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April 1, 2016
Hamas says it holds two Israeli captives, remains of two others
Hamas said for the first time that it is holding two Israeli men and the remains of two Israeli soldiers.
Putting anti-Semitism on the radar at the University of California and beyond
Last week, the Regents of the University of California unanimously approved a landmark Statement of Principles Against Intolerance containing the following language.
‘Gaza Girls’ spoof of Palestinian propaganda flagged as incitement in Spain
A Spanish judge recommended the prosecution for incitement to violence of a person who shared on Facebook an Israeli-made music video spoofing Palestinian propaganda.\n
Imre Kertesz, Nobel laureate and Auschwitz survivor, dies aged 86
Hungarian novelist and Auschwitz survivor Imre Kertesz, winner of the 2002 Nobel Literature Prize, died on Thursday at the age of 86 after a long illness, the state news agency MTI reported, citing his publisher.
Obama says nuclear terrorism threat remains despite progress
President Barack Obama warned on Friday of a persistent threat of terrorists getting their hands on nuclear materials despite progress in reducing such risks, and called on world leaders to do more to safeguard nuclear facilities.
Trump urged to shift tone ahead of Wisconsin contest
Donald Trump is facing pressure to adopt a more serious tone in his presidential campaign from Republicans worried that a string of missteps may do him lasting damage in remaining state-by-state contests needed to clinch the nomination.