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Russia not invited to ceremony marking Auschwitz liberation

As Ukraine war nears one-year mark, spokesman for museum at site of former Nazi death camp says Russian representatives excluded from event

i24NEWS | 09:37 | 01.26.23

President Biden announcing military package for Ukraine, along with Secretary of State Blinken (left) and Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin

Biden: 'The U.S will be sending 31 Abrams tanks to Ukraine'

Praising Ukraine's 'indomitable determination to live free', U.S. president announces further military assistance to help Kyiv fend off Russian aggression

Gilad Meiri | 21:18 | 01.25.23

שבעה הרוגים מירי באזור סן פרנסיסקו קליפורניה

California staggered by deadly back-to-back mass shootings

The suspects in both shooting were men of retirement age, much older than is typical for perpetrators of deadly mass shootings; investigators looking into unconfirmed reports that the violence may have been sparked by jealousy or relationship issues

Reuters | 13:45 | 01.24.23

Ten killed in mass shooting in Los Angeles Lunar New Year celebration

Police say suspect managed to escape the scene with manhunt still underway; motive behind attack still unknown

Reuters | 14:23 | 01.22.23

Human Rights Watch executive director Ken Roth

Harvard extends fellowship offer to leading Israel critic Ken Roth

School dean Douglas Elmendorf says his previous decision not to offer the fellowship to HRW head Roth was a mistake; says change based on evaluation of his potential contributions to the School

JTA/Andrew Lapin | 22:41 | 01.19.23

ג'סינדה ארדרן פיגוע בסופרמרקט בניו זילנד מחבל ניסה לדקור ונורה

Jacinda Ardern to step down as New Zealand prime minister

Ardern's dramatic departure comes as polling shows her Labour party could no longer hold parliament majority after upcoming elections; lawmaker burst onto global scene in 2017 when she became world's youngest female head of state

Reuters | 11:17 | 01.19.23

Ukraine's interior minister among 18 dead in helicopter crash

National police chief says Interior Minister Denys Monastyrskyi had been killed alongside his first deputy, as well as 16 other people

Reuters | 13:27 | 01.18.23

נפאל זירת התרסקות מטוס בדרך מ קטמנדו ל פוקרה 72 נוסעים עשרות הרוגים

Passenger records last moments before Nepal plane crash

Live stream of crash shows plane losing altitude and crashing, with video feed ending with flames; Nepal's prime minister declares national day of mourning, while rescue teams search for 4 remaining bodies

Ynet | 11:12 | 01.16.23

At least 40 killed in Nepal's worst air crash in nearly five years

Witnesses say plane lowered altitude rapidly and burst into flames before crashing into a hillside and falling into a deep gorge

Reuters | 12:07 | 01.15.23

Kenneth Roth, Human Rights Watch's executive director

Harvard rescinds fellowship offer to leading rights activist over anti-Israel views

Kenneth Roth former Human Rights Watch chief executive says position on Israel were 'kiss of death'; NGO accuses Israel of apartheid polices and apparent war crimes

Associated Press | 10:28 | 01.10.23

תרגיל צבאי של לוחמי משמרות המהפכה של איראן בצפון-מערב המדינה 17 באוקטובר

Report: Britain to proscribe Iran's Revolutionary Guard as terror group

The move means it would become a criminal offence to belong to the group, attend its meetings, and carry its logo in public; comes after seven people with links to UK arrested by IRGC

Reuters | 08:00 | 01.03.23

Ukraine military target Russian positions in eastern Ukraine

Russia says 63 soldiers killed by Ukrainian strike in Donetsk region

Local vocational college hit by U.S.-made HIMARS rockets at around midnight, as people in the region celebrated the start of the New Year; local source says dead in the hundreds

Reuters | 18:02 | 01.02.23

World ushers in 2023 with spectacular firework displays

After two years of COVID restrictions, crowds come out in great numbers to see the spectacles and celebrate the New Year - from Sidney to New York

