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Conference looks at future map for peace in Yemen
Weekend panelists say peaceful solution must involve greater role for rank-and-file citizens
By KRISTINA JOVANOVSKI/THE MEDIA LINE \
3/9/2020 12:12:08 AM
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Saudi Arabia suspends travel to / from 9 countries over coronavirus
By REUTERS \
3/9/2020 12:55:06 AM
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North Korea fires three unidentified projectiles
By REUTERS \
3/9/2020 1:10:38 AM
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Monsey residents may have been exposed to coronavirus at community events
The caterers worked at two events in Monsey: at 150 Remsen Avenue on February 28 and 29, and at the Atrium Ballroom catering hall on March 2, before testing positive.
By DONNA RACHEL EDMUNDS \
3/9/2020 7:37:04 PM
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Intel AI gives women career advice for Int'l Women's Day
The AI said that women should fully invest in their careers, be confident, network, love, and trust their guts.
By TAMAR URIEL-BEERI \
3/9/2020 2:13:05 AM
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Woman in serious condition following car accident by Latrun
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
3/9/2020 2:12:14 AM
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Britain sets up team to tackle coronavirus disinformation
Britain has so far confirmed 273 cases of the virus and three deaths.
By REUTERS \
3/9/2020 2:43:47 AM
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69% of Jewish Agency leadership roles held by women
A total of 69% of the agency's employees worldwide are women.
By TAMAR URIEL-BEERI \
3/9/2020 1:11:32 PM
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Mainland China reports 40 new cases of coronavirus
By REUTERS \
3/9/2020 3:46:43 AM
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South Korea reports 69 new coronavirus cases
By REUTERS \
3/9/2020 3:35:36 AM
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Yaakov Litzman: We do not want to close schools like in Italy
"Thank you for your great care and attention you are taking to ensure the welfare of Israelis," President Reuven Rivlin told Health Ministry representatives.
By TAMAR URIEL-BEERI \
3/10/2020 12:26:51 PM
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March of the Living postponed amid coronavirus spread
The March of the Living, the largest annual international Holocaust education program, has taken place in Poland annually since 1988.
By ALAN ROSENBAUM \
3/9/2020 4:35:38 AM
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Yeshiva U. students complain over college refusal to approve LGBTQ group
The YU Alliance, a student-run organization that does not receive funding from the student councils, currently holds LGBTQ-related events off-campus.
By MARCY OSTER/JTA \
3/9/2020 4:59:54 AM
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Netflix returns to Jewish content with release of 'Unorthodox'
The show, about a young woman leaving hasidic orthodoxy for a new life in Germany, is the platform's first Yiddish language show.
By DONNA RACHEL EDMUNDS \
3/9/2020 5:41:15 AM
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Cruise ship heads to Singapore after rebuff over virus fears
Costa Crociere said it would cancel a cruise due to depart on March 10 from Singapore.
By REUTERS \
3/9/2020 5:09:36 AM
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Cincinnati leaders condemn graffiti saying Jews are enemies of human race
“This despicable graffiti is unfortunately part of a disturbing trend worldwide, but we will not tolerate these acts in our community."
By MARCY OSTER/JTA \
3/9/2020 5:16:04 AM
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Publisher axes Woody Allen memoir
The book, which had been scheduled for release next month, had its publication canceled on Friday.
By MARCY OSTER/JTA \
3/9/2020 1:13:33 PM
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Yeshiva University men’s basketball team continues record-breaking season
The Maccabees notched a 102-83 victory on Saturday night over Penn State Harrisburg for their 29th straight win.
By AMI EDEN/JTA \
3/9/2020 5:56:39 AM
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California to seek death penalty against alleged Poway synagogue shooter
The request comes even though California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed an executive order last year placing a moratorium on executions.
By MARCY OSTER/JTA \
3/9/2020 2:06:52 PM
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Coronavirus patient traveled by train before entering quarantine at home
Anyone who was on the same flight or train as the patient is required to enter quarantine immediately, according to the Health Ministry.
By TAMAR URIEL-BEERI \
3/9/2020 12:14:52 PM
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Ted Cruz to self-quarantine after meeting coronavirus patient at CPAC
The senator said, "[I was] informed that ten days ago at CPAC I briefly interacted with an individual who is currently symptomatic and has tested positive for COVID-19."
By OMRI NAHMIAS \
3/9/2020 2:06:37 PM
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Rabbi Mazuz blames pride parades for coronavirus outbreak
Mazuz has blamed a number of tragedies on pride parades, including the terrorist attack in which Eitam and Naama Henkin were killed in 2015.
