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MDA Spokesman Mandela Detained For Impersonating Police Officer

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MDA spokesman Yerucham Mandela, who holds a rank equivalent to an IDF brigadier-general, was taken into custody and released on erev shabbos. It appears he will be facing charges for operating his vehicle irresponsibly and impersonating a policeman. According to police, a senior officer who was traveling on Highway 6 on Friday saw a vehicle with [...]

Egyptian blogger on military trial to be freed

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Ahmed Mostafa has a week to issue apology for claiming army's military academy corrupt.

More IDF Inductees Seeking Combat Assignments

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Breaking last year’s record of 73%, IDF officials report that 76% of inductees in the March 2010 draft deemed suitable for combat units have requested to be assigned to combat infantry and special force units. The military adds that 100% of requests were met regarding assignments. When one inducted into a combat post, one is requested [...]

Chilean Jewish Community Works to Assist Recovery

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As the country of Chile recovers from one of the worst earthquakes on record, residents in areas spared by the devastation are pulling together to aid in relief efforts.

Pakistan – American-born Al-Qaida A Most Wanted By FBI-CIA Captured? Unclear

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Pakistan – The American-born spokesman for al-Qaida has been arrested by Pakistani intelligence officers in the southern city of Karachi, two officers and a government official said Sunday, the same day Adam Gadahn appeared in a video urging U.S. Muslims to attack their own country. The arrest of Gadahn is a major victory in the [...]

Gaza women denied inheritance rights

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But many are not speaking out to tackle the problem.

New York – Health officials To Push For Statewide Soda Tax, Bloomberg Backs Idea

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‘US indirectly supports trade with Iran’

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NY Times: Federal contract payments, grants, benefits amount to $107 billion.

Haredim declare war on the Internet

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Haredi concerns about the dangers of Internet would be shared by most parents if they had not thrown in the towel on guiding their children.

Ajami director: I don’t represent Israel

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Scandar Copti, Arab half of duo behind Oscar nominee: I'm not the national team.

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