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  • Egyptians cast votes

    Polling stations open in first open Egypt presidential race



    Egyptians vote in free presidential elections after years of sham votes under former president Mubarak, finally look to pick new leader; no candidate expected to win majority, making run-off election likely.



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Barak demands Iran give up uranium enrichment
Ahead of nuclear talks between Iran and West, defense minister warns of compromise for the sake of showing "progress." 
Knesset to hold reading of outpost bill
Bill to legalize many unauthorized W. Bank Jewish homes in outposts, settlements to undergo preliminary Knesset reading. 
Israeli Everest climber saves Turkish ‘brother’
Had he chosen to continue climbing, Ben-Yehuda would have been the youngest Israeli ever to make it to Everest’s summit.
 
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  • US vows to pressure Iran until it sees action
  • Khartoum points to Israel after Sudan car blast
  • 'My girl isn't home, but animals who raped her are'
  • Archaeologists find first-ever proof of ancient Beth
  • Peaceful nuke energy stressed in Iran before talks
  • Yemeni Jew stabbed to death in Sanaa
  • Ethiopian chief rabbi welcomes Torah's translation
  • Ailing Palestinian hospital awaits cash infusion
  • Syria rebels kidnap 13 Lebanese Shi'ites
  • Technion improves microscope resolution 10-fold
  • Knesset C'tee demands road accident probe
  • Iran's 'gay' Eurovision jibes strain Azerbaijan ties
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Against overwhelming odds, Israel has matured into an economic powerhouse boasting a strong currency, a lower unemployment rate than the US and the EU, and a rich and diverse culture.
Health & Science
Man’s best friend may conquer man’s illnesses
Dogs are among the best animals when it comes to providing models for better medical treatments in humans. 
Viagra may help young patients with heart defects
Drug may boost underdeveloped hearts in children and young adults with congenital heart defects. 
Litzman: Investigate forensic chief's activities
Deputy health minister demands probe into complaints against Hiss about allegedly holding organs removed during exams.
 
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In My Own Write: Monsters are us
JUDY MONTAGU
 
Zionist unity
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The terrorist organization behind the power of the mullahs
SARA AKRAMI AND SAEED...
 
Jerusalem, Tehran and Washington
RAYMOND TANTER
 
Yalla Peace: Palestinian financial problems
RAY HANANIA
 
Jewish Ideas Daily: Either/ Orthodoxy
LAWRENCE GROSSMAN
 
Ethiopian empowerment
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Women and the Wall
DOV LIPMAN
 
Feminine Orthodox rabbinics
RACHEL LEVMORE
 
Premium Zone
Gaza woman photographer 521
Women at war
Groped in Tahrir, abandoned in a war zone, women reporters face great danger in Middle East.
South Sudanese kids protest outside UNHCR office
It was only a matter of time
The UNHRC is ignoring plight of 2,000 Africans that enter Israel each month.
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Lifestyle
Secrets of taking good pictures: Restoration
Here’s some tips about how to deal with faded family photographs that we’d all like to transfer to our computers. 
Pie-in-the-sky thinking: Putting pizzazz into pizza
The mere mention of Shavuot sends images of cheesecakes dancing before my eyes and calling my name. 
For the love of dairy
Restaurants around the country are offering some very appetizing Shavuot specials.
 
Jewish World
'Revolutionary' law to change rules of marriage
Haredi MKs bring no confidence motion in opposition to ‘Tzohar bill’ allowing weddings in any jurisdiction. 
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.
 
National News
El Al launches new economy class
The new service class will offer between 34-40 seats, depending on the aircraft type. 
Police bust suspected organ trafficking ring
Lahav 443 investigation began after foreign police contacted Israeli counterparts to help take down the trafficking ring. 
A few minutes of your time
Both professionals and students will be competing for top prize at the Galilee Short Film Festival.
 
Environment & Technology
Ministry fines car importers over pollution data
Three major car companies fined hundreds of thousands of shekels for failure to publish correct air pollution data. 
'Water Authority requires greater transparency'
According to Taub study, Israel’s Water Authority will be facing growing challenges in meeting its responsibilities, more public involvement is required. 
Landau: Natural gas for cars can free us from oil
Energy and water minister says Israeli natural gas discoveries open window to fight "addiction to black gold."
 
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Tour and Smile leading Israeli oral and maxillary facial surgeons utilizing state-of-the-art clinics
Tales of a healthy bass player
Jerusalem-born guitarist-vocalist Ran Nir works some of his Mojo magic into his debut album ‘L.F.N.T.’
Analysis: Mistaking sideshow for main event
There is the IAEA versus Iran, and then there is the P5+1 versus Iran.
#USelections2012: The Bain of Romney’s existence
This week: When politicians attack; Obama’s surrogate calls his attack ads nauseating; Romney denounces a planned
What happened to the Borscht Belt?
"'If you live in New York, you’re Jewish, even if you aren’t.’ That applied to the Borscht Belt," author says.
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