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Syria rejects Arab League roadmap for Assad power transfer
Anonymous official calls Arab plan a "flagrant interference" and an attack on Syria's sovereignty; plan would see Assad transfer power to deputy, hold early elections, form unity government.
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Egypt's Islamist-led parliament to hold first session
Muslim Brotherhood's party forms the largest bloc; session follows the country's first free vote in decades.
'Mashaal planning to visit Gaza with Abbas'
Hamas leader asked Egypt to grant him passage through Rafah; visit will be 'first of its kind' for Mashaal, 'Al Hayat' reports.
Gantz recruiting nations to combat Iran smuggling
Israel asks US, EU to check vessels in Red Sea, Mediterranean for amrs smuggling to Hamas in Gaza.
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Christians in Iran, Syria face rising persecution
Indian High Court releases Israeli trekker
US carrier enters Gulf after Iran tones down threats
US lawmaker Giffords to quit to focus on recovery
PA calls on Israel to release top Hamas figure
'Hezbollah acting in Syria against protesters'
Analysis: Rocky road to unity for Syria opposition
In court, Rabbi Elon denies charges against him
Likud hawks call to boycott party primary
Heavy snows hit Golan Heights, Mount Hermon
Dirani interrogator sues Defense Ministry
PA hands over man suspected of jailing daughter
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Knesset c'tee rejects dental-care plan for elderly
Ministerial Committee on Legislation opposes bill because deputy health minister is working on his own plan.
Ministry endorses European warning on MS drug
Health Ministry adopts recommendations of European Medicines Agency on use of Gilenya (fingolimod).
Couch potatoes gain weight without eating
Not just the eating but also the actual position of “couch potatoes” is harmful, new research shows.
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Voices of Jerusalem: Cool, colorful and quirky
Loren Minsky speaks to 53-year-old Anat Spiezer, the artistic and business brains behind boutique clothing store, Shesh.
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Jewish World
Accusation: Shas leaders ‘taking over rabbinate’
Charges of ‘cronyism’ in appointments leveled by close relative of Ovadia Yosef.
The trial of Isabel López
Like mother, like daughter? A 16th century trial on Shabbat observance to dietary laws.
Free to be redeemed
‘Take thy rod, and cast it down before Pharaoh, that it become a serpent’ (Va’era; Exodus 7:9)
Environment & Technology
Gov't invests NIS 10 million in solar plant
Energy and Water Ministry attempts to encourage green energy entrepreneurship, minimize bureaucracy.
Ministry fines Tnuva NIS 15m. for waste-dumping
During food production in years 2009-2010, Tnuva's Be’er Tuvia plant discharged brine in amounts that violate terms of its permit.
'Dead Sea almost dried up 125,000 years ago'
Newly found sediments reveal information about ancient climactic conditions both in Dead Sea region, Sahara.
Middle East
Arab committee wants extended Syria mission
Ministers will discuss peace mission findings; Arab League, UNSC both split on Syria; support for military intervention scant.
'Haniyeh to run for Hamas Political Bureau chair'
Hamas PM campaigning in Arab, Islamic countries ahead of elections for key position, Adnkronos International reports.
Libyan Islamists rally to demand sharia-based law
Organizers claim rally in response to emergence of secular political parties after fall of Gaddafi's dictatorship.
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Kerfuffle ensues after 'Forbes' article puts Emirates at bottom of global niceness ranking.
How Fado got its groove back
Ana Moura is a Portugese Fado singer who has performed with artists such as Prince and The Rolling Stones.
Israelis in Vietnam
From drug addicts to fakers, and in the middle, the heroic truth.
Ask the Barman: Gloriously Georgian
At TA's legendary Nanuchka, barman Ilan Ferron shows off his skills.
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