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UK's Cameron shelves imminent Syria strike amid Parliament opposition
Britain delays strike until UN report; Londoners protest outside Downing Street against military strike.
By MICHAEL WILNER, MAYA SHWAYDER \
8/29/2013 12:55:57 AM
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WATCH: IDF soldiers 'abandon patrol to party with Palestinians in Hebron club'
Army probing soldiers apparently seen dancing to Gangnam style.
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
8/29/2013 9:09:46 PM
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Obama administration officials set briefing on Syria for Congress
By REUTERS \
8/29/2013 1:22:05 AM
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Obama says he has not made a decision on Syria military strike
By REUTERS \
8/29/2013 1:23:36 AM
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Obama: I have not yet made decision on Syria strike
President makes case for "tailored, limited" strike over chemical weapons use in interview with PBS; denies opposition possess sarin gas.
By MICHAEL WILNER, MAYA SCHWAYDER AND JPOST.COM \
8/29/2013 2:06:30 AM
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Gov’t celebrates ‘end’ of Ethiopian aliya with arrival of 450 immigrants
Yesh Atid MKs say immigration is not over, condemn "pomp and circumstance"
of Jewish Agency celebration.
By SAM SOKOL \
8/29/2013 2:44:44 AM
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Border Police clash with Yitzhar residents over Arab workers entering settlement
Masked men attack IDF vehicle after military violates settlement's Jewish labor only policy by using Israeli-Arabs to pave road.
By TOVAH LAZAROFF AND BEN HARTMAN \
8/29/2013 3:09:42 AM
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Flash floods kill 24 in Mali's capital Bamako, minister says
By REUTERS \
8/29/2013 3:24:29 AM
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Hezbollah: If Assad is threatened, we will hit Israel
"Any intervention and warmongering will certainly harm those who start this fire," says Khamenei
By ARIEL BEN SOLOMON AND REUTERS \
8/29/2013 3:28:33 AM
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IDF: Non-Israelis must purchase gas masks
Ahead of predicted US-led attack on Syria, Home Front Command says only citizens are eligible to receive protective kits.
By BEN HARTMAN \
8/29/2013 3:42:42 AM
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Making things worse
By IRA SHARKANSKY \
8/29/2013 4:00:00 AM
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China urges restraint over Syria tensions, calls for calm
By REUTERS \
8/29/2013 4:28:47 AM
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Israel will hold Assad responsible if Hezbollah attacks
Hezbollah fully coordinated with Assad, Iran, official indicates; Hezbollah works "hand-in-glove" with Syrian regime.
By HERB KEINON \
8/29/2013 4:52:29 AM
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Vancouver Jewish community mulling options to stop anti-Israel campaign on buses
By JTA \
8/29/2013 5:17:49 AM
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Anti-Semitism complaints against two California universities are dismissed
By JTA \
8/29/2013 6:49:28 AM
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Syria, aided by Iran, could strike back at US in cyberspace
Iran has built up its cyber capabilities in recent years and could aid Syria in cyber attacks against American interests in response to US military intervention.
By REUTERS \
8/29/2013 7:20:04 AM
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IDF confident that its offensive capabilities will deter Assad
The Syrian dictator is well aware of the IDF’s capabilities, which is why defense officials are quite confident he will not commence hostilities against Israel; doing so would likely sign his regime’s death certificate.
By YAAKOV LAPPIN \
8/29/2013 7:54:45 AM
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Unknown assailants throw Molotov cocktail at IDF bus in Bethlehem
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
8/29/2013 8:37:24 AM
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Israeli gas mask centers open longer in face of massive demand
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
8/29/2013 9:51:42 AM
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Syrian opposition calls on West to launch strike against Assad
SNC: Our friends must not stop at words; move will bring down regime.
By REUTERS \
8/29/2013 9:59:06 AM
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As Syria strike looms, Israeli gas mask centers get extended opening hours
Decision taken in light of massive demand for protective kits as US, allies appear to gear up for attack on Assad regime.
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
8/29/2013 10:10:04 AM
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How to change the world
For the Syrian patients and the Israeli physicians treating them, the interactions are touching lives and changing perspectives.
