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McCain criticizes paper for not releasing tape of Obama, Palestinian prof.
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Obama says Cabinet would be bipartisan
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Cuban FM expects next US president to US embargo
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US Federal Reserve cuts key interest rate half-point to 1 percent
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University strike looms as talks fail
Nearly 500 students, faculty members protest near Knesset; negotiations collapse with no results.
ABE SELIG \
10/30/2008 3:31:59 AM
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Shas source warns against Netanyahu
Yishai says he has no preference among coalition partners; Bibi: Likud would keep education portfolio.
Matthew Wagner \
10/30/2008 3:33:22 AM
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Court tells settlers: Leave or be evicted
High Court of Justice urges 20 families to withdraw from disputed Hebron building on "Worshipers' Way."
DAN IZENBERG \
10/30/2008 3:37:37 AM
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Israel 2008: State of Polygamy
One of every four Beduin families have multiple wives.
Ruth Eglash \
10/30/2008 3:38:41 AM
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Euroleague Basketball: Time for Maccabi to improve in Europe
Tel Aviv hosts Avellino tonight with pressure mounting on coach Effi Birenboim.
ALLON SINAI \
10/30/2008 3:40:11 AM
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Int'l Handball: Disappointment for Israel against Slovenia
Israel's national handball team humbled 36-28 by Slovenia at Rishon Lezion.
ALLON SINAI \
10/30/2008 3:41:16 AM
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Al-Qaida-linked militants free Philippine aid worker
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Livni to introduce 'civil marriage' bill
Kadima chair: Issue crucial to party platform; bill to be put to Knesset before recess for elections.
JPOST.COM STAFF \
10/30/2008 5:05:31 AM
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China wants more say in global financial bodies
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IDF troops arrest 3 Palestinian suspects in Jenin
JPOST.COM STAFF \
10/30/2008 6:11:12 AM
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Hong Kong's stock index soars more than 9 percent
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Bar-On presents budget to Knesset
"It is only a formality; without an intact government it is a skeleton."
SHARON WROBEL \
10/30/2008 7:14:30 AM
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New poll puts Livni, Netanyahu in dead heat
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US kosher meatpacker fined nearly $10 million
The plant, the largest kosher meatpacking plant in the United States, was the site of one of the largest immigration raids in US history.
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Fed cuts key interest rate half a point to 1% in bid to ease credit crisis
The cut marked the second half-point reduction in the funds rate this month.
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Making your house safe from earthquakes
Israel is an earthquake-prone land, but more than 50,000 of its buildings are not built to withstand a strong one.
JOHN BENZAQUEN \
10/30/2008 7:39:58 AM
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Police detonate suspicious object outside of PM's house
talia dekel \
10/30/2008 8:13:15 AM
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Police detonate suspicious object outside of PM's house
talia dekel \
10/30/2008 8:15:00 AM
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Palestinians fire Kassam rocket towards Sderot; no wounded
JPOST.COM STAFF \
10/30/2008 8:15:04 AM
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Gaza crossings reopen after Kassam attack proved false
Regardless, 'Hizbullah Palestine' claims responsibility for attack.
JPOST.COM STAFF \
10/30/2008 8:28:38 AM
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Man killed by train in Hadera
JPOST.COM STAFF \
10/30/2008 8:37:56 AM
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Israeli businessman kidnapped in Ghana escapes
JPOST.COM STAFF \
10/30/2008 8:39:46 AM
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Police: Bomb blast inside Afghan ministry
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Commando op reportedly freed Israeli in Ghana
Israel Police said to have assisted Ghanaian security forces in securing businessman's release.
JPOST.COM STAFF \
10/30/2008 8:55:32 AM
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Archaeologists find Hebrew text in ancient town
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The Republican phoenix
Many of his Jewish constituents can't say they really know McCain, but they know his views on Israel.
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Death toll in Pakistan quake rises to 215
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Defense minister orders closure of Gaza crossings following Kassam attack
JPOST.COM STAFF \
10/30/2008 9:13:36 AM
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Good old neocon values
McCain adviser Robert Kagan preaches on foreign policy and feminism.
