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Amnesty: Iran executions up four-fold in 2011
Crackdown against political opposition figures, groups intensifying ahead of Iranian parliamentary elections, rights group says, calls Tehran's attempts to show solidarity with Arab Spring hypocrisy.
IDF engages infiltrators on Egypt border, kills 1
Unclear if infiltrators at same site where large explosive device was recently found were terrorists or smugglers.
Retiring Beinisch could annul ‘discriminatory law’
Retiring Supreme Court president to rule on petitions against law denying income support to those with cars.
Journalists union may cut ties with int'l federation
Impetus for break comes after communiqué claims women journalists face threats and violence working in Israel.
NEWS
'Security forces evacuate Oz Zion outpost'
New ambassador to Egypt officially begins his tenure
Hamas rejects Abbas's invitation to visit Jerusalem
Police arrest suspect W. Bank car-jacking wave
Syria approves new constitution amid bloodshed
Paris university avoids ‘Israel-bashing seminar’
Liberman rules out Tal Law extension
Palestinians protest Israeli medical visit
Rivlin to Russia: Stop Iran developing nukes
Western ways woo Saudi women
Palestinian woman on hunger strike in prison
Comptroller to send out report on 'Harpaz Affair'
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Health & Science
MKs denounce segregation in maternity wards
The meeting was held at the initiative of Labor MK Ghaleb Majadle, who was upset by reports of segregation requests.
Yad Sarah: Gas hikes hurt voluntary organizations
Unlike private businesses, voluntary organizations are not compensated for taxes on petrol.
Health Ministry survey rates eleven state hospitals
Some 5,000 patients give good grades for internal medicine, surgical departments, low marks on food, privacy, noise.
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ZVI MAZEL
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Administering the country’s universities
DAVID NEWMAN
Tales of 'the fryer'
JEREMY RUDEN
‘I live in Gush Katif so you can live in TA’
SARA LEHMANN
Encountering Peace: Q&A on the future of the Middle East
GERSHON BASKIN
Jews must demand relationship of equality with Christians
SHMULEY BOTEACH
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Media Matters hurts Obama
American Jews who support current Israeli policies are accused of dual loyalty.
Putin promises military investment
Putin’s proposal to strengthen the Russian military complex will attract patriotic voters.
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Sights and Insights: The oldest part of J'lem
Arguably the most important city in history had its infancy in an area that today hardly reflects its grandeur, The City of David.
Alternatively Speaking: Alleviating anxiety
Alternative medicine enthusiast Natalie Marx answers your questions: Any herbs used for treating anxiety?
Full of the joys of Purim
As well as making an effort with costumes, take some time to think about dressing up your favorite dish.
Jewish World
Prepare now for a safe and happy Purim
Hospital emergency rooms get 3.5 times as many burn cases before and during Purim than during the rest of the year.
JAFI giving emergency relief to Greek Jews
Jewish Agency’s executive decides to grant NIS 4 million over two years to provide for activities of communal Jewish institutions.
'Birthright contributed NIS 2b. to Israeli economy'
‘Eretz Nehederet’ sketches spoofing Diaspora Jews "show importance of program in daily lives of Israelis," says Gidi Mark.
National News
Pri Hagalil factory set to reopen
Factory owner Efraim tells Knesset Finance Committee chair MK Gafni factory will reopen after shuttering last week.
Clergy: Attacks on churches ‘cross red lines'
Vandals sprayed the slogans “Death to Christians” on the Jerusalem Baptist Church last week.
Beinisch ‘had courage, will to strike down laws’
Legal experts laud outgoing court president’s stance on human rights.
Environment & Technology
Residents protest apartments in Jerusalem valley
The residents of Givat Masua and their supporters have until March 8 to file objections to both the regional and local planning committees.
Can new device ‘revolutionize’ wireless charging?
Israeli startup Powermat, backed by Jay-Z, develops cable-free charging surfaces for electric devices.
TA firm monitoring Barcelona water system
Blue I Water Technologies was previously active in Paris and Beijing, too.
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Iran subdues Israel (at the movies)
The Israeli film-going public has been curious about "A Separation" and 30,000 viewers have watced it thus far.
Protect Mount of Olives, Americans tell Knesset
Close road through ancient Jewish cemetery in Jerusalem to cut down on grave desecration, activists say.
Turkey and Israel keep bonds alive through music
Israeli, Turkish musicians have become "volunteer ambassadors" to create, maintain bonds between the countries.
Idan Raichel’s double life
Israel’s favorite world music practitioner has recorded a gem with Malian guitarist Vieux Farka Touré.
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