Ynet, News agencies | 11:55 | 01.01.23

בנדיקטוס ה-16, האפיפיור לשעבר שהלך לעולמו בביקור בכותל המערבי

'True friend of the Jewish people': Pope Benedict XVI dies at 95

Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI stunned the world on Feb. 11, 2013, when he announced that he no longer had the strength to run the 1.2 billion-strong Catholic Church, becoming the first pontiff to resign in 600 years

Associated Press, Ynet | 14:19 | 12.31.22

the Ministry of National Defense of Taiwan in Taipei

Taiwan to extend conscription to one year, citing rising China threat

President Tsai Ing-wen says Taiwan wants peace, but must be able to defend itself and adds current military system, including training reservists, is inefficient and insufficient to cope with China's rising military threat

Reuters | 15:58 | 12.27.22

Congressman-elect with fabricates resume lies about Nazi refugee grandparents

Republican George Santos set to enter congress next year was revealed to have lied about education, job experience beat Democrat Robert Zimmerman, uses alleged Jewish heritage in New York midterms

Philissa Cramer/JTA | 23:19 | 12.22.22

Zelensky addresses a joint session of congress

Zelensky thanks ‘every American,’ sees ‘turning point’

Ukrainian president addresses a joint Congress session, saying the money his country is set to receive from the U.S is not charity, but an 'investment in global security and democracy'

Associated Press | 09:38 | 12.22.22

Zelensky, in Washington, seeks major U.S. aid against Russia's invasion

In first overseas trip since outbreak of war, Ukrainian president meets with Biden at White House for 'series of negotiations to strengthen the resilience and defense capabilities of Ukraine'

Reuters | 22:44 | 12.21.22

The at this time 96-year-old defendant Irmgard F. sits in the courtroom at the beginning of the trial day in Itzehoe, Germany, Tuesday, Nov. 9, 2021

Germany convicts 97-year-old former Nazi camp secretary

Despite her claim she was merely a stenographer, Irmgard Furchner was convicted of aiding and abetting the regime, but was given only two months suspended prison sentence since she wasn't legally an adult at the time

The Associated Press | 15:10 | 12.20.22

A residential building damaged in the aftermath of Russian massive shelling of Ukraine

Russia launches major missile attack on Ukraine

Air Force spokesman says more than 60 missiles fired in biggest attack since Russian invasion; four major cities targeted and at least two reported killed; missiles target infrastructure as well as residential areas

Associated Press | 14:21 | 12.16.22

Stephan Balliet admitted he wanted to kill everyone in the Synagogue

German convicted of synagogue attack takes hostages in prison

2019 Halle synagogue attacker who killed two people and sentenced to life, managed to subdue two prison guards and take them hostage before other guards managed to free their colleagues

Associated Press | 14:02 | 12.13.22

גרמניה פשיטה על פעילי ימין קיצוני תנועת אזרחי הרייך שוטרים ש השתתפו ב פשיטה ב ברלין

Germany nabs 25 far-right activists on suspicion of planning armed coup

Federal prosecutors say some members of the grouping reject Germany’s postwar constitution and have called for the overthrow of the government

Associated Press, Ynet | 11:22 | 12.07.22

בריטניה אנגליה אנשים ברחוב אוקספורד ב לונדון

For first time in modern history, Christians a minority in England

More than 1 in 3 people say they have no religion; secularism campaigners say shift should trigger rethink of the way religion is entrenched in British society

Associated Press | 19:25 | 11.29.22

Iran supreme leader's niece urges world to cut ties with Tehran

Activists share video by Farideh Moradkhani in which she calls on foreign governments to ‘stop supporting this murderous and child-killing regime’

Reuters | 22:07 | 11.27.22

Iran to enrich uranium to 60% purity at Fordow nuclear site - TV

Although still under the 90% purity needed to produce a nuclear device, enrichment above agreed 20% in 2015 deal; Iran's SNN network says Tehran to build a new set of centrifuges at Natanz, Fordow sites

Reuters | 10:04 | 11.22.22

U.N. Palestinian refugee agency warns it is in funding 'danger zone'

UNRWA Commissioner-General Philippe Lazzarini says organization reached an erosion of their capacity to deliver and at a given point if it will continue on this trajectory it won't be able to fulfill its mandate

