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EU leaders condemn Russia’s decision to recognize breakaway Georgian regions

The French presidency of the European Union condemned the Russian decision to recognise the independence of Abkhazia and South Ossetia.

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Italy disregards passport request from discriminated former citizens

Umberto Vorchheimer, a 72-year-old Philadelphia resident, left Italy at the age of 7 after being expelled from the country and…

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Greek police to investigate anti-Semitic video

Greece's cybercrime police unit has been called to investigate after a video showing a youth urinating on a Holocaust Memorial…

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London Jewish Museum acquires new contemporary Judaica object

The London Jewish Museum has acquired a new piece of contemporary Jewish ceremonial art designed by London-based Belgian artist Daniel…

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Greek police called to investigate anti-Semitic video

Greece's cybercrime police unit has been called to investigate after a video showing a youth urinating on a Holocaust Memorial…

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Israel’s Defense Minister: Egypt is key player in release of Gilad Shalit

Israels is counting on Egypt to bring about the release of its kidnapped soldier Gilad Shalit.

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Dalai Lama presented with Jewish prayer shawl during visit to France

The Dalai Lama, who was on a 12-day visit to France last week, received a Tallit, a traditional Jewish prayer…

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Swiss Foreign Minister does not rule out talking to Osama bin Laden

Switzerland's Foreign Minister broke with the country's tradition of discrete diplomacy by raising the possibility of direct talks with Osama…

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Jewish group urges EU to strengthen legislation against racism and anti-Semitism

The European Jewish Congress called on Monday upon the European Union member states to strengthen the existing legislation against racism…

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Sarkozy convokes crisis EU summit on Georgia, to review relations with Russia

The French European Union presidency has called for an extraordinary crisis summit in Brussels next week to review the EU…