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Kremlin: Russia, Iran oppose foreign intervention in Syria - Wed, 22 Feb 2012
Medvedev, Ahmadinejad discuss "dramatic situation developing around Syria"; comments come after US hinted it may arm rebels battling Assad if diplomatic resources exhausted.
PA, UN slam plan to authorize outpost, Shiloh homes - Wed, 22 Feb 2012
Saeb Erekat and UN's Robert Serry condemn plans to authorize Shvuet Rachel outpost, 180 existing homes in Shiloh.
PA angry over Israeli leaks regarding Amman talks - Wed, 22 Feb 2012
Erekat says Israel, PA agreed that "exploratory" talks in Jordanian capital would be confidential.
PM names new PMO communications director - Wed, 22 Feb 2012
Lior Dan becomes PR chief following Hendel's resignation; Netanyahu wishes staff told him about Eshel before the press.
'Iran missiles may be able to hit US in 2-3 years' - Wed, 22 Feb 2012
Steinitz says Iran investing billion of dollars to develop inter-continental ballistic missiles.
Abbas, Mashaal in Cairo to form unity government - Wed, 22 Feb 2012
Hamas announces its leaders have agreed on Qatari-backed reconciliation agreement, despite Abbas serving as interim PM.
Argentine train crashes killing 49 people - Wed, 22 Feb 2012
More than 600 wounded in Argentina's worst rail accident in more than 30 years; official suspect faulty brakes caused crash.
Tunisia, Egypt Islamists signal bigger religion role - Wed, 22 Feb 2012
Islamists in both countries strike more Islamic tones despite months spent reassuring critics.
C'tee proposes businesses separate holdings - Wed, 22 Feb 2012
Report suggests separating financial, non-financial holding; Kadima, Labor accuse Netanyahu of using report for publicity.
Gantz welcomes court decision on 'Tal Law' - Wed, 22 Feb 2012
IDF chief of staff says there is "too much tolernace for those who don't serve"; Liberman: Israel Beiteinu will propose new law.
'Iran investors eye Egypt amid row with US' - Wed, 22 Feb 2012
Iranians want to invest in Egyptian industrial, tourist sectors especially amid Cairo-Washington row, Al Arabiya reports.
In the driver’s seat - Thu, 16 Feb 2012
Award-winning racer Alon Day is the first Israeli race car driver to join an American team.
Should pop stars be celebrated with flags at half-staff? - Fri, 17 Feb 2012
Flags at half-staff should be reserved only for those who have made great sacrifices.
Truly proactive PR can’t just be about ‘peace’ - Wed, 22 Feb 2012
Focus on Israel as peace-seeker adopts its enemies’ view: a state defined by conflict.
Discovering the Jerusalem from the time of Jesus - Wed, 22 Feb 2012
Every wondered what Jerusalem looked like 2000 years ago? Archeological finds in the Jewish Quarter yield clues.
For Syrian children, a picture tells a thousand words - Wed, 22 Feb 2012
Children from Syrian in Turkish refugee camps draw the horrors from their home country they say they witnessed.
It only goes from bad to worse for Betar fans - Wed, 22 Feb 2012
Sinai Says: Times are tough for Betar J'lem fans and there’s no reason to think they'll get better any time soon.
Heart disease prevention and treatment - Sat, 18 Feb 2012
During Heart Disease Awareness Month experts discuss new strategies for improving patient care and quality of life.
Antibiotics ineffective for most sinus infections - Sat, 18 Feb 2012
Given rise of bacteria resistant to such drugs, it is important to find out whether this treatment is effective.
Israeli joins Kentucky surgeons in surgery - Wed, 22 Feb 2012
Dr. Amir Oron aids a surgical team in transplanting a cadaver arm to a recipient.
Top 5 Cinema Hot Spots - Wed, 22 Feb 2012
Movie aficionados, get in the spirit of the Oscars by catching one of the nominated films at these top movie spots in Jerusalem.
Wine Talk: Shaken, not stirred - Thu, 16 Feb 2012
The most famous of all cocktails, the martini is the drink Americans love most.
'Vagina Monologues' to open in Jerusalem - Wed, 22 Feb 2012
Proceeds from the production of Eve Ensler's play benefit the Jerusalem Rape Crisis Center in memory of Linda Feldman.
Haredi women in ‘Master Chef’ style competition - Tue, 21 Feb 2012
Three haredi women served up a feast of culinary delights in a competition to find the most delectable dish in Israel.
Austrian Jewry gets new leader - Wed, 22 Feb 2012
Born in post-Holocaust Vienna, Oskar Deutsch sees "a good future" for the Jewish community in Austria.
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