Reuters | 23:15 | 11.17.22

Ivanka says won't be part of Donald Trump’s 2024 presidential campaign

'While I will always love and support my father, going forward I will do so outside the political arena,' Ivanka writes on her Instagram; she converted to Judaism after marrying Jared Kushner, who was a top adviser to former president

Jackie Hajdenberg / JTA | 13:44 | 11.17.22

Explosion on major Istanbul avenue kills 6; cause unclear

Turkish President Erdogan says bomb attack 'smells like terrorism'; media watchdog imposes temporary ban on reporting; Foreign Ministry says no reports of Israeli casualties

Associated Press | 21:24 | 11.13.22

Democrats keep U.S. Senate majority

Despite win, Democrats still lack votes in the Senate to ensure passing of major legislative changes; 'I'm looking forward to the next couple of years,' Biden says

Associated Press | 09:10 | 11.13.22

Police officer killed in suspected Brussels terror attack

The alleged terrorist was neutralized after shouting 'Allahu akbar' and stabbing police officers; 'Our police officers risk their lives every day to ensure the safety of our citizens,' said the Belgian PM

Associated Press | 23:04 | 11.10.22

אירוע ניצחון של מושל פלורידה רון דה סנטיס שזכה בכהונה נוספת בחירות אמצע ארה"ב

Democrats limit election losses to Republicans in U.S. Congress

Despite the issue of abortion and women's rights helping Democrats prevent a 'red wave,' the GOP is still favored to retake the House, while Senate is still hanging in the balance

Reuters | 13:09 | 11.09.22

People attend a protest against the Iranian regime, in Berlin, Germany, Saturday, Oct. 22, 2022, following the death of Mahsa Amini in the custody of the Islamic republic's notorious "morality police"

EU, Germany mull naming IRGC a terror group

German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock says no negotiations currently taking place on Iran nuclear deal as Germany launches additional sanctions on Tehran; Raisi says will not allow 'the enemy' to undermine security after accusing U.S., Israel of being behind the unrest

Agencies | 22:11 | 10.30.22

רישי סונאק שנבחר למנהיג השמרנים ול ראש ממשלת בריטניה מתקבל בתשואות ב מטה המפלגה השמרנית בלונדון

Rishi Sunak to become next UK PM as rivals quit race

Former finance minister to take over premiership from Liz Truss after former PM Johnson drops out from race; Sunak now tasked with restoring stability to a country reeling from years of political and economic turmoil

Reuters | 18:04 | 10.24.22

אנטון קרסובסקי מהטלוויזיה הממלכתית ב רוסיה רוקד מול המצלמה אחרי מתקפת הטילים הרוסית ב אוקראינה

Russian TV presenter 'sorry' for calling to drown Ukrainian children

RT host Anton Krasovsky, a supporter of Putin's invasion of Ukraine, says is embarrassed by his comments, adding he got carried away on-air; Ukrainian FM says statement is 'aggressive genocide incitement'

Reuters, Ynet | 14:26 | 10.24.22

UK's Truss says she will resign as PM

The prime minister says she will remain in her role until the conservative party elected a new leader, likely next week; most likely successors are Rishi Sunakrival who lost in the last race to lead the party, and Penny Mordaunt who came in third

Reuters | 16:39 | 10.20.22

Ukraine says at least 4 die in Iranian-made done attack on Kyiv

Ukrainian official blames Iran for civilian deaths after Russia uses their drones to attack Kyiv and other cities in Ukraine; European foreign ministers mull sanctions on Islamic Republic if drone supplies to Russia proven

Reuters | 17:23 | 10.17.22

A Dutch soldier takes part in a counter-drone exercise at the Lieutenant General Best Barracks in Vredepeel, Netherlands, on September 22, 2022

Russian-Israeli man detained with 2 drones in Norway

Man arrested trying to cross border to Russia carrying two Russian passports and an Israeli one as Norway on high alert following reports of mysterious drone sightings close to offshore oil and gas drilling platforms

AFP | 12:28 | 10.17.22

Iranian Zolfaghar missiles with Hebrew sign saying 'this is revenge for IRGC chief