By TZVI JOFFRE \
3/10/2020 4:49:43 PM
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Yamina, ultra-Orthodox parties pledge never to join Gantz gov't
Joint vow designed to ward off threat of Blue and White forming a government which Gantz hopes would presage some right-wing and ultra-Orthodox parties to join his coalition in the future.
By JEREMY SHARON \
3/9/2020 3:12:33 PM
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How did Israel's first coronavirus case of 'unknown' origin get sick?
The infected person was not in quarantine because he didn't know he was sick, meaning that he could have infected many others without realizing it. The 29th case is from the center of the country.
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF,MAAYAN JAFFE-HOFFMAN \
3/10/2020 10:06:30 AM
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Anti-Israel party in Germany discusses shooting rich people, forced labor
The head of Left Party, Bernd Riexinger, responded that, "We don't shoot them, we use them for useful work."
By BENJAMIN WEINTHAL \
3/9/2020 4:53:45 PM
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Coronavirus Intensifies: New directives for public transport in Israel
Public transport will continue to operate as usual, although a manpower shortage may be an issue in the future.
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
3/10/2020 2:11:47 PM
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Trial of men accused in downing of MH17 to begin in Amsterdam
MH17 was flying from Amsterdam to Kuala Lumpur on July 17, 2014, when it was shot down by a missile fired from territory held by pro-Moscow rebels, killing all 298 aboard.
By REUTERS \
3/9/2020 2:07:06 PM
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Nazi salutes, clashes rock massive Mexico City women's march
Despite many protesters urging against violence, city authorities said the day's clashes left 65 people with injuries, including burns but none life threatening.
By REUTERS \
3/9/2020 9:20:14 AM
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Israeli embassy employee in Greece infected by coronavirus
Two of his family members were also confirmed as carrying the virus.
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
3/9/2020 12:28:49 PM
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Uri Geller bends the truth as he spreads coronavirus conspiracy theory
Geller posted on his Instagram account on Sunday night what he called “Inside information” about COVID-19.
By HANNAH BROWN \
3/10/2020 10:08:41 AM
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China calls for peace dialog after North Korea launches projectiles
By REUTERS \
3/9/2020 9:45:04 AM
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Education Ministry warns of 'serious disruptions' due to coronavirus
'Our working assumption is that the situation will get worse and the battle will intensify - including more significant disruptions of schooling routine.'
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
3/9/2020 1:22:17 PM
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Israel advances plans for West Bank ‘sovereignty road' to bypass E1 area
“We’re applying sovereignty in deeds, not words,” Defense Minister Naftali Bennett said on Monday, as he made a subtle dig at Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
By TOVAH LAZAROFF \
3/9/2020 12:38:40 PM
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Sudanese PM survives assassination attempt
By REUTERS \
3/9/2020 11:57:42 AM
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Computer antivirus service called Corona inundated with inquiries
JROAST Purim Spoof: “We just can’t figure it out. I mean, it’s like something happened all of a sudden this year that we don’t know about – like our company has gone viral or something!”
By EYTAN HALF-ON \
3/9/2020 11:23:38 AM
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Only one ‘Benjamin’ able to run for PM
JROAST Purim Spoof: “Two Benjamins, three elections, too much confusion and not enough patience,”
By ZEKE KAISER \
3/10/2020 1:31:30 PM
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Health Ministry releases movement info on new coronavirus cases
All those who were on any of the flights listed or at any of the locations listed during the times listed should enter home quarantine and report that they have done so to the Health Ministry.
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
3/9/2020 1:13:50 PM
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Netanyahu elected from prison cell
JROAST Purim Spoof: “I know where Bibi is all the time, and don’t have to worry about him flying around the world spending the taxpayers’ money.”
By GLIB HOFFMAN \
3/9/2020 11:49:00 AM
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Israel to hold elections every five months
JROAST Purim Spoof: . “I’m happy to stay interim prime minister forever, and the people will be fine with it too!"
By LOVE HARKOV \
3/9/2020 8:57:51 PM
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Tel Aviv Stock Exchange slides amid fears over the coronavirus outbreak
European shares also slumped across the board on Monday.
By EYTAN HALON,REUTERS \
3/9/2020 9:41:47 PM
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Forget Beyond Burger: Here’s Bamba Burger
JROAST Purim Spoof: “I love that it has a vaguely peanuty taste and no actual substance,”
By BOB JEREMY YONAH \
3/9/2020 12:06:03 PM
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"Jew-in-the-City" pop-up sparks dialogue to inform people on antisemitism
"When people see each other as labels and not fellow human beings, walls go up, suspicion goes up, and hate goes up. When there is dialogue, there is a chance for common humanity to be shared."
