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Politics, Putin cast shadow over Auschwitz liberation anniversary

On the occasion of the 70th anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz, tensions between Russia and its neighbors are eclipsing the focus on Holocaust survivors.

Elie Wiesel to receive honorary doctorate from university in Krakow

The university Senate of the Pontifical University of John Paul II in Krakow voted unanimously to honor the Nobel Peace Prize winner and Holocaust memorist.

Mayor of Rome accompanying city’s high schoolers on Auschwitz trip

Mayor Ignazio Marino of Rome is in Poland leading city high school students on the annual “Memory Journey” Holocaust education trip to Auschwitz and Krakow.

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