World Jewish Congress skeptical about Western powers’ deal with Iran

2013. november 25 16:52
News updates from the World Jewish Congress website – 25 November 2013

World Jewish Congress skeptical about Western powers’ deal with Iran

In the early hours of Sunday Iran and six Western powers reached an agreement in Geneva on a preliminary deal giving Tehran sanctions relief in return for curbs on its nuclear program.

German university apologizes for revocation of Jewish sociologist’s doctor title during Nazi era

25 Nov 2013 Heidelberg University Rector Bernhard Eitel send apology to former NY state Senator Franz Leichter whose mother’s doctoral title was revoked in 1939. READ MORE »

Peres heads to Mexico Monday with 150 member delegation – Jerusalem Post

25 Nov 2013 President Shimon Peres is expected on Monday to travel to Mexico at the invitation of his counterpart Enrique Pena Nieto. READ MORE »

Top Senate Democrats criticize Iran nuclear deal – Business Insider

25 Nov 2013 The White House found broad bipartisan skepticism Sunday on the deal reached between six world powers and Iran, and top Democrats criticized the Obama administration for what they saw as a disproportional deal that favors Iran.  READ MORE »

Slovak extremist elected as new leader of regional council

25 Nov 2013 In the Banská Bystrica Region of Slovakia, a far-right leader with a history of racist statements and acts won 55.6 percent of the popular vote in a run-off.  READ MORE »

At a Jewish conference, German president marvels at return of Jews – Haaretz

25 Nov 2013 Joachim Gauck’s appearance Sunday was the first time a German president attended the annual conference of the Central Council of Jews in Germany. READ MORE »

German museums under pressure to put collections online – Wall Street Journal

24 Nov 2013 “They don’t want to let people see what they have because they know if they put it online they’ll get claims and possibly lose major paintings,” Ronald Lauder, president of the World Jewish Congress, said in an interview. READ MORE »