BEN NAPARSTEK \
10/30/2008 9:25:28 AM
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Bare-faced humor
This collection includes a wide range of forms - from a mock court deposition, to essays, with an occasional drawing thrown in for added humor.
MYA GUARNIERI \
10/30/2008 9:34:32 AM
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At least 20 killed in blasts in northeast India
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Syrian riot police form ring around US Embassy
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A rough start to the 'Weekend'
Despite a hilarious cast and general optimism, the news-comedy show is taking time to find its feet.
ASI GAL \
10/30/2008 9:46:16 AM
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Ben Stiller, Chris Rock and Lou Reed headed to Israel
Hollywood stars Ben Stiller and Chris Rock will attend the Israeli premiere of their animated film Madagascar 2 at the Globus Max theater.
David Brinn \
10/30/2008 9:53:31 AM
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Kosher Iowa meatpacker fined nearly $10 million
In September, plant owner and managers charged with 9,311 misdemeanors alleging they illegally hired minors and let children younger than 16 handle dangerous equipment.
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'Oldest Hebrew writing found near J'lem'
Ceramic shard found in David-Goliath showdown spot; some scholars hesitant to accept interpretation.
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Making a new media mold
Saudi Arabian women are increasingly overcoming traditional stereotypes to work in journalism.
The Media Line \
10/30/2008 10:12:53 AM
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Cuba expects new US president to lift embargo
The embargo, imposed in 1962, has been tightened during President Bush's two terms.
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Barak announces primaries to determine Labor's Knesset list
JPOST.COM STAFF \
10/30/2008 10:29:31 AM
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Husband, daughter suspected of throwing woman out of window
JPOST.COM STAFF \
10/30/2008 10:30:45 AM
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Controlled chaos
Rise up and rebel with choreographer Hofesh Shechter.
ORI J. LENKINSKI \
10/30/2008 10:31:35 AM
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Moroccan splendor
Though only here one month a year, a North African family designed a vacation home straight out of Fez.
GLORIA DEUTSCH \
10/30/2008 10:40:20 AM
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'Man, daughter throw wife from window'
Neighbors find TA resident unconscious, seriously hurt outside; police suspect husband, daughter.
JPOST.COM STAFF \
10/30/2008 10:59:09 AM
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Desktop: Getting out the vote
YouTube and other video sites were important forums for Barack Obama and John McCain. Now our own politicians are busy analyzing the tactics.
DAVID SHAMAH \
10/30/2008 11:03:23 AM
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Barak announces primaries for Labor list
Senior figures in party had proposed that Knesset list for upcoming elections mirror the 2006 list.
JPOST.COM STAFF \
10/30/2008 11:06:45 AM
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Software Review: The evolution revolution
This DVD-ROM will cause the type of people who love The Sims to say "Wow!"
JUDY SIEGEL-ITZKOVICH \
10/30/2008 11:12:10 AM
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Nuts about walnuts
A few of these tasty nuts go a long way to perk up bland foods.
FAYE LEVY \
10/30/2008 11:20:01 AM
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Hebrew Hear-Say: Worth a job
It's a battlefield out there: Indeed, Hebrew uses the word tzanhan (paratrooper) to describe those suddenly dropped on a company from above.
Liat Collins \
10/30/2008 11:30:21 AM
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Ask the Rabbi: Intelligent design?
Why don't more Orthodox Jews support the intelligent design movement against evolution?
SHLOMO BRODY \
10/30/2008 11:35:56 AM
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Parashat Noah: God doesn't want yes-men
Noah's greatest virtue is obedience - whatever God wishes to do, Noah is ready to accept.
SHLOMO RISKIN \
10/30/2008 11:44:13 AM
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Kol Isha: When the women refused to strip off their finery
This experience at Sinai sets the precedent for the noncompliance of the women with their husbands at the sin of the Golden Calf.
