lebanese movement if it continues Syria involvement, interferes in Gulf Arab affairs.
By REUTERS \
6/2/2013 10:10:33 PM
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Man dies in Tel Aviv fire caused by gas balloon explosion
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
6/3/2013 12:08:12 AM
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June 3: Continuing crisis
I’ll eat my shtreimel if 70% percent of haredi 18-year-olds are drafted in three years.
By JERUSALEM POST READERS \
6/2/2013 10:29:02 PM
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Putin has Applied the Chechnya Wrecking Ball to Syria
By ROBERT EISENMAN \
6/2/2013 10:31:00 PM
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Germany backs labels for goods from settlements
German gov't document gives backing to EU efforts to put "Made in Israel" label only on products from within pre-1967 lines.
By HERB KEINON, TOVAH LAZAROFF, BENJAMIN WEINTHAL \
6/2/2013 10:43:04 PM
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A new breeze of hope
You might hear it argued that there is no partner for peace. This has become the pro forma response of the Netanyahu government in relation to the Palestinians.
By HILIK BAR \
6/2/2013 10:43:58 PM
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US wants better Russia cooperation after Boston bombings
By REUTERS \
6/2/2013 10:47:31 PM
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Balancing Judaism and democracy
Obviously, in Israel, a state that defines itself as Jewish, there can never be a complete separation of state and religion.
By JPOST EDITORIAL \
6/2/2013 10:53:25 PM
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PM unlikely to run for Likud convention head
The prime minister will leave race and endorse Danny Danon, after TA District Court ruled convention must be held by June 30.
By Gil Stern Stern HOFFMAN AND LAHAV HARKOV \
6/2/2013 11:05:57 PM
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Oxford in talks with Friedberg Genizah Project
Talks are about participating in initiative to match dispersed fragments of documents from Cairo Genizah.
By SAM SOKOL \
6/2/2013 11:08:03 PM
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Greens score win at Tel Aviv urban oasis
Planners determine that large parking lot planned for heart of nature reserve would be moved eastward.
By SHARON UDASIN \
6/2/2013 11:17:50 PM
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Israel has 10th-highest percentage of millionaires
Israel is 10th among the 15 countries in the world with the most millionaires as a percentage of the number of households.
By GLOBES' CORRESPONDENT \
6/2/2013 11:34:32 PM
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The Parts of Jerusalem
By YISRAEL MEDAD \
6/2/2013 11:46:00 PM
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Polish prof. to be axed for anti-Semitic views
In interview professor for the Polish Academy of Sciences says "Jews worked for centuries to bring the Holocaust about."
By NISSAN TZUR, JERUSALEM POST CORRESPONDENT \
6/2/2013 11:49:06 PM
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Anti-Jewish attitudes can 'impact rest of world'
Ira Forman, the US State Department’s new anti-Semitism czar, tells the ‘Post’ he has a lot to learn.
By SAM SOKOL \
6/2/2013 11:58:47 PM