97-Yr-Old Hungarian Acquitted on Nazi War Crimes
A 97-year-old Hungarian man was acquitted on charges of involvement in the Nazi murders of 35 people during World War II.
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New Allegations Against Demjanjuk
Convicted Nazi guard John Demjanjuk, 91, may be headed for another trial.
Poland Apologizes to Murdered Jews of Jedwabne
Poland's president apologized to hundreds of Jews murdered by their neighbors in ceremonies that marked the massacre.
Taipei Apologizes Over Summer Camp Nazi Photo Gaffe
A Taipei government summer “battle camp” photo ad has ignited a real explosion; it featured three young males dressed as Nazis.
Holocaust Center to Receive Rare Anti-Nazi Leaflet
One of the few surviving anti-Nazi leaflets from Munich University in World War II is to be presented by Britain to the British Holocaust Center.
Britain's Long, Sad Journey of Jew Hatred
Britain is, and has been, one of the most anti-Semitic countries in the world, says Hebrew University Professor Robert Wistrich.
WWII Nazi War Criminal Milivoj Asner Dies Free in Austria
The former head of the Croatian police during World War II, Milivoj Asner, has died a free man in Austria last week at the age of 98.
Hitler's First Anti-Jewish Letter on Display
Now available to the public: A letter written by Hitler in 1919 outlining his vision for the Jews: Pogroms and their “irrevocable removal.”
Polish Government Saves Sobibor Museum
The Polish government has stepped in to save the museum at the Sobibor concentration camp from closing due to lack of funds.
Nazis Tried to Create Army of Talking Dogs
The Nazis believed dogs were almost as intelligent as humans, researchers say – and tried to create an army with them to win the war.
Von Trier Banned from Cannes after Nazi Remarks
Cannes board of directors declares Lars von Trier 'persona non grata' after his remarks that he's a Nazi and sympathizes with Hitler.
Director Says He’s a Nazi, then Apologizes
Danish director Lars von Trier said on Wednesday he's a Nazi and expressed sympathy for Hitler. He later apologized.
Demjanjuk's Prosecutors Seek 6-Year Sentence
Prosecutors in the high-profile case of John Demjanjuk present their summary, ask for a six-year sentence for the accused Nazi killer.
Demjanjuk Threatens Hunger Strike
Accused Nazi criminal, on trial in Germany, threatens hunger strike unless court accepts files he claims will exonerate him.
Justice is Served: Nazi-Looted Painting Returned to Heir
A small act of justice – 61 years delayed – has been carried out: A valuable Nazi-looted painting was returned to its Jewish owners' grandson.
Nazi 'Butcher of Lyon' was German Agent in 1960s
West Germany's intelligence service recruited Klaus Barbie in Bolivia.
Neo-Nazi Group Posts Italian 'Influential Jews' List on Website
A neo-Nazi group of white supremacists has posted a list of “influential” Italian Jews on its website, the World Jewish Congress has warned.
Tuvia Friedman, Legendary Nazi Hunter, Dies at 89
Efraim Zuroff, head of the Israel Wiesenthal Center, remembers Friedman: "He dedicated his life to hunting down Nazi murderers."
Extradited Neo-Nazi Gang Leader Arrested in Israel
Police arrested suspected neo-Nazi gang leader Dmitri Bogotich Monday on charges of carrying out hate crimes in Petach Tikvah.
US Urged to Deport Suspected Nazi to Serbia
Serbia issued an international arrest warrant in April for a US man accused of Holocaust war crimes. The WJC calls on US to actually deport him.
Man Convicted of Vandalizing an Illinois Jewish Cemetery
National Socialist Movement could face up to seven years in prison for vandalizing a Jewish cemetery near Chicago.
From Nazi Germany to Beit Shemesh: The Mansbach Chanukiyah
The Mansbach family Chanukiyah faced down the Nazi flag in Germany - and survived to reach the Land of Israel intact.
Dutch Issue Arrest Warrant for Escaped Nazi
Dutch authorities ask Germany to extradite Nazi who faces death sentence.
Wanted Nazi Dies before Facing Trial for Murder
Third most wanted Nazi, Samuel Kunz, has died a natural death before facing trial in February for killing Jews in the Holocaust.
Report: Nazis Given ‘Safe Haven’ in U.S. After War
Report details how the Justice Department’s Office of Special Investigations collaborated with Nazi persecutors.
Jewish Surgeon Walks Out on Nazi Patient
A Jewish doctor in Germany walked out of surgery when he saw the Nazi tattoo on the patient’s arm. “I can’t treat your husband,” he said.
'Degenerate Jewish Art' Confiscated by Nazis On Display
Ten sculptures recently discovered in a burnt-down Berlin basement as 'degenerate' and 'Jewish' on display in Berlin.
'Beast of Bolzanu' Nazi War Criminal Dead at 86
The "Beast of Bolzanu" -- former SS officer Michael Seyfert -- has died in an Italian hospital at the age of 86, after spending two years in jail.
Nazi Collaborator Hits Nazi Hunter with Libel Charges
Nazi hunter put on trial in Hungary as former Nazi collaborator remains free.
Ohio Congressional Candidate Was Nazi Re-enacter
A politician who for years dressed up as a Nazi reenacter is fighting to retool his image while running as the GOP candidate for Congress in Ohio.
Neo-Nazi Couple Find and Embrace Jewish Roots
Polish Neo-Nazi couple find out that they are in fact Jewish, embrace and become active in local synagogue.
