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Can Scottish synagogue be saved by anarchist, Queer Jews?
The Irn-Ju group in Scotland would like to revive Jewish life in the Langside Synagogue, but will they be able to?
By HAGAY HACOHEN \
12/21/2019 4:51:00 PM
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Merck: Ebola vaccine to be available at low access price for poor nations
By REUTERS \
12/21/2019 12:28:08 AM
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Iraq: protesters burn SpecOps HQs, attempt to storm govt building
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
12/21/2019 1:33:52 AM
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Jewish cemetery in Sidon, Lebanon, destroyed – will UNESCO help?
The cemetery was saved in the past thanks to a Jewish donor, but current road expansions desecrated it.
By HAGAY HACOHEN \
12/21/2019 4:45:06 PM
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Goldfinch smuggler caught on Allenby Bridge – with birds in his shoes
The man, a Palestinian resident of Hebron, was caught after he walked in a strange way.
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
12/21/2019 4:38:56 PM
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Boeing's Starliner astronaut capsule fails test to reach space station
The Starliner setback came as Boeing, whose shares dropped 1.6% on the day.
By REUTERS \
12/22/2019 3:48:51 PM
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Pompeo: We oppose the ICC decision, targets Israel unfairly
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF,REUTERS \
12/21/2019 4:06:26 AM
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Pompeo: We oppose the ICC decision, targets Israel unfairly
“Israel is not a state party to the ICC,” the Secretary of State tweeted on Saturday night.
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
12/21/2019 9:38:49 AM
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Allseas suspends Nord Stream 2 work ahead of U.S. defense bill
By REUTERS \
12/21/2019 4:17:22 AM
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Israelis can now take a Hanukkah hike – under friendly fire
Israelis are advised not to cross fences or attempt to walk across fields containing landmines
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
12/21/2019 12:19:32 PM
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Most NY yeshivas flunk city’s secular studies review
Among the 28 Brooklyn-based yeshivas, or religious schools, reviewed by the department, only 11 are providing the required instruction.
By CNAAN LIPHSHIZ/JTA \
12/22/2019 2:10:27 PM
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Trump signs spending package to avert shutdown - White House spokesman
By REUTERS \
12/21/2019 5:49:41 AM
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Trump creates US Space Force – first new military branch in 70 years
Secretary of Defense Mark Esper: “Maintaining American dominance in that domain is now the mission of the United States Space Force”
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
12/22/2019 3:51:15 PM
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Hundreds arrested in India during days of protests over citizenship law
At least 19 people have been killed in clashes between police and protesters since parliament passed the law on Dec. 11.
By REUTERS \
12/21/2019 2:51:39 PM
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Hanukkah photography exhibit offers a window into Hasidic Jewish life
The photos in the exhibit offer a window into Hasidic life in the strictly Orthodox neighborhood of Jerusalem, offering an intimate glimpse of men, women and children celebrating the holiday.
By CURT SCHLEIER/JTA \
12/21/2019 7:34:15 AM
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25 Jewish Democrats in Congress call on Trump to fire Stephen Miller
“Weaponizing antisemitism is incredibly dangerous – by muddying the waters, we are no longer able to see and fight against the real anti-Semites in our midst,” the letter reads.
By JOSEFIN DOLSTEN/JTA \
12/21/2019 7:42:02 AM
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The almost forgotten Jews who helped make the American West
“Jews of the Wild West,” from director Amanda Kinsey, shows how Jews were as much a part of the American Western expansion as covered wagons and riveted blue jeans.
By ADI ESHMAN/JTA \
12/21/2019 7:51:07 AM
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North Korea warns US could 'pay dearly' for human rights criticism
By REUTERS \
12/21/2019 10:42:53 AM
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Overturned car injures man in southern Israel
By ALON HOCHMON \
12/21/2019 8:57:14 AM
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Australia's bushfires circle Sydney as temperatures soar
By late afternoon, six fires in the state were rated at emergency level, including two around Sydney.
By REUTERS \
12/21/2019 10:41:24 AM
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‘Extensive overlaps’ between BDS and terror groups revealed
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
12/21/2019 9:26:45 AM
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Idina Menzel’s Christmas album features a Ladino Hanukkah song
Ariana Grande, Billy Porter, and Menzel's fellow Frozen co-star Josh Gad are all featured on the album.
