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IAEA to return to Iran after 'good' trip
UN nuclear watchdog inspectors say another visit planned "in the very near future" to seek further answers on Iran's nuclear program: "there is still a lot of work to be done."
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UN chief: Israel should make 'goodwill gestures'
Jerusalem expected to announce approval of various projects in Gaza before Ban Ki-moon’s visit to Strip.
'We're in danger of waking up to a different Israel'
Livni says at Herzliya Conference: "Israelis are not debating the real issue of the state's minority imposing its will on the majority."
Russian EU envoy: no chance for Syria resolution
Draft is missing "clear clause ruling out... military intervention," says Chizhov, in latest sign that Russia could exercise veto.
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Feiglin concedes election, touts primacy of Right
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Kinneret water level rises 55 cm. in 1 month
Romney wins Florida Republican primary
CIA chief: Iran sanctions are 'biting' recently
Netanyahu declares victory in Likud primaries
IDF drills mobilization under missile fire
Peres: Israel could benefit from 'Arab Spring'
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IDF: Get gas masks before distribution ends
Rivlin seeks to limit Knesset lobbyists
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Israel remembers Ramon 9 years on
Space Agency appoints new head; ministries to invest additional NIS 165 million.
'Prostate cancer screening needs more evidence'
Expert: Current system that relies on prostate-specific antigens levels in the blood is “deeply flawed.”
Brain protein may help control Alzheimer’s
Protein could create amyloid beta, the major component of plaques implicated in the development of Alzheimer’s disease.
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Jackie Mason to retire after 47 years
75-year-old veteran funnyman announces plans to scale back on live shows, to only perform "every once in a while."
Top 5: Tel Aviv’s hidden gems
Food enthusiasts at Taste TLV give their verdict on the best that the Tel Aviv dining scene has to offer.
Wine Talk: Ancient wine
The importance that wine assumed in Judeo-Christian ritual stems from the prominent position of wine in Ancient Israel.
Jewish World
Conservative movement sending 1st rabbi to FSU
New leader of Kiev congregation: Anti-Semitism in Ukraine at a low simmer, gays welcome in his synagogue.
Metzger calls for strike over appointments crisis
UTJ and Shas veto bill that would reserve spots on rabbinical court appointment committee for women.
UTJ, Shas veto 'women on dayanim panel' bill
Legislation sets quota of two seats for women on the committee that appoints rabbinical judges.
Environment & Technology
Ecologists aim to save endangered fish
Known scientifically as Nemacheilus dori, the fish are found only in Israel and exclusively in waters of a tiny wetland reserve.
Kepler telescope team finds 11 new solar systems
Discoveries boost number of extra-solar planets to 729; scientists have another 2,300 candidate planets.
'Education a vital tool in fire prevention'
Int’l conference on climate change examines ways to reduce risk while maintaining lush park lands.
Middle East
US Embassy houses citizens as Egypt eyes NGOs
Egyptian military delegation expected in Washington for regular talks expected to focus in large part on the impasse over NGOs.
Hamas leader Haniyeh sets out for Iran, Gulf states
Islamist movement's leader in Gaza leaves for Tehran at the invitation of Iranian President Ahmadinejad.
'Egypt's military considering early power transfer'
Egyptian daily 'Al Ahram' reports that military rulers are exploring options to transition power ahead of June schedule.
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Virtual center sharpens elderly minds, staves off lonelines
The program enables elderly individuals to connect with day care centers via Skype.
Thorny issue of copyright brings cuddly cacti to court
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Anglo musician Yael Deckelbaum's new album ‘Joy and Sadness’ exclusively features Hebrew songs.
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