By HANNAH HEPNER \
3/10/2020 1:36:35 AM
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Palestinian PM: We may close border with Jordan in coming days
Shtayyeh warned that the virus is expected to spread quickly.
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
3/10/2020 4:32:57 PM
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Rocket alerts switch to ‘Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy’
JROAST Purim Spoof: "The whistling sound of the rockets overhead fit perfectly with the tune.”
By TAMAR BEER'S ON ME \
3/9/2020 3:56:21 PM
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Health minister: America would support isolation of anyone from abroad
"I was present when the prime minister spoke with Vice President Mike Pence, and there was no argument."
By MAAYAN JAFFE-HOFFMAN \
3/9/2020 1:21:59 PM
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A Jerusalem congregation goes to the dogs
JROAST Purim Spoof: Snacks are brought in a doggie bag and a dog kiddush concludes the service before the dogs return excitedly to their owners and “the prayer for the welfare of dogs” is recited.
By LIAT CALL-IN \
3/9/2020 3:57:44 PM
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Palestinians: Israel also appropriated cholent from us
JROAST Purim Spoof: “Cholent is a Palestinian national dish that has been hijacked colonized by Israel’s culinary ethnic cleansing,”
By CHETH KRANTZMAN \
3/9/2020 12:41:24 PM
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Germany says to help companies hit by coronavirus
By REUTERS \
3/9/2020 12:54:47 PM
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Anyone entering Israel from Egypt requires isolation - Ministry of Health
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
3/9/2020 1:02:59 PM
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Coronavirus kills 237 in Iran, 7,161 infected - Health Ministry
By REUTERS \
3/9/2020 1:04:12 PM
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Tokyo 2020 Olympics torch-lighting ceremony to be held without spectators
By REUTERS \
3/9/2020 1:32:56 PM
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Netanyahu to European leaders: Global effort needed to combat coronavirus
“This must be a worldwide effort,” Netanyahu said. “This isn’t a matter of who does it first, but of how we can all reach it first.”
By LAHAV HARKOV \
3/10/2020 2:32:29 AM
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Senator Cory Booker endorses Joe Biden for 2020 presidential nomination
By REUTERS \
3/9/2020 1:35:18 PM
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UAE reports 14 new coronavirus cases, tally reaches 59
By REUTERS \
3/9/2020 2:01:09 PM
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How refugees from Syria became trapped between EU and Turkey
In the latest round of threats from Ankara, the Turkish President called on Greece to “open the gates” so that Syrians could go to “other” European countries.
By SETH J. FRANTZMAN \
3/9/2020 5:02:43 PM
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A-G opposes Netanyahu request to postpone opening of trial
Mandelblit said it was important to hold the first hearing to resolve the remaining disputes and set a schedule for the rest of the trial.
By YONAH JEREMY BOB \
3/10/2020 2:08:06 AM
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Any IDF soldier returning from abroad won't be able to serve for 14 days
All soldiers, even those who went to countries not on the Health Ministry's list, will be barred from IDF bases for two weeks.
By ANNA AHRONHEIM \
3/9/2020 9:12:16 PM
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700 Jerusalem students, 14 teachers from Nazareth put in quarantine
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
3/9/2020 2:38:32 PM
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2 US military members killed in north-central Iraq – Pentagon
By REUTERS \
3/9/2020 2:58:27 PM
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Coronavirus cases in Netherlands rises to 321
By REUTERS \
3/9/2020 3:14:38 PM
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Gantz faces rebellion as coalition options dwindle
Gantz, Liberman vow to 'get Israel out of the mud'
By GIL HOFFMAN,JEREMY SHARON \
3/10/2020 1:58:02 AM
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Wall Street trade halted as S&P 500 falls 7%
By REUTERS \
3/9/2020 3:43:13 PM
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Megillah reading livestreamed for those in coronavirus quarantine – watch
The Great Synagogue of Tel Aviv will livestream the megillah reading, but those who aren't sick are still required to hear it in person.
By AARON REICH \
3/9/2020 6:43:27 PM
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Coronavirus: 'Courageous' decisions required to stop businesses collapsing
The President of the Federation of Israeli Chambers of Commerce has called on the Finance Ministry to inject "a lot of money" to help Israeli businesses cope with the impact of coronavirus.
By EYTAN HALON \
3/9/2020 9:52:43 PM
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Blue and White demanding MKs resign if they don't back minority govt
On Monday, senior Blue and White leader MK Moshe Yaalon reportedly demanded that MKs Tzvi Hauser and Yoaz Hendel either support the minority government or resign from the Knesset.