Iran to supply Russia with ballistic missiles, report says

Washington Post, citing intelligence provided by U.S. ally, says delegation of Iranian officials visited Moscow to finalize shipment of Fateh-110 and Zolfaghar missiles, some seen to have Hebrew writing, saying 'Israel must be wiped off the face of the earth'

Ynet | 12:32 | 10.16.22

Russia strikes cities across Ukraine at rush hour in apparent revenge strikes

Cruise missiles tore into busy intersections, parks and tourist sites in the center of downtown Kyiv, with an intensity unseen even when Russian forces attempted to capture the capital early in the war; Dozens reported killed and wounded

Reuters | 12:36 | 10.10.22

Kyiv, Lviv, other Ukrainian cities rocked by blasts

Ukrainian broadcasters says emergency services reported dead and wounded in the capital but no further details were revealed; witness sees huge carter and nearby cars completely wrecked, blackened and pitted with shrapnel

Reuters | 10:01 | 10.10.22

שריפה ב גשר קרץ' שמחבר בין חצי האי קרים ל רוסיה בצל מלחמה ב אוקראינה

Russia says truck bomb damages key bridge to Crimea

Explosion causing partial collapse prompt all road and rail traffic suspension making transport of supplies more difficult; Advisor to Ukraine president says everything illegal must be destroyed, everything stolen must be returned, but does not claim responsibility

Agencies | 10:24 | 10.08.22

Putin signs treaties to annex Ukrainian lands

Russians gather at Moscow's Red Square to attend events marking the annexation of the Russian-controlled territories of four Ukraine's Donetsk, Luhansk, Kherson and Zaporizhzhia regions, condemned by Kyiv and governments worldwide

Reuters | 16:33 | 09.30.22

Russia to officially annex 4 regions of Ukraine on Friday

Putin will attend ceremony in Kremlin where pro-Moscow administrators of occupied Ukrainian regions will sign treaties to be officially folded into Russian Federation

Associated Press | 16:08 | 09.29.22

Gunman kills at least 9, wounds 20 in school shooting in Russia

Victims include five children, two teachers and two security guards, as motive behind shooting in Izhevsk remains unclear; governor says unidentified gunman shot himself

Reuters, Associated Press | 12:20 | 09.26.22

ניסוי ב טיל שיוט על קולי על-קולי צירקון ב הים הלבן רוסיה

Russia's Medvedev: new regions can be defended with strategic nuclear weapons

Deputy chairman of Russia's Security Council says Donbas republics and other territories will be accepted into Russia, as Ukrainian counteroffensives gather pace; 'there is no going back'

Reuters | 16:33 | 09.22.22

מלחמת רוסיה אוקראינה נשיא רוסיה ולדימיר פוטין ב מוסקבה ב 20 ספטמבר 2022

Putin mobilizes more troops for Ukraine, says West wants to destroy Russia

Russian President says mobilization meant to 'defend homeland and its territories', accuses West of engaging in 'nuclear blackmail' but Russia has 'lots of weapons to reply'

Reuters | 09:50 | 09.21.22

French Foreign Minister Catherine Colonna speaks during a press conference in New York City, on September 19, 2022

No better nuke deal offer on the table for Iran, French FM says

Paris's top diplomat urges Tehran to accept final text penned by European powers; Iranian source says in no hurry to rejoin pact as 'nuclear program is advancing every day and this time is on our side'

Reuters | 22:37 | 09.19.22

Final members of the public pay their respects at the coffin of Queen Elizabeth II

Queen Elizabeth's coffin lowered into vault ahead of private burial

British monarch arrives at her final resting place where she will be buried together with her husband Prince Philip in the same chapel where her parents and sister Princess Margaret also rest

Reuters | 20:44 | 09.19.22

The coffin of Britain's Queen Elizabeth makes its way to Westminster Abbey

Somber pageantry at funeral for Britain's Queen Elizabeth

King Charles and other senior British royals followed monarch's coffin as tens of thousands of Brits lined the streets; some 500 presidents, prime ministers, foreign royal families and dignitaries took part in the procession

