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Jews worldwide pray for rain in Israel

Prayers take place in dozens of Jewish communities over weekend. World Bnei Akiva emissaries in 30 countries across globe plan to insert special prayer, sent by Israel’s chief rabbis, to this week’s prayers

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Interpol seeks Assange

WikiLeaks founder wanted on rape charges, but US officials want to prosecute him for espionage

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US slams PA claim on Western Wall

Obama administration rejects Palestinian comments that holy site in Old City of Jerusalem has no religious significance for Jews and is actually Muslim property as ‘factually incorrect, insensitive and highly provocative’

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Egypt: Iran tried smuggling arms to Gaza

WikiLeaks documents reveal mounting tension between two Muslim countries. ‘If they interfere in Egypt, we will interfere in Iran,’ warns General Intelligence Service chief

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US severs access to diplomatic files

In dramatic move following disclosure of sensitive cables, State Department disconnects access to government’s classified computer network. Defense Secretary Gates: Leaks embarrassing but will have little impact on US relations with other countries

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Netanyahu: ‘Significant trade’ with Iraq

Leaked document reveals prime minister told US senator of ‘strong but unpublicized trade’ between Haifa port and Iraq via Jordan

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‘Revolutionary Guards chief slapped Ahmadinejad’

WikiLeaks memo describes row between Iranian president, General Mohammad Ali Jafari resulting in violent gesture. Another document reveals that Qatar allowed US to use its airbase to launch airstrike against Iranian nuclear facilities

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Turkish FM: We don’t hate Israel

Ahmet Davutoglu brushes aside leaked US diplomatic cable that described him as ‘exceptionally dangerous’, says tensions with Jewish state come from sharp policy disagreements

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‘Sara Netanyahu driving us crazy’

Internal tensions in PM’s Office reach new high: Sources close to Netanyahu says at least two senior officials on their way out, accuse his wife of ‘badly influencing him and taking the bureau apart’

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Eisenkot: Missile defense  for IDF bases

IDF Northern Command chief says systems like Iron Dome designed to protect military offensive capabilities first and foremost. ‘Residents shouldn’t be under the illusion that someone will open an umbrella over their heads,’ he adds

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