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Barak too keen on Iran attack, says Yacimovich
In interview with 'Post,' Labor chairwoman slams Iran policies of Barak, says that every nonmilitary option must be exhausted before a strike comes into play; US Ambassador Shapiro: US has Iran military option ready.
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Poll: Israel viewed negatively around the world
BBC poll measures public opinion on 22 countries, places Israel in company of North Korea, ahead of only Iran, Pakistan.
IDF chief Gantz set to make historic visit to China
Israel informs US of the trip, which was approved by the Defense Ministry; ban on arms sales to China still in place.
Iran flouts UN sanctions, sends arms to Syria
Syria remains top destination for Iranian arms in violation of UNSC ban, according to confidential draft report by UN panel.
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Abbas swears in new Fayyad-led PA cabinet
UN monitors caught in Syria crossfire handed over
Forces seize $110 m. worth of drugs in Afghanistan
California oil find would benefit Israeli company
Three Kadima MKs rebel, vote against coalition
'Putin said Israel would take care of Iran'
Beinisch: To save freedom, state needs constitution
Algerian author sparks uproar with Israel visit
Lugar defeat shows partisanship on foreign policy
North Korea resumes building of light water reactor
Aharonovitch: Forget stats, public feels unsafe
Lenny Kravitz to 'Let Love Rule' in Tel Aviv
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Organization slams ‘Time' breastfeeding cover
Academy of Breastfeeding Medicine says there is no evidence that long-term breastfeeding is harmful to child, mother.
15-year-old almost loses outer ear after piercing
Doctors perform emergency surgery, save him from amputation of his external ear.
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Survey determines how much support parents provide for active living in their children.
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The names flavonoids, polyphenols, carotenoids can be confusing. Find out once and for all what these compounds are.
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Joshua Wesson, author of ‘Red Wine with Fish,’ is the man who, almost single-handedly, changed our views about wine.
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The "action" is too painfully slow and cerebral in ‘The Exchange’ to sustain the viewer’s interest.
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Shas, UTJ won't sit on 'Tal Law' committee
Yishai: Those who study Torah aren't subject to negotiations on quotas, basic rights; UTJ MKs not participating either.
Young haredim want to study, open to army, work
Survey of 400 unmarried haredi students shows 70 percent see themselves continuing religious studies.
Class shows haredi readiness to tackle sex abuse
Course launched recently to train haredi counselors to work with sexually abused kids shows openness to once taboo issue.
National News
Bar-Ilan conference promotes prenuptial agreement
Conference discusses multi-layered approach to solve the problem of men who refuse to give their wives a bill of divorce.
Always on call
Dan Nemet, who heads the medical unit of the IDF’s national emergency team, talks about life on the job.
Gov't green lights 'smart' ID cards program
Legislative c'tee approves changes to population registry regulations; civil rights attorney warns of identity theft.
Environment & Technology
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.
Israeli expo in Holland celebrates past and future
Agricultural exhibition puts positive Dutch-Israeli relations on display.
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Still kicking after all these years
Celebrating her golden jubilee, Rina Schenfeld, the first lady of Israeli dance, has outlived passing trends.
TA Gay Pride set to paint town all kinds of colors
Thousands of tourists expected to attend this year's event which will focus on periphery's link with Tel Aviv.
Top 5: Live music venues in Jerusalem
Discover Jerusalem's rich and diverse live music scene with this great selection of venues.
Tapiro continues to build Hall-of-Fame resume in Ashdod
Sinai Says: While Tapiro may not look the part, he plays it as well as anyone else in the BSL.
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