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New EU regulations recognize kosher slaughter

New European Union rules to make slaughtering animals more humane also recognized the validity of religious slaughter methods.

Israel wrestles with settler challenge

Bringing radical Jewish settlers under control and enforcing evacuation orders for illegal West Bank outposts has proved a conundrum for successive Israeli governments. Will the new Israeli government be any different?

Odessa Holocaust museum dedicated

The Odessa Holocaust Museum was dedicated in a special ceremony.

Politics

Obama slams Iran, leaves opening to engage

Politics

Measure to bar tax funds toward Iran gas passes

Israel

Israeli minister visits Temple Mount

Global

Britain’s Miliband raps Israel boycott efforts

Israel

Soldier jailed for refusing West Bank service

Israel

Palestinian leader released from Israeli prison

Israel

Home construction reportedly OK’d for settlement

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