Russia, China veto UN Security Council resolution on Syria

Syria resolution, which had the backing of most Arab and European countries, was voted on as Assad forces killed at least 200, in what activists called one of the bloodiest episodes of the uprising.

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Tunisia expels Syrian ambassador over 'bloody massacre'

At least 260 killed in Homs according to opposition activists; Head of Arab League parliament committee calls on Arab countries to sever diplomatic ties with Syria.

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WATCH: Video shows French woman wounded by IDF grenade in West Bank protest

Israel Defense Forces claimed woman wounded by rock thrown by protesters in village of Nabi Saleh, while Palestinian sources said she was hit by grenade; IDF says incident now under investigation.

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Iran: Oil ban will not halt nuclear program

Iranian oil minister says his country will cut its oil exports to some European countries due to the sanctions imposed last month.

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U.S. demands proof of parentage for IVF babies born in Israel

As Israel continues to evolve as a world leader in fertility treatments, some legal circles are suggesting that the U.S. government may be concerned about fraudulent efforts to secure U.S. citizenship.

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Gur Hasidim and sexual separation

In a recent study, scholar Nava Wasserman offers a window into the philosophy behind the strict sexual separation practiced by Gur Hasidim. For them, sexuality is the antithesis of sanctity, and must be resisted at all costs.

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Israeli professor's computer program identifies 'laws of nature'

Haifa-born Prof. Hod Lipson and his colleagues have created a computer program that generates mathematical formulas which explain various scientific phenomena. In essence, he argues, it can identify new laws of nature.

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Middle East

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Obama: UN must take stand against Assad's 'relentless brutality'

U.S. calls on Assad to step down from power as UN Security Council gathers to vote on Syria, despite Russia's objection; at least 200 people killed by Syrian forces on Saturday, activists say.

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Russia: UN vote on Syria resolution will end in scandal

UN Security Council will meet Saturday to vote on Syria resolution; activists said on Saturday that 200 people were killed in city of Homs by Syrian forces.

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Death toll in Egypt clashes rises to seven

Protesters accuse police of failing to prevent the violence after Wednesday's soccer game in Port Said in which 74 people were killed.

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Diplomacy & Defense

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Slaughter in Syria as the UN continues to chatter

Due to the steadfast support of Russia, Bashar Assad has nothing to be concerned about in the discussions taking place at the UN in New York.

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Report: Abbas to meet with Hamas leaders in Qatar

Palestinian news agency Maan reports that Abbas will meet with Meshal and Haniyeh in Qatar on Sunday to discuss how to overcome obstacles to Palestinian reconcilation.

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U.S. anxiety grows over possible Israeli plans on Iran

European and U.S. diplomats say Obama administration worried about Israeli leaders' provocative public comments on Iran's nuclear program.

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National

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Israel's tallest skyscraper to be built in Tel Aviv suburb

Givatayim office tower will reach 70 stories; construction to last five years.

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Yair Lapid: Jerusalem belongs only to the people of Israel

The budding politician, who has been slow to expose his views in the media, has become more forthcoming recently on his Facebook page.

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Netanyahu rival challenges official Likud primary results

In letter to party's elections committee, Moshe Feiglin alleges figures released by Likud include significant discrepancies from data culled by his activists.

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THEMARKER

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Sale of Clal Industries stalls over price

The holdings group, controlled by Nochi Dankner, wants to sell a 40% interest in Clal Industries to the Viola fund, controlled by Harel Beit-On, Jonathan Kolber and Shlomo Dovrat.

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Maalot raises bond rating for Africa Israel Properties

Company's bonds are trading at yields to maturity of up to 8%.

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Beware the low-hanging fruit

Dried fruit may seem like a healthy snack option, especially at Tu Bishvat, but a closer look shows it's not so cut and dried.

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Culture

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Budding Israeli copywriters dream up cutting-edge Haaretz campaigns

In an exhibition co-sponsored by the Habetzefer copywriting school and Haaretz, flashy new ads try to sell the newspaper to Israeli readers in their 20s and 30s.

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British Film Festival returns to Israel, with a glimpse into modern Britain

After a two-year hiatus, the British Film Festival is back, with ten movies by new U.K. voices showing in seven cities across the country from February 4 to 15.

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Wislawa Szymborska, Nobel-Winning Polish Poet, Dies at 88

The shy poet became a reluctant celebrity when she became the fourth Pole to win the literary Nobel Prize in 1996.

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Sports

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Basketball / Euroleague / Maccabi Tel Aviv can't conquer Cantu

loss endangers Maccabi's chances of advancing to the quarterfinals, dropping it to third place in Group H.

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Tennis / Fed Cup / Peer and Glushko fall against pair of Portuguese teenagers

Duo have to beat Brits on Friday to keep playoff hopes alive.

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Football / NFL / Giants' Coughlin relishes underdog tag at Super Bowl in bid to be first 9-7 champ

Patriots are three-point favorites over Giants, who edged into the playoffs after a four-game losing streak and are bidding to become the first 9-7 team to win the Lombardi Trophy.

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