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Joan River's Comparison of Cosco to Nazis 'Deeply Offensive'

Joan Rivers created a disturbance, comparing Cosco wholesale store to the Nazi party. ADL calls remarks "deeply offensive."

Romanian Minister Calls Holocaust Remarks 'Completely Wrong'

Romanian minister Dan Sova said Friday that his remarks denying the Holocaust were "completely wrong.”

70 Yrs. Ago: Telegram Alerts World of Nazi Holocaust

Seventy years ago the WJC representative in Geneva sent a telegram to US diplomats informing them of Hitler’s plans to annihilate the Jews.

Neo-Nazi Ties May Force German Athletes to Take Democracy Pledge

Germany may force athletes to make a commitment to democracy; announcement comes days after national rower left Olympics over neo-Nazi ties

NY State Comptroller Teams Up With Holocaust Restitution Project

NY State Comptrolleri's office is teaming up with the Holocaust Era Asset Restitution Taskforce to track down property of Holocaust victims.

After Discovering Jewish Origin, Hungarian Neo-Nazi Meets Rabbi

After being ousted from far-right Hungarian Jobbik party over his Jewish roots, Csanad Szegedi has reconciled to meet with orthodox rabbi.

German Rower Ousted from Olympics Over Neo-Nazi Ties

German rower Nadja Drygalla left the Olympic Village on Friday following reports that her boyfriend was a far-right extremist.

Greek Neo-Nazi Party Provides Food Assistance- Only to Greeks

Members of the far-right Greek Golden Dawn party handed out free food outside Parliament, but restricted handouts to Greek citizens only.

Undercover Agents Overthrow Neo-Nazi Gang in Florida

A neo-Nazi motorcycle gang created by undercover law-enforcement agents has helped overthrow terrorist cells Florida.

Most-Wanted Nazi Denies War Crime Allegations

Top Nazi war crimes suspect Laszlo Csatary denied all allegations against him at a first hearing before prosecutors in Hungary on Tuesday.

School District Calls Teacher's Nazi Comments 'Free Speech'

School district says teacher exercised First Amendment rights in a speech in which he drew parallels between Nazi Germany and U.S.

Lithuanian Fan Performs Nazi Salute During Olympic Games

A Lithuanian basketball fan goaded two African American Olympic stewards with his arm raised in what appeared to be a Nazi salute.

Last Survivor of 1942 Auschwitz Escape Passes Away

August Kowalczyk, the last remaining survivor from a group of prisoners who escaped Auschwitz in 1942, passes away at 90.

Olympic Committee Defends 'Nazi Salute' of German Official

The Olympic Committee defended a German official who has been accused of performing the 'Nazi salute' during opening ceremony of the Games.

Hungarian Website Offers Reward for Info on Anti-Nazi Protestors

Hungarian police are investigating a far-right website that has offered to provide a reward for information on anti-Nazi protesters.

Russian Singer Withdraws from Wagner Fest Over Nazi Tattoo

Russian singer Evgeny Nikitin has pulled out of an opera festival in Germany amid controversy over his Nazi tattoo.

Germany at Risk of Neo-Nazi 'Copycat Killings'

Germany is at risk of terrorist "copycat killings" by far-Right extremists hoping to emulate actions of neo-Nazi group, says German official

Europe Urges Greece to Probe Legality of Neo-Nazi Party

Greece must examine the legality of the neo-Nazi Golden Dawn party, said a senior European official.

Calls for Exclusively Greek Blood Drive Spark Outrage

Greece’s neo-Nazi Golden Dawn party has, once again, made headlines for its racist policies by calling for an all-Greek blood bank.

Maine Governor Apologizes for 'Gestapo' Remarks

Gov. Paul LePage apologized Friday for comparing the IRS to the Nazi Gestapo, while speaking about the the Supreme Court's healthcare ruling

Holocaust Survivor, Anne Frank Companion and Author Dies, age 74

Dutch Jewish author Berthe Meijer, whose life intersected with Anne Frank’s, died on July 10, at the age of 74.

Germany Agrees to $300 Million More in Restitution

Germany has agreed to provide restitution payments to an additional 80,000 Jewish survivors.

Swastika Flag Waved During Televised Euro Match Prompts Arrests

Police arrested a man who waved a Nazi Swastika flag as he watched the Euro 2012 soccer game between Spain and Italy from TV screen in Rome.

Austrian Reparations Fund for Holocaust Survivors Shuts Down

An Austrian fund for reparations to victims of the Nazi Holocaust is shutting down after 11 years “due to limited finances.”

Plane Flying Swastika Soars Over Jersey Shore

A plane that towed a banner displaying a swastika intertwined with the Hebrew Star of David flew over Long Beach Island Saturday.

'What's the Fuzz with Jews' Tweet Taints Swedish Campaign

A campaign designed to promote tourism in Sweden has stirred controversy after a woman posted derogatory comments about Jews.

Nazi Salutes Popular in Quebec Protests

Protests in Quebec against alleged police violence have featured Nazi salutes, drawing harsh condemnation from Jewish leaders.

Golden Dawn Party Spokesman Blames Victims of Televised Scuffle

Golden Dawn spokesman, who struck and threw a glass of water on female MPs, has threatened to sue his victims, claiming they provoked attack

Arrest Warrant Issued for Neo-Nazi Following Televised Scuffle

The spokesman for the Greek neo-Nazi Golden Dawn party, Ilias Ksidiaris, is wanted for arrest following a brawl on live television Thursday.

Jews Told to Wear Star of David as Locals Impersonate Nazis

Members of the Manchester Jewish community were outraged after participants in a World War II re-enactment dressed as senior Nazi officials.

