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Fast Forward AMIA Bombing Trial May Reopen Now Victims’ Fathers Are Plaintiffs
BUENOS AIRES, Argentina — The fathers of two AMIA Jewish center bombing victims have been named as plaintiffs in a case against former Argentine President Cristina Fernandez de Kirchner, which could reopen the investigation of the late prosecutor Alberto Nisman into a cover-up of Iran’s role in the 1994 bombing. Nisman was found dead on…
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Fast Forward In Policy Reversal, U.S. Seeks Participation in U.N. Human Rights Council
The United States will seek to join the U.N. Human Rights Council, reversing its policy of shunning the group and prompting concern among some Jewish organizations. On Tuesday, the Obama administration announced it would participate in May elections for a seat on the 47-member council, “with the goal of working to make it a more…
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Fast Forward Livni’s Surprise Victory
Jerusalem — Four months ago, shortly after appearing to make it to the top of the Israeli political pyramid, Tzipi Livni stumbled. Ehud Olmert had resigned as prime minister and Livni had won the Kadima primary election, but she was having trouble assembling a coalition government. Unable to get a key Kadima coalition member, the…
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Fast Forward On Mideast Visit, Obama Stresses Security and Peace-Making
Sderot, Israel — During his stops in Jordan and Israel, presidential contender Barack Obama stressed both his backing for tough Israeli security measures and his commitment to advancing the peace process. In meetings with several Israeli leaders Wednesday, Obama reaffirmed his commitment to Israel’s struggle against terrorism and other violent threats, including Iran’s suspected pursuit…
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Fast Forward Israel and Syria Confirm Talks in Turkey
In a surprise move, the governments of Israel and Syria announced that they are resuming peace talks — prompting a tepid endorsement from the United States. In statements Wednesday issued simultaneously from Jerusalem and Damascus, the longtime Mideast adversaries announced that representatives of the two governments have been meeting this week in Ankara to discuss…
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Fast Forward In Pennsylvania Primary Victory, Clinton Wins Jewish Vote
Exit polls showed Hillary Clinton taking the Jewish vote in winning Tuesday’s Democratic primary in Pennsylvania. Clinton, a U.S. senator from New York, defeated U.S. Senator Barack Obama (D-Ill.), winning 55 percent of the overall primary vote to his 45 percent. Exit polling found that Jews comprised 8 percent of the electorate, and went 62…
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