Germany’s Scholz “ashamed” at anti-Semitism wave as ‘Kristallnacht’ pogrom marked
Berlin, GermanyReuters Chancellor Olaf Scholz said he was “ashamed and outraged” at a recent wave of anti-Semitic incidents in Germany, warning Berlin would not tolerate such anti-Jewish hatred as he marked the 85th anniversary of the Nazis’ “Kristallnacht” pogrom of Jews. Scholz was speaking at a ceremony at a Berlin synagogue to mark “Kristallnacht” alongside […]
UN chief urges global fight against pandemic and hatred
United NationsAP UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres called on Monday for a global fight on two fronts – one against the coronavirus pandemic and the other against “the poison” of anti-Semitism and hatred of Muslims, migrants, refugees and many others. Even before the virus struck earlier this year, the UN chief said there was a surge […]
Dutch Protestant Church admits failing Jews in World War II
The Hague, NetherlandsAP The Dutch Protestant Church made a far-reaching recognition of guilt Sunday for its failure to do more to help Jews during and after World War II, and for the church’s role in preparing ”the ground in which the seeds of anti-Semitism and hatred could grow”. The long-awaited, historic statement came at a […]