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UN chief Ban 'appalled' by Syrian onslaught on Homs
Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon "strongly condemns" the mounting death toll, says Syrian violence "unacceptable before humanity," erodes the legitimacy of Damascus government.
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PM: Fatah-Hamas deal will end diplomatic process
Netanyahu says Abbas signing reconciliation deal with Hamas shows he is "abandoning" peace.
'Egyptian NGO crackdown could impact US aid'
White House says Egypt's decision to refer foreign nationals, including US citizens, to court threatens aid.
Diplomats: Iran boosts nuclear work in bunker
Iran is believed to be developing uranium enrichment activity, in a defiant move against increasing Western pressure.
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Ross: Now’s not prime time for peace deal
‘Horowitz works hardest to separate religion, state’
Hungary condemns far-right's anti-Semitic comments
‘Pornographic’ Purim costumes cause uproar
Strike to go ahead unless agreement reached
Elbit unveils camouflage detector
'Iran: Majority of Syrians still support Assad'
US extends sanctions to Iran’s central bank
'Settlements cannot receive automatic benefits'
Analysis: Will Qatar succeed where others have faile
S.Sudanese facing deportation want more time
Analysis: Assad will turn to Russia for a 'way out'
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Tu Bishvat - The New Year for Trees
"And you shall come to the Land, and you shall plant all kinds of edible trees..." Leviticus, 19:20
Health & Science
Sderot’s first resident’s hearing restored after 25 years
Meir Turgeman will for the first time be able to hear the Red Alert warning siren against rockets from Gaza.
DNA holds clues to climate change adaptation
30,000-year-old bison bones help scientists unravel mystery of animals adaptations to environmental change.
Social networks provide clues to natural selection
Meet the Beetles: Forked fungus beetles, like other insects and animals, have their own societies.
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The IDF's greatest challenge
JONATHAN YUDELMAN
Borderline Views: The politics of planting
DAVID NEWMAN
Too confrontational on Iran?
EMILY B.LANDAU
This Tu Bishvat - a Nobel environment prize
MICHAEL M. COHEN
On My Mind: Syria's future in Russia's hands
KENNETH BANDLER
Unintended consequences of an Israeli strike on Iran
GERSHON BASKIN
Why I want to be the values-voice in the US Congress
SHMULEY BOTEACH
Cotler’s plea on Syria
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What's next for Nigeria
Widespread discontent in Africa’s most populous nation may lead to region-wide revolution.
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Sights and Insights: A capital city on a hill
Tel Samaria remains a testimony of all earthly glory; the only beauty that remains is what was there to begin with.
Writer: Mel Gibson to do 'Jewish Braveheart'
Joe Eszterhas says he's convinced 'Passion of the Christ' director is right choice for film about hero Judah Maccabee.
Alternatively Speaking: Steps to preventing strep
Alternative medicine enthusiast Natalie Marx answers your questions: What can prevent me from catching the flu?
Jewish World
10-year sentence is stretched to ‘indefinite’
In groundbreaking ruling, rabbinical courts decides Meir Gorodetzki will not leave prison until he grants wife a ‘get.’
S. Africa’s last Jewish newspaper makes last stand
If new sources of revenue are not found, paper's existence may indeed be in jeopardy.
Those helping Holocaust survivors to be honored
Newly established “Medal of Light” award aims to shed light on those who work to improve lives of Shoah survivors.
Environment & Technology
TA hands out saplings to city’s children for Tu Bishvat
Recipients include volunteer bodies, young students, therapeutic institutions and community centers.
NGOs petition court over air pollution program
Tel Aviv reports drastic improvement in air over past decade.
KKL-JNF launches ‘social forest’ for Tu Bishvat
Group launches project in honor of Tu Bishvat, as well as Keren Kayemeth LeIsrael-Jewish National Fund’s 110th anniversary.
Middle East
NGO worker cases sent to Egypt court
Nineteen Americans on list of those facing charges; US State Department "deeply concerned" by the Egyptian move.
Syrian rebels kill nine soldiers in Idlib province
Former Syrian general tells 'Sunday Telegraph' that regime's troops demoralized, won't last past February.
Cairo protesters want early vote, clash with police
Politicians seek early presidential election, vote could be as soon as April or May instead of June; clashes carry on.
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Ecstasy and agony played out on the big stage
A portrait of both the winning and losing locker-rooms in the aftermath of a thrilling Super Bowl XLVI.
Archeologists make new finds at the Hill of Jonah
Wall remains dating from seventh, eight centuries indicate there was life at Ashdod site during time of the prophe
Untangling the Web: News shouldn’t be free – Part 2
In a country where people pause what they’re doing and turn up the news on the hour without thinking about it, th
Abu Dhabi’s outsized cultural ambitions
Revival of giant museum project raises questions about how Emiratis will benefit.
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