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At least 25 people die in road accident in Saudi Arabia
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Report: Iranian nuke within months
Eiland downplays 'Der Spiegel' report, says enrichment only 1 of 3 benchmarks on way to bomb.
REBECCA ANNA STOIL \
2/24/2008 12:26:00 AM
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Israel: Arabs won't withdraw peace plan
Saudi FM accuses Israel of sabotaging "Saudi Initiative," which is now "facing grave danger."
Mark Weiss and ap \
2/24/2008 12:27:07 AM
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'Road to Syria runs through Washington'
The obstacle to a peace deal with Damascus, says Alon Liel, is not Jerusalem but the United States.
Hilary Leila Krieger, Washington \
2/24/2008 12:29:12 AM
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Barak to discuss security fence along Egypt border
REBECCA ANNA STOIL \
2/24/2008 12:31:19 AM
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Gov't forum against anti-Semitism looks to become int'l coalition
This year's forum, to take place at the Foreign Ministry on Sunday and Monday, will bring together representatives from over 40 countries.
Haviv Rettig Gur \
2/24/2008 12:32:58 AM
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Israel's stamp of approval for Germany's Left Party?
Foreign Ministry invites party leader, despite anti-Israel views within its ranks.
BENJAMIN WEINTHAL, Berlin \
2/24/2008 12:34:23 AM
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Israel in flights disputes with UK, Germany
The disagreement was triggered last week when BMI issued a press release saying it would start flying to Israel on March 13.
SHELLY PAZ \
2/24/2008 12:35:09 AM
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Israel begins overhaul of EU relations
Exclusive: Livni proposes expanded cooperation in security, science and education.
amir mizroch \
2/24/2008 12:37:13 AM
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Israel's 'Beaufort' goes for the Oscar
Gambling sites offering four-to-one payout on film; director "just happy to have been nominated."
David Brinn \
2/24/2008 12:39:34 AM
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Donors seek unpolitical Jewish Agency
Some worry organization trying to disconnect from other Zionist bodies; WZO member threatens split.
Haviv Rettig Gur \
2/24/2008 12:41:08 AM
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Death count rises to 16 in Ecuador floods
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Reports: Death toll rises to 16 in Brazil ferryboat wreck
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Clinton defends former president on racial issues, calls for unity
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Turkey bombs Kurds in northern Iraq, says 2 soldiers, 35 rebels killed
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Local Hoops: Maccabi looks for boost up north
Ironi Nahariya hosts Ironi Ramat Gan on Sunday in a game between two teams vying for a Final Four berth.
ALLON SINAI \
2/24/2008 6:46:39 AM
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Tennis: Ram, Erlich defeated in ATP semifinals
The Israeli duo was defeated 7-5, 4-6, 10-7 by Tomas Berdych and Dmitry Tursunov after a 10-game winning streak.
ALLON SINAI \
2/24/2008 6:47:48 AM
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Local Soccer: Tel Aviv clubs move away from drop
Hapoel defeated a struggling Haifa at Bloomfield Stadium, while Maccabi dominated Maccabi Herzliya on the road.
ALLON SINAI \
2/24/2008 6:49:20 AM
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IDF troops open fire on gunmen approaching fence in northern Gaza Strip
JPOST.COM STAFF \
2/24/2008 6:55:40 AM
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Pedestrian killed by passing truck near Rehovot; police suspect suicide
JPOST.COM STAFF \
2/24/2008 7:34:26 AM
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At least 18 killed as bus plunges into river in India
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Two Kassam rockets land in Sdot Negev region; none wounded
JPOST.COM STAFF \
2/24/2008 8:14:54 AM
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Ben-Eliezer backs Barghouti's release
Minister says Tanzim leader understands Mideast conflict must be solved through dialogue.
JPOST.COM STAFF \
2/24/2008 8:48:07 AM
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Tens of thousands of shekels stolen in Shfaram post office hold up
JPOST.COM STAFF \
2/24/2008 9:13:53 AM
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Stellar Startups: The center of your Internet universe
Any hi-tech company that is in business and has managed to talk investors into supplying them with cash to develop a project has, it can be assumed, a good idea.
DAVID SHAMAH \
2/24/2008 9:30:12 AM
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Chinese dizzy over ban on boozy work lunches
In China, a good deal of business is conducted outside of the office during long lunches or dinners.
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Massive forces deploy along Gaza fence
Defense officials fear Gazans will storm fence and Hamas "human chain" will flood into Israel.
Rebecca Anna Stoil and JPost.com Staff \
2/24/2008 9:42:28 AM
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Terrorists kill 3 security personnel killed in Pakistan
Assailants reportedly fire rockets and hurl grenades at joint police and Frontier Constabulary post.