By MEGAN SEHR \
8/29/2013 10:12:35 AM
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Married to an abuser
Bat Melech provides a haven for ultra-religious women who have been subject to domestic violence.
By PAMELA PELED \
8/29/2013 10:18:23 AM
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Empowering students through Jewish tradition
MEOR offers a fresh look at Judaism for future leaders on campuses across the United States.
By JOSH HASTEN \
8/29/2013 10:23:44 AM
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Empowering the incapacitated
How the disabled community in Israel is picking up where the government dropped the ball.
By MAYA ERGAS SHWAYDER \
8/29/2013 10:31:17 AM
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Iranian officials rush to Syria as drums of war beat louder
FNA reports delegation of senior parliamentarians to visit war-torn country after "recent US threats" in show of support.
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
8/29/2013 10:36:05 AM
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Hot off the Arab press
A short roundup of what citizens of other countries are reading about the Middle East.
By COMPILED BY THE MEDIA LINE \
8/29/2013 10:46:52 AM
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Moscow mayoral candidate did not praise Holocaust, Jewish staffers say
Staffers for campaign of Alexei Navalny deny reports that he raised a toast to the Holocaust during a reception in Russian capital.
By JTA \
8/29/2013 10:47:19 AM
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Not quite Paris
The owners like being a part of what’s going on outside from their second story apartment in Kfar Saba.
By GLORIA DEUTSCH \
8/29/2013 10:56:11 AM
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Interfax: Russia to send two ships to east Mediterranean
By REUTERS \
8/29/2013 11:01:51 AM
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UN team goes to Damascus suburbs to test poison gas attack sites
By REUTERS \
8/29/2013 11:09:54 AM
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Sweet vegetables for a happy new year
Enhancing side dishes for a special occasion - to express the wish for a sweet Rosh Hashana.
By FAYE LEVY AND YAKIR LEVY \
8/29/2013 11:10:00 AM
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A Fresh Perspective: The land of overpriced honey
The problems with competition in the honey market start with a rule requiring anyone who wants to own hives get a permit from the Honey Council.
By DAN ILLOUZ \
8/29/2013 11:18:16 AM
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The Human Spirit: In defense of Israeli children
Challenging Leah Bieler’s op-ed condemning Israeli children and their upbringing .
By BARBARA SOFER \
8/29/2013 11:27:18 AM
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Consider This: Yesterday, today and tomorrow
Rather than escaping to find a better, safer life, olim often leave behind material comforts; theirs is an aliya of choice, not necessity.
By NAOMI RAGEN \
8/29/2013 11:31:59 AM
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Amid Syria tensions, Russia sends more warships to Mediterranean
Interfax: Russia to beef up presence over "well-known" crisis; navy says deployment is unrelated to developments in Syria.
By REUTERS \
8/29/2013 11:32:10 AM
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Past, present and future
The March on Washington and the Jews; a reflection on the close black-Jewish alliance in the scope of civil rights.
By MARC SCHNEIER \
8/29/2013 11:39:26 AM
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Grump Old Man: Who ya gonna call?
The Anti-Semite Busters might be on to something – but then again they might not.
By LAWRENCE RIFKIN \
8/29/2013 11:42:46 AM
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Partisan politics
Nechama Tec provides a comprehensive and evocative portrayal of Jewish and Christian resistance efforts.
BY ALEXANDER ZVIELLI \
8/29/2013 11:47:00 AM
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The cost-benefit model
Despite a valiant attempt by two economists, the reasons Jews have excelled in business and science can’t be scientifically proven.
By NATHAN MARCUS \
8/29/2013 11:55:18 AM
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Report: Blast in Syrian city of Raqqa sees six dead, dozens injured
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
8/29/2013 11:57:02 AM
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Ban Ki-moon: UN chemical weapons team to leave Syria by Saturday morning
By REUTERS \
8/29/2013 12:01:00 PM
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Parashat Nitzavim-Vayelech: Laws of Repentance
Nitzavim; Deuteronomy 29:13: Neither with you only do I make this covenant and this oath but with him that standeth here with us this day before the Lord our God, and also with him that is not here with us this day.’