By JEREMY SHARON \
3/9/2020 4:57:01 PM
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Home near Netanyahu's residence blows up
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
3/9/2020 4:08:54 PM
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Islamic State claims rocket attack targeting Afghan inauguration
By REUTERS \
3/9/2020 4:12:28 PM
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Palestinians confirm 6 new coronavirus cases
The new cases raise the toll of Palestinians infected by the virus to 26 – all but one in Bethlehem.
By KHALED ABU TOAMEH \
3/10/2020 6:16:55 AM
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Wall St economist: There’s a lot of fear in the market
“If we go into recession history speaks for itself. No sitting president has ever been reelected in a recession.”
By REUTERS \
3/9/2020 4:31:47 PM
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Coronavirus in Israel - at a glance
A rundown of the numbers behind the news.
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
3/12/2020 4:09:09 PM
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First coronavirus case detected at EU Commission
By REUTERS \
3/9/2020 4:45:15 PM
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Gaza free of coronavirus, but stepping up precautions
By REUTERS \
3/9/2020 4:54:25 PM
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Get ready for Purim with these classic Purim videos
Some help to get in the Purim mood.
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
3/9/2020 5:43:02 PM
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Reuven Rivlin to receive final election results Tuesday
Rivlin will begin his consultations with representatives of the eight Knesset factions on Sunday. The deadline for him to appoint a Knesset member to form a government is next Tuesday, March 17.
By GIL HOFFMAN \
3/10/2020 1:20:49 PM
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NSO makes state sovereign immunity claim to defend from Facebook lawsuit
CEO Shalev Hulio tells US court his customers are only sovereign states or their intelligence and law enforcement agencies.
By YONAH JEREMY BOB \
3/10/2020 2:22:31 AM
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UK: 'No rationale' to cancel sports events due to coronavirus
By REUTERS \
3/9/2020 5:23:57 PM
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How Iran’s Jewish community purchased the tomb of Esther and Mordechai
Documents discovered in the CAHJP archives reveal a surprising initiative undertaken by the Jews of Iran and the country’s government to mark 2,500 years since the Edict of Cyrus.
By CHEN MALUL/NATIONAL LIBRARY OF ISRAEL \
3/10/2020 10:48:28 AM
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NYC launches $2.5m. competition to find Israeli clean energy partners
"New York is open for business and based on our strong history of collaboration with innovative Israeli companies, this new competition will further diversify and grow our economy," said Cuomo.
By EYTAN HALON \
3/10/2020 2:16:24 AM
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Did World War Z predict Israel's response to coronavirus?
The movie featured a key sequence set in Jerusalem, in which the Israeli authorities quarantine healthy people in the courtyard of the Western Wall compound.
By HANNAH BROWN \
3/10/2020 10:14:31 AM
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Head of New York and New Jersey Port Authority diagnosed with coronavirus
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
3/9/2020 5:47:59 PM
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100-year-old Chinese man the world's oldest coronavirus survivor
The man was one of 80 patients discharged from the hospital Saturday after recovering from COVID-19.
By AARON REICH \
3/10/2020 11:54:59 AM
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First two cases of coronavirus in Cyprus
Health Minister Constantinos Ioannou said it was "regrettable" that the second patient, who developed symptoms on March 3, only reported to authorities on Sunday.
By REUTERS \
3/9/2020 6:40:08 PM
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WHO officially declares coronavirus a global epidemic
"Of all the cases reported globally so far, 93% are from just four countries. This is an uneven epidemic at the global level, " said WHO director general Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus.
By MAAYAN JAFFE-HOFFMAN \
3/11/2020 3:05:52 PM
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Two-week isolation ordered for all who enter Israel
There are now 50 people diagnosed with coronavirus in Israel.
By MAAYAN JAFFE-HOFFMAN \
3/10/2020 9:57:07 AM
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US to issue advisory against storing Iranian oil in violation of sanctions
By REUTERS \
3/9/2020 7:28:44 PM
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UK: people with minor symptoms will be asked to self-isolate soon
By REUTERS \
3/9/2020 7:40:32 PM
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All travelers returning to Israel from abroad will enter isolation
By MAAYAN JAFFE-HOFFMAN \
3/9/2020 7:49:07 PM
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Italian daily coronavirus deaths rise 26.5% to 463
By REUTERS \
3/9/2020 7:55:07 PM
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Making 8,000 clipping connections at the Epos Art Film Festival
The Epos Film Festival features documentary about children expelled from Israel to South Sudan
By BARRY DAVIS \
3/9/2020 8:01:44 PM
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Illuminating the arts at the Epos Art Film Festival
The festival will include many events, including workshops and panels with academics who will speak about the films.
