Dan Verbin

News writer based in North America

Biden likely restart construction on Trump’s border wall to “plug the gaps”

With massive influx of migrants threatening to overwhelm the border, Biden may restart construction on Trump's border wall.

U.S. Navy medic shoots two people at business park, is killed on base

An "active shooter incident" in Maryland is over after a Navy medic shot two people and then fled to a nearby base where he was killed.

IMF: Global growth in 2020 will hit modern record 6%

Global vaccine campaigns and government aid spending will work to supercharge global growth to a modern record in 2021, the IMF predicts.

Next year in the Holy Land? Disney removes word Jerusalem from Passover PSA

Jews express outrage after Disney Passover PSA uses altered phrase "Next year in the Holy Land," removing Jewish connection to Jerusalem.

German officials: Tel Aviv, Berlin should joint host 2036 Olympics

German sports officials are suggesting Tel Aviv joint bid with Berlin for the 2036 Olympics, a hundred years after the notorious Nazi Games.

Uni of Connecticut to hold rally against campus Jew hatred

After anti-Semitic incidents over Passover weekend at UConn, rally held in support of Jewish students.

Australian Jews outraged over textbook blaming Jews for death of Jesus

Australian Jewish community leaders have denounced textbook featuring “the mother of all anti-Semitic blood libels.”

Will COVID cause cancellation of rescheduled Tokyo Olympics?

Tokyo Summer Games, rescheduled from last March, may go ahead with restrictions in place. However, some are pushing for their cancellation.

US Supreme Court dismisses case against Trump’s blocking of Twitter critics

Previously, an appeals court had ruled that former President Donald Trump infringed upon first amendment rights by blocking Twitter critics.

New list compiles surnames of 20th Century Cairo Jews

Searchable list contains nearly 2,000 surnames of Cairo Jews, making it invaluable tool for researchers.

US Treasury Secretary Yellen to G20: Global corporate tax rate needed

Yellen said that a global minimum corporate tax rate is necessary to end a “30-year race to the bottom."

Putin signs law allowing him two more consecutive terms, would stay in power until 2036

Russian President has not yet revealed if he plans on running for one or two more terms, at the end of which he would be 83-years old.

Jewish cemetery in Denmark vandalized during Passover by Neo-Nazi group

Dolls covered in fake blood and a bloody wall along with neo-Nazi flyers were found at the Aalborg cemetery. Police are investigating.

After Biden goes after 1%, GOP accuses him of using loopholes to avoid health taxes

GOP label Biden a hypocrite for talking about closing corporate loopholes, which they point out he has used to shelter over $13 million.

Calls for removal of Scottish National Party candidate who compared Theresa May to Hitler

Candidate for the SNP been condemned by Jewish groups for comparing former U.K. Prime Minister Theresa May's actions to the Holocaust.

GOP Senate leader McConnell signals battle over trillion dollar Biden infrastructure bill

Senate Minority leader Mitch McConnell on Thursday pledged to oppose “every step of the way” Biden’s $2 trillion infrastructure plan.

Rookie London cop convicted of being member of neo-Nazi terror group

Ben Hannam also found in possession of terror material detailing how to fight knife combat and build explosive devices.

Greece to assume presidency of International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance

The leadership of the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance will be taken over by Greece this week.

Anti-Trump GOP Rep Adam Kinzinger pulls in record high donations in 2021

Illinois Rep. who voted to impeach Trump not phased by former president's vow to "get rid" of him, hauls in huge amount of campaign money.

Ontario gov to enter 4-week “emergency brake” lockdown

The government of Ontario, Canada’s largest province, is implementing an “emergency brake” lockdown for the next four weeks.

KKK flyers found outside dozens of Newport Beach, California homes

White supremacist group's flyers and a rock found in ziplock bags outside homes, shocking the community and putting people on edge.

Anti-Semitic incidents occur at Uni of Connecticut over Passover weekend

After several anti-Semitic incidents occur during Passover, Jewish students are left wondering about their safety at the university.

Twitter suspends account credited with exposing Jew hatred in Labour Party

Twitter has suspended GnasherJew, a main source of allegations of Labour anti-Semitism under Jeremy Corbyn during the 2019 election.

German military searches for two rabbis for its 300 Jewish soldiers

German Defense Minister says she is "humble and grateful" that such a development is happening only 75 years after the Holocaust.

Canadian Jewish groups praise Hamilton for adopting IHRA definition of anti-Semitism

Canadian Jewish groups are praising Ontario city for adopting the IHRA working definition of anti-Semitism.

30 Travellers with fake COVID tests caught trying to enter Canada's by land and air

Canadian border agency aware of issue and on guard for travellers attempting to bypass COVID regulations upon entering through air and land.

Facebook yanks Trump interview video with daughter-in-law

Citing its ban on the former president, Facebook removed the video interview conducted by daughter-in-law Lara Trump.

NYC mayoral candidate Andrew Yang reiterates opposition to BDS

Yang tells Youtube show that BDS, rooted in anti-Semitic history, is not legitimate criticism and harbors extremists.

Two DC cops sue Trump for physical, emotional injuries stemming from Jan 6 attack

Wash DC cops suing Trump over “physical and emotional injuries” suffered in Jan 6 Capital riots, alleging Trump incited crowds.

UK Poll: 70% of Labour supports Corbyn, turns blind eye to Jew hate

A year after new leader Keir Starmer promised to “purge Labour of the poison” of anti-Semitism, party members still prefer Jeremy Corbyn.

Swastikas drawn on late Florida Holocaust survivor's car on Pesach eve

Florida Jews "horrified" to find swastikas drawn on a Cadillac inherited from their diseased family member, who was a Holocaust survivor.

Germany shelves case against deported 95-year old Nazi guard

Citing lack of evidence, prosecutors in city of Celle again close case against former death camp guard wanted for role in mass murder.

Banned in Canada and the EU, neo-Nazi groups eying Australia

Groups making inroads, as terrorism experts sound the alarm as to the increasing danger posted by lone wolf far right extremists.

NY top court rules Trump doesn't have immunity against defamation suit

NY Court of Appeals rejects former President Donald Trump’s argument that he is protected by the Constitution from their legal reach.

UK soccer club’s FB Pesach greeting met with torrent of anti-Semitic abuse

Aston Villa issued statement condemning hate after holiday greeting defaced with 27,000 “angry emojis” and “torrent” of anti-Israel remarks.

525 American mayors pledge to wipe out anti-Semitism

More than 525 mayors of cities across the U.S. have joined together to combat anti-Semitism from coast to coast with statement of action.

20 world leaders call for COVID-19 pandemic treaty

World leaders call for a worldwide treaty to prepare for future pandemics taking into account lessons learned from COVID-19.

Toronto Law school cleared in decision not to hire anti-Israel academic

Report into whether judge influenced decision by law school not to hire rabidly anti-Israel academic finds no evidence of interference.

Probe begins into huge ship that blocked Suez Canal: Billions of dollars at stake

Authorities launch investigation after enormous ship becomes trapped, blocks Suez Canal for nearly a week,

Romanian police probe death threats sent to award-winning Jewish actress

Well known Jewish actress and her children were sent death threats at the beginning of Passover which are being investigated by police.