By SHLOMO RISKIN \
8/29/2013 12:04:24 PM
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‘Like a cork floating on water’: Juan del Campo on trial
His story/her story: Between 1590 and 1594, the converso Juan del Campo was on trial for judaizing.
By RENÉE LEVINE MELAMMED \
8/29/2013 12:09:59 PM
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UN chemical weapons team arrives in rebel-held area of Syria, activists say
By REUTERS \
8/29/2013 12:17:53 PM
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Holon by design
Fashion, photo and jewelry exhibitions are featured this week at the city’s galleries.
By BARRY DAVIS \
8/29/2013 12:19:57 PM
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Just a Thought: Rosh Hashana, 444 BCE
Ezra the Scribe, speaking of renewal and return, changed my life forever.
By AHARON E. WEXLER \
8/29/2013 12:20:47 PM
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City notes 324650
Technion researchers building mathematical model to protect coral reefs.
By COMPILED BY TAMARA ZIEVE \
8/29/2013 12:34:21 PM
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Hollande: Every effort must be made to reach political deal on Syria
By REUTERS \
8/29/2013 12:37:41 PM
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Shedding a negative image
For years the poor relation of nearby Caesarea, Or Akiva now offers a more affordable alternative with the same employment, commercial opportunities.
By JOHN BENZAQUEN \
8/29/2013 12:39:33 PM
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Big, bad and very violent wolves
The new Israeli film ‘Big Bad Wolves’ is geared for hard-core horror junkies.
By HANNAH BROWN \
8/29/2013 12:45:52 PM
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Peres: We will respond with 'full force' to any Syrian attack
President says situation in Syria a "crime against humanity."
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
8/29/2013 12:45:53 PM
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30 going on 60 going on 100
Ein Hod is celebrating a number of milestones these days in the artist colony's 60th year.
By BARRY DAVIS \
8/29/2013 12:47:10 PM
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Teaching the right lessons
The Forgotten People Fund brings underprivileged children to summer camp and smiles to their faces.
By SARAH HERSHENSON \
8/29/2013 12:53:41 PM
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Grapevine: Ms. Mayor?
This year will be a record year in the number of women who are flinging their hats into the mayoral ring.
By GREER FAY CASHMAN \
8/29/2013 1:00:02 PM
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Ashdod’s candidate coach
At the age of 80, legendary seven-term mayor Zvi Zilker is once again running for office.
By TAL ARIEL AMIR \
8/29/2013 1:04:09 PM
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Veterans: Follow her advice!
Suzy Kahati re-entered the workforce as a financial adviser and today helps her clients control their expenses more efficiently.
By GLORIA DEUTSCH \
8/29/2013 1:07:59 PM
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Diamonds in the rough
Yasmeen Godder gives the public a rare opportunity to see three new works in progress.
By ORI J. LENKINSKI \
8/29/2013 1:09:46 PM
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Showtime
Upcoming arts, dance, theater, music events and more.
By BARRY DAVIS \
8/29/2013 1:16:31 PM
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Supreme Court rejects appeal of east Jerusalem family to remain in their home
Israel Land Fund will evict Shamasna family after years of legal battles; permitted to stay 18 months.
By YONAH JEREMY BOB \
8/29/2013 1:18:34 PM
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When High Holy Days become low
How I wish I just knew in the deepest part of my being that everyone dies for a reason and that someone on high is looking out for us all.
By PAMELA PELED \
8/29/2013 1:19:53 PM
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Contemporary and complimentary
The Israeli Music Festival spans the country with a wide range of concerts and culture.
By BARRY DAVIS \
8/29/2013 1:20:34 PM
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Star Catcher: Astrology for the week of August 30, 2013
Tip for the week: The keyword this week is flexibility as you may have to readjust your plans for the sake of harmony.
By MARALLYN BEN MOSHE \
8/29/2013 1:27:52 PM
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Pussyfooting around in Holon
Sharett Center in Holon will host Royal Cat Club show featuring wide variety of felines on display of all sizes, colors and hirsuteness.
