Wed, February 08, 2012 Shvat 15, 5772
Deputy head of Iran's armed forces joint chiefs of staff says that his country rejects that United States' carrot and stick approach.
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General strike on Wednesday morning caused delays at Ben-Gurion Airport and affected banks, hospitals, government offices, trains and the stock exchange.
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High Court reduces compensation due to IDF officer known as Captain R. from NIS 300,000 to 100,000 after 2009 Jerusalem District Court verdict.
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Three families killed in their homes in Homs by militiamen loyal to Assad regime; violence comes after Russian FM said that Assad wants a peaceful resolution to the unrest.
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While the Assad regime's massacre of Syrian civilians does not justify Israel's occupation of the West Bank, Israel's critics must acknowledge the rough neighborhood it lives in.
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The current Republican primary season is confounding pundits on almost a weekly basis; Santorum's three wins on Tuesday are the latest surprise.
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Study examines the quality of water Mekorot supplies, only 0.07 percent of the samples were found to contain disease-causing bacteria and parasites.
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Green served with the Women's Royal Air Force as a waitress at an air base in eastern England when the war ended on November 11, 1918.
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Statement signed by 200 out of 290 of Iranian parliamentarians calls for cutting off oil sales to EU if embargo on Iranian oil goes ahead in the summer.
0 commentsDefault prompts head of the All India Rice Exporters' Association to call on members to stop rice exports to Iran based on credit.
3 commentsAfter talks in Damascus, Sergei Lavrov also says Assad had assured him he was 'completely committed' to seeking an end to violence by all sides.
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WATCH: Avigdor Lieberman meets with Republican Senator John McCain, after thanking Secretary of State Hillary Clinton for U.S. support of Israel.
26 commentsIn part two of the Haaretz expose of emails leaked from the account of the Syrian president's media adviser, former British MP George Galloway turns to Assad's aides with request to depart from Syrian port of Latakia.
89 commentsIsraeli Prime Minister criticizes deal reached between Hamas and Fatah, according to which Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas will head a unity caretaker cabinet.
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A total of 2,500 children will enter ultra-Orthodox institutions; only 625 children are registered at non-ultra-Orthodox institutions.
0 commentsThe guide to what institutions and services are affected during Wednesday's general strike.
1 commentsLast minute attempts by Finance Minister, and Histadrut labor federation to reach an agreement fail; trains not operating, delays at Ben Gurion airport, hospitals only dealing with emergency cases.
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Finance Ministry and Transportation Ministry are investigating how the Metronit has gone so badly over the NIS 1.06 billion budgeted by the goverment.
0 commentsThe town is being shaped to fit Haredim, despite promises that sales will be open to all.
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Channel 2 franchisee Reshet's gamble on the big-budget talent show 'The Voice' seems to be paying off.
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0 commentsIn her new blog, Vered Guttman praises the dishes associated with Tu Bishvat. She's going going to serve a walnut and dried cherry tabouleh salad at her seder, alongside a big bowl of nuts (to make her husband happy).
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Back in 1992, the two teams were separated only when Anthony Baffoe missed Ghana's 12th kick in a penalty shoot-out.
1 commentsA thrilling evening sees storm of last-minute goals and, yes, no surprise that Maccabi Tel Aviv bows out as well.
0 commentsWith Ramel Bradley gone, the team is moving the ball around better - and beating the top teams.
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The UN must find a Goldstone for Syria
62 commentsIran: U.S., Israel highly vulnerable to retaliatory strikes
33 commentsRenowned Jewish film director questioned at Israel airport for sexual harassment
32 commentsOn U.S. visit, Israel's Lieberman thanks Clinton for resolute stand on Iran
26 commentsIsraeli workers open general strike, disrupting airport and economy
14 commentsU.S. anxiety grows over possible Israeli plans on Iran
173 commentsTop Israeli minister calls to increase protection of cities amid fears of confrontation with Iran
114 commentsIsrael asks U.S. to prod Palestinians to continue peace talks
91 commentsIsrael Vice PM: Military strike can hit all of Iran's nuclear facilities
89 commentsHaaretz exclusive: Organizer of Gaza flotilla sought assistance from Assad's office
89 commentsPartly cloudy
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