Belgium

Jewish candidate drops out of Belgian elections race over fraud conviction

The haredi Orthodox Antwerp candidate had been criticized for his refusal to shake women's hands.

April 30, 2018 2:03 am

Philippe de Backer's statement contrasts with his country's official policy of non-recognition pending peace talks.

March 29, 2018 9:12 am

The suspect, said to be a refugee, was seen in heavily Jewish areas of the Belgian city mere hours after his release from 12 hours in police custody.

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