The Swiss government knew about the Nazi program to wipe out Jews in 1942 — earlier than previously known — documents publicized by a Swiss television station suggest.
Dozens of activists occupied the reception area of the UEFA European soccer association in Nyon, Switzerland, to protest Israel’s hosting of a championship.
Jewish organizations have joined Muslims, the Vatican and other groups in warning that a Swiss referendum banning the construction of mosque minarets could fuel hatred, jeopardize religious freedom and further polarize an already divided society.