Reuters | 14:25 | 09.19.22

Britain and world bid last farewell to Queen Elizabeth

Crowds and world leaders, including U.S. President Biden and President Herzog, gather in the UK to honor the final moments of the 96-year-old who had spent 7 decades on British throne

Reuters | 09:02 | 09.19.22

מלך בריטניה צ'רלס השלישי בפרלמנט הבריטי ארמון ווסטמינסטר

King Charles addresses parliament, heads to Scotland for queen's vigil

In his address the king says will keep with tradition and believes the monarchy should keep neutrality in matters of state and politics; large crowds expected in Scotland for queen's vigil

Reuters | 15:42 | 09.12.22

זרי פרחים מחוץ ל ארמון בקינגהאם לונדון בריטניה

Queen Elizabeth's coffin begins slow journey to Edinburgh

The coffin's six-hour journey, accompanied by the queen's daughter, Princess Anne, was to make its way from the remote castle, winding through small towns and villages to Edinburgh's Palace of Holyroodhouse

Reuters | 12:36 | 09.11.22

הנסיך הארי מייגן מרקל הנסיך וויליאם קייט מידלטון

Prince William and wife Kate seen with Meghan and Harry as they greet mourners

It was the two couples' first public appearance since the queen died on Thursday; ties between brothers have been strained following Harry's move to Unites States

Associated Press | 21:05 | 09.10.22

Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip with The Shah and queen of Iran in 1961

Iran greets queen's death with official silence

Most Iranians remain indifferent to the world's royal families ever since the Islamic revolution of 1979 toppled the country's own monarchy one man saying 'I knew nothing about her, and her death means nothing to me'

AFP | 17:51 | 09.10.22

Charles officially announced as king at royal ceremony

'I am deeply aware of this great inheritance and of the duties and heavy responsibilities of sovereignty which have now passed to me,' King Charles III says; adds entire world 'sympathizes with me in this irreparable loss we have all suffered'

Associated Press | 13:10 | 09.10.22

King Charles III signals his reign will offer change of tone

Questioning criticism directed at his involvement in social issues, king tells 2018 interviewer 'If that's meddling, I'm very proud of it,' despite causing friction with politicians and business leaders

Associated Press | 09:46 | 09.10.22

King Charles III, in first address, vows 'lifelong service'

Charles, who became king a day after Queen Elizabeth's death, speaks in pre-recorded address, thanking his mother for her devotion and expresses 'my love for Harry and Meghan'; speech streamed at St. Paul's Cathedral, where some 2,000 people were attending remembrance service

Reuters | 19:26 | 09.09.22

The late British Chief Rabbi Jonathan Sacks gives the queen a menorah at a reception at St. James’ Palace in London to mark the 350th anniversary of the re-establishment of the Jewish community in Britain, Nov. 28, 2006

Queen Elizabeth's reign encompassed the 20th-century ascent of British Jewry

'Having lived through the Holocaust, the founding of the state of Israel, and many other milestones of the Jewish people, Queen Elizabeth's affection for the Jewish people ran deep, and her respect for our values was palpable,' says UK's current chief rabbi

Ron Kampeas / JTA | 13:55 | 09.09.22

King Charles III to address UK as mourning begins for late Queen

'During this period of mourning, my family and I will be comforted and sustained by our knowledge of the respect in which the queen was so widely held,' says King Charles, who became monarch immediately after the death of Queen

AFP | 09:13 | 09.09.22

Elizabeth, the queen who moved with a changing world

Set out her life's goal at an early age, on her 21st birthday broadcast she vowed to devote her life to service 'of our great imperial family,' becoming a queen just 4 years later, on February 6, 1952

Reuters | 20:59 | 09.08.22

World News

Russia not invited to ceremony marking Auschwitz liberation

i24NEWS

Biden: 'The U.S will be sending 31 Abrams tanks to Ukraine'

Gilad Meiri

California staggered by deadly back-to-back mass shootings

Reuters

Ten killed in mass shooting in Los Angeles Lunar New Year celebration

Reuters

Harvard extends fellowship offer to leading Israel critic Ken Roth

JTA/Andrew Lapin

Jacinda Ardern to step down as New Zealand prime minister

Reuters

Ukraine's interior minister among 18 dead in helicopter crash

Reuters

Passenger records last moments before Nepal plane crash

Ynet

At least 40 killed in Nepal's worst air crash in nearly five years

Reuters

Harvard rescinds fellowship offer to leading rights activist over anti-Israel views

