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Israel Bans ‘Underweight’ Models

Legislators passed a law that bans ‘malnourished’ models from working, hoping to put a stop to a major health challenge facing the fashion industry.

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Reading While Eating for March 20: Pure Imagination

Tuesday’s links discuss the power of books — and ’90s television stars.

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Purim Zombies Swarm Tel Aviv

During the city’s annual “Zombie Walk,” revelers don costumes and makeup on the eve of Purim, the Jewish holiday known for its carnival-like atmosphere.

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In Israel, Declawing Your Cat Could Get You Jail Time

Israel to cat owners: Get your paws off their claws or go to prison — but only after paying a whopping $20,000 fine.

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Curb Your Enthusiasm: The Key to Peace in the Middle East?

If this works out, Larry David will be pretty, pretty, pretty, pretty pleased.

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TSA Could Adopt Israeli-Style Behavior-Detection Techniques

Being characteristically vague, TSA chief John Pistole announced that new behavior detection techniques, based on models from “around the world” could “probably” be introduced in August.

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Biblical Bad Guy: Archaeologists Excavate Goliath’s Hometown

Any one of thousands of smooth stones being excavated at Gath could be the one that toppled Goliath, the giant conquered by David via a slingshot outside the city.

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Shocking Sentence: Story Claiming Jewish Court Condemned Dog To Death by Stoning Proven a Hoax

Thought to be a reincarnation of a secular lawyer, the ultra-Orthodox judges are calling for the dog to be put to death.

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Justin in Israel: What’s Coming Between Bieber and Bibi?

There are many ways to describe Justin Bieber: teen sensation; swoon-worthy pop star; prolific Tweeter. Now there’s a new descriptor to add to the list: international scandal starter.

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Israel Chooses Transsexual Dana International for Eurovision 2011

In a cheeky nod to anatomy, the world’s most famous transgender pop star has penned an inspirational dance number called “Ding Dong.”