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IAEA chief kicks off talks with Iran over its nuke program
UN's nuclear chief in Tehran for one-day visit meets with senior Iranian officials, expresses hope of agreement on further inspections of nuke sites; Iran: Amano's visit a "gesture of goodwill"; Israel remains skeptical.
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Bomber hits Yemen military practice, kills 41
A man in soldier's uniform blew himself up at a military parade rehearsal; defense minister and chief of staff present, but unhurt.
Militant group claims suicide bombing in Syria
The al-Nusra Front says it planned recent Deir al-Zor suicide bombing that killed nine people.
Bomb found in parking spot of Nahariya mayor
Police say Sebag has been threatened on several occasions in the past due to his position as mayor of the northern city.
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IAF to counter new surface-to-air missiles
Police arrest 2nd suspect for Ramat Yishai rapes
Pilot lands light plane in Tiberias for coffee
Comic actor John Cleese signs on to Israeli film
Video: Settlers firing at Palestinians
40,000 haredim attend anti-Internet rally in NY
Arava Power to build 8 new solar fields
Singer Robin Gibb, Bee Gees co-founder, dies at 62
NATO chief says 'no intention' to intervene in Syria
'Hamas, Fatah agree on deadline for unity gov't'
Egypt’s election: It’s all up for grabs
Israel's Gelfand beats defending chess champ
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Prof. to post-doctoral students: Return to Israel
Prof. Ruth Arnon urged outstanding doctoral students in the sciences to return to Israel, give back to country what received.
Committee suggests ways to expand fertility
Experts present a wide range of recommendations to amend laws on IVF, ova and sperm donations, surrogate parenthood.
Ministry to invest NIS 1m. yearly for Negev doctors
Ministry trying to bring 150 more young physicians to work at Soroka University Medical Center in Beersheba over 5 years.
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Holiday In: Light and white
If you are looking for new ideas for Shavuot, try these cheese recipes offered by Tnuva
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Jewish World
Competition in Jewish world heats up
New Jewish group founded by Russian-born businessman seeks place in Diaspora politics.
OU’s ‘Torah Tidbits’ turns 20
Event celebrating 20 yrs, 1,000th addition attended by 1000 members of public, as well as Deputy J'lem Mayor Hadari.
Budget-pinched women’s Talmud program to close
Program was first course to provide stipends to women scholars in order to facilitate long-term study of Talmudic texts.
National News
Strikes cost economy over half-million workdays
Twenty-five strikes were held in 2011, with the participation of 290,820 workers, costing the economy 556,748 workdays.
Tourism focus at special J’lem cabinet meeting
Ministers approve NIS 350m. for projects including Ammunition Hill, Mount of Olives, biblical sites.
15 arrested in clashes marring Jerusalem Day
50,000 people march to Western Wall to mark liberation of Old City, Temple Mount; Police arrest 5 Arabs, 10 Jews.
Environment & Technology
‘Clean the Land Day’ to occur across Israel
Foursome decides to call upon all Israelis, Masa fellows and alumni in particular, “to take to the streets, beaches and parks.”
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.
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New game turns your iPad into a piano
Award-winning Israeli video game developer JoyTunes releases a new iPad game called Piano Dust Buster.
Celebrating in black and white
The "photographer of the nation in the making" showcases the spirit of Jerusalem Day.
Egypt's would-be 'president of the poor' touts past
Hamdeen Sabahy, a dark horse in Egypt's presidential race, refrains from calling for cancelation of Israel treaty,
Beneath the surface
Photographer Adi Nes reveals underlying village tensions in the Jezreel Valley.
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