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February 12, 2015

From Croatia to Israel to the NBA?

Dragan Bender, a 17-year-old from Croatia, is heading to New York City for this weekend’s NBA All-Star Game festivities to see the likes of LeBron James and Kevin Durant.

Palestinians embrace Valentine’s Day

Despite financial crises, budget shortages and protests over funds withheld, West Bank sales of flowers, perfumes, and chocolates are expected to soar as Palestinians prepare to celebrate Valentine’s Day on Saturday.

Shimon Peres: A taste of history, thoughts on staying positive

Shimon Peres, Israel’s former longtime president and two-time prime minister, appeared at a gala for top funders of The Jewish Federation of Greater Los Angeles on Feb. 11 at the Beverly Wilshire Hotel. In an onstage conversation with Sharon Nazarian, Peres did not talk about current events, including Iranian nuclear ambitions or the hot topic of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s plans for a March 3 before a Joint Session of Congress in Washington, D.C.

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