Associated Press

Report: Britain to proscribe Iran's Revolutionary Guard as terror group

Reuters

Russia says 63 soldiers killed by Ukrainian strike in Donetsk region

Reuters

World ushers in 2023 with spectacular firework displays

Ynet, News agencies

'True friend of the Jewish people': Pope Benedict XVI dies at 95

Associated Press, Ynet

Taiwan to extend conscription to one year, citing rising China threat

Reuters

Congressman-elect with fabricates resume lies about Nazi refugee grandparents

Philissa Cramer/JTA

Zelensky thanks ‘every American,’ sees ‘turning point’

Associated Press

Zelensky, in Washington, seeks major U.S. aid against Russia's invasion

Reuters

Germany convicts 97-year-old former Nazi camp secretary

The Associated Press

Russia launches major missile attack on Ukraine

Associated Press

German convicted of synagogue attack takes hostages in prison

Associated Press

Germany nabs 25 far-right activists on suspicion of planning armed coup

Associated Press, Ynet

For first time in modern history, Christians a minority in England

Associated Press

Iran supreme leader's niece urges world to cut ties with Tehran

Reuters

Iran to enrich uranium to 60% purity at Fordow nuclear site - TV

Reuters

U.N. Palestinian refugee agency warns it is in funding 'danger zone'

Reuters

Ivanka says won't be part of Donald Trump’s 2024 presidential campaign

Jackie Hajdenberg / JTA

Explosion on major Istanbul avenue kills 6; cause unclear

Associated Press

Democrats keep U.S. Senate majority

Associated Press

Police officer killed in suspected Brussels terror attack

Associated Press

Democrats limit election losses to Republicans in U.S. Congress

Reuters

EU, Germany mull naming IRGC a terror group

Agencies

Rishi Sunak to become next UK PM as rivals quit race

Reuters

Russian TV presenter 'sorry' for calling to drown Ukrainian children

Reuters, Ynet

UK's Truss says she will resign as PM

Reuters

Ukraine says at least 4 die in Iranian-made done attack on Kyiv

Reuters

Russian-Israeli man detained with 2 drones in Norway

AFP

Iran to supply Russia with ballistic missiles, report says

Ynet

Russia strikes cities across Ukraine at rush hour in apparent revenge strikes

Reuters

Kyiv, Lviv, other Ukrainian cities rocked by blasts

Reuters

Russia says truck bomb damages key bridge to Crimea

Agencies

Putin signs treaties to annex Ukrainian lands

Reuters

Russia to officially annex 4 regions of Ukraine on Friday

Associated Press

Gunman kills at least 9, wounds 20 in school shooting in Russia

Reuters, Associated Press

Russia's Medvedev: new regions can be defended with strategic nuclear weapons

Reuters

Putin mobilizes more troops for Ukraine, says West wants to destroy Russia

Reuters

No better nuke deal offer on the table for Iran, French FM says

Reuters

Queen Elizabeth's coffin lowered into vault ahead of private burial

Reuters

Somber pageantry at funeral for Britain's Queen Elizabeth

Reuters

Britain and world bid last farewell to Queen Elizabeth

Reuters

King Charles addresses parliament, heads to Scotland for queen's vigil

Reuters

Queen Elizabeth's coffin begins slow journey to Edinburgh

Reuters

Prince William and wife Kate seen with Meghan and Harry as they greet mourners

Associated Press

Iran greets queen's death with official silence

AFP

Charles officially announced as king at royal ceremony

Associated Press

King Charles III signals his reign will offer change of tone

Associated Press

King Charles III, in first address, vows 'lifelong service'

Reuters

Queen Elizabeth's reign encompassed the 20th-century ascent of British Jewry

Ron Kampeas / JTA

King Charles III to address UK as mourning begins for late Queen

AFP

Elizabeth, the queen who moved with a changing world

Reuters