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December 26, 2012
Netanyahu asks Jewish Agency to look into women’s prayer at Western Wall
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu reportedly asked the Jewish Agency to come up with a solution for non-Orthodox women\’s groups that want to pray at the Western Wall.
Egypt’s contentious Islamist constitution becomes law
Egyptian President Mohamed Morsi signed into law a new constitution shaped by his Islamist allies, a bitterly contested document which he insists will help end political turmoil and allow him to focus on fixing the economy.
Hamas leader calls for third intifada
A senior Hamas leader called for a third intifada, including suicide bus bombings in Israel.
Lieberman questioned again in ambassador affair
Former Israeli foreign minister Avigdor Lieberman was questioned again regarding allegations that he advanced an envoy\’s position in exchange for information on an investigation against him.
Hamas forbids local journalists from working with Israeli media
The Hamas government in Gaza has forbidden local journalists from working with Israeli media outlets.
In Europe, new kosher ski options that won’t break the bank
Skiing has always been something of a rich man’s sport. Between the costs of travel, accommodations, lift tickets and lessons, a family with children can easily drop upward of $6,000 for a few days on the slopes. If you keep kosher, the costs can be even higher.
Jordan gears up for parliamentary elections
Campaigning for Jordan\’s parliamentary elections kicked off this week with tribesmen, former army generals and businesspersons rushing to join the race.
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