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Sat, 04 Feb 2012 02:00:37 +0100
UN council to vote on Syria resolution Saturday
Security council diplomats say vote on Syria's PM Assad scheduled; Russia's position on vote remains unclear as Moscow fails to submit promised revisions to Arab League draft proposal.
Sat, 04 Feb 2012 00:57:45 GMT
US anxious over possible Israeli plans on Iran
Two US officials say J'lem still undecided on Iran attack; Israeli strike would have implications for US election.
Fri, 03 Feb 2012 21:42:08 GMT
Seven dead as street battle rages on in Egypt
Protesters, army officer reported killed; US senators threaten Egypt aid cut over crackdowns on pro-democracy groups.
Sat, 04 Feb 2012 02:46:28 GMT
Commander suspended for 'forgetting' soldier
Follows incident in which Lt.-Col. Moly Cohen left a soldier behind during an operation in Palestinian village Budrus.
Fri, 03 Feb 2012 15:10:56 GMT
Iran blocks IAEA inspectors at military site
UN nuclear watchdog not given access to Parchin complex, where there are "strong indicators of weapon development."
Sat, 04 Feb 2012 01:34:56 GMT
UN court slams Italy over Nazi compensation claims
ICJ rules courts wrong to allow victims of Nazi war crimes to claim compensation against Germany as it has legal immunity from being sued.
Fri, 03 Feb 2012 15:43:18 GMT
Security and Defense: Signs of the times
A year into his post, Gantz faces daunting challenge of preparing for war at a moment’s notice.
Thu, 02 Feb 2012 23:25:44 GMT
Sitting pretty: Gaza renews furniture exports
Though the shipment is small, it could point the way to a new source of jobs and economic growth.
Sat, 04 Feb 2012 02:00:15 GMT
Ayalon in Germany: Pressure Iran 'until it breaks'
Deputy FM speaks at Munich Conference, says the world's key concern should be Iran's underground uranium stores.
Fri, 03 Feb 2012 20:44:19 GMT
Gunmen kidnap, release two US tourists in Sinai
Egyptian Security sources: Two American women are kidnapped in apparent attempt to hold them for ransom.
Fri, 03 Feb 2012 19:01:30 GMT
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Sat, 04 Feb 2012 02:00:38 +0100
Amsterdam rabbi reinstated after homosexuality row
Ralbag was suspended for co-signing statement which said homosexuality could be healed.
Thu, 02 Feb 2012 23:52:47 GMT
Livni: Women’s right to eulogize must be enforced
New directive from Religious Services Ministry states explicitly that burial societies must allow women to give eulogies.
Thu, 02 Feb 2012 05:35:52 GMT
National-religious community gets new kashrut authority
The more discerning members of the crocheted kippa-wearing public will be now able to purchase fresh poultry slaughtered under the auspices of the Badatz Orot Eliyahu authority.
Thu, 02 Feb 2012 04:55:15 GMT
Herzog: Israelis uninformed about Diaspora
“Most Israeli politicians are ignorant and don’t care [that] their words affect the Diaspora,” Labor MK says.
Thu, 02 Feb 2012 03:13:20 GMT
UK anti-Semitic incidents fall in 2011
Rate still the fourth-highest annual total since recording began in 1984.
Wed, 01 Feb 2012 23:16:27 GMT
Jewish groups urge White House to act on Sudan
Leaders urge action to help thousands facing starvation in Sudan's border regions.
Wed, 01 Feb 2012 12:49:42 GMT
Conservative movement sending 1st rabbi to FSU
New leader of Kiev congregation: Anti-Semitism in Ukraine at a low simmer, gays welcome in his synagogue.
Wed, 01 Feb 2012 03:31:17 GMT
Metzger calls for strike over appointments crisis
UTJ and Shas veto bill that would reserve spots on rabbinical court appointment committee for women.
Wed, 01 Feb 2012 02:36:27 GMT
A school for all students
Ra’anana parents celebrate opening of pluralistic, traditional public school.
Wed, 01 Feb 2012 01:42:38 GMT
Program offers 13 Russian Jews outreach grants
Individuals will have the opportunity to work on projects giving back to the community.
Mon, 30 Jan 2012 23:41:03 GMT
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Sat, 04 Feb 2012 02:00:38 +0100
Rabbi Lior compares Obama to villain Haman
Meretz MK calls for investigation against rabbi who called US president a "Kushi"; Lior brands Europeans as "Nazi collaborators."
Fri, 03 Feb 2012 15:10:41 GMT
Katsav meets wife for 1st time since incarceration
Former president, convicted rapist meets family members following compromise allowing him to wear prison service coat instead of prisoner's uniform.
Fri, 03 Feb 2012 14:08:50 GMT
Nat'l Labor Court lifts injunction on general strike
Histadrut labor federation is free to begin strike mid-week; Treasury calls use of strikes "cynical."
Fri, 03 Feb 2012 06:10:14 GMT
Protests to call for criminalization of prostitution
Series of worldwide events aim to pressure lawmakers to support bill criminalizing purchase of sexual services.
Fri, 03 Feb 2012 04:53:28 GMT
Yavne man gets life plus 12 years for rape and murder
Andrei Liushchenko is also ordered to pay rape victim NIS 200,000 in compensation.
Fri, 03 Feb 2012 04:29:13 GMT
'Jews 10x more likely to win Nobel Prize outside Israel'
Shechtman says Israel's future as a leader in research and innovation will be bleak without investment.
Fri, 03 Feb 2012 03:05:29 GMT
Jerusalem, Tel Aviv spar over marathon dates
Teachers also angry students along race route will miss school.
Fri, 03 Feb 2012 02:57:27 GMT
Father in abused twins case released from reserve duty
Baby boy's father was released also reportedly has a history of drug use.
Fri, 03 Feb 2012 02:50:02 GMT
Panel convenes to discuss spate of armed robberies
Most recent incident saw gunman enter Mizrahi bank in Ness Ziona, fire two shots into ceiling, take off with NIS 200,000 in cash.
Fri, 03 Feb 2012 02:38:44 GMT
Three indicted for murder of Jaffa Christian leader
Murder of the leader of Jaffa's Orthodox Church Association allegedly motivated by dispute over a valuable Jaffa property.
Thu, 02 Feb 2012 13:57:35 GMT