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Barack Obama, Israel, and Rahm Emanuel’s Father’s Intemperate Remarks
By John Aloysius Farrell -
John A. Farrell
- November 14, 2008
America’s relationship with the world’s Muslims will be a key test of the Obama presidency.
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News Buzz: Bad Economy Numbers; Gaza Violence; Food Aid in Congo
Nation & World
- November 14, 2008
Biggest drop on record in retail sales signals a deepening U.S. recession.
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What's Behind the Brawl at Jesus's Tomb?
Nation & World
- November 10, 2008
The tensions inside one of Christianity's holiest sites, the Church of the Holy Sepulcher.
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In Israel, Some Anxieties About Obama
By Larry Derfner -
Nation & World
- November 7, 2008
How will the United States Shift on Iran, Palestinians, Mideast Peace?
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Why Israel May Take a Sharp Right Turn
By Larry Derfner -
Nation & World
- October 27, 2008
Centrist Tzipi Livni faces tough challenge from right-wing Binyamin Netanyahu.
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The Coming Middle East Crisis
By Mortimer Zuckerman -
Opinion
- October 24, 2008
The region has gone from bad to worse to horrible.
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Israeli Cabinet Minister Ignites Debate Over Pope Pius's Holocaust Actions
By Justin Ewers -
Nation & World
- October 23, 2008
Some argue Pius XII didn't do enough to help Jews during the Holocaust and shouldn't be made a saint.
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Israel's Olmert Calls for Giving Up Arab East Jerusalem and Nearly All of West Bank
By Larry Derfner -
Nation & World
- October 2, 2008
But as a lame-duck prime minister, he's not in a position to act on his words.
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Israel's Tzipi Livni Has a Tough Climb to Become Prime Minister
By Larry Derfner -
Nation & World
- September 22, 2008
Will "Mrs. Clean" make the unpleasant political deals or risk losing national elections?
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In Israel, Kibbutz Life Makes a Surprising Comeback
By Larry Derfner -
Nation & World
- September 21, 2008
Aging socialist communities are revived by a jolt of capitalism.
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Sarah Palin Disinvited From Anti-Iran Rally After Hillary Clinton Backs Out
Nation & World
- September 19, 2008
The hockey mom has gotten the hook, and John McCain is miffed.
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Hillary Clinton Pulls Out of Pro-Israel Rally After Learning Sarah Palin Will Be There
Nation & World
- September 17, 2008
Life doesn't always imitate "Saturday Night Live."
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Israeli Party Picks a New Leader to Succeed Scandal-Plagued Olmert
By Larry Derfner -
Nation & World
- September 15, 2008
A contest between "Mrs. Clean" Livni and "Mr. Security" Mofaz.
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3 Israeli Stocks Drumming Up Growth
By Katy Marquardt -
Money & Business
- September 11, 2008
Despite clashes, Israel is churning out rapidly growing tech companies.
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The Science Behind Refrigerated Baby's 'Miracle' Revival
Science
- August 20, 2008
The "Miracle" baby in Israel may have benefited from suspended animation induced by refrigerator.
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Hezbollah Strengthens Its Grip in Lebanon
By Mitchell Prothero -
Nation & World
- August 4, 2008
Winning Israel's release of a notorious killer gives the militant group a key success.
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Who Will Lead Israel?
By Larry Derfner -
Nation & World
- July 31, 2008
With Prime Minister Olmert stepping down, the centrist ruling party may be tilting hawkish.
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Israel's Prime Minister to Step Down Under Fire
By Terry Atlas -
Nation & World
- July 30, 2008
Dogged by a growing corruption scandal, Ehud Olmert will end a long political career in disgrace.
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Israeli-Lebanese Prisoner Swap, Set for Tomorrow, Could Stir New Resentment
Nation & World
- July 15, 2008
A Lebanese militant convicted of murder will be traded for two Israeli soldiers who are possibly dead.
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A New Twist in the Israeli Prime Minister Corruption Scandal
Nation & World
- July 11, 2008
Police are now investigating whether Ehud Olmert pocketed travel reimbursement overpayments.
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The Bitter Politics of Prisoner Exchanges
By Larry Derfner -
Nation & World
- July 1, 2008
For Israelis, the angst over paying a high price for the return of captured soldiers, alive or dead.
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News Buzz: Obama Fundraising, Gaza Cease-Fire, and More
Nation & World
- June 19, 2008
Obama to forgo federal campaign financing, Israel and Hamas set a cease-fire, and Midwest floods.
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News Buzz: Offshore Oil Drilling, the Taliban, and Cease-Fire
By Johannah Cornblatt -
Nation & World
- June 18, 2008
With high gas prices, Bush renewed his call for offshore drilling.
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In Israel, Separation Anxiety Over the Future of the Golan Heights
By Larry Derfner -
Nation & World
- June 13, 2008
Why some Israelis are fretting about peace talks with Syria.
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Clinton and Obama Conciliatory at AIPAC
By Nikki Schwab -
Nation & World
- June 4, 2008
The day after he clinched the nomination, Obama looks toward the general election.
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