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Trees Totally Oblivious Tu Bishvat Coming

Trees Totally Oblivious Tu Bishvat Coming

“Unlike humans, who never really mature. Trees have no need for our fickle sensibilities, and our tendency to seize every moment.” Sacher Park, Jerusalem, February 1 – The trees in this wooded patch of the city remain completely unaware that ...

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After Jerusalem Trains, Concrete Blocks On Tel Aviv Buses

After Jerusalem Trains, Concrete Blocks On Tel Aviv Buses

Tel Aviv, January 29 – The apparent success in warding off automotive terrorist attacks on passengers by placing massive concrete blocks at Jerusalem light rail stations has prompted the Tel Aviv municipality to take similar measures to prevent terrorism on ...

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Egypt Bans Dying During Protests

Egypt Bans Dying During Protests

The announcement elicited objections from the Association of Funeral Directors, who accused the government of harming their livelihood. Cairo, January 28 – Renewed civil unrest over the last week has prompted an Egyptian government concerned about its image to outlaw ...

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Only Terrorists’ Grievances Are Worth Discussing

Only Terrorists’ Grievances Are Worth Discussing

By Federica Mogherini, High Representative of the European Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy The civilized world’s reaction to the shootings in Paris several weeks ago led to some important soul-searching among Western leaders and thinkers: while the attacks are ...

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