By HANNAH BROWN \
3/9/2020 8:04:44 PM
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The Lounge March 10, 2020: SuperPharm
A number of Super Pharm’s managers attended the ceremony, and Kupler and Keshet arranged to meet again in the future to discuss continued cooperation.
By MICHAL GALANTI \
3/9/2020 8:11:38 PM
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‘Aguna’ – a midcourse Jewish history correction
Anecdotes are not scientific research. But these and 100 others like them define the widely held communal paradigm regarding iggun. Let us extrapolate some views:
By BLU GREENBERG \
3/9/2020 8:18:03 PM
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A Purim lesson at the White House
The chants of “Death to Israel” wafting across the world from today’s Iran confirm that the more things change, the more they remain the same.
By LELA GILBERT \
3/10/2020 8:57:14 AM
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Canada reports first coronavirus death, at care home
By REUTERS \
3/9/2020 8:26:15 PM
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Breaking the silence for Jewish women
It is true that nonprofits are known for having rag-tag HR and mismanagement, but the group which disproportionately pays the price for that is often women.
By EMILY SCHRADER \
3/9/2020 8:27:22 PM
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Students gift mishloah manot to worried Chinese workers
"The spread of joy, not worry, is the value of education in our eyes."
By CELIA JEAN \
3/9/2020 9:10:19 PM
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The coronavirus is apolitical – editorial
In periods of crisis, Israelis have always risen to the task. From our leadership on down, this is one of those times to prove it again.
By JPOST EDITORIAL \
3/9/2020 8:30:47 PM
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The voice of the Israeli people must be heard after the third election
At this precarious time, national unity is not a luxury but a necessity. United we stand, divided we fall.
By ARI HAROW \
3/9/2020 8:37:10 PM
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In the face of another political deadlock, what happens now?
It is time that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu admit that Gideon Sa’ar was right when he claimed in the December leadership primaries in the Likud that he must be replaced.
By SUSAN HATTIS ROLEF \
3/9/2020 8:43:05 PM
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The secret of Purim and Megilat Esther – opinion
Historical events are composed of thousands of moments, occurrences and actions that form one event. But at the heart of that event there is always one moment which is special; a decisive point.
By RABBI SHMUEL RABINOWITZ \
3/9/2020 8:46:56 PM
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Texas-based company claims to have developed coronavirus vaccine
The vaccine will first need to be tested on animals, but could be available by the end of the year.
By DONNA RACHEL EDMUNDS \
3/9/2020 11:21:36 PM
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Israel's Navy on guard against Gazan terror groups, rain or shine
"It’s a very fragile time-between an escalation and quiet"
By ANNA AHRONHEIM \
3/10/2020 2:51:20 AM
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How anti-Netanyahu legislation could be passed; minority govt formed
The center-left and Arab parties have more MKs than the right-wing bloc, 62 to 58, so Gantz would seemingly be in pole position to get the first chance to form a government.
By JEREMY SHARON \
3/9/2020 10:30:08 PM
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Israeli airlines cancelling all international flights
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
3/9/2020 9:33:09 PM
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Australian police pull over dog driving mini-Mercedes Benz
Police labeled the incident 'Caught Driving Under the Influence of Cuteness'
By AARON REICH \
3/10/2020 4:42:03 PM
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Bernie Sanders hires top adviser who says Zionism is ‘racist and exclusionary’
Senator previously boycotted AIPAC because of ‘bigotry.'
By HERB KEINON \
3/10/2020 1:19:54 PM
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Israeli Academy announces nominations for television awards
Some of these series, like Fauda and Our Boys, have already become available around the world, while others may be remade or distributed via streaming services in the future.
By HANNAH BROWN \
3/9/2020 10:03:25 PM
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Hapoel Jerusalem outduels Maccabi Tel Aviv
Host Reds prevail over yellow-and-blue in blockbuster as coronavirus crowd-limitation rules bent.
By Uriel Sturm \
3/9/2020 10:31:24 PM
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El Al CEO: 'National responsibility' means int'l flights must continue
Flights will be operated according to the level of customer demand, Usishkin said, after the government decided to require 14 days of self-quarantine for all citizens and foreign nationals.
By EYTAN HALON \
3/11/2020 4:33:59 AM
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Italy extends coronavirus lockdown to whole country as new cases surge
There have been some 9,172 confirmed cases and 463 deaths in Italy
By REUTERS \
3/10/2020 12:42:47 AM
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Commander of US Army Europe may have been exposed to coronavirus
By REUTERS \
3/9/2020 11:19:59 PM
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Saudi Arabia detects another 5 cases of new coronavirus - state TV
By REUTERS \
3/9/2020 11:20:40 PM