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Venezuela seeks oust English biz, tech terms like 'marketing,' 'mouse'
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Ramon: No outposts erected since 2005
However, since report commissioned by Ariel Sharon published, not a single outpost dismantled.
DAN IZENBERG \
2/26/2008 1:42:12 AM
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'State has frozen E. Jerusalem building'
Right-wing MKs furious; MK Uri Ariel (NU-NRP) says building freeze is a "national disgrace."
Etgar Lefkovits \
2/26/2008 1:44:29 AM
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'Declare suicide attacks crimes against mankind'
Wiesenthal Center to urge UN to make declaration on suicide bombings, also calls to cancel 'Durban II'.
Michal Lando, Jerusalem Post correspondent, New York \
2/26/2008 1:49:50 AM
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Grant reflects on the bitterness of defeat
It's back to the drawing board for Chelsea manager after cup final loss to Tottenham Hotspurs.
JEREMY LAST and AP \
2/26/2008 1:51:21 AM
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Games We Play: Big Shwarma leads big upsets in Sweet 16
Big Shwarma, JVElite, Gimmel Partners and Jerry's Kids were the biggest underdogs to emerge victorious in the quest for the Red Auerbach Championship Trophy.
Jerusalem Post sports staff \
2/26/2008 1:53:08 AM
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Soccer: Betar/Shimshon Tel Aviv hoping to upset Maccabi in the Cup
The minnows of Israeli soccer will get a rare glimpse of the limelight on Tuesday and Wednesday in the ninth round of the State Cup.
ALLON SINAI \
2/26/2008 1:54:19 AM
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Local hoops: Holon in 3rd after win over Bnei Hasharon
75-68 victory over Bnei Hasharon on Monday night is Holon's third straight win in the BSL.
ALLON SINAI \
2/26/2008 1:55:40 AM
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ULEB Cup: Hapoel hopes 15-point lead is enough
Jerusalem is at Besiktas to play Turkish side in last 32 of ULEB Cup Tuesday.
ALLON SINAI \
2/26/2008 1:57:32 AM
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Turkish military says it kills 41 Kurdish rebels in Iraq
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Pentagon expects `post-surge' troop levels in Iraq to be 140,000
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Florida family charged with keeping Haitian girl as slave
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Beijing looking for help in curbing air pollution during Olympics
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Costa Rica recognizes 'Palestine'
J'lem postpones meeting of diplomat with president; Foreign Ministry: Act contradicts countries' friendship.
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IDF troops detain eight Palestinian fugitives in West Bank night-time ops
JPOST.COM STAFF \
2/26/2008 6:43:11 AM
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IDF troops descend on Hamas institutions in Hebron
JPOST.COM STAFF \
2/26/2008 8:22:55 AM
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Mughniyeh's widow points finger at Syria
Says failure of Damascus to include Iran in probe of assassination proves it was involved.
JPOST.COM STAFF \
2/26/2008 8:35:47 AM
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Former prime minister Ariel Sharon turns 80
Family quietly marks comatose leader's birthday; says occasion marred by son's impending incarceration.
JPOST.COM STAFF \
2/26/2008 8:43:52 AM
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Supreme Court upholds plea deal with Katsav
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5 killed in roadside blast in eastern Afghanistan
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B-G ranked as best Mideast airport
Ben-Gurion was also ranked as the second-best hub among airports that handle 5 million-15 million passengers a year.
SHELLY PAZ \
2/26/2008 9:50:56 AM
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Israel at risk of an earthquake - Lloyd's of London
"Just 10 days ago the strongest earthquake in a decade was felt across the country, "Lloyd's chairman Lord Peter Levene said.
SHARON WROBEL \
2/26/2008 9:54:05 AM
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Digital World: LinkedIn: What is it good for?
LinkedIn tools can help you build your reputation and enhance your professional standing.
