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On eve of Kerry visit
Livni says deal with PA will be implemented gradually
US secretary of state expected to further discuss US security ideas; justice minister attacks building in isolated settlements as hurting Israel’s effort to enlist int'l community around security arrangements.
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US lawmakers to introduce bill on new Iran sanctions soon
Senators finishing legislation that would target Iran's remaining oil exports, foreign exchange and seek to limit Obama's ability to waive sanctions.
Snow begins to fall as winter storm rolls in
Golan Heights, Galilee mountains, Gush Etzion see snowfall; flakes expected in Jerusalem Thursday morning.
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Report: Former BoI governor Fischer leading candidate for US Federal Reserve vice-chair
Source familiar with matter says man credited with guiding Israel’s economy through difficult waters has already been offered US job.
Likud likely to vote for split with Yisrael Beytenu against Netanyahu's wishes
Central c'tee expected to pass proposals backing annexation of Judea and Samaria, endorsing Jewish prayer on Temple Mount.
Magen David Adom donation stand thrown out of Knesset for discouraging Ethiopian MK from giving blood
MDA's policy is not to take blood from a person who has lived for more than a year in country where HIV is prevalent.
US tweaks Syria policy after Western backed rebels suffer setback to Islamists
Suspension of assistance into country's north ceases in first such move since US began involvement in theater.
Key Obama ally tells him to free Pollard
Former New Mexico Governor Richardson calls on US president to put Israeli agent on Christmas holiday clemency list.
PMO dismisses report that Netanyahu cancelled attendance at Reform confab
PM will appear at confab via satellite; report in Israeli media says he is standing up meeting following Mandela cancellation.
White House 'failing to challenge Iran's interpretations of Geneva deal'
Iran's interpretations of nuclear agreement contradicts claims put forward by the US, expert says.
Palestinians slam Guatemalan president for visiting east Jerusalem
Erekat calls visit in coordination with the Israeli foreign ministry an "attempt to legitimize Israel’s occupation policies."
Romanian state TV airs Christmas carol about burning Jews, celebrating Holocaust
Song includes lyric: "This is what the kike is good for, to make kike smoke through the chimney on the street."
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ESTHER POLLARD
Saudi Arabia, Iran and the nuclear deal
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RICHARD D. HEIDEMAN
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AVI PERRY
Can Israel be a country like any other?
MANFRED GERSTENFELD
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GERSHON BASKIN
Palestinian statehood and jihadist terror
LOUIS RENÉ BERES
Sexual harassment is still prevalent in the IDF
MICHAL ROZIN
Analysis & Features
Gaza’s women have a surprising new hobby - karate
What time is it? The answer for only 1.5 million dollars
The Beduin view
Analysis: How did we get here and why?
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Pope Francis named 'Time' Person of the Year for 2013
'Gaza officials who do not work are receiving EU paychecks'
Court rejects suit against Espresso Bar for failure to enforce non-smoking law
Iran military chief says Rouhani government 'infected by Western doctrine'
Health minister endorses reform to allow surrogacy for singles, homosexuals
Ex-army chief Halutz: Israel prefers Assad over Islamists in Syria
PA policeman killed in attack near Bethlehem
Securities chairman: Israeli companies 'exits' cost state up to 3 times their value
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Roads flood, winds pound as country waits for snow
Romanian state TV airs Christmas carol about burning Jews, celebrating Holocaust
Two Israelis awarded Nobel Prize in Sweden
Palestinians see worrisome trend in rise of 'honor killings'
UN job application question points to pro-Palestinian bias, watchdog says
Jewish World
Anne Frank tree cut down, stolen in Germany
Sapling came from tree that stood outside Anne Frank's hiding place; police have no leads on identity of thieves, according to Dutch report.
Brandeis professors call on university to ‘resume, redouble’ ties with Al-Quds University
Suspension of Nusseibeh from Brandeis advisory board "violates principle of maintaining dialogue."
Reform biennial to focus on filling pews in post-Pew world
An October study said movement lags behind other denominations in religious engagement in US.
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Roger Waters - Comfortably Dumb
By DR. DAVID LAZERSON
The former Pink Floyd star put the proverbial foot in his mouth when he reached out to his fellow rockers describing Israel
The challenge for Israeli diplomacy
By LESLIE SUSSER
Jerusalem finds itself reconsidering its foreign policy amid shifting regional balances and discord with the US and EU.
Lifestyle
Rocking the airwaves
Kol Hacampus radio station celebrates 18 years as a breeding ground for some of the budding stars of the Israeli media community.
Southern comfort
No longer just a city you pass by on the way to Masada or the Dead Sea, Arad has undergone tremendous developments in recent years.
Cannes Dance Festival: November 19-24
The Biannual Dance Festival in Cannes is a week-long event which enjoys an extra touch of glamour in the wake of the Cannes film festival.
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National News
Affirmative action for haredim bill in public sector defeated in Knesset
Bill claimed that the haredi community, like other sectors of the population, suffers from discrimination.
50-yr-old Bnei Brak man sentenced to 15 years jail for sexually assaulting 8-yr-old girl in bomb-shelter
"Haven of safety" became place full of "fear, anxiety," court says in its ruling; says danger of man repeating actions.
Israel and UK sign agreement promoting English studies in Israel
British Secretary of State for Education says cooperation is example of blossoming relationship between countries
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Winter of Birds Festival and Tourism
The Winter Bird Festival in the Galilee, Golan and valleys of northern Israel, opened on Monday with a gala evening at the Dubrovin Estate in the Hula Valley,
Environment & Technology
The Center of European Nuclear Research (CERN) to vote on Israeli membership
Joining European body would be significant step for Israel science says Science, Technology and Space minister Peri.
Expert: Israel cannot remain an ‘energy island’
Dr. Fatih Birol, chief economist of Int'l Energy Agency in Paris makes remarks at The Israel Business Conference.
VC firm chief says agritech can be Israel’s next ‘hi-tech’
Israel's agricultural technology industry has potential to become global force to be reckoned with, experts say.
Health & Science
Health Ministry urges precautions in stormy weather, especially for elderly and infants
To preserve heat, make sure the home is properly insulated with special tape around the windows and doors.
Wolfson to test red-grape-derived product on diabetics
Wolfson’s diabetes clinic will examine a new form of reservatrol – a type of natural polyphenol and a phytoalexin.
Timer to turn off patient ventilators in hospitals being tested but not ready for use
Only about 3,000 Israelis have registered a living will with the Health Ministry.
Sports
Hap J’lem picks up crucial victory in Romania
Reds in much better position to progress in Eurocup; already advanced Mac Haifa loses.
Mac TA controls own destiny going into final group games
Yellow-and-blue facing Lietuvos Rytas Vilnius at Nokia Arena, could clinch first place.
Yellow-and-blue hosts Bordeaux, Greens get Karagandy
A draw would be enough for Maccabi to clinch second place in Group F, while even a defeat will probably not cost Tel Aviv a berth in the knockout rounds.
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A rare opportunity: Israeli and Afghan educators meet in China
Hebrew U President Ben Sasson: Science is an international language that can serve as a bridge between peoples and
Analysis: A stronger Iran, a weaker America and a region teetering on the brink
Agreement appears to be another step in America's flight from the Middle East rather than a genuine effort to stop
Palestinian protester’s death: Many complex arguments, few clear answers
IDF closes case against soldiers who killed Mustafa Tamimi in 2011 when he was hit by a tear gas canister.
Archaeological dig reveals 10th-century mosaic fountain in Ramle area
Discovery of 900-year-old fountain marks first such find outside of the known wealthier districts of Old Ramle.
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