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Jordanian FM hopeful Kerry will relaunch talks

Nasser Judeh in Amman says US Secretary of State's round-the-clock-efforts may create "inducing environment" to relaunch Israeli-Palestinian negotiations; Kerry scheduled to meet Netanyahu, Peres, Livni in Jerusalem.

Diplomats pose for a group photo in Amman May 22, 2013.

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A police forensics officer investigates a crime scene where one man was killed in Woolwich, London

Soldier killed in London in suspected terror attack

Cameron calls national security meeting; police shoot suspects.

Amid Syria tensions, IAF chief says 'surprise war' a threat

Eshel says S-300 missile defense system "on the way" to Syria.

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Report: 70-80% of Palestinians displaced in Syria

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Avaaz calls on Israel to protect Beduin villages

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Britain probing Nigerian link in London attack

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World Bank proposes loan to help Jordan with refugees

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Friends of Syria demands withdrawal of Hezbollah, Iran

Shapira to investigate Netanyahu over foreign trips
State Comptroller to hold meetings to probe financial controversies surrounding PM, other public officials after "Bedgate."

Police release portion of bank shooting video
Video from surveillance camera shows part of shooting in Bank Hapoalim branch in Beersheba after gag order lifted.

High Court summons A-G over east J'lem property
Weinstein ordered to explain state’s position on using a 1950 property law to confiscate east J'lem properties from Arabs.

Gov't bulldozers demolish 2 east Jerusalem homes
Meretz councilman denies gov't claim two residential buildings in East Talpiot illegally constructed on national park.

Israeli embassy slams Germany party over labeling
Embassy calls efforts of German Green Party to label products from West Bank “another try to negatively single out Israel.”

Soldier killed in Golan mine accident to be buried
Roee Yisrael Alfi, 18, of Gan Yavne died after one of the mines went off for an unknown reason in the Golan Heights.

Non-Orthodox Jews can use mikvaot for conversion
Deputy religious services minister says ritual baths can be used by Conservative, Reform groups for conversion process.

Prosor angered by UNRWA’s map of 'Arab Palestine'
UN ambassador writes to Ban Ki-moon over map of Israel labeled "Arab Palestine" held by director of the UNWRA in Lebanon.

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Analysis & Features

With Hezbollah coffins, Syria now exporting conflict

Supporters of Hezbollah, carry the coffin during funeral in Nabi Sheet near Baalbeck May 20, 2013.

Syria’s rebels blame Putin for prolonged fight

President Putin meets President Assad: File Photo

When haredim saved Jerusalem, despite the rabbis

Wayne Federman coming back for laughs

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Germany backs blacklisting Hezbollah military wing

UK: Iran, Hezbollah increasing support for Assad

German intel: Assad strengthening hold in Syria

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Jewish World

JA chairman Sharansky: Independent probe needed
Natan Sharansky calls for independent investigation of allegations against senior executives of the Claims Conference.

US Jewish groups help out after Oklahoma tornado
“Unfortunately, this isn’t the first nor will it be the last disaster to hit Oklahoma, so we’re setting up a fund to reflect that,” says Rabbi Vered Harris.

Berman: Claims Conference staff unaware of fraud
Claims Conference chairman denies to 'Post' of any knowledge of fraud within organization since 2001 probe.

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Cooking Class: Make a burger
All you have to do to make tasty hamburgers is buy the best meat you can afford, and not ruin it.

Wine Talk: The wine consultant
Gal Zohar joined Yotam Ottolenghi’s famous dining kingdom in London and has not looked back since.

Warm and welcoming
If you like an eclectic mix of fine food, you’ll adore Adora in Tel Aviv.

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National News

Complaints lead ministry to examine math tests
Chief mathematics inspector becomes target of phone threats; Piron condemns "violent behavior."

Bar-Ilan honors Israel Philharmonic Orchestra
Philanthropist and former Mossad chief among those receiving honorary doctorates.

Port reforms to begin with two tenders in July
Transportation Minister Katz announces 2 tenders for a private company to build a new port to be published on July 1.

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Israel: Leading the Way
Israeli Hospitals are leaders in the fields of emergency, trauma and mass-casualty preparedness

Environment & Technology

Shalom: Gas exports to be capped at 40%
As companies explore, drill through Israel’s eastern Mediterranean waters, export allowances have become a topic of contention.

Smartphone app updates bus proximity in real time
The iPhone and Android app NetBus is the brainchild of four young men who came up with the idea during their army service.

Invasive beetle may cause trees to fall
Agriculture Ministry warns of falling trees due to infestation of the red palm weevil that consumes wood from the inside out.

Health & Science

J’lem to offer free checkups for hearing awareness
Every year, more and more young people are losing their hearing because of exposure to high decibels.

Jordan Red Cross tours J’lem women’s health clinic
Jordanian visitors tell Orthodox clinic brass that they are planning to open a similar clinic for women in the Hashemite kingdom soon.

‘I won’t let Bikur Cholim close,’ says Gamzu
Health Ministry director-general tells 'The Jerusalem Post' that hospital now being run "in an impressive manner."

Sports

Oscar Garcia walks out on Maccabi Tel Aviv
Spanish coach leaves team after winning championship in debut season ahead of July's Champions League 2nd qualifying round.

Mouthwatering Game 5’s to decide BSL quarters
Barak Netanya to face Hapoel Jerusalem in decisive fifth game, while Hapoel Eilat and Rishon Lezion will fight for semifinal spot.

Rising Team USA baseball star headed for Israel
Robert Scherl, who has combated Legg-Calve-Perthes disease, to be part of Team USA’s baseball team at 2013 Maccabiah.

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