DAVID SHAMAH \
2/26/2008 10:04:46 AM
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Sales of existing US homes fall
The drop in sales underscored the continued pressure facing housing.
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Take a leek
Give it time and tenderness and it can be tantalizingly sweet.
Noam levy \
2/26/2008 10:09:16 AM
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UK house prices down for 5th month in a row
Despite the continued weakness in underlying prices, there were signs that demand was improving.
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'Someone should apologize to Katsav'
Katsav's lawyers prepare for battle over turpitude; women's groups slam decision to uphold plea deal.
JPOST.COM STAFF AND AP \
2/26/2008 10:13:07 AM
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Rising Aspiraions
It's not the souffle that waits for the guests, but the guests who wait for the souffle...
FAYE LEVY \
2/26/2008 10:15:08 AM
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Business Scene
Nortel Networks announced that Sorin Lupu, in addition to serving as President for Israel, would add Turkey to his list of responsibilities.
Greer Fay Cashman \
2/26/2008 10:18:34 AM
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Tourism Ministry seeks foreign investors for hotels
The first new hotel district is planned to be established in the Khan El-Omdan site site in the northern city Acre.
SHELLY PAZ \
2/26/2008 10:27:55 AM
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Olmert doubts deal feasible in 2008
PM tells Japanese businessmen "we're making exceptional efforts" to "end this dispute."
JPOST.COM STAFF \
2/26/2008 10:36:36 AM
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Wall Street moves higher over hopes on housing
Wall Street also found encouragement after Visa said it planned to go ahead with a $19 billion initial public offering,
News Agencies \
2/26/2008 10:37:36 AM
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EU seeks code of conduct for sovereign funds
It fears foreign governments will use their investments to further political goals.
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Gas station worker lightly wounded by robbers
JPOST.COM STAFF \
2/26/2008 10:55:12 AM
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US judge: Iran must pay terror victim's family
Judge awards family of US citizen who was killed in 1992 terror attack in Argentina with $33 million.
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Egypt: 4-year-old girl tests positive for H5N1 bird flu
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Coens' 'Country' wins best picture
Jon Stewart opened the ceremonies with a Jewish gag, noting that the movie Atonement caught "the raw passion and sexuality of Yom Kippur."
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Pedestrian severely injured by van in Beersheva
JPOST.COM STAFF \
2/26/2008 11:16:31 AM
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Cedar's Oscar loss is still our gain
The Israeli director of 'Beaufort' may not have won an Academy Award, but he remains a hero at home.
Miriam Shaviv \
2/26/2008 11:20:12 AM
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The hot Oscar accessory: baby bumps
Nicole Kidman, Jessica Alba and most noticeably Cate Blanchett brought baby bumps to the Academy Awards.
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Parliament session to elect Lebanese president postponed again
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hot potato this one
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'If someone wants to claim Jewish identity, let them. It's not like being Jewish is fun'
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Rice wins Chinese help on North Korea nukes
Beijing urged to use its influence to jump-start the stalled process of dismantling North Korea's nuclear programs.
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Four Kassam rockets land in western Negev; no wounded
JPOST.COM STAFF \
2/26/2008 12:03:55 PM
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Former IDF chief Shomron dies at 70
Presided over Entebbe raid, Yamit pullout, first intifada.
SHELLY PAZ \
2/26/2008 12:29:24 PM
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IDF soldiers injured in captured Hizbullah RPG blast
Officer and NCO were severely injured when missile exploded during test; investigation by IDF underway.
JPOST.COM STAFF \
2/26/2008 12:43:58 PM
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IDF intelligence chief: Al-Qaida operatives infiltrated Gaza
JPOST.COM STAFF \
2/26/2008 12:56:15 PM
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Aharon Barak to receive French Legion of Honor Medal
Elie Leshem \
2/26/2008 12:59:34 PM
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PA says it's secured financing to hook Gaza to Egypt's electricity grid
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Sarkozy says he shouldn't have lost his cool
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PA: Gaza to increase reliance on Egyptian power
Head of PA energy authority says Saudis to finance connection of more areas to Egyptian electric grid.
