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Barak: Israel won't outsource its security to anyone
In London, defense minister signals J'lem will not rely on "even our closest, most trusted allies" to prevent Iran from obtaining nuclear weapons, adds Israel lives in a tough region where there is "no mercy for the weak."
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Egypt begins questioning 'Nasr terror cell' suspects
Egyptian security service suspects eight men of plotting major attack, assassinations with aim to overthrow Morsi government.
Kahlon mulls defecting, PM dismisses possibility
Former Likud minister considers forming new party to counter "Likud-Beytenu"; polls show Kahlon could boost center-left bloc.
Police detain staff over abuse at mental hospital
Doctors, therapists among the 75 detained for suspected physical, sexual abuse of patients at Petah Tikva mental health institute.
Peres meets UN's Serry, calls for peace talks
President tells Middle East envoy he is optimistic about prospects of peace; Serry says both sides committed to two state solution.
Millions in US Northeast struggle after Sandy
Storm leaves over 8 million homes and businesses without power, puts presidential campaigns on hold; 45 dead.
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Analysis: It’s all in the timing
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Activists launch "Kosher without Certification"
Tree felled by Sandy kills 2 young Jews in NY
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PLO leader calls for 'return' of W. Bank to Jordan
South African party declares support for boycott
Syrian rebels bring fight to pro-Assad Palestinians
Lévy: Jews of Diaspora and Israel are under attack
Latvia FM: EU should avoid 'lecturing' on settlements
EU sanctions strangle Iranian LPG exports to Asia
Peace Now: Two new West Bank outposts built
Deutsche Bank may have violated Iran sanctions
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Candidly Speaking: An election of great import for Israel
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Israel in the lion’s den
NANCY SODERBERG
The rise and fall of Kadima: A cautionary tale
DANIEL TAUBER
Fundamentally Freund: Happy Balfour Day!
MICHAEL FREUND
Inside Out: Slogans and substance
JONATHAN ROSEN
Media Comment: Who gets the prize?
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SHIMON SAMUELS
Washington Watch: What no one is talking about
DOUGLAS M. BLOOMFIELD
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Full impact of cigarettes takes decades to show
"Lancet" mega-research shows women who stop smoking before 40 erase 90% of increased risk of dying.
Some Bikur Cholim staffers resign over uncertainty
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14 percent of Israelis suffer from depression
A quarter of women and an eighth of men will suffer from at least one episode of depression during their lifetimes.
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Remembering Rabin and changing attitudes
By DANIEL GOLDMAN
A step forward in bridging the gaps between religion and democracy in Israel.
Where was God when hurricane Sandy struck?
By RABBI S. BOTEACH
No more can we excuse tragedy for redemption, the suffering must end.
Lifestyle
Two Great Ladies
A visit from an Italian chef resulted in great additions to otherwise very good Cucina Tamar Italian restaurant.
Wine Talk: Taste test
Serve, see, swirl, sniff, sip, swish, slurp, swallow or spit, and finally savor. These are the S’s of wine tasting.
The capacity to heal
In an interview with him in Tel Aviv, Dr. Isaac Eliaz talks about his method and the power of “unlearning.”
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Peter Jenkins says proportionality "seems to be a Christian notion and not a Jewish notion"; UK intellectuals slam comments.
Rabbinical courts to get family support services
The units are designed to provide social services to families going through legal battles such as divorces, exist in other courts.
‘Wings of the Dove’ brings Ethiopia’s Jews to Israel
237 Jews land in Tel Aviv from Addis Ababa, part of an operation that will bring the last of Ethiopia's Jews to Israel.
National News
UTJ to PM: We can join Center-Left parties too
United Torah Judaism warns it is open to all political avenues after upcoming elections, could join Labor coalition.
Doctor, lover suspected in deaths of two late wives
Widower was subject of 2010 TV program that delved into bizarre coincidences in women’s deaths.
Mob boss wanted for kidnapping yeshiva student
Police on the hunt for Abutbul, wanted in kidnapping, beating of yeshiva student who Netanya gangster suspected stole from him.
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Environment & Technology
First settlement joins Erdan’s ‘green revolution’
Alongside 30 other authorities thus far throughout Israel, all 700 Alon Shvut families begin separating their waste at home.
Canada, Israel to establish joint energy research
Canada to invest $5m. over course of three years, while Israeli government will allocate resources based on the specific needs.
Tender launched for largest ME recycling plant
The plant will bring in more than 1,000 tons of garbage – about twice as much waste as is produced in Tel Aviv-Jaffa area.
Sports
Maccabi TA looking to rebound vs Prokom
Maccabi Tel Aviv looks to rebound from its first local loss in 10 months by improving to 4-0 in Euroleague Group B.
Pe’er reunites with former coach Giacopelli
Israeli tennis star renews partnership with coach Pablo Giacopelli, aims to bounce back after 2 disappointing years.
Sinai Says: Casspi still seeks answers in 4th season
If the early signs are anything to go by, it may well be another rough season for Casspi.
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Chosen Bites: The not-so-summer salad
With fall bringing cooler evenings, there is nothing like tucking into a nice cozy salad with apples and beets.
Irish TV host brands Israel as a ‘cancer’
Vincent Browne says Israel "cancer in foreign affairs;” remarks draw sharp rebuke from Israel.
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‘Marvel Comics: The Untold Story’ outlines the heavyweight publisher’s highs and lows.
New Yorkers: ‘There are fallen trees everywhere'
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