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Conference Circuit
Former President of India Dr. Abdul Kalam will be among the participants in the 48th Conference on Aviation and Space.
Greer Fay Cashman \
2/24/2008 9:44:55 AM
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Brain-reading neuroheadset to go on sale
The headset's sensors are designed to detect conscious thoughts and expressions as well as "non-conscious emotions."
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US stocks reverse losses
Stocks staged a dramatic turnaround after word that a bailout plan for a troubled bond insurer could be announced.
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Kassam fired from Gaza lands near Sderot, causing no casualties or damage
JPOST.COM STAFF \
2/24/2008 10:02:11 AM
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Israeli lightly hurt in business quarrel with Palestinian in Betar Illit
JPOST.COM STAFF \
2/24/2008 10:08:06 AM
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PM: Fitting Kassam response will be in place by 2010
JPOST.COM STAFF \
2/24/2008 10:22:15 AM
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Coen brothers could make Oscar history
The filmmaking duo Ethan and Joel Coen have already been embraced by Hollywood's most exclusive club. But will the offbeat pair rule the Academy Awards?
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NIS 327m. approved for Gaza belt
Olmert says home fortification, Iron Dome, early-warning system, to be in place by 2010.
Mark Weiss \
2/24/2008 10:28:41 AM
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Hamas: PA violating detainees' human rights
Hamas preacher dies in PA lockup; family alleges he was tortured; Hamas in Gaza says PA "criminal."
Khaled Abu Toameh \
2/24/2008 10:30:17 AM
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Concert Review: All-Rameau Program
The suite from the Zais ballet displayed this composer's immense vitality, ranging from courtly solemnity to energetic liveliness.
URY EPPSTEIN \
2/24/2008 10:33:15 AM
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'Shame on you, Barack Obama'
Clinton angrily accuses her Democratic rival of deliberately misrepresenting her positions on NAFTA and health care in mass mailings to voters.
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Celebrity Grapevine
The paparazzi will be enthusiastic when French President Nicolas Sarkozy comes to Israel with his new wife, the beautiful singer Carla Bruni.
Greer Fay Cashman \
2/24/2008 10:39:42 AM
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At least 18 dead as bus plunges into river in India
Divers search for survivors in river near the town of Sonapur; one person rescued.
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Turkish commandos chase Kurdish rebels in Iraq
Kurdish rebels claim they shot down Turkish Cobra attack helicopter during fighting near village of Hore.
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S. Arabia probes men arrested for flirting in public
Religious police detains 57 men for behavior allegedly including dancing to loud pop music and wearing improper clothing.
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Only 1 in 4 know heart attack signs
That's a decline in knowledge since the last survey in 2001, which showed nearly 1 in 3 to be well informed.
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Everybody WINs!
From a former NASA engineer to a university professor, volunteers from the US have come to Israel to tutor high-school students in English.
Carl Hoffman \
2/24/2008 11:04:03 AM
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The lizard's warning
Aggressive, sometimes violent teenagers, come to grips with their own vulnerabilities by caring for helpless animals.
Michele Klein \
2/24/2008 11:20:02 AM
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Road at Bar Ilan interchange closed as police search two terror suspects
JPOST.COM STAFF \
2/24/2008 11:30:42 AM
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Lieberman to Zahalka during Education C'tee session: You're a 5th column
JPOST.COM STAFF \
2/24/2008 12:15:34 PM
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Report to highlight anti-Semitism in European soccer
British MP John Mann presents report highlighting more than 30 examples of anti-Semitism at European soccer matches.
JEREMY LAST \
2/24/2008 12:24:05 PM
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Inner peace in a conflict zone
How meditation can help in solving the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
Yadid Berman \
2/24/2008 12:28:25 PM
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Grapevine: Radio days
The Voice of Israel from Jerusalem - A State Behind the Microphoneis written is full of anecdotes about radio personalities and programs.
Greer Fay Cashman \
2/24/2008 12:38:44 PM
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Beit Shemesh man suspected of raping mentally handicapped girl
JPOST.COM STAFF \
2/24/2008 12:45:19 PM
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Don't drive around here no more
Deputy Tel Aviv Mayor Pe'er Visner wants to begin charging vehicles for entering the city's center.
Miriam Bulwar David-Hay (Translated) \
2/24/2008 12:51:43 PM
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Heroin distribution plan causes a storm
The plan proposed that a medical clinic be set up to allocate the drug to addicts under doctors' supervision.
Miriam Bulwar David-Hay (Translated) \
2/24/2008 12:54:50 PM
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800 children to be left without kindergartens
The city already opened 19 additional kindergartens to cater for the sudden growth in the number of young children in the city.