RACHEL ADELMAN \
10/30/2008 11:51:09 AM
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World of the Sages: Stirring up peace
What about a pot? How is a piece of kitchenware an omen for peace?
LEVI COOPER \
10/30/2008 12:00:46 PM
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Court postpones trial of suspected killers of Margeurita Lautin
JPOST.COM STAFF \
10/30/2008 12:12:17 PM
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Selling snow to the Swiss
How a small Israeli company is changing the face of skiing in the Alps.
MEREDITH PRICE LEVITT \
10/30/2008 12:14:11 PM
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Bar Review: Ebony and ivory in Florentine
The proprietors of Tel Aviv's 8 mm have expanded their business to include the new 8 mm Piano Bar.
Jonathan Goldstein \
10/30/2008 12:14:13 PM
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Word art
Israel is about to get a lesson in the arts of communication when Laurie Anderson brings her unique performance art to Tel Aviv.
Jonathan Goldstein \
10/30/2008 12:16:31 PM
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Club Scene: Dubstep, in tune
Local DJs develop dubstep into dominant scene all over Israel.
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Police arrest Kiryat Arba man who wished soldiers 'end up like Schalit'
JPOST.COM STAFF \
10/30/2008 12:25:30 PM
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Food Festival: Extending an olive branch
The Galilee Development Authority has planned two weeks of olive-related activities to restore the good name to precious oil.
Arie Hasit \
10/30/2008 12:26:38 PM
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Livni wants Mofaz as No. 2 in party list
Offers him to head Kadima primary elections staff; Barak announces primary to determine Labor MK list.
jpost.com and shelly paz \
10/30/2008 12:31:13 PM
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Death toll in northeastern India blasts rises to 76
Level of sophistication in bombings indicate local terrorists had help from other groups to carry out attacks, officials say.
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Musicfile: Casing out the Promised Land
The Animal Electric crowd was as enthusiastic as anywhere I have ever seen a show.
Zev Forman \
10/30/2008 12:32:12 PM
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Veterans: Sam Levy - From Leeds to Kfar Shmaryahu
"As a young man in England I often encountered anti-Semitism, so it's wonderful to live in your own country."
GLORIA DEUTSCH \
10/30/2008 12:36:23 PM
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Screensavors: Girl gone missing
Lior Ashkenazi does great work. He watches his children struggling at home, knowing that he's unable to give them the attention they deserve.
ARYEH DEAN COHEN \
10/30/2008 12:39:19 PM
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Curry, culture and cushions
Delicacies that may be traditionally eaten at Indian festivals are served at Jerusalem's Open House for Indian Culture.
RACHEL WANETIK \
10/30/2008 12:45:00 PM
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Easy does it
Adding a little twist to your everyday cooking turns meal preparation into a game.
FAYE LEVY \
10/30/2008 12:55:00 PM
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Only in Jerusalem: Of mice and men
A Ramot family implores, "Where's the pied piper when you need him?"
ANN GOLDBERG \
10/30/2008 1:02:08 PM
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The Christian connection
A rural flavor amid urban sprawl. Beit Safafa is considered nice compared to other places in east Jerusalem, says Ahmad Salman.
michael green \
10/30/2008 1:04:28 PM
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United they stand
41 years after fence dividing Beit Safafa was taken down, euphoria has been replaced by anxiety.
michael green \
10/30/2008 1:08:51 PM
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Hamas to release all political prisoners ahead of faction talks
JPOST.COM STAFF \
10/30/2008 1:13:53 PM
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Turning over a new leaf
J'lem mayoral hopeful Dan Birron of the Green Leaf party wants a clean city, equal rights for all residents and public transportation on Shabbat.
PEGGY CIDOR \
10/30/2008 1:16:17 PM
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Back to the source on horseback
A New Mexico cowboy rides from San Francisco's Golden Gate Bridge to the Old City's Golden Gate.
Gil Stern Stern zohar \
10/30/2008 1:20:00 PM
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Getting down to brass tacks
The 4 J'lem mayoral candidates present their platforms at a jammed Jerusalem Post event.
