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August 19, 2010
Hebrew U. prof. garners top math prize
A Hebrew University professor was one of four winners of a prize considered the Nobel of mathematics.
Poll suggests surge in Jewish support for GOP
A poll based on a small sample suggests that Jewish identification with Republicans has surged.
U.S.: Direct talks on track, no deadline
An Obama administration official said direct Israeli-Palestinian talks are on track, but would not set a time frame.
No Hamas inquiry in Ban’s Gaza report
The U.N. Secretary-General\’s interim report on investigations into the 2009 Gaza War does not include a direct investigation of Hamas\’ role.
Israeli soldiers allegedly looted flotilla ships
An Israeli officer and soldier are suspected of selling goods they confiscated from the Gaza flotilla after the May raid.
Pelosi calls for transparency from both sides in mosque dispute
Nancy Pelosi agreed with an ADL call on a group planning a mosque near Ground Zero to reveal its funders, but said the mosque\’s opponents should do the same.
Palestinians complain about non-delivery of mail to Gaza
Palestinian officials complained to Israel and the international community about the non-delivery of mail to the Gaza Strip.
A mother and her nanny
Among the most crucial but also volatile relationships in human life is the one between a domestic worker — a housekeeper, a nanny, a caregiver — and his or her employer. Various aspects of such relationships have been considered in novels ranging from “Lady Chatterley’s Lover” to Kathryn Stockett’s “The Help,” and most recently in Mona Simpson’s smart, endearing, and bittersweet new novel, “My Hollywood” (Knopf: $26.95).
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