By RACHEL WOLF \
12/21/2019 10:29:42 AM
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Muslim nations consider gold, barter trade to beat sanctions
At the end of an Islamic summit in Malaysia, Mahathir praised Iran and Qatar for withstanding economic embargoes and said it was important for the Muslim world to be self-reliant.
By REUTERS \
12/21/2019 10:55:31 AM
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Clause in Musharraf death sentence draws outrage in Pakistan
Presiding judge calls for body to be ‘dragged’ and ‘hung’ in public, something attorney general describes as ‘illegal, unconstitutional and immoral’
By ARSHAD MEHMOOD / THE MEDIA LINE \
12/21/2019 11:22:49 AM
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Syria says rockets damage Homs refinery, disrupt production
By REUTERS \
12/21/2019 11:37:14 AM
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Man with narwhal tusk recounts fight with London Bridge attacker
The 38-year-old said he grabbed the narwhal tusk that was mounted on a wall while another man used a wooden chair to fend off the attacker.
By REUTERS \
12/21/2019 11:44:20 AM
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Russian senator: Country must link to Europe via gas pipeline
By REUTERS \
12/21/2019 12:09:43 PM
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Activists rally against antisemitism with JewBelong
“In response to the alt-right chanting ‘Jews will not replace us,’ we showed up today to say that no matter what, Jewish people belong here in America.”
By RACHEL WOLF \
12/21/2019 12:54:44 PM
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Hong Kong protesters face off with police in mall protests
Police have been criticized for not responding quickly enough to calls for help, and for not arresting any alleged culprits at the scene.
By REUTERS \
12/21/2019 1:06:32 PM
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Russia, Ukraine outline terms for five-year gas transit deal
By REUTERS \
12/21/2019 1:35:32 PM
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Pakistani scholar accused of blasphemy sentenced to death
In 2013, Junaid Hafeez was accused by students at the university where he taught of making blasphemous Facebook posts.
By REUTERS \
12/21/2019 1:34:29 PM
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UAE foreign minister tweets article about Israel, Arab alliance
“Israel is being seen by moderate Arab governments as a trade and security partner,” Ed Husain wrote at The Spectator.
By SETH J. FRANTZMAN \
12/22/2019 2:10:09 PM
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Yair Netanyahu, EU engage in Twitter spat
After the prime minister's son told the EU delegation in Israel to "go away" it responded with shrugging emojis.
By RACHEL WOLF \
12/21/2019 2:28:42 PM
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Russia to go ahead with gas pipe project despite US sanctions
By REUTERS \
12/21/2019 2:40:38 PM
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China criticizes US defense bill as interference
By REUTERS \
12/21/2019 2:42:27 PM
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EU-UK trade deal cannot allow 'race to the bottom' - EU Brexit negotiator
By REUTERS \
12/21/2019 2:44:19 PM
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Turkey-Iran-Qatar-Malaysia alliance to seek own gold trade standard
The new Turkey-Iran-Qatar-Malaysia economic alliance could also involve a barter system to benefit Hamas because currently economic support for Gaza must go through Israel.
By SETH J. FRANTZMAN \
12/21/2019 5:48:07 PM
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Pipeline wars: US targets Russian pipeline as Mediterranean tensions grow
At his annual news conference Russian President Vladimir Putin said that he wants to maintain gas shipments to Europe through Ukraine as well as Russia prepares for Nord Stream 2.
By SETH J. FRANTZMAN \
12/22/2019 1:42:19 AM
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At least 19 killed in clashes between protesters and police in India
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
12/21/2019 4:21:30 PM
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US: Libyan conflict turning bloodier with Russian mercenaries
The U.S. official said the involvement of Russian mercenaries so far has not tipped the conflict in favor of Haftar. "It's creating a bloodier conflict...more civilian damage."
By REUTERS \
12/21/2019 6:32:15 PM
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ISIS used drones to attack three refineries in Syria
The oil and gas markets have been suffering significant losses, estimated to be as high as 74 billion dollars due to the civil war which began in 2011.