Yaakov Katz \
10/30/2008 1:23:35 PM
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Who's who and what's what
The nitty-gritty of the November 11 local elections in Jerusalem.
PEGGY CIDOR \
10/30/2008 1:28:41 PM
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Making the right plays
Now in his third season with Hapoel J'lem, Timmy Bowers is ready for a new assault on the league title.
JEREMY LAST \
10/30/2008 1:30:43 PM
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Tribute: Memories of Moshe
A father remembers his son who was killed in combat in Lebanon in 1975.
Eliezer Whartman \
10/30/2008 1:35:10 PM
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Hebrew Hear-Say: Worth a job
Liat Collins \
10/30/2008 1:42:43 PM
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In the Diaspora: Letter to an Israeli friend
True, Obama won't enable Israel to strike Iran, but that doesn't mean he's untrustworthy.
Samuel Freedman \
10/30/2008 1:44:44 PM
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Critical Currents: Political transitions and change
The diplomatic pause that's about to go into effect must come with an implementation freeze as well.
Naomi Chazan \
10/30/2008 1:46:45 PM
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Another Tack: Spit isn't rain - Paralytic incapacity
The nation's top cops congratulated themselves for the fact that Acre's mayhem resulted in no fatalities.
SARAH HONIG \
10/30/2008 1:50:07 PM
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University year to start as scheduled
Olmert intervenes to stop strike; universities to receive over half a billion shekels to cover costs.
ABE SELIG \
10/30/2008 1:52:14 PM
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Middle Israel: Campaign tips for Bibi
Anything can still happen between now and election day, from miracles to catastrophes
Amotz Asa-El \
10/30/2008 1:52:40 PM
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Guest Column: The reality of Karbala
Iran's apocalyptic theology cannot be stifled by diplomatic negotiations.
ELI KAVON \
10/30/2008 1:57:05 PM
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Think Again: The end of the special relationship?
An America that more closely resembles Western Europe will not be good for Israel.
Jonathan Rosenblum \
10/30/2008 1:59:26 PM
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Man who wished soldiers to die released
Judge rules remarks by right-wing activist Ben-Ishay following outpost demolition not incitement.
JPOST.COM STAFF \
10/30/2008 2:00:18 PM
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Academic year to open on Sunday as planned following budget talks
JPOST.COM STAFF \
10/30/2008 2:14:05 PM
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Psychotherapy expert: Children of Narcissists
Vol XXVI: Our mother was a "textbook" narcissist. My sister and I are now approaching retirement. We've always been isolated and alone. Is there a simple thing we can do for relief? I take depression meds but am anxious around other people. We do work and own a home, but we're unable to socialize!
Dr. Mike Gropper \
10/30/2008 2:44:59 PM
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Iran threatens US with suicide bombers
Khamanai, parliament speaker, warn of "unexpected response" to "US aggression" (The Media Line).
The Media Line News Agency \
10/30/2008 2:52:58 PM
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MDA, Indonesian counterpart pen deal
Head of country's Islamic Movement attends TA ceremony, says visiting Israel his "childhood dream."
JUDY SIEGEL-ITZKOVICH \
10/30/2008 3:06:42 PM
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Troops arrest 12 suspected Palestinian stone-throwers near Bethlehem
JPOST.COM STAFF \
10/30/2008 3:13:16 PM
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Iran arrests suspected serial killer
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Vatican rejects request to open WWII-era pope's archives
JPOST.COM STAFF \
10/30/2008 3:36:37 PM
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Pope may reexamine Pius XII sainthood
Jewish group headed by Rabbi Rosen pressures Benedict XVI to freeze WWII pope's canonization.
MATTHEW WAGNER and AP \
10/30/2008 4:45:58 PM
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IDF arrests Palestinian in possession of knife near Cave of Machpela
JPOST.COM STAFF \
10/30/2008 4:54:19 PM
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Gas prices to drop 13% on global oil prices slump
"Fall in oil prices worldwide has lowered prices at oil refineries which in turn have led to a significant drop in the price of gas," says National Infrastructures Ministry official.