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outbrain
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Poland says this week key in talks with US on missile defense base
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90 new drugs to be added to 2008 basket of health services
JPOST.COM STAFF \
2/26/2008 2:33:01 PM
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Health basket to get 90 new drugs
After months of delay, committee approves new 2008 services at a cost of NIS 450 million.
JUDY SIEGEL-ITZKOVICH \
2/26/2008 2:44:50 PM
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Iraq: Nine die as suicide bomber strikes bus outside Mosul
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France, Gulf states begin war games
Countries deny link between timing of military drills in Straits of Hurmuz and Iran standoff.
Rachelle Kliger, The Media Line News Agency \
2/26/2008 3:13:07 PM
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Trial exposes network of terror camps in UK countryside
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Yadlin: Al-Qaida entered Gaza during breach
Yadlin says combat experts, weapons also brought in, nuclear-armed Iran likely by 2010.
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Poll: Jews highest-earning religious group in US
Survey shows 46 percent of Jews earn six digits; only 51 percent of Americans say they're protestant.
JPOST.COM STAFF \
2/26/2008 3:56:53 PM
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Turkey says international community understands its anti-rebel campaign
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Sderot-based organization refuses to accept Knesset Speaker's prize
JPOST.COM STAFF \
2/26/2008 4:10:46 PM
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Khamenei hails Ahmadinejad's 'nuclear success'
Iran's supreme leader also blasts reformists who urged concessions in the nuclear standoff.
JPOST.COM STAFF \
2/26/2008 4:26:05 PM
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100 tons of kosher for Pessah chocolate stolen from Haifa factory
YAAKOV LAPPIN \
2/26/2008 4:40:55 PM
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Sderot lawsuit against Barak for choice of Iron Dome for rocket defense
Itamar Sharon \
2/26/2008 4:42:39 PM
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Livni: Israel is on the front of the battle against extremists
JPOST.COM STAFF \
2/26/2008 5:01:31 PM
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IDF W. Bank chief: Hamas could take over in days
OC Central Command tells Peres group working to increase influence in education, religious institutes.
JPOST.COM STAFF \
2/26/2008 5:38:51 PM
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Abbas: Israel using rocket attacks as excuse to keep Gaza crossings shut
JPOST.COM STAFF \
2/26/2008 6:03:11 PM
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Iraqi government demands Turkey's immediate withdrawal
Government spokesman warns any military mistake could widen the conflict and endanger civilians.
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Tank fires shell on Palestinian placing explosive device near Gaza fence
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Kassam lands in western Negev, causing no casualties or damage
JPOST.COM STAFF \
2/26/2008 6:37:08 PM
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Soldiers cleared in Beit Hanun probe
2006 shelling which killed 21 civilians found to be due to failure in artillery fire control system.
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UN expert: Palestinian terror 'inevitable consequence' of occupation
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Olmert: Peace deal not definite by end of year
During four-day visit to Japan, Olmert says Israel "determined to end dispute once and for all."
HERB KEINON and SHEERA CLAIRE FRENKEL \
2/26/2008 7:45:23 PM
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Avoiding an untenable precedent on Katsav
In the end, the bargain Mazuz struck with Katzav's attorneys was the lesser evil for all sides.
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Fundamentally Freund: Perverted priorities and demographics
Instead of chasing the phantoms of anti-Semitism, the American Jewish leadership would do well to focus on intermarriage and assimilation.
MICHAEL FREUND \
2/26/2008 7:58:33 PM
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Center Field: Walk in the footsteps of JFK
Obama needs to work harder articulating a sophisticated, realistic foreign policy vision.
Gil Stern Stern Troy \
2/26/2008 8:00:17 PM
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February 27: Your cue
The Gazans' plight might get more sympathy here in Israel if they showed they were against the continual rocket attacks into Israel.
