Australia withdraws from Durban III over Israel-bashing fears
Jewish Journal
August 23, 2011
Australia has withdrawn from the upcoming United Nations conference on racism over concerns of Israel-bashing.
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August 23, 2011
Jerry Leiber, 78, co-wrote “Hound Dog” and other hits
Jewish Journal
August 23, 2011
Jerry Leiber, who spoke Yiddish as his first language, was hounded by anti-Semites on the streets of Baltimore as a child, and became one of the creators of rock \’n\’ roll as half of the most celebrated songwriting duo of all time, died at 78 in Los Angeles.
Iranian man pleads guilty to nuclear scientist’s killing
Jewish Journal
August 23, 2011
An Iranian man pleaded guilty to the murder of a nuclear scientist for which Tehran blamed Israel.
Israeli protesters evacuated from ‘liberated’ building
Jewish Journal
August 23, 2011
Israeli police evicted dozens of housing protesters from an abandoned building in Tel Aviv.
Terror attacks highlight new security challenges on border with Egypt
Jewish Journal
August 23, 2011
Last week\’s multifront Palestinian terrorist attack along the Egyptian-Israeli border highlighted two major new challenges to Israel\’s national security.
Canada’s restructured Jewish advocacy agency gets name
Jewish Journal
August 23, 2011
Canada\’s newly restructured Israel and Jewish advocacy agency finally has a name: the Centre for Israel and Jewish Affairs.
5.9 magnitude earthquake rattles U.S. East Coast, no deaths reported
Jewish Journal
August 23, 2011
A strong earthquake struck the U.S. East Coast and was felt as far away as Canada on Tuesday, shaking buildings in many cities, delaying flights and trains and sending thousands of frightened workers into the streets.
Jews shaken by strong East Coast earthquake
Jewish Journal
August 23, 2011
Jewish centers and synagogues were evacuated as a result of the 5.9 magnitude earthquake that was felt throughout the East Coast.
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