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Iran: Sanctions could push oil to $160 per barrel
As G8 leaders voice commitment to pressuring Tehran, Iranian economy minister warns of consequences of EU oil embargo set to take effect July 1, says Iran can withstand sanctions, but other economies will suffer.
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Yadlin defends Netanyahu, Barak on Iran policy
Former MI head takes shot at Dagan, Diskin: "When we're regular citizens, we shouldn't come out with explosive statements.”
S. Africa: W. Bank products won't be labeled Israeli
Foreign Ministry to summon South African ambassador over move which it says "is verging on racism.”
Austrian minister calls Liberman 'unbearable'
Norbert Darabos says Israel using Iran to divert attention from domestic woes, Kadima in gov't can "mitigate radicalization."
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US tells G8 Assad must go, cites Yemen as model
Palestinians fear ‘Israeli violence’ on J'lem Day
Hollande starts presidency with diplomatic dance
Six Day War vet: I saw significance during battle
After 4 months, largest UAV remains grounded
Kadima rebels push to stop ‘Confinement Bill’ vote
Interpol denies PA request to arrest Arafat adviser
J'lem Day interview with photographer Rubinger
Blind Chinese activist arrives in United States
Man killed, another wounded in Rehovot drive-by
After 36 days, Palestinian blogger freed from jail
'Islamist Abol Fotouh leading in Egypt expat vote'
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Postpartum depression is a real disease
Condition is too often hidden from view and can take a terrible toll on entire families.
Health Scan: A multidisciplinary approach to ADD
ADD and its variations are estimated to affect between three percent and 10% of all children.
Health: Marketing a myth
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‘Ani Nishba’ – I swear
GAFI DJANOGLY
'This is where I belong'
DAVID GEFFEN
Column One: Let’s embrace our friends
CAROLINE B. GLICK
Into the fray: Nakba nonsense
MARTIN SHERMAN
Another tack: Every man for himself
SARAH HONIG
A View From Israel: An unbreakable bond
ISRAEL KASNETT
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Don't pass on the pasta
The Italian dairy restaurant Montefiore in Jerusalem offers diners a spectacular view and a romantic atmosphere.
Eytan Fox’s 'Yossi,' 10 years later
The follow-up film reflects the way the protagonist’s life has changed from facing death to learning how to live.
The sounds of Baroque
The Vocal Music Festival in Abu Ghosh abounds with topnotch local and international artists.
Jewish World
Budget-pinched women’s Talmud program to close
Program was first course to provide stipends to women scholars in order to facilitate long-term study of Talmudic texts.
Arno Lustiger: Historian of Shoah resistance dies
Tribute: Writer survived six camps, debunked view that Jews went "like sheep to the slaughter."
Islamist rising casts shadow on Tunisian Jews
Exclusive: Worries over the direction of the country in the aftermath of the Arab Spring persist among Jewish community.
National News
A-G wants to radically increase police searches
Fundamental change in privacy rights balance would allow police searches, in some places, even without concrete suspicion.
Man charged with murder in Beersheba stabbing
Two-weeks after death of Gadi Vichman, stabbed after asking teenagers to keep quiet, Idan Ohion, 19, indicted for murder.
'Eritrean migrants rape girl, assault boyfriend'
Announcement of alleged crime comes on heels of another alleged sexual assault, rape of young woman by African migrants.
Environment & Technology
‘Clean the Land Day’ to occur across Israel
Foursome decides to call upon all Israelis, Masa fellows and alumni in particular, “to take to the streets, beaches and parks.”
Bill against animal cruelty passes 1st reading
Knesset bill would strengthen authorities that patrol animal cruelty, amendmending the current Animal Welfare Law.
Innovations of all types pave AgriTech halls
Agriculture exhibition showcases hundreds of new technologies ranging from water-converting drones to predatory mites.
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New minimally invasive system for spinal correction
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The Numbers Crunch: Gay marriage in the spotlight
Ya’alon support for same-sex marriage garners engagement on social media; Facebook facts, figures to mark IPO.
Arrivals: Unforeseen life
Leon Medalia learned he was Israeli by chance, but today he is here by choice.
African influx to TA worries elderly Jewish holdout
As the state builds a fence on the Egyptian border, residents like Menashe are caught in the middle.
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