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Fast Forward ICC Prosecutor: No Gaza War Crimes Case
The prosecutor of the International Criminal Court at The Hague said the court cannot open an investigation into cases related to the 2008-09 Gaza war because Palestine is not a state. Jose Luis Moreno Ocampo said Tuesday in a statement that it is up to the United Nations or the states that make up the…
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Fast Forward Right-Wing Minister Backs Hebron Settlers
Jewish settlers who took over a house in Hebron’s Arab area should be allowed to stay, a top Israel minister said on Tuesday, adding that similar actions, as long as they are done through the proper legal channels, should be encouraged. The comments, made by Transportation Minister Yisrael Katz came amid a debate within Israel’s…
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Fast Forward French Round Up Islamic Militant Suspects
Suspected Islamic militants arrested throughout France were planning terrorist attacks including kidnapping a Jewish judge. The 13 members of the extremist group Forsane Alizza, or Knights of Pride, were among 19 suspected Islamic militants arrested last week in France. They are currently under investigation for alleged terrorist activities, Paris public prosecutor Francois Molins told reporters…
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Fast Forward Computer Pioneer Gerald Estrin Dies at 90
Prof. Gerald (Jerry) Estrin, a computer pioneer in the United States and Israel who built the first computer in the Middle East, has died. Estrin died March 29 at his home in Santa Monica, California at the age of 90. Both Gerald Estrin and Thelma Estrin, his wife of 70 years, were born in New…
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Fast Forward Former Agriprocessors Chief Appeals Conviction
Former Agriprocessors kosher meat packing executive Sholom Rubashkin has appealed his conviction and sentence for bank fraud to the U.S. Supreme Court. Rubashkin on Monday filed a petition for writ of certiorari from the High Court. The court can decide to review the case, or let an appeals court ruling stand. Last September, the Eighth…
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Fast Forward Helen Thomas Gets Award From Palestinians
Longtime White House reporter Helen Thomas received a prize in journalism from a representative of Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas. Thomas, 91, who was forced into retirement two years ago after making controversial remarks about Jews and Israel, was recognized for her journalism career and commitment to the Palestinian cause. Hanan Ashrawi, a member of…
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Fast Forward Hitler’s Baltic Getaway Sold for Luxury Condos
Hitler’s Nazi holiday resort on the Baltic island of Ruegen is to become a luxury hotel and condo complex. Block One of the Colossus of Prora, the largest holiday camp ever built by the Nazis, was sold for more than $2.9 million at an auction on March 31 and is to be converted into a…
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Fast Forward Palestine Soccer Goalie Accused of Soldiers Attack
The goalie of the Palestinian Olympic soccer team and Palestinian Red Crescent employees were among 13 West Bank residents arrested for an attack on Israeli soldiers. The arrests in the Jan. 20 shooting attack against Israeli troops were announced Monday by the Israel Defense Forces. No injuries were incurred during the attack but a vehicle…
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