Germany Unlikely to Re-open Nazi Case
A former SS officer who escaped imprisonment in the Netherlands and now lives in Germany, is unlikely to be re-tried there.
Death Threats, Bullets and a Pig's Head: Attacks on Synagogues
A French synagogue has received death threats and bullets; a pig’s head is left at a synagogue door in Lithuania.
Demjanjuk Witness May Face Prosecution for War Crimes
Former concentration camp guard who testified in Demjanuk trial may be prosecuted himself for war crimes.
Neo-Nazis Hack Buchenwald Web Site
The web site of the Buchenwald concentration camp was attacked last week by neo-Nazi vandals who redirected surfers to a revisionist site.
Nazi Guard, 89, Charged in Germany with 430,000 Deaths
Never too late for justice: Suspected Nazi death camp guard, age 89, has been charged in Germany with participating in mass murder of 430,000 Jews.
Neo-Nazis Hunt ‘Narco-Immigrants’ in Arizona
A private and armed neo-Nazi force keeps Arizona police at bay as they hunt “terrorist immigrants. Meet court-martialed ex-marine J. T. Ready.
Latvians Commemorate Nazi Conquest
An official march was held in Latvia on Thursday commemorating the Nazi conquest of the country 69 years ago.
Berlin Center Documents Nazi Perpetrators
A new exhibition in Berlin documents the role of the top Nazi Regime bureaucrats in a metallic gray building called the "Topography of Terror."
Hitler Fashion Billboards Outrage Italians
Italians are furious over Hitler’s image on billboards promoting a fashion campaign in the same city where WW II partisans fought fascism.
Swastika: Symbol of the Sun, Not Nazi Terror?
A Lithuanian court has ruled that the swastika is a historic symbol of the sun, not a sign of Nazi terror.
US Deports ex-Nazi to Austria
A former SS guard who lived for decades incognito in Pennsylvania has been deported to Austria.
Historian Details Nazi Outreach in Arab World
Historian Jeffrey Herf has written a book detailing the Nazi outreach to the Arab world, and linking 1940s propaganda to 21st-century hate.
88 Year-Old Former SS Officer Sentenced to Life for Murder
88 year-old former SS officer Heinrich Boere has been sentenced to life in prison for the murder of 3 Dutch citizens during World War II.
‘Topography of Terror’ Museum Focuses on Nazi Murderers
The former Nazi Gestapo and SS headquarters will reopen as a museum with proof of the Nazi death machine, evidence against Holocaust deniers.
Dresden Residents Oppose Neo-Nazis, Form Human Chain
Some 10,000 people in Dresden formed a human chain to block neo-Nazis and skinheads from marching in eastern Germany on Saturday.
‘Free Speech’ Allows Germany Children to Receive Neo-Nazi CDs
“Free speech” allows German neo-Nazis to give out CDs to school children, according to "Government Agency for Harmful Media to Young Persons.”
Peres to German Lawmakers: 'Bring Nazis to Justice'
Israel's president urged German lawmakers Wednesday to bring the last Nazi criminals to justice as era of the Holocaust begins to close.
Polish Bishop Claims He Was 'Misquoted' on Holocaust
A Polish bishop claims he was misquoted by an Italian Catholic website that said he believes the Holocaust was a Jewish invention.
Operation Attic: Search for Warsaw Ghetto Items, Artifacts
Archivists at the Museum of the Ghetto Fighters are working frantically to find remains of Jewish life in the Warsaw Ghetto. A call to Anglos.
Christians Rally to Support Greek Jews
Christian citizens in the small Greek town of Ioannina massed just before their biggest holiday to demonstrate their support for Jewish neighbors.
US Neo-Nazi Lure Youth with Free Music Downloads
American neo-Nazis are using deceptive free music downloads to lure youth and college students into anti-Semitism, according to the ADL.
2009 Dishonest Reporter Award Goes to Organ Libel's Bostrom
Honest Reporting's "Dishonest Reporter" award this year goes to the journalist who claimed Israel kidnapped young Arab men for their organs.
‘Handicapped’ Demjanjuk to Face Holocaust Survivors
John Demjanjuk, whose apparent handicapped condition is in doubt, is scheduled to face Holocaust survivors in the second day of his trial Tuesday.
Demjanjuk Holocaust Trial Begins in Munich
John Demjanjuk, 89, is once again on trial for Holocaust war crimes – this time not in Jerusalem or Cleveland, but in Munich.
New Holocaust Museum Focuses on Jewish Youth Uprising
A new museum has been opened that focuses on activist youth rebellions against the Nazis, especially during the Warsaw Ghetto uprising.
‘Human Rights Watch’ Analyst Collects Nazi Memorabilia
The Human Rights Watch group, usually harshly critical of Israel, has been forced to suspend an analyst who is an avid collector of Nazi items.
Neo-Nazi Songs, 'Heil Hitler' Salutes at Croatian Soccer Matches
Croatian soccer teams are cheered on the field with popular songs glorifying WWII genocide played over the speakers and Nazi salutes in the stands.
Germany Charges Demjanjuk: 27,900 Counts of Accessory to Murder
Germany has formally charged alleged Nazi guard John Demjanjuk with 27,900 counts of accessory to murder for his role at the Sobibor death camp.
British Police fear Massive Neo-Nazi Attack
British police fear that neo-Nazis will carry out a massive attack. Muslims and Jews are warned to be vigilant. Threats from Al Qaeda remain.