Miriam Bulwar David-Hay (Translated) \
2/24/2008 12:57:18 PM
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Iranian official: Enrichment facing difficulties
Comment by Iran's delegate to IAEA marks 1st time Teheran admits enrichment running into problems.
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Salary rift felt in Ra'anana municipality
The report said the city's 1,919 employees grossed just NIS 6,100 each per month on average.
Miriam Bulwar David-Hay (Translated) \
2/24/2008 1:01:48 PM
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Veil bill challenges Egyptian nurses
Asharq Alawsat claims nurses to get new uniforms and expected to be banned from wearing niqab.
The Media Line Staff \
2/24/2008 1:04:34 PM
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Tunnel fighters call in international expert
A residents' committee spokesman said the expert had found that the proposed tunnel would actually cost less than building an open highway.
Miriam Bulwar David-Hay (Translated) \
2/24/2008 1:06:48 PM
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Sharon schools tops in computer sciences
Spokesmen for Ra'anana and Kfar Saba said their results expressed the investment their cities were making in education.
Miriam Bulwar David-Hay (Translated) \
2/24/2008 1:08:35 PM
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Councilor not quite ready for Moshiach
Ra'anana councilor Ronit Weintraub is objecting to large signs posted across the building stating, "Lubavitch - house of the Moshiach."
Miriam Bulwar David-Hay (Translated) \
2/24/2008 1:10:56 PM
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Law students busted for stealing grades
A college spokesman said the college was investigating and was taking the matter very seriously.
Miriam Bulwar David-Hay (Translated) \
2/24/2008 1:12:27 PM
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Comptroller criticizes city's handling of billboard fees
Lindenstrauss found that the city had lost the NIS 4 million over the past five years by not managing the advertising issue properly.
Miriam Bulwar David-Hay (Translated) \
2/24/2008 1:16:13 PM
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Arab students lag behind in English and in science
The Education Department's Haifa district office expressed satisfaction that Haifa's Jewish sector results were higher than the national average.
Miriam Bulwar David-Hay (Translated) \
2/24/2008 1:17:35 PM
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Haifa sues authority for road costs
The city says that the ILA has breached the law by not paying its share of the road fees.
Miriam Bulwar David-Hay (Translated) \
2/24/2008 1:20:28 PM
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Fire dept: Chinese workers at risk
Fire-fighters who arrived at the scene were dismayed to discover that the building lacked any fire extinguishing equipment.
Miriam Bulwar David-Hay (Translated) \
2/24/2008 1:24:54 PM
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High salaries hit Haifa
Haifa's port, hospital and tertiary education managers are among the highest-paid public sector employees in the country.
Miriam Bulwar David-Hay (Translated) \
2/24/2008 1:27:39 PM
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Police: Drunk drivers must be accompanied from custody by relative
JPOST.COM STAFF \
2/24/2008 1:29:33 PM
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IDF soldier seriously hurt as colleague's gun discharges
JPOST.COM STAFF \
2/24/2008 1:39:06 PM
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Japan increases security ahead of PM Olmert's visit
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'Israel won't pay any price for Schalit'
IDF manpower head says state should consider consequences, then weigh Hamas's prisoner list.
JPOST.COM STAFF \
2/24/2008 2:36:17 PM
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Health Basket C'tee discusses inclusion of 110 drugs, medical procedures
JPOST.COM STAFF \
2/24/2008 2:38:55 PM
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Barak: Speed up construction of Israel-Egypt border barrier
JPOST.COM STAFF \
2/24/2008 2:40:52 PM
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Two rockets fired from Gaza land in Palestinian territory
JPOST.COM STAFF \
2/24/2008 3:03:07 PM
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Kassam rocket lands in Sha'ar Hanegev region; none wounded
JPOST.COM STAFF \
2/24/2008 3:06:00 PM
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Olmert: All illegal infiltrators must be deported by end of week
JPOST.COM STAFF \
2/24/2008 3:26:41 PM
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25 killed as Shi'ite pilgrims targeted by suicide bomber, gunmen
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PM to IDF: Do more to stop infiltrators
Orders Interior Ministry to expel all illegal infiltrators by week's end; Barak: Funds needed for fence.
SHEERA CLAIRE FRENKEL and REBECCA ANNA STOIL \
2/24/2008 4:20:17 PM
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Ralph Nader announces third-party run for president
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UK paper: Photo of boy Anne Frank loved is found
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Turkey: Chopper went down in Iraq, 8 more soldiers killed in combat
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Arab League chief resumes mediation with rival Lebanese factions
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Olmert to Cabinet: Time for Israel to win an Oscar
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Over 2,000 Egyptian students protest against Islamist leaders' trial
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Student Federation leader Itay Shonshine resigns
JPOST.COM STAFF \
2/24/2008 5:18:47 PM
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Nader announces run for president
Nader's run in 2000 and 2004 came under fire, with Democrats claiming he cost them votes.
