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UN rights office: Syrian officials should be sent to ICC
Pillay to address General Assembly session; World Health Organization reports "massive increase" in wounded in Syria; UN gives up on keeping tally of Syrian dead due to high level of violence.
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Arrow missile defense system successfully tested
Officials say the test demonstrates Israel's ability to defend itself in a future war.
Grunis appointed next Supreme Court president
Judicial Selection Committee selects Justice Asher Dan Grunis to replace Dorit Beinisch.
Turks torpedo Israel Navy participation in NATO op
Exclusive: Ankara prevents first instance of active Israeli participation in one of Western military alliance’s operations.
NEWS
Hit-and-run kills female soldier
Anonymous threatens cyber crusade against Israel
44% of Americans support strike against Iran
Fashion magazine takes on bus segregation
General strike continues into third day
Israel urges world to reject Palestinian unity gov't
FM: If Iran sanctions fail, all options on table
Cat Power cancels TA show over Palestinian issue
The Numbers Crunch: Readers split on PA taxes
Barak approves new settler homes in Gevaot
West offers words, only, as Syria killing rages
'Elkin most right-wing MK, Meridor a Trojan Horse'
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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
Starcatcher: Astrology for the week of February 10
Tip for the Week: Some days you feel as strong as iron and others as fragile as glass.
Out & About: Top 10 things to do
The Ashdod-based Israeli Andalusian Orchestra will mix young with old on its six-date national Andalusian Prayer tour.
Kazakh boy will walk again after surgery in Israel
Cerebral palsy patient gets free treatment at expense of Assaf Harofeh Medical Center and Foreign Ministry.
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Sinai Today: Iran- Judgment time before G-d
RABBI WARREN GOLDSTEIN
Democracy is alive and kicking in the Knesset
DANNY DANON
The Knesset today: Between worry and hope
DALIA ITZIK
Electoral reform
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Savir's Corner: A new American strategy
URI SAVIR
Striking out
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American military spending and oil dependency
MICHAEL SUSSMAN
Washington Watch: Banging the war drums
DOUGLAS BLOOMFIELD
Terra Incognita: Galloway’s gaffe
SETH J. FRANTZMAN
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Lifestyle
Off The Beaten Track: Glorious trees
Celebrate Israel's greening by visiting the Lower Galilee and learning the history of a famous oak tree.
Doing Design: A modern Geppetto
Instead of becoming a fashion designer, Asaf Weinbroom chose the path of industrial design and has not looked back since.
Chosen Bites: Chocolate for the passionate
Whether you celebrate Valentine’s Day or not, you can't go wrong with a delicious chocolate pudding.
Jewish World
Sarkozy to Jewish group: Iran solution ‘not military’
French leader says Netanyahu must soften his policies towards the Palestinians.
Reporters face trial for ‘invading’ Nazi’s privacy
2 Dutch journalists to stand trial in Germany for allegedly invading privacy of Nazi war criminal 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.
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
UAE urges G8, IMF to fulfill Arab Spring pledges
Very little of $73 billion in financing promised to Tunisia, Egypt, Morocco, Jordan has been handed over by int'l organizations.
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.
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The world’s oldest ‘yo mama’ joke
Researchers decipher works of Babylonian-era cut-ups, but don’t always understand them.
Watch: 25% of senior citizens struggle to stay warm
Taisiya Berger gives up basic needs like food and transportation to afford the winter heating bill.
Ask the Barman: Irish charm
Bartender Eliad waits on Victoria's Secret models and daydreams about serving Kurt Cobain whiskey and coke.
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.
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