Benedict XVI to resign

Benedict XVI to resign – Lauder praises pontiff’s achiements in Jewish-Catholic dialogue

In a surprise move, Pope Benedict XVI on Monday announced his resignation as Catholic pontiff at the end of this month.

WJC ANALYSIS – Can Obama’s Israel visit restart the peace process?

US President Barack Obama’s Middle East trip in March will reveal if, despite the prevailing politcal instability, Israeli-Palestinian talks can be relaunched.

Thailand remembers Holocaust victims – YNet

11 Feb 2013 International Holocaust Memorial Day marked in Bangkok. Education minister to consider including Shoah education in Thai school curriculum READ MORE »

Argentina/Iran accord increases crossfire between government and Jewish community – MercoPress

11 Feb 2013 A new crossfire has emerged between the Argentine President Cristina Fernandez and the Jewish community over the agreement reached by the Argentine government with Iran to investigate the 1994 bombing of a Jewish institution in Buenos Aires. READ MORE »