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Cult Readopts Swastika The Raelian movement, an atheistic cult making the claim that humans were created by aliens, has reverted to its original symbol: a swastika inside a Star of David. The movement, established by former French racing-car driver Claude Vorhilon, says its swastikas are an ancient symbol of peace. The group stopped using the…
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News Democrats, Jewish Candidates Score Big Victories
Jewish Democrats increased their numbers in the U.S. Congress, joining their party in winning the House of Representatives on a wave of public dissatisfaction with the Iraq war and the economy. At least five Jews were among the new Democrats sweeping into the House. In the Senate, which was still up for grabs at midnight…
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