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
8/29/2013 1:29:58 PM
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Weekly Schmooze: Rosh Hashanah playlist
Jewish culture news worldwide: Macklemore blows the shofar; "Cups" goes Jewish; a Technion apple and honey experiment.
By LAHAV HARKOV \
8/29/2013 1:35:14 PM
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Corridors of Power: The numbers game
For most of the people involved in an electoral campaign this period is synonymous with stress and hard work.
By PEGGY CIDOR \
8/29/2013 1:39:44 PM
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Underground sounds
Take note! Jerusalem’s alternative music scene is making itself heard.
By BARRY DAVIS \
8/29/2013 1:45:54 PM
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A King in Zion?
Israel Land Fund director Arieh King says he is the only candidate Jews and Arabs can trust.
By PEGGY CIDOR \
8/29/2013 1:50:44 PM
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Israelis selling gas masks online
By GLOBES \
8/29/2013 1:51:00 PM
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Grapevine: Modern mayor
Modern technology has caught up with the elections, at least in the Rehavia-Talbiyeh neighborhoods.
By GREER FAY CASHMAN \
8/29/2013 1:53:36 PM
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This week in Jerusalem
Peggy Cidor’s round-up of city affairs: A plan to construct a four-story building on Beit Hakerem Street is raising a lot of anger, apprehension.
By PEGGY CIDOR \
8/29/2013 1:57:14 PM
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An oasis in the desert
The Ma’aleh Adumim-French Park offers a lake, an amphitheater and a café in desert terrain of the Judean Hills.
By DAVID BRINN \
8/29/2013 2:01:31 PM
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What war zone?
American comedian Benji Lovitt sees the funny side of life in the Jewish state.
By SAM SOKOL \
8/29/2013 2:06:52 PM
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When High Holy Days become low
How I wish I just knew in the deepest part of my being that everyone dies for a reason and that someone on high is looking out for us all.
By PAMELA PELED \
8/29/2013 2:07:33 PM
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Assad speaks: Syria will defend itself against aggression
Syrian PM Wael al-Halqi declares Syria must begin to prepare national resources in event of US strike.
By REUTERS \
8/29/2013 4:26:30 PM
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Israeli gas masks are the latest craze on eBay
As likelihood of Syria strike and queues for gas masks grow, some could be looking online for protective kits.
By GLOBES AND JPOST.COM STAFF \
8/29/2013 2:26:03 PM
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Iran commander: US strike on Syria will mean the 'imminent destruction' of Israel
Assad: We’ll defend ourselves against any attack; Turkish Foreign Ministry hints at taking military action.
By ARIEL BEN SOLOMON, REUTERS \
8/29/2013 2:32:58 PM
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Pope, Jordan king, agree dialogue 'only option' for Syria crisis
By REUTERS \
8/29/2013 2:34:11 PM
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The real reality in ‘Lost in Asia’
The sequel to the social satire ‘Lost in Africa’ premieres on YES Drama.
By HANNAH BROWN \
8/29/2013 2:35:11 PM
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Britain issues legal, intelligence report backing Syria strike
Revolt by UK lawmakers force Cameron to step down on military hit; unclear how climbdown will affect US, French plans for intervention.
By REUTERS \
8/29/2013 2:56:25 PM
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Merkel and Hollande agree need for reaction to Syrian gas attack
By REUTERS \
8/29/2013 2:57:31 PM
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UK publishes legal, intelligence data backing a strike on Syria
By REUTERS \
8/29/2013 3:17:16 PM
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UK rabbi: Praying isn't enough when Syria children are being gassed
As faith leaders voice opinions on int'l response to chemical weapons use in Syria, leading rabbi backs military intervention, British media reports.
By JPOST.COM STAFF AND REUTERS \
8/29/2013 3:29:55 PM
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Pakistan overturns sentence of doctor who helped find bin Laden
By REUTERS \
8/29/2013 3:42:20 PM
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Jonathan Pollard and Israel’s dysfunctional US “special relationship”
By DAVID TURNER \
8/29/2013 3:47:00 PM
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Red Cross fears negative effects on humanitarian situation if escalation occurs in Syria
By REUTERS \
8/29/2013 3:54:59 PM
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Shas spiritual leader Rabbi Ovadia Yosef discharged from hospital
By JUDY SIEGEL-ITZKOVICH \
8/29/2013 3:55:40 PM
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Analysis: Muslim Brotherhood out, old order returns to shape Egypt's future
Army seizes opportunity to reshape politics in its image.
