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Updated 02/22/12 @ 12:22PM EST
- Talks between the United Nations nuclear watchdog and Iran on an agreement to monitor the latter's nuclear program have ended without progress.
- The New York Mets can prevent a kosher vendor from selling its wares on Shabbat, a federal judge ruled.
- The United States and Israel clearly differ in their assessment of the threat posed by Iran, U.S. Sen. John McCain said in Jerusalem.
- The Knesset rejected two bills that would have required all Israeli citizens, including the haredi Orthodox, to serve in the military or national service.
- Suspected terrorists with links to Iran and Hezbollah were arrested in Azerbaijan, while bombs intended for use against Israeli targets in Thailand's capital were discovered hidden in inexpensive portable radios.
- Op-Ed: Community security is everyone’s responsibility
- IAEA leaves Iran without progress
- Preseason victory for Mets—against a kosher vendor
- McCain bemoans ‘daylight’ between U.S. and Israel over Iran threat
- Knesset rejects bills requiring all Israelis to serve
- Azerbaijan arrests terror suspects
- Anne Frank baptized in Mormon proxy ritual
- Nearly 3 of every 4 Americans view Israel favorably, poll finds



