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Greek Jewish Community Takes Germany to Court

Jews in Thessaloniki seeking the return of a ransom paid to Nazis to free thousands of slave laborers who were still sent to death camps.

Anti-Draft Groups Show Lapid and Bennett as Talmud-Burning Nazis

A mock-up photo of Naftali Bennett and Yair Lapid dressed up as Nazi officers and burning the Talmud was distributed on social networks

Germany Arrests Three Suspected Auschwitz Guards

Three men aged 88, 92 and 94 detained by German authorities on suspicion of being guards at Auschwitz.

Fury as Hungarian Far-Right Party Hold Rally in Former Synagogue

Anti-fascist groups protest political rally by far-right Jobbik party in former Hungarian synagogue.

Jewish Group Calls for Publication of Newest 'Nazi Art Trove'

Jewish advocates call for the publication of newly found artworks at the home of an elderly German recluse.

Hungarian Amb. Summoned Over Holocaust Denial

New ambassador summoned by Foreign Ministry over Hungary's growing Holocaust whitewashing and anti-Semitism.

WJC Head: Germany Needs Law for Nazi-Looted Art

Germany must introduce a law specifically aimed at facilitating the return of Nazi-looted art, says Ronald Lauder.

Germany to Boost Efforts to Return Looted Art to Owners

Germany's culture minister says the country will add funding for efforts to return Nazi-looted art to their rightful owners.

Infiltrators Upload Photo of Netanyahu With Swastika

Picture of Netanyahu and Minister Saar with swastika uploaded by infiltrators, calling them the 'Nazis of 21st century.'

New German Law Would Make Ease Return of Looted Art to Owners

German state Bavaria drafting a law to ease the return of Nazi-looted art to its rightful owners.

Dieudonné: Anti-Semitism That Makes People Laugh

Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra Strips Nazi Officials of Honors

Famed Vienna Philharmonic quietly strips six former senior Nazi officials of honors awarded them.

PLO Official: We Supported the Nazis in WWII

Former political bureau head of the Palestine Liberation Organization (PLO) removes any doubt over Arab support for Nazi Germany.

Long-Lost Nazi 'Racial Theorist' Diary to Museum

Rosenberg Diary of chief 'master race' ideology developer transferred to Holocaust Memorial Museum, was missing since 1946.

Holocaust Survivor and Educator Paul Argiewicz Passes Away

Paul Argiewicz passes away at 88 years old. Argiewicz used cunning to survive the camps, later told his story at schools and groups.

Berlin Zoo Seeks Jewish Shareholders Stripped of Shares

After Nazi art looting scandal comes to light, report reveals Berlin Zoo is looking to restore its own reputation regarding Nazi era.

Israel Asks Germany to Keep Stolen Art in Jewish Hands

Deputy FM Elkin urges Germany to give any Jewish-owned art from Munich trove to Jewish or Israeli museums if heirs are not found.

Largest European Menorah Lit in Berlin's Victory Gate

Lighting at Brandenburg Gate in the center of Berlin attended by German Parliament President, 'proves there's Jewish life in Germany.'

U.S. Holocaust Survivor Reunites with Polish Savior

70 years later, Jewish boy who hid from the Nazis is reunited with the Polish son whose parents risked everything to save him.

Victim of Nazi Art Trove Case: Germany's Handling 'Scandalous'

AFP interview reveals human side of Nazi art trove story, which continues to unravel as Germany refuses to return all the looted works.

German Jewish Leader Blasts Return of Art Trove to Recluse

Leader of Germany's Jewish community slams a decision to return paintings to a man accused of hoarding artworks stolen by Nazis.

WJC: Germany Needs To Prevent More Nazi Art Incidents

Ronald Lauder, head of the World Jewish Congress, makes public statement decrying German mishandling of the Nazi art looting case.

Germany to Return Some Looted Artwork to Man Who Held Them

German authorities will order the return of some paintings to a recluse accused of hoarding priceless artworks stolen by the Nazis.

Eccentric German Collector 'Won't Give Up' Nazi-Looted Artwork

Cornelius Gurlitt vows to fight to keep priceless artworks his father is accused of helping Nazis to loot from European Jews.

Switzerland: High Price for Legal Fees in Nazi Art Lawsuit

European probes into art taken from Jews during the rise of Nazi Germany continues; Swiss museum wins case, only to pay hefty legal fees.

Germany to Speed Up Search for Owners of Looted Art

Amid pressure, the German government will speed up research into the rightful ownership of artworks looted by the Nazis.

Stranger Than Fiction: Clooney's New Nazi Art Film

Oscar winner Clooney to show Nazi art thriller at Berlin film festival amid real-world controversy over recently-found art stolen by Nazis.

Germany: Some of Looted Art Trove May be Returned to Munich Man

Some paintings in an art trove looted by the Nazis may be returned to the Munich man in whose apartment they were discovered.

German President Pays Tribute to Kristallnacht Victims

German President Joachim Gauck visited a former workshop whose owner fought to save his Jewish staff from deportation.

Experts: It Won't be Easy to Track Owners of Looted Art

Identifying the rightful owners of a vast trove of art looted by the Nazis will be an enormous task, say experts.