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IDF arrests 2 Palestinians suspected of throwing stones near Kalkilya
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Israel Perry files appeal against court conviction
JPOST.COM STAFF \
2/24/2008 6:15:24 PM
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Will an Israeli film win the Oscar?
JPost film critic Hannah Brown says 'Beaufort' has only one serious rival.
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Thousands of Hamas men turn preacher's funeral into angry W. Bank protest
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UK official: Koran has been politicized
Anti-Semitism conference in J'lem sees launch of international activist coalition, scholarly association.
Haviv Rettig Gur \
2/24/2008 6:36:52 PM
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Foreign Ministry: Peace talks on the right track
Livni, Qureia launch working c'tees to study issues of water, environment, economic and judicial matters.
Mark Weiss \
2/24/2008 6:47:16 PM
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Preacher's funeral turns into angry West Bank protests
Hamas activists stage tumultous demonstrations after a cleric allied to the movement dies in Fatah custody.
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'Hizbullah's response to any Israeli attack will be worse than before'
JPOST.COM STAFF \
2/24/2008 7:28:56 PM
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Jewish life in Britain is thriving
Despite challenges, Britain remains a good and comfortable place for Jews to live.
HENRY GRUNWALD \
2/24/2008 8:05:12 PM
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A twist on the 'Who's a Jew' question
Focus less on the superficial trappings of what passes for Judaism.
STEWART WEISS \
2/24/2008 8:07:43 PM
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Hamas's illegitimacy
There can be no dialgoue with Hamas until the recognize Israel and disavow terrorism.
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The Region: Redefine 'collective punishment'
Helping to keep radical Islamists in power is the worst thing you can do to an enemy population.
BARRY RUBIN \
2/24/2008 8:13:33 PM
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February 25: Wiser than Moses?
Shas MKs' shenanigans is proof that there is no place in politics for a religious party.
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Majority of Supreme Court justices don't support overturning Katsav plea
JPOST.COM STAFF \
2/24/2008 8:36:26 PM
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Egyptian police shoot and kill African woman trying to enter Israel
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Furor erupts at meeting over nat'l service for Arabs
MK Jamal Zahalka (Balad) and MK Avigdor Lieberman (Israel Beiteinu) could not restrain themselves to polite debate as they championed opposite sides of the issue.
EHUD ZION WALDOKS \
2/24/2008 9:39:53 PM
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Police deny racism charge after Ethiopian cleaner fired
MK Molla calls for urgent probe of officer's remarks.
YAAKOV LAPPIN \
2/24/2008 9:41:04 PM
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US Jewish leader Schrayer remembered for vision, service
Schrayer chaired UJC's Israel Emergency Campaign in 2003 and had been a founding member and chair of UJC's National Young Leadership Cabinet.
JPOST.COM STAFF \
2/24/2008 9:42:38 PM
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Gov't to establish body to promote closer ties with non-profit sector
Ruth Eglash \
2/24/2008 9:43:35 PM
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Student union head quits amid misconduct accusations
Itay Shonshine, who angered many with his management of a 36-day student strike in 2007, steps down amid accusations of corruption.
Dimi Reider \
2/24/2008 9:48:47 PM
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Presidential recycling center inaugurated
Solar panels would be installed on the roof, the grounds would be watered with recycled water and composting would be introduced.
EHUD ZION WALDOKS \
2/24/2008 9:50:25 PM
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ZOA opens first Jerusalem office
Director of new office, Jeff Daube
Greer Fay Cashman \
2/24/2008 9:54:22 PM
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Raul Castro becomes Cuba's new leader
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Israel warns Hamas against breaching border during demonstration
JPOST.COM STAFF \
2/24/2008 11:09:22 PM
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Iran confirms operation of new generation of centrifuges
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New dispute between coalition parties
A bill strengthening rabbinical courts' authority is the focus of tension between Shas and Labor.
SHEERA CLAIRE FRENKEL and MATTHEW WAGNER \
2/24/2008 11:14:17 PM
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Legislators to check thorny parts of rabbinical court bill
DAN IZENBERG \
2/24/2008 11:15:36 PM
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Health Ministry to supervise IDF medical experimentation
Clinical trials of antidotes to anthrax and nerve gas use "volunteers" who are subsequently accepted to elite fighting units or get certain privileges.
JUDY SIEGEL-ITZKOVICH \
2/24/2008 11:17:30 PM
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Friedmann slammed again for criticizing High Court
Paz-Pines says justice minister carrying out 'targeted assassination.'
DAN IZENBERG \
2/24/2008 11:18:20 PM