“The Gatekeepers” and “5 Broken Cameras” are shortlisted in Best Documentary category for the Academy Awards.
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UK retail companies shop Israeli technology
UK’s largest retailers including Marks & Spencer, Tesco and John Lewis are now in Israel on a business and technology mission.
DogTV to air in Israel
Following a barking success in the US, the blue-and-white cable channel for dogs will air in Israel, too.
Israel bans import of cosmetics tested on animals
Knesset takes revolutionary step by outlawing the import, marketing and sale of any toiletries whose manufacturing process involves animal testing.
Baby crawling? Less sleep for parents
University of Haifa study shows that infants who have started crawling wake up more often at night.
Israel’s IDE to design and operate new US desalination plant
A subsidiary of Israel’s IDE Technologies Ltd, is to bring high quality drinking water to San Diego in the largest desalination project in the United States.
Waze in Apple’s eye
Report: Apple has put in a bid to buy Israeli smartphone app for $500 million.
Israeli students addicted to social media
University of Haifa study shows worrying statistics of cell phone usage in the classroom.
Rihanna makes safari debut
New rhinoceros at Ramat Gan Safari named after popular singer.
Sky-high catwalk
Israeli fashion house Frau Blau strut new line in airplane aisles.
Queen honors Israeli professor
Oranim teacher Penny Ur will receive the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire for her contribution to promoting English language-teaching methodologies.