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Demonstrators denounce Jews at rally for anti-Semitic lawmaker

MOSCOW, Nov. 30 (JTA) — Some 500 people gathered in a Moscow square Sunday to express support for a Communist lawmaker who recently escaped parliamentary censure after making several anti-Semitic remarks. “We all live in poverty and Zionists in government are to blame. They think only how to destroy Russia and when a patriot calls […]

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Poland wants to try British Jew for alleged role in killing war hero

LONDON, Nov. 30 (JTA) – A 79-year-old Jewish woman living in England is facing possible extradition to Poland for her alleged role in prosecuting and executing a leading Polish war hero more than 40 years ago. Polish Justice Minister Hanna Suchowka has reportedly asked the British authorities to extradite Helena Brus to face charges of […]

French premier vows to step up restitution of Nazi-looted property

PARIS, Nov. 30 (JTA) – France will create a new body to examine restitution claims by the heirs of Jews whose property was looted during the Nazi occupation of the country. “We know that no reparation will ever be sufficient because what was committed is irreparable. At the same time, it is fair that those […]

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