SHARON WROBEL \
10/30/2008 5:02:49 PM
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Gas prices to drop 13% on global oil prices slump
SHARON WROBEL \
10/30/2008 5:06:24 PM
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IDF arrests 2 Palestinians on suspicion of hurling stones at cars
JPOST.COM STAFF \
10/30/2008 5:09:47 PM
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Iraq wants no extension of US troops past 2011
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Museum of Tolerance construction resumes in J'lem
Islamic leader seeks support of Arab and Muslim world against project. Wiesenthal dean calls opposition political.
Etgar Lefkovits \
10/30/2008 5:29:02 PM
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Rice to travel to Middle East to assess progress of talks
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New! on JPost.com: Rosner's Domain
Israel Factor: Richardson best special peace envoy candidate, Rice worst.
shmuel rosner \
10/30/2008 5:32:29 PM
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Abbas to attend Fatah-Hamas parley
Hamas says it has released 17 of 20 Fatah prisoners it holds; Haniyeh calls on Abbas to return gesture.
Khaled Abu Toameh \
10/30/2008 5:40:48 PM
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Orthodox 'over-sampled' in US exit poll
Poll among absentee voters in Israel puts McCain way ahead; pollster: Survey "could've been better."
ELIE LESHEM and Jerusalem Post staff \
10/30/2008 6:15:15 PM
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IDF demolishes West Bank shacks
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Skinheads accused in Obama plot to remain jailed
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Skinheads accused in Obama plot to remain jailed
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Security and defense: Tunnel vision
The IDF is digging deeper into developing methods for detecting massive underground construction in Gaza.
Yaakov Katz \
10/30/2008 7:18:35 PM
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Syria reportedly pulls troops from Iraqi border
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Police affairs: Hitting domestic abuse where it lives
A spate of horror stories about violent crimes committed by men against their wives and children has police insisting that the phenomenon is not actually growing.
YAAKOV LAPPIN \
10/30/2008 7:24:48 PM
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'Iran weighing secret nuclear work'
Intelligence provided by IAEA state shows Teheran tested ways of recovering highly enriched uranium.
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Media matters: Big Brother, we're watching you
Is this a case of life imitating art, or the other way around?
RUTHIE BLUM LEIBOWITZ \
10/30/2008 7:28:27 PM
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Global agenda: The jury is out
Where do we stand now with the markets? The answer is, on very shaky ground.
PINCHAS LANDAU \
10/30/2008 7:31:49 PM
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Ethics@Work: Death as a function of finances
The law may say that assisted suicide is permissible only for people who decide on it because of physical distress, not economic distress, but economic considerations will inevitably play a role.
ASHER MEIR \
10/30/2008 7:34:44 PM
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Local banking sector gets off lightly
Did Bachar reforms do more harm than good?
SHARON WROBEL \
10/30/2008 7:38:31 PM
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Column One: Running against Bush
The US president's policies today are a repudiation of the ideals and policies he voiced in his first-term speeches.
Caroline Glick \
10/30/2008 7:40:09 PM
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Editor's notes: As America votes
America, in Iraq, fought the wrong war. On November 4, neither victor will easily persuade his country it may soon be necessary to fight the right one.
David Horovitz \
10/30/2008 7:42:08 PM
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Goering descendant seeks closure in Israel
Grandniece of Nazi leader attends screening of documentary featuring her relationship with a survivor.
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UN chief urges Hizbullah to be political party
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State submits request to extradite Yitzhak and Meir Abergil to US
DAN IZENBERG \
10/30/2008 8:11:14 PM
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Jordan prosecutor charges man with killing sister
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Settlers say they can prove possession of disputed building
According to law, as long as ownership is in doubt, trespasser may be evicted during the first 30 days of his physical possession of the property.