By REUTERS \
8/29/2013 4:32:35 PM
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Germany's Merkel calls on Russia to use UN for Syria reaction
By REUTERS \
8/29/2013 4:38:10 PM
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Firebomb thrown towards Israeli troops near Kalandiya
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
8/29/2013 4:46:16 PM
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What’s your Mantra?
The new restaurant in Jerusalem’s Feingold Courtyard is coming into its own.
By DEBBIE KANDEL \
8/29/2013 4:48:30 PM
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Provence in the Galilee
A visit to Yehuda and Rosa in Moshav Ilaniya is well worth the trip.
By YFTACH BAR-HAIM \
8/29/2013 4:59:19 PM
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Why bomb Syria?
The looming attack is not simply about the gassing of Syrian men, women, and children.
By MIKE EVANS \
8/29/2013 5:11:51 PM
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Italy waiting for UN stamp of approval to support Syria strike
By REUTERS \
8/29/2013 5:13:48 PM
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UK's Cameron: Unthinkable to strike Syria if overwhelming UN opposition
By REUTERS \
8/29/2013 5:15:52 PM
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Two men arrested in West Bank for carjacking Petach Tikvah taxi driver
Police from the Sharon sub-district chase and catch the perpetrators of a violent carjacking that left a cab driver hospitalized.
By BEN HARTMAN \
8/29/2013 5:40:53 PM
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Why President Obama isn’t sold on Syria
For now, the drums of war beat fast and loud, but given the complex circumstances, it would not be surprising for the noise to slowly fade, and then quietly disappear into oblivion.
By JOSEPH RASKAS \
8/29/2013 5:44:25 PM
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High Court turns down suit by opponents to oral polio vaccine campaign
600,000 children around the country have already received oral polio vaccine to halt the spread of the wild virus.
By JUDY SIEGEL-ITZKOVICH \
8/29/2013 5:49:15 PM
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Cameron asks UK Parliament to hold Syria accountable
British PM rolls back threats of imminent UK military action; says UK would wait for UN investigation team's findings and two votes in Parliament to authorize the use of force against Assad regime.
By MICHAEL WILNER \
8/29/2013 6:48:05 PM
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New HU/Hadassah prototype to help fight on obesity
HU/Hadassah prototype of easily insertible gastric sleeve could eventually reduce world obesity without bariatric surgery.
By JUDY SIEGEL-ITZKOVICH \
8/29/2013 6:03:50 PM
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Egypt arrests senior Brotherhood politician El-Beltagi
By REUTERS \
8/29/2013 6:13:24 PM
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Ramat HaNegev Regional Council seeks to evacuate Garin Harel settlement
Council ready to disband illegal ecological community.
By SHARON UDASIN \
8/29/2013 6:27:13 PM
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Uriel Yekutiel: Face of Israel's glamorous nightlife scene
Globally celebrated star from Tel Aviv is the king – and queen – of after-hour parties throughout Europe, South America and Canada.
By VIVA SARAH PRESS/ISRAEL21C \
8/29/2013 6:38:19 PM
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Women’s pensions remain lower than men’s, report shows
According to the new report Women’s pension benefits in Israel are in average NIS 2,000 lower than men’s.
By DANIELLE ZIRI \
8/29/2013 6:39:56 PM
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Boston Marathon to accept an additional 9,000 runners for 2014 race
By REUTERS \
8/29/2013 6:51:40 PM
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Over 3,000 high school graduates to begin pre-army programs
The academies help post-high school students prepare to be leaders in the IDF include 24 general and 22 Orthodox tracks.
By DANIELLE ZIRI \
8/29/2013 7:05:40 PM
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Feiglin: Obama will pay for complications in Syria with Israeli concessions
Likud Beytenu MK Moshe Feiglin sends letter to his English-speaking supporters, warning Obama over Syria strike.
