Frankfurt cinema declines to participate in Jewish film festival, spurring backlash
The Jewish Community of Frankfurt called the decision a"devastating societal signal."
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Books Hundreds of writers protest cancellation of Palestinian author’s event at Frankfurt Book Fair
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Fast Forward Woman Stabbed To Death Month Before Testifying In High-Profile German Case
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