DAN IZENBERG \
10/30/2008 8:25:14 PM
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High Court told settlers illegally built on private Palestinian land
According to petitioners, five permanent structures and five mobile homes have been built on land belonging to Mahbohba Yassin and Harbi Mustafa.
DAN IZENBERG \
10/30/2008 8:27:36 PM
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Bold on brainpower
Our leaders must make choices that will allow Israel to sharpen its intellectual qualitative edge.
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Egyptian police find 8 missiles in Sinai
Surface-to-surface and surface-to-air missiles found in underground bunker in northern part of the desert.
yaakov Lappin and AP \
10/30/2008 9:19:07 PM
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Religious Affairs: Likud and Shas - natural partners?
Both parties deny that they've sealed a secret coalition deal. But then they would, wouldn't they?
Matthew Wagner \
10/30/2008 9:19:32 PM
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Financial crisis spurs ex-pats to return
New government incentives also lure Israelis living abroad to return to their homeland.
amir mizroch \
10/30/2008 9:24:32 PM
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TV channels won't air Amir interview
Rabin killer moved to Ramon Prison, housing Palestinian terrorists; PM lauds channels' decision.
JPOST.COM STAFF \
10/30/2008 9:51:15 PM
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Guilty verdict in Liberian torture case
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Kadman fears abuse in some crib deaths
Head of the National Council for the Child expresses "doubts" all the cases of baby deaths that are recognized as "sudden infant death syndrome" (SIDS).
JUDY SIEGEL-ITZKOVICH \
10/30/2008 10:36:04 PM
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Analysis: Higher Education: Still broken, despite the fix
"The writing has been on the wall for 35 years, and it's really a question of national priorities," says Tel Aviv University economics professor Dan Ben-David.
ABE SELIG \
10/30/2008 10:38:07 PM
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Despite court approval, police can still cancel Marzel march
"Police has the duty to protect lives. If Marzel and his supporters arrive in Umm el-Fahm without friction, then the march will proceed."
YAAKOV LAPPIN \
10/30/2008 10:41:02 PM
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Labor primaries set for Dec. 2
At stake for party MKs are a dwindling number of seats. Recent polls suggest the party could shrink from its current 19 to as few as 11 Knesset seats.
Haviv Rettig Gur \
10/30/2008 10:42:06 PM
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Barkat's lead in Jerusalem won't count if he can't boost turnout
Polls show opposition leader ahead in November 11 mayoral race.
Etgar Lefkovits \
10/30/2008 10:43:12 PM
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More than 1,000 Arabs in nat'l service
Figure increased from 230 in 2006 to 630 last year; more than 80 percent of participants are women.
BRENDA GAZZAR \
10/30/2008 10:46:30 PM
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Jones to present memos, not full report on Israel
US ME security coordinator won't present document detailing Israel's security needs following PA state.
HERB KEINON \
10/30/2008 10:49:23 PM
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Religion looks set to be a central issue in election campaign
Livni seeks civil marriage legalized; Netanyahu wants education portfolio in Likud's hands, not Shas's.
Matthew Wagner \
10/30/2008 10:52:17 PM
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Mofaz set to refuse Livni's olive branch
Likud has no problem with having too many ex-IDF generals on its list.
Gil Stern Stern HOFFMAN \
10/30/2008 11:06:31 PM
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Greens claim groundswell of support is no passing fad
EHUD ZION WALDOKS \
10/30/2008 11:07:57 PM
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Turnout may hit new low in '09 elections
"Last election, we predicted 65%, but this time we're predicting less," says pollster.
Haviv Rettig Gur \
10/30/2008 11:09:40 PM
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New Jerusalem MBA program will stress Jewish ethics in business
Course at JCT (also known as Machon Lev) in the capital's Givat Mordechai neighborhood is the first of its kind in Israel.
JUDY SIEGEL-ITZKOVICH \
10/30/2008 11:22:19 PM
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Firm sued by ex-employee over asthma linked to smoking coworkers
Plaintiff demanding NIS 707,500.
JUDY SIEGEL-ITZKOVICH \
10/30/2008 11:27:18 PM