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Lindenstrauss distributes final draft of Carmel Fire report
Netanyahu, Steinitz and Yishai among recipients of report detailing "omissions, failures and conclusions" of deadly blaze; final copy to be released to the public after ministries submit responses.
Labor Court extends deadline for strike deal
Gaps emerge between Treasury, Histadrut before signing agreement to end general strike.
Iran turns to India as sanctions dry up palm oil
Sanctions-related payments problems that have caused palm oil imports to grind to a halt.
3.1 magnitude earthquake shakes North
Tremors felt through area between Safed and Tiberias in Israel's first earthquake in 2 months; no injuries or damages reported.
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Germany expels 4 Syrian diplomats after arrests
Dempsey to visit Egypt amid NGO tensions
'Iran must attack Israel by 2014'
Iran sends toy drone to Obama
29 killed as Assad's forces assault Homs
Artillery drill aims to solve last war's issues
Study: Haredi middle class emerging
Chabad: Oprah explores Hassidic life in Brooklyn
IAF trainer race heats up with letter
'US urged Israel not to release terrorists'
Israel key electoral issue in... Malaysia?
Migron residents pray for ‘help’ on Tu Bishvat
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Tu Bishvat - The New Year for Trees
"And you shall come to the Land, and you shall plant all kinds of edible trees..." Leviticus, 19:20
Health & Science
Scientists: Sound can activate ‘sight’ for blind
Brain scientists tap into visual cortex of people suffering from congenital blindness – making it possible for them to “see.”
Murky, dusty weather takes people’s breath away
The dust-filled air has also sent hundreds of patients to hospital emergency rooms around the country.
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New non-invasive fat removal technologies offer alternatives to patients who are ineligible for liposuction.
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DOUGLAS BLOOMFIELD
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SETH J. FRANTZMAN
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MICHAEL FREUND
Now is the time to fight for Jewish refugees
LYN JULIUS
Media Comment: The future of army radio
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Who does Washington prefer - Putin or Zyuganov?
ANTHONY SALVIA
Words matter: A new language for peace
JOHN V. WHITBECK
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Chosen Bites: Chocolate for the passionate
Whether you celebrate Valentine’s Day or not, you can't go wrong with a delicious chocolate pudding.
Wine Talk: Father figure
From winemaker to winery owner, Israel Flam has had a career that spans more than four decades.
Healthy Eating: Eat your way to beauty
Chapped lips? Dry hair? Flaky skin? Find out which foods can help you stay beautiful through this dehydrating winter.
Jewish World
Reporters face trial for ‘invading’ Nazi’s privacy
Two Dutch journalists will stand trial in Germany for allegedly invading the privacy of the escaped Nazi war criminal whom they helped expose.
In the face of BDS, Penn stays positive
Pro-Israel university community points to Penn's support following Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions conference.
Norway paper afraid country losing Jews
Leading Norwegian newspaper 'Aftenposten' warns country on verge of becoming a country without Jews.
Environment & Technology
Israeli ‘power flower’ coming to US desert
A team of Americans plans to bring the solar tulip technology of Yavne-based AORA Solar to the sprawling Arizona desert.
Regulator approves first Beduin solar license
Contract to develop solar field was first signed a year-and-a-half ago, will be funded by US gov't agency.
TA hands out saplings to children for Tu Bishvat
Recipients include volunteer bodies, young students, therapeutic institutions and community centers.
Middle East
Ban: Arab League to resume Syria monitoring
Announcement follows widespread violence in Homs kills up to 100; Ban urges Israel, PA to submit peace proposals.
‘Heaviest shelling yet’ kills up to 100 in Homs
EU close to new Syria sanctions; CNN: US making contingency plans for military action.
Egypt ignores US aid cut threat in NGOs case
US Congress, White House say aid threatened in row over foreign-funded NGOs.
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Ask the Barman: Irish charm
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The Weekly Schmooze: George Clooney, Nazi Hunter
A Jpost column wrapping up Jewish culture news worldwide: Oprah goes haredi; Kutsher's attempts to be trendy.
Israeli history photo of the week: Tu Bishvat in 1930
JPost special feature: A Library of Congress photograph collection that documents pre-state Israel.
Robots learn what it means to be human
Advancements in robotics engineering bring robots more capable of emulating human behaviors and interactions.
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