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Rain clouds, trees and a metaphor
A new study published by The Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences and reported in The New York Times [May 14, 2013], informs us that (1) "For years, scientists and engineers have noticed an increase in river flows when the trees along the...Tags: Government, Science, Politics, Benjamin Netanyahu, Science and Technology
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Jerusalem Day celebrated with singing and dancing
On May 8 Israelis celebrated Yom Yerushalayim or Jerusalem Day, remembering the historic day in 1967 when Israeli paratroopers wrested control of Jerusalem from the Kingdom of Jordan after a 19-year occupation and reunited Israel's ancient capital city....Tags: Entertainment, Israel Defense Forces, Human Interest, Music, Delray Beach
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INTERVIEW-Austria says peackeepers may quit Golan if EU arms rebels
ReutersBy Michael Shields VIENNA, May 21 (Reuters) - Austria may pull its peacekeeping troops from the Golan Heights, evacuating the U.N. buffer zone, its defence minister warned on Tuesday, as Syria and Israel exchanged fire across a long dormant frontline now...Tags: European Union, Syrian Civil War (2011 - present ), Lebanon, Vienna (Austria), Austria
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International affairs, brain science research featured
Distinguished speakers covered international affairs and brain science research recently when American Friends of The Hebrew University presented its Ninth Annual Leadership Education Forum at the Four Seasons Hotel in Palm Beach. More than 250 people...Tags: Science, Denmark, Medical Research, Education, Research
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Celebrating Israel at 65
More than 2,500 people filled the Mizner Park Amphitheater in Boca Raton Sunday afternoon at Israel Fest 65, a celebration of the 65th anniversary of the founding of the modern state of Israel. The festivities came more than a month after Yom HaAtzmaut...Tags: Fort Lauderdale, Pinecrest, Delray Beach, Religion and Belief, Judaism
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WRAPUP 1-Syrian foes move towards talks but fighting rages
Reuters* U.N. sees movement towards peace talks * Fighting rages round strategic town * U.S. says Iranians seen alongside Hezbollah By Dominic Evans BEIRUT, May 21 (Reuters) - Syria's opposition and the government of President Bashar al-Assad seem to be...Tags: Government, Russia, Syrian Civil War (2011 - present ), Lebanon, European Union
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Women of the brawl
Several days ago there was a very tragic scene that unfolded at the Kotel. What the Israeli press described as "a public brawl" took place as members of the ultra-orthodox communities tried to block the service that had been planned by "Women of the Wall....Tags: Christian Orthodoxy, Christianity, Religion and Belief, Judaism
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Egyptian army blocks Sinai roads in hunt for kidnappers
ReutersSHEIKH ZUWAID, Egypt (Reuters) - Egyptian army and police forces stepped up roadblocks in north Sinai in a hunt for militant Islamists who kidnapped seven security officers last week, a security source said on Tuesday. The militants seized the men on a...Tags: Government, Military Equipment, Cairo (Egypt), Hamas, Politics
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Reuters World News Highlights 1800 GMT May 21
ReutersTOP STORIES ----------- MOORE - Emergency workers pulled more than 100 survivors from the rubble of homes, schools and a hospital in an Oklahoma town hit by a powerful tornado, and officials lowered the death toll from the storm to 24, including nine...Tags: Internal Revenue Service, Government, Algeria, Russia, John Kerry
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Britain asks EU to put Hezbollah armed wing on terror list
ReutersBRUSSELS (Reuters) - Britain said on Tuesday it had asked the European Union to put Hezbollah's military arm on its list of terrorist organizations, urging Europe to respond robustly to evidence of the Islamist group's involvement in an attack that killed...Tags: Government, Punishment, European Union, Lebanon, Bashar Assad
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WRAPUP 2-Syrian foes move towards talks but fighting rages
Reuters(Adds U.S. quote, paragraph 6) * U.N. sees movement towards peace talks * Fighting rages round strategic town * U.S. says Iranians seen alongside Hezbollah By Dominic Evans BEIRUT, May 21 (Reuters) - Syria's opposition and the government of President...Tags: Government, Russia, Syrian Civil War (2011 - present ), Lebanon, European Union
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Syria, Israel exchange fire across cease-fire line
BEIRUT -- Syria said Tuesday that its forces had destroyed an Israeli vehicle that crossed into Syrian territory from the Israeli-occupied Golan Heights, an account disputed by Israel, which said that shots were fired at a patrol inside Israeli-controlled...
Tags: Israel Defense Forces, Eurovision Song Contest (tv program), Syrian Civil War (2011 - present ), Rebellions, Xi Jinping
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