Switzerland: Found Artworks Not 'Looted', Bought Legitimately

Swiss gallery denies involvement with German art collector found to be holding some 1500 artworks looted by Nazis during Holocaust

Germany Finds 1,500 Paintings Stolen by Nazis

Nearly 1,500 priceless paintings that were stolen by the Nazis have been discovered in a flat in Munich.

Probe: Dutch Museum Artworks May Be From Nazi Theft

A probe of the Netherlands' museums reveals 139 possible cases of Nazi-looted artworks

Death of Nazi War Criminal Sparks Burial Debate

The death in Rome of a Nazi war criminal has sparked a furor after the Vatican banned a church funeral and Argentina refused the body.

Nazi War Criminal Dies in Italy at 100

Nazi war criminal Erich Priebke, who never showed remorse for his crimes, dies in Rome aged 100.

Nobel Prize Winner's 'Traumatic' Escape from the Nazis

Martin Karplus, who received the Nobel Prize for Chemistry, talks about his escape from Austria during the Holocaust.

Journalist: Nazi Scientists Helped Arabs Produce WMDs

Nazi scientists helped Arab countries produce chemical and biological weapons, an Egyptian journalist recently claimed.

Hitler's Bodyguard Dies

Rochus Misch, last surviving witness of Adolf Hitler's final days, dies aged 96.

Germany: Former SS Officer to Stand Trial

Dutch-born German national to face trial for murdering a Dutch resistance fighter, in what could be one of the last trials of its kind.

Austria Faces Questions Over Nazi-Era Hitler Bell

A castle, located 60 miles east of Vienna, has sparked concern after it was revealed that it contains a bell dedicated to Adolf Hitler.

Rome: Scuffles Outside Home of Nazi War Criminal

Scuffles erupted outside the Rome home of Nazi war criminal Erich Priebke, as he celebrated his 100th birthday.

Neo-Nazi 'Golden Dawn' Claims Youth Popularity

Virulently antisemitic, xenophobic Golden Dawn party releases a poll claiming increased popularity among youth.

"Operation Last Chance"

Simon Wiesenthal Center launches "unprecedented poster campaign” in major German cities to facilitate prosecution of war criminals.

Nazi-Themed Cafe Relents Amid International Pressure

Owner of Nazi-themed cafe in central Indonesia has agreed to close down shop after coming under a whirlwind of international pressure.

Latvia’s President Avoiding Holocaust Memorial with Pres. Peres

Latvian President Andris Berzins is avoiding participating in a Holocaust memorial with Pres. Shimon Peres during his visit to Latvia

Neo-Nazi ‘Werewolf Squad’ Ferreted Out by German Police

The neo-Nazi ‘Werewolf Squad’ was hunted down by German police in three European nations this week in an effort to prevent bombing attacks

Slovakia Postpones Trial of Most Wanted Nazi

A Slovak court postponed a hearing into war crimes against 98-year-old Laszlo Csatary when he failed to appear.

New Book Finds Ties Between Nazis and Hollywood

Hollywood's major studios not only accepted Nazi censorship, but collaborated with Hitler, finds new book.

Lapid Hitler Facebook Image Goes Viral, Stirs Outrage

Facebook image of Finance Minister Yair Lapid wearing Nazi uniform and looking like Hitler goes viral, causing outrage.

Jewish Group Calls on US to Probe Suspected Nazi in Minnesota

Simon Wiesenthal Center calls on US to investigate Minnesota resident suspected of being Nazi SS commandant who concealed wartime record.

Nazi Commander Found Living in the United States

A top commander of a Nazi SS-led unit has been living in Minnesota since shortly after World War II.

California School Official Probed Over Nazi Twitter Comments

A school board member in California is being investigated after allegedly espousing pro-Nazi views online.

Diary of Top Hitler Aide Discovered in Upstate New York

The long lost diary of Alfred Rosenberg, a high ranking Nazi official with close ties to Adolf Hitler, has surfaced in an upstate New York.

NJ Father Wears Nazi Uniform to Child Custody Hearing

A New Jersey man, best known for naming his son Adolf Hitler, arrived in court on Monday wearing a Nazi uniform.

Netanyahu to Inaugurate New Auschwitz Exhibition

PM Netanyahu will visit Poland on June 13 for the opening of a new exhibition at museum of former Nazi Auschwitz-Birkenau death camp.

Newly Discovered Prisoner Journal Donated to Auschwitz

Auschwitz-Birkenau museum has acquired newly discovered journal written and illustrated by prisoners of Nazi German death camp.

Golden Dawn: Kill Others, Not Yourselves

Greek neo-Nazi party member has urged nationals to “kill those who are responsible for problems” rather than commit suicide.

Drawings from Nazi Camp Displayed at Berlin Museum

Secret drawings and sketches that a Czech artist produced and kept hidden from his Nazi captors go on display at the Jewish Museum.

Bulgarian 'Ataka' Party Follows Neo-Nazi Global Trends

Bulgarian 'Ataka' party follows neo-Nazi tides, gaining sizable portion of popular vote in country's parliamentary elections.

German Director Slams Cancellation of His Wagner Opera

The German theater director, whose controversial staging of a Richard Wagner opera was cancelled, says he was censored.