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Presidential Conference: Day 2
Presidential Conference 2013 ready to kick off Day Two
Fifth in conference series, "Facing Tomorrow" sees Clinton, Streisand celebrate President Shimon Peres's 90th birthday in Jerusalem; festivities to continue with participation of Tony Blair, Rahm Emanuel, Shimon Peres.
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Palestinians launch rockets toward South, shattering calm
Rockets land in Palestinian areas; Kerem Shalom crossing closed.
Rohani: Iran nuclear work never meant to be exposed
Iran president once spoke approvingly hiding of nuclear program.
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Turkey PM Erdogan welcomes Hamas leaders
As European Union cancels a parliamentary visit to Ankara, Erdogan hosts Hamas heads Mashaal, Haniyeh.
Netanyahu calls for an end to all Iranian enrichment
Prime minister says Rohani has doctrine of "talk and enrich," shortly after Lavrov says Tehran is willing to stop enrichment to 20%.
Ministry blasts verbal violence of IDF youth
Soldiers’ ombudsman's report exposes poor conditions of IDF personnel at Iron Dome; Brik cites "gaps in awareness and preparation."
J'lem team hopes to build solar oasis in Rwanda
Rwandan President Paul Kagame leads cooperation, says his country "feels close to Israel."
MK Ben-Dahan to stay in IDF Artillery Corps
Bayit Yehudi's Eli Ben-Dahan fights to stay on in roll as reserve duty operations officer for the Artillery Corps.
US Senate unfazed on sanctions after Rohani win
The new sanctions bill aims to bring Iranian oil exports to zero and close currency loopholes; cautious optimism for Rohani.
Abbas: Palestinians want Kerry's efforts to succeed
US secretary of state may return to push for resumption of peace talks; PA continues to demand that Israel halt settlement construction.
IDF general: Palestinians aiding US peace drive
Maj.-Gen. Nitzan Alon: Palestinian administration in W. Bank quietly cutting off funds for grassroots campaigners against Israel.
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Second int’l firm signs on Israeli gas exploration
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Project to upgrade Road 1; travelers advised to make use of alternative routes, to minimize traffic jams.
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Health Ministry to launch campaign thwarting polio spread
Health Ministry encourages public to observe better hygiene and take unvaccinated children under six to be vaccinated.
Gamzu pledges more doctors and nurses in public system
1,300 more medical students to graduate every year to cope with the growing shortage of physicians, Health Ministry director-general vows.
Cancer researcher lauds ruling against gene patents
US ruling against gene patenting hailed by discoverer of the BRCA1 breast cancer mutation that affects many Israelis, Jews.
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Spain, Italy to clash in mouthwatering U-21 final
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Weintraub advances in Wimbledon qualifiers
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