On backdrop of violent clashes in capital, Ban Ki-moon urged Israelis, Palestinians to practice restraint but condemns east Jerusalem construction, saying ‘ settlements are illegal under international law’
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New York – My time with evangelical Christians has made me a better Jew,” says David Brog, the executive director of Christians United For Israel (CUFI). “It made me take my faith more seriously.” Evangelicals also take Judaism seriously, a conviction that over the last 20 years has variously surprised, pleased, and frightened Jews across [...]
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While Washington demands cancellation of construction plan in Ramat Shlomo, Habayit Hayehudi faction warns such move will threaten Netanyahu government’s stability
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The first time Mick Moloney visited America, he fell in love with a library. “God almighty!” Moloney said when remembering it in a 1993 interview with Steve Winick of Dirty Linen magazine. “I couldn’t leave it. I used to stay up all night reading these books.” The library belonged to Kenny Goldstein, then chair of the University of Pennsylvania Folklore and Folklife Department. After enticing Moloney back to the States in 1972 to enroll in the University of Pennsylvania’s folklore program, Goldstein served as Moloney’s mentor, advocate, and friend, guiding him to international acclaim as a folklorist and musician. Thirty-six years after meeting Goldstein, Moloney noticed a trend: ?Nearly all the significant partnerships I’ve had with people professionally have been with Jewish people.”
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Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak was shown on television on Tuesday sitting and chatting to doctors at a German hospital, the first pictures of him since he had surgery 10 days ago.
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Head of US Central Command David Petraeus confident Islamic Republic won’t achieve nuclear capability in 2010
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Washington – New York Rep. Anthony Weiner is adding his voice to the criticism of the White House’s response to an ill-timed Israeli construction decision, and in sharper terms than his colleagues.
“The appropriate response was a shake of the head – not a temper tantrum,” Weiner said in a statement to be released shortly. “Israel [...]
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Feldman “may be tried” after attempting to infiltrate border with migrants.
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