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Alexander Shatilov finished 3rd in the floor exercise at the World Gymnastics Championships in Tokyo and has secured his ticket to the 2012 London Olympic Games.

Don’t worry – it’s pro-Israel.

Two Jewish boys Salah and Daoud al Kuwaiti were top musicians in the Arab world until forced to leave 1950’s Iraq. Now Daoud’s grandson, Dudu Tassa, has blended their music with his own and revitalised many of their popular Arabic songs.

Mahaneh Yehuda, Jerusalem's most colorful "shuk," or marketplace, is usually closed for the evening. But for four Monday nights in July, the Balabasta Festival came to the alleys of the market.

Barring a last-minute change, the world's most successful pop diva, Britney Spears, is set to perform in Israel this November. A former student of Kabbalah, Britney expressed great interest in Israel.

'Google Baby', about parents' quest for a perfect baby, wins American award in Outstanding Science and Technology Programming category.

This is the first time in seven years that the Israel Philharmonic Orchestra has participated in the festival. All events are free.

ICON TLV 2011 is Israel’s annual international festival of Science Fiction and Fantasy. It features over 100 films, competitions and lectures, plus a book, comic, art and collectible fair.

Israeli actress Ayelet Zurer will play Superman's birth mother in the new Hollywood movie, Man of Steel. Russell Crowe takes on the role of Superman's father, alongside Zurer.

Sign-up to the beta version of the urban trip planner from Israeli start-up yooguide and it can help you plan a day out in the Big Apple. More cities will be added soon.