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Egalitarian minyanim? Not authentic. Not Orthodox
Process by which these prayer groups arrived at their conclusions is not legitimate halachic process.
ALAN HABER \
2/26/2008 8:07:38 PM
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The life you save
It's either a little bit of altruism, or turning to Dr. Frankenstein. Israelis will need to decide.
JEREMY MAISSEL \
2/26/2008 8:09:58 PM
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Declare Hizbullah prisoners POWs
Israel doesn't have much to lose. Arguably, it has something to gain.
ELHANAN MILLER \
2/26/2008 8:12:03 PM
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Grapevine: Through his lens
David Rubinger launches his autobiography, Beit Hanassi to host event for people born on the day the state was declared, and Beaufort director Joseph Cedar manages to observe Shabbat in Hollywood.
Greer Fay Cashman \
2/26/2008 8:15:33 PM
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Israeli ambassador to US issues warning to Hamas
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ElBaradei urges US, Russia to lead global nuclear disarmament
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Sderot-based NGO snubs Knesset prize
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Many operations await Kassam victim
Doctors save 10-year-old Yossi Haimov's arm, but his shoulder will need reconstructive surgery.
JUDY SIEGEL-ITZKOVICH \
2/26/2008 10:18:43 PM
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Negev people sue Barak over rocket defense system
"Failing to use the cheap and available Nautilus system constitutes criminal negligence on the part of the government and the army," the palintiffs said.
Itamar Sharon \
2/26/2008 10:20:39 PM
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Sderot mayor: State of Israel has lost its dignity
With blaring siren Sderot seeks solidarity in TA.
JPOST.COM STAFF \
2/26/2008 10:22:29 PM
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J'lem nixes Costa Rica meeting after 'Palestine' recognition
"By doing this now they are going against the direction set by the Quartet, going against the road map," says Foreign Ministry spokesman.
HERB KEINON \
2/26/2008 10:23:58 PM
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Foreign Ministry names new spokesman
Seasoned diplomat Yigal Palmor replaces Aryeh Mekel.
HERB KEINON \
2/26/2008 10:24:52 PM
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French lawyers to help with Schalit
Two attorneys claim they are in contact with Hamas officials, letter from captive given to family.
JPOST.COM STAFF \
2/26/2008 10:31:00 PM
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The man behind Entebbe
"It was Dan Shomron who convinced Rabin to give him the green light."
SHELLY PAZ \
2/26/2008 10:47:55 PM
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A leader of courage, common sense and candor
Brig.-Gen. (res.) Uzi Eilam remembers Dan Shomron.
Brig.–Gen. (res.) UZI EILAM \
2/26/2008 10:51:41 PM
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Authorities to decide on refugee policy
Three-week deadline set for all relevant authorities to establish cohesive policy for refugees.
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Barak: Egypt border fence by 2010
Fence would cover less than half of border; Meridor: Israel may step up Gaza operations.
REBECCA ANNA STOIL \
2/26/2008 11:13:52 PM
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Man moderately wounded in Shfaram stabbing
JPOST.COM STAFF \
2/26/2008 11:13:59 PM
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Clinton slams Obama for pledge to meet with rogue leaders without preconditions
Says she won't yet be "penciling in" appointments with leaders of Iran, N. Korea, Venezuela or Cuba.
Hilary Leila Krieger, Washington \
2/26/2008 11:17:58 PM
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A divided High Court endorses Katsav plea bargain
Katsav plans to plead guilty to the charges included in the plea bargain indictment.
DAN IZENBERG \
2/26/2008 11:46:47 PM
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Women's groups disheartened by court decision
Tuesday's decision may lead to further petitions and appeals from women's groups.
megan jacobs \
2/26/2008 11:49:45 PM
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UN envoys see no ME progress toward Bush 'roadmap' for peace deal