By Gil Stern Stern HOFFMAN \
8/29/2013 7:18:20 PM
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Rival Palestinian factions Hamas, Fatah unite against Western attack on Syria
Palestinians are opposed to any military intervention in the Syrian conflict; factions say military strike would only benefit Israel.
By KHALED ABU TOAMEH \
8/29/2013 7:24:45 PM
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UN veto powers to meet again on Syria Thursday
By REUTERS \
8/29/2013 8:03:28 PM
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Canada supports strike on Syria, no plans for involvement
By REUTERS \
8/29/2013 8:12:04 PM
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Airlines modify flight plans to Beirut in light of Syria situation
By REUTERS \
8/29/2013 8:17:09 PM
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US officials to 'Post': UN path 'dead on arrival' as Russia convenes Security Council on Syria
White House expresses frustration with Russian intransigence.
By MICHAEL WILNER, JERUSALEM POST CORRESPONDENT \
8/29/2013 8:46:37 PM
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Column One: Obama’s bread and circuses
Over the past week, President Barack Obama and his senior advisers have told us that the US is poised to go to war against Syria.
By CAROLINE B. GLICK \
8/29/2013 8:32:03 PM
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IEngage: The need to act is clear and moral
Is the West morally duplicitous in its policies toward Syria?
By DONNIEL HARTMAN \
8/29/2013 8:34:39 PM
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Grapevine: Well past 64
Several members of his peer generation are no less active than President Shimon Peres.
By GREER FAY CASHMAN \
8/29/2013 8:38:06 PM
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Nitzavim-Vayelech: Educational experiences
The Torah portion we will hear this Shabbat includes a unique commandment – the mitzva of “Hakhel” – “Assembly.”
By RABBI SHMUEL RABINOWITZ \
8/29/2013 8:41:45 PM
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Another Tack: So the world is against us
Settlements are mere transitory pretexts, alleged irritants which in fact conceal a far darker underside.
By SARAH HONIG \
8/29/2013 8:49:57 PM
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Savir's Corner: Jerusalem
Peace, the prevention of loss of life (pikuach nefesh) in Jerusalem comes before all other values.
By URI SAVIR \
8/29/2013 8:56:32 PM
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Car bomb in northern Iraqi city of Samarra kills 11
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Candidly Speaking: The Syrian nightmare
Now the forces of darkness and evil dominate the behavior of the government and rebels alike.
By ISI LEIBLER \
8/29/2013 9:01:46 PM
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The POSTman Knocks Twice: B-G’s foibles, quips and dishes
He never shirked, even at giant receptions held during his visits abroad.
By AVRAHAM AVI-HAI \
8/29/2013 9:05:18 PM
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The world remains silent
Once a year, on Holocaust Remembrance Day, we recall the Holocaust in which so many European Jews lost their lives.
By LIOR AKERMAN \
8/29/2013 9:08:08 PM
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PM, Gantz stress Syria message: Israel not involved, but will respond severely if necessary
Gantz: "It is clear to every leader in the region that the price will be heavy and the losses of the enemy will be stinging and difficult.”
By HERB KEINON AND YAAKOV LAPPIN \
8/29/2013 10:41:05 PM
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Fifth American destroyer heads to Mediterranean in build-up of possible Syria strike
Move possibly in response to reports of Russia sending two missile ships into the Mediterranean Sea due to the crisis in Syria.
By REUTERS, JPOST.COM STAFF \
8/29/2013 9:31:19 PM
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Into The Fray: David Harris’s ‘stunning shortsightedness’
It is becoming increasingly difficult to respond with any degree of courteous civility to the advocates of the so-called “two-state-solution” (TSS).
By MARTIN SHERMAN \
8/29/2013 9:43:49 PM
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My Word: A New Year in an old world
It was hard to ignore the images of the rows of sheet-wrapped bodies, some pathetically small. “There but for the grace of God go I,” I thought.
By LIAT COLLINS \
8/29/2013 9:46:11 PM
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Syrian army moves Scud missiles to avoid strike
By REUTERS \
8/29/2013 9:48:09 PM
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Labor pains
The Labor Party begins a leadership race – again.
