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Gap between Israeli, U.S. timeframes on Iran stems from different interpretation of facts

The common denominator of all the estimates on when Iran will obtain a nuclear weapon is the pessimism at the heart of the data: Whether it's six months, nine months or a year, it's clear that the West doesn't have much time left to stop Iran. BERJAYA

By Amos Harel | Oct 6, 2013 | 04:31 AM

Israeli officials deny dispute with Obama on Iran's nuclear timeframe
By Barak Ravid

Analysis || Gap between Israeli, U.S. timeframes on Iran stems from different interpretation of facts 05:11 AM
'Netanyahu, Obama see eye to eye' || Israeli officials deny dispute with Obama on Iran's nuclear timeframe 04:25 AM

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Suspected terror attack || Nine-year-old girl wounded in West Bank settlement strike

A nine-year old girl was wounded Saturday evening in a suspected terror attack in the Israeli settlement Psagot, north of...

By Chaim Levinson, Gili Cohen | 09:58 PM

U.S. forces nab Al-Qaida leader in Libya, raid militants' home in Somalia

In a stealthy seaside assault in Somalia and in a raid in Libya's capital, U.S. military forces on Saturday struck out against...

By The Associated Press | 03:53 AM

The first Berlin Light Festival, October 4, 2013.

German envoy responds to Lapid: Most Israelis draw inspiration from Berlin, go back home

In an effort to calm Finance Minister Yair Lapid, who recently ranted about Israelis leaving their homeland for Berlin, the...

By Ofer Aderet | 02:34 AM

Analysis || The 'Arab Winter' will be cold but calm in Tunisia - in Egypt it will be violent

Unlike Egypt's Muslim Brotherhood, the religious Ennahda movement is following the political map, and heeding the voices on the streets. BERJAYA

By Zvi Bar'el | Oct 6, 2013 | 05:00 AM

Grave of the 'first American consul' in Jerusalem uncovered

The tomb of Warder Cresson, one of the most colorful figures of 19th-century Jerusalem, was found as part of a project to map the Mount of Olives Cemetery. BERJAYA

By Nir Hasson | Oct 6, 2013 | 01:32 AM

Did Shas back the wrong mayoral candidate in Jerusalem?

Party leaders are banking on the improving health of spiritual leader Rabbi Ovadia Yosef to rally the troops and give them a boost in the polls. BERJAYA

By Yair Ettinger | Oct 6, 2013 | 05:00 AM

Health Ministry panel urges restoration of live polio virus for Israeli kids

Inoculation with the live, weakened oral polio virus should become a part of the regular array of vaccines administered to children, experts say. BERJAYA

By Ido Efrati | Oct 6, 2013 | 02:14 AM

Diplomacy & Defense

Prime Minister Netanyahu in NBC interview, following UNGA speech

Netanyahu says would consider taking call from Rohani

Netanyahu told U.S. media he would not initiate contact with the new Iranian president, but would not turn down an overture out...

By JTA | 06:57 PM

Kerry: Government shutdown won't diminish U.S. commitments to Asia, other countries

U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry is urging Congress to think long and hard about the message U.S. sends the world when "we...

By The Associated Press, Reuters | 10:47 AM | 3

'Netanyahu, Obama see eye to eye' || Israeli officials deny dispute with Obama on Iran's nuclear timeframe

Officials in Jerusalem denied reports Saturday night that there is a dispute between Israel and the United States regarding...

By Barak Ravid | 12:10 AM

Middle East

Syria's President Bashar Assad speaks during an interview with Russian state television.

Assad: Obama is a liar; the West would rather believe Al-Qaida than me

A German magazine is quoting Syria's President Bashar Assad as saying he has made mistakes and that no side in his country's...

By Ofer Aderet, The Associated Press | 10:36 PM

Egypt marks 40th anniversary of 1973 War

40 years to Yom Kippur War || Egypt issues tough warning against anti-army protests

Egyptian authorities said on Saturday that anyone who protests against the army on Sunday when the country celebrates the...

By Reuters | 10:28 PM

U.S. invites Iran to play soccer game in third match ever, report says

The United States Soccer Federation invited the Iranian national team to play a match in the U.S. in what will be only their...

By Haaretz | 08:14 PM

Jewish World

Screenshot of the Jewish Museum and Tolerance Center's virtual exhibition.

Google launches virtual exhibition on Russian Jewish theater

Moscow’s main Jewish Museum launched a virtual exhibition last week on Russian Jewish theater.The project, launched in...

By JTA | 07:28 PM

Report: Indonesia’s last synagogue razed

Indonesia’s last remaining synagogue has been destroyed, a Dutch news site reported last week.Unidentified persons demolished the...

By JTA | 06:16 AM

Charity scandal elicits little soul-searching among New York Jewish groups

NEW YORK The stunning array of charges against William Rapfogel, the disgraced former head of the Metropolitan Council on...

By Debra Nussbaum Cohen | 11:45 AM

Rabbinate: Wine made under Conservative supervision isn't kosher

The Chief Rabbinate is nonplussed at the Masorti Movement's attempts to challenge the Orthodox monopoly over the lucrative wine business. BERJAYA

By Judy Maltz | Oct 3, 2013 | 10:23 PM | 10

Whispers of the Jewish issue in the 'Man Who Hated Britain' saga

During first days of controversy around the Daily Mail's hatchet job of Jewish Labour head Ed Miliband's father, the question of anti-Semitism remained on the sidelines. BERJAYA

By Anshel Pfeffer | Oct 3, 2013 | 11:03 PM | 2

Repairs at Auschwitz memorial site to start despite shortage of funds

Preservation work to commence at former death camp in 2014, after dedicated international foundation raises $100 million. BERJAYA

By The Associated Press | Oct 3, 2013 | 05:11 PM

Newborn elephant in Ramat Gan

A few-hour-old baby Asian elephant plays with another baby elepant at the Ramat Gan S...
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A few-hour-old baby Asian elephant stands under its mother at the Ramat Gan Safari, O...
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A few-hour-old baby Asian elephant stands near its mother "La Petite" at the Ramat Ga...
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A newly born female Asian elephant calf stands next to its mother La Petite in their ...
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