TAU Cancels Wagner Concert Following Vehement Protests

Tel Aviv University announced that it would not hold a concert of composer Richard Wagner, after it sparked vehement public outcry.

Golden Dawn MPs Detained Following Attack

Two newly elected Greek MPs from the neo-Nazi Golden Dawn party were detained after an attack on a Pakistani immigrant.

'Jew,' the New Taunt of the Euro 2012 Championships

Fans are being warned against traveling to the Ukraine for the Euro 2012 Championship for fears that they risk being attacked by Nazi mobs.

TAU to Feature First Concert of Richard Wagner's Music?

Barring a change, in about two weeks for the very first time the sounds of Richard Wagner's music will play in the State of Israel.

Top Nazi War Criminal Dies at Age 90

Klaas Carel Faber, a Nazi war criminal, died in Germany on Saturday at the age of 90.

Reburial of Nazi Collaborator Infuriates Jewish Community

Jewish groups condemned the Lithuanian government for financing the reburial of an alleged Nazi collaborator.

New Hampshire Lawmaker's Nazi Salute Stuns House

A New Hampshire lawmaker shouted the Nazi salute “Sieg Heil,” at Speaker William O’Brien during a debate on voter identification legislation

Greece's Golden Dawn Leader Denies Holocaust Gas Chambers

Leader of Greece’s Golden Dawn party claimed Nazi concentration camps did not use ovens and gas chambers to kill Jews during the Holocaust.

The Ugly Truth Behind Beautiful Art

The Metropolitan Museum of Art’s Gertrude Stein exhibit will be amended to include mention of her Nazi sympathies.

One of 10 Most-Wanted Nazi Criminals Keeping Bees in Quebec

Vladimir Katriuk, whose name appears on the Wiesenthal Center’s list of most-wanted Nazis criminals, has been found to be living a Quebec.

Calls to Oust Nazi Supporter from S. African Reserve Bank

SA Israel Public Affairs Committee is calling for Stephen Goodson, director of SA Reserve Bank, to be fired for pro-Nazi views.

Painting Sold by Vichy Regime Returned to Jewish Family

500-year-old painting auctioned by the French government during World War II returned to a Jewish family who proved it was sold illegally.

American Nazi Party's First Lobbyist in Washington

John Bowles registered with House and Senate offices as a representative of “ANP,” the American Nazi Party.

Toulouse Gunman Filmed Murders

The murderer who gunned down a rabbi and three Jewish children may have filmed the murders. French police suspect he is a neo-Nazi.

Collection Stolen by Nazis to be Returned to Jewish Owner

Jewish man wins legal fight against German museum for the return of thousands of posters stolen from his father by the Nazis in 1938.

Opinion: The Era of the Itamar Pogromists

The slaughterer of Itamar’s babies was unabashed, as very few, other than the Nazis and Khmer Rouge, ever were.

British Students Assault Jew in 'Nazi Game’

Students from a prestigious British university assaulted a Jew who objected to a Nazi card game. Nazism goes mainstream.

Knesset Committee Passes Nazi Symbol Bill

A Knesset committee has passed a bill to fine perpetrators NIS 100,000 if they use as a slur any Holocaust symbol or calls anyone a "Nazi."

Rabbi Lau: Shouts of 'Nazi!' Cause Me Nightmares

Rabbi Yisrael Meir Lau tells Ma'ariv he was shocked to see a photo of a Jewish boy wearing a yellow star in last week's hareidi protest.

New Law Would Prohibit Use of Nazi’s Yellow Star

A new law prohibiting the “Nazi” curse and the cynical use the Nazi’s yellow star for Jews will be introduced in the Knesset.

Nazi Stag Party Celebrant had Visited Yad VaShem

A visit to Yad VaShem by a British legislator did not dissuade him from poising for a photo next to a friend in a Nazi uniform.

British MP under Probe for Celebrating Nazis

A British legislator in Cameron’s government has lost a key post and is under probe for celebrating at a Nazi costume stag party.

90-Year-Old Former Nazi Hit Man Begins Life Sentence

Heinrich Boere has been taken to prison to begin a life sentence for killing three Dutch civilians while serving in Nazi hit squad.

Ukraine Marks 70th Anniversary of Massacre of Jews

More than 14,000 Jews and others were massacred by the Nazis in Simferopol, Ukraine 70 years ago. Relatives remember the horror.

‘The Return of the Brown Shirts in Germany’

The “Brown Shirt Faction” in Germany is the tip of the iceberg of the return of violent neo-Nazi extremism, despite a ban on Nazism.

Convicted Nazi Demjanjuk Wants His U.S. Citizenship Back

Attorneys for convicted Nazi murderer John Demjanjuk appeal for him to regain his revoked U.S. citizenship.

Swiss Muslims Wear Yellow Jewish Star Badges as Protest

Swiss Muslims have offended fellow Muslims and Jews by wearing yellow badges, which Nazis forced on Jews, to protest discrimination.

Germany Reopens Investigations into Hundreds of Nazi Guards

Germany has reopened dormant investigations into hundreds of Nazi concentration camp guards and other personnel.

Alleged Hungarian Nazi War Criminal Sandor Kepiro Dead at 97

Alleged Hungarian Nazi war criminal Sandor Kepiro has died in Budapest at the age of 97.

Rudolf Hess Grave Destroyed

Nazi Rudolf Hess' Grave, Bones Destroyed

The remains of the Hitler right-hand man Rudolf Hess were exhumed and will be cremated. His grave has been destroyed to end neo-Nazi memoria