By YASSER OKBI/MAARIV \
12/21/2019 8:31:28 PM
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Bnei Brak: Two Haredi men arrested while protesting
By ALON HOCHMON \
12/21/2019 4:59:16 PM
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Palestinians welcome ICC 'war crimes' probe
PA President Mahmoud Abbas described the announcement as a “great day”
By KHALED ABU TOAMEH \
12/22/2019 12:03:33 PM
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Israeli students discover method to kill mosquitoes without pesticides
Mosquitoes are carriers of serious life-threatening diseases, such as Malaria and the Zika virus
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
12/22/2019 4:31:19 PM
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A-G to High Court: I’ll say if PM can form gov’t if you make final call
Intervention could be overly activist or saving voter from being blindsided
By YONAH JEREMY BOB \
12/21/2019 7:48:03 PM
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US: Libyan conflict turning bloodier with Russian mercenaries
The U.S. official said the involvement of Russian mercenaries so far has not tipped the conflict in favor of Haftar. "It's creating a bloodier conflict...more civilian damage."
By REUTERS \
12/21/2019 8:32:11 PM
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Ohana's candidate for new state attorney appointment drops out
High Court had frozen process due to A-G opposition
By YONAH JEREMY BOB \
12/21/2019 8:46:17 PM
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French forces kill 33 militants in Mali - Macron
France, the former colonial power in Mali and Ivory Coast, is the only Western country with a significant military presence in Mali and the wider Sahel, an arid region of West Africa.
By REUTERS \
12/22/2019 12:38:30 AM
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‘Digital healthcare revolution cannot be contained’
Henry Ford Health System’s head of anesthesiology says Israel and the US should work together to develop technologies that could save money and lives
By MAAYAN JAFFE-HOFFMAN \
12/21/2019 7:33:32 PM
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At least 20 dead in bus crash in eastern Guatemala
By REUTERS \
12/21/2019 7:20:19 PM
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NY Times names ‘Prisoners of War’ top international TV series of decade
Prisoners of War debuted in Israel in 2009 and its second season was broadcast here 2012. Following the success of Homeland, it became available in the US on streaming platforms, such as Hulu.
By HANNAH BROWN \
12/22/2019 1:35:37 PM
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Cable car will ruin Jerusalem's Old City, conference claims
The planned cable car will run from the First Station complex to a visitor’s center near the Dung Gate by the Western Wall at the entrance to the neighbourhood of Silwan
By TZVI JOFFRE \
12/22/2019 8:21:27 PM
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Saudi military official: What if Arab states recognized Israel in 1948?
Saudi navy commodore surmises that numerous reverberating political events would not have occurred throughout the Middle East in the ensuing years after 1948.
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
12/22/2019 12:13:15 PM
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Pompeo: Russia, China have blood on their hands after veto on Syria aid
By REUTERS \
12/21/2019 8:51:59 PM
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Endangered Meretz to vote on cancelling primary on Sunday
Sa'ar vows to win 40 seats if he beats Netanyahu
By GIL HOFFMAN \
12/21/2019 9:26:17 PM
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ICC prosecutor: Israel committed war crimes, probe to be opened
Netanyahu: this is a black day for truth and Justice, AG: court has no jurisdiction here
By TOVAH LAZAROFF \
12/21/2019 9:12:39 PM
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MK Tzipi Hotovely to get Diaspora portfolio
Netanyahu currently holds the portfolio. But Attorney-General Avichai Mandelblit said he must give up all his portfolios by the end of the year
By GIL HOFFMAN \
12/21/2019 9:33:07 PM
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Israeli lawmakers respond to ICC: Diplomatic terror, political decision
"There is no basis for the demand to initiate an investigation against Israel at The Hague," Gantz wrote on Twitter Saturday evening. "It is clear that this is a political decision, not a legal one."
By LEON SVERDLOV \
12/22/2019 3:35:51 PM
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Umm al-Fahm defeats Maccabi Tel-Aviv at the Israel state cup
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
12/21/2019 10:03:12 PM
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New app aims to make Talmud-studies user-friendly
Two newly-released free apps are seeking to make Jewish practice and studies available to everyone.
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
12/25/2019 8:48:08 AM
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ICC picks fight, Israel will fight back - analysis
Bensouda disregarded Israel’s arguments that the court did not have jurisdiction in the case, since the Palestinian territories do not constitute a state.
By HERB KEINON \
12/22/2019 12:03:08 PM
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Berlin police evacuate Christmas market that was attacked in 2016
By REUTERS \
12/21/2019 10:30:59 PM