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Iran says at least four arrested for trying to sabotage nuclear site

Individuals 'were caught red-handed and their interrogations are ongoing,' says head of Iran's Atomic Energy Organization. BERJAYA

By Reuters, The Associated Press | Oct 6, 2013 | 12:09 PM

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

Iran says at least four arrested for trying to sabotage nuclear site 12:48 PM
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'Netanyahu, Obama see eye to eye' || Israeli officials deny dispute with Obama on Iran's nuclear timeframe 04:25 AM

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

By Chaim Levinson, Gili Cohen, Jack Khoury | 10:45 AM | 10

Kerry: Africa raids show U.S. won't relent in fighting terrorism

U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry said on Sunday that terrorists "can run but they can't hide," and that the Obama...

By The Associated Press | 10:28 AM

Israel to approve controversial rail route to Eilat

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By Zafrir Rinat | 11:23 AM

Vandals smash gravestones of prominent historical figures at Jerusalem cemetery

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By Nir Hasson | Oct 6, 2013 | 08:51 AM

From Brooklyn to Jaffa, making 'baseballiah'

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By Yardena Schwartz | Oct 6, 2013 | 09:30 AM

Tourist tip #351 / At Israeli farms, take your pick and eat it, too

Harvesting your own fruit or vegetables right from the field can be a fun family activity while traveling Israel's countryside. BERJAYA

By Miriam Feinberg Vamosh | Oct 6, 2013 | 08:46 AM

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

Reacting to the finance minister's tirade about Israelis leaving their homeland for Berlin, the German ambassador to Israel says the migration isn't permanent. BERJAYA

By Ofer Aderet | Oct 6, 2013 | 02:34 AM

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Gap between Israeli, U.S. timeframes on Iran is down to interpretation, not facts

The declaration by U.S. President Barack Obama on Friday that Iran is more than a year away from building a nuclear bomb reflects...

By Amos Harel | 04:31 AM | 2

Prime Minister Netanyahu in NBC interview, following UNGA speech

Netanyahu says would consider taking call from Rohani

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By JTA | 06:57 PM | 3

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

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

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Repairs at Auschwitz memorial site to start despite shortage of funds

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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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A few-hour-old baby Asian elephant plays with another baby elepant at the Ramat Gan S...
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