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TowerJazz joins semiconductor industry IPL Alliance ()

Mar 11th, 2010

The semiconductor industry group devised the first open standard for interoperable Process Design Kits (iPDKs) for analog/mixed-signal designs. (Thu, 11 Mar 2010 12:30:00)



Delek US posts loss as refining margins remain low ()

Mar 11th, 2010

Sustained weakness in refined product margins limited incentives to operate the Tyler refinery at normal rates during the fourth quarter, reducing production levels. (Thu, 11 Mar 2010 12:15:30)



2 soldiers indicted for Gaza actions ()

Mar 11th, 2010


Staff sergeants allegedly forced kids to open possibly booby-trapped bags.
(Thu, 11 Mar 2010 20:07:40 GMT)



HRW: Press Syria on human rights ()

Mar 11th, 2010


Human rights group urges West to probe detention of pro-democracy activists.
(Thu, 11 Mar 2010 19:24:11 GMT)



Parents of combat soldiers enraged over Peres’ exemption remarks (News)

Mar 11th, 2010
רועי רון הפגנה מחאה מילואמניקים התנועה לאיכות השלטון (צילום: ניב קלדרון)

President sparks uproar following statements made in Bnei Brak endorsing exemption of haredi community from IDF service. Peres’ communication director says he supports full army service (Thu, 11 Mar 2010 21:05:43 +0200)



Final Ratiopharm bids expected this month ()

Mar 11th, 2010

Reports say that both Teva and Pfizer submitted relatively low bids for the German firm. (Thu, 11 Mar 2010 11:02:00)



EU to Hamas: Release Shalit immediately (News)

Mar 11th, 2010
גלעד שליט (צילום: רויטרס)

Resolution passed by European Parliament says kidnapped Israeli soldier being held in Gaza without basic human rights; calls on Israel to free Palestinian prisoners (Thu, 11 Mar 2010 20:35:24 +0200)



“Forbes” ranks Sammy Ofer richest Israeli ()

Mar 11th, 2010

Ten Israelis made the “Forbes” World’s Billionaires list. (Thu, 11 Mar 2010 10:22:00)