By Gil Stern Stern HOFFMAN \
8/29/2013 9:50:56 PM
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August 30: Taking on Syria
With regard to “NATO allies dismiss UN as they prepare to strike Syria” (August 29), the Arab League correctly has condemned the use of weapons of mass destruction.
By JERUSALEM POST READERS \
8/29/2013 9:56:05 PM
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Understanding the place of WMDs in chemical Assad's Syrian war strategy
The US claims it has a "high degree of confidence" that Assad carried out the recent large scale chemical weapons attack but on a number of occasions over the last year, he has used these weapons as a tool of tactical combat.
By JONATHAN SPYER \
8/29/2013 9:58:23 PM
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Person of the Year 5773: Bashar Assad
There's no denying this man has caused havoc in the Middle East, and shrewdly pit the world's superpowers against each other. Syrian President Bashar Assad personifies a particularly bad year for humanity, reason and hope.
By AMOTZ ASA-EL \
8/31/2013 4:25:51 PM
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Bullying tactics
The Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions movement, which advocates the international isolation of Israel in protest of its policies toward the Palestinians, has seen its profile spike recently.
By JPOST EDITORIAL \
8/29/2013 10:03:37 PM
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Global Agenda: August angst or apathy
Delay may be a source of relief, or of additional concern.
By PINCHAS LANDAU \
8/29/2013 10:07:53 PM
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TASE rally continues, TA-25 rises 1.18%
Hapoalim and Leumi rose strongly on their financials, but Israel Corp recorded the biggest decline on the Tel Aviv 25 Index, after swinging to a loss.
By AVIV LEVY AND GLOBES' CORRESPONDENT \
8/29/2013 10:11:03 PM
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StandWithUs hosts law parley in shadow of Syrian abuses
The student program attempts to positively influence Israel's global image in the face of international criticism.
By YONAH JEREMY BOB \
8/29/2013 10:21:03 PM
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Soldiers suspended after partying in Palestinian club
Givati infantry brigade soldiers suspended after being caught on video partying in Hebron club with Palestinians.
By YAAKOV LAPPIN \
8/29/2013 10:31:18 PM
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Erdan to domestic agencies: Be ready for all scenarios
Home Front Command extends opening hours of gas mask distribution centers as Home Front tells citizens to be prepared.
By YAAKOV LAPPIN \
8/29/2013 10:46:26 PM
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Bennett pledges to repair Israel-Diaspora relations in letter to Reform and Conservative Rabbis
Minister of Jerusalem and Diaspora Affairs MK Naftali Bennett tells rabbis Israel and Diaspora must reinvigorate ties.
By JEREMY SHARON \
8/29/2013 11:08:34 PM
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Draw in Romania enough to lift Greens
Rayo scores as Mac Haifa advances to group stage with 3-1 aggregate victory over Astra.
By ALLON SINAI \
8/29/2013 11:23:53 PM
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Sela knocked out by Tipsarevic
After recording his first Grand Slam win in two years, Dudi Sela was knocked out in the second round of the US Open on Thursday night, losing 6-4, 6-4, 6-1 to Janko Tipsarevic.
By ALLON SINAI \
8/29/2013 11:26:38 PM
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Israel's Gerbi takes gold at Judo World Championships
Yarden Gerbi became the first Israeli to win a gold medal at the Judo World Championships in Rio de Janeiro on Thursday night.
By ALLON SINAI \
8/29/2013 11:30:19 PM
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White House: Response to Syrian chemical weapons will be ‘discreet and limited'
US: Probable Assad’s forces carried out attack; UK waits for UN mission before decision; Russia sends warships to region.
By MICHAEL WILNER, JERUSALEM POST CORRESPONDENT \
8/29/2013 11:44:31 PM
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Hap TA faces early-season challenge in Beersheba
With the Premier League season just one week old, Hapoel Tel Aviv already finds itself under pressure ahead of Saturday’s match at Hapoel Beersheba.
By ALLON SINAI \
8/29/2013 11:34:04 PM
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British government accuses political rivals of helping Syria's Assad
By REUTERS \
8/29/2013 11:49:48 PM