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EU's Ashton to Consult with UN Partners About Iran

Catherine Ashton will consult with UN partners in New York after face-to-face talks with Iran's Saeed Jalili.

Jews and Muslims Unite in Fight for Religious Freedom in Europe

Jewish and Muslim religious leaders from 18 European countries will gather in Paris to discuss increasing religious prohibitions in Europe.

EU US Eye Russia Trade Spurt

Despite Growing Authoritarianism West Is Gung Ho On Russia Trade

Russia's entry into the WTO has kindled hopes that increased trade could help solve the world economic crisis.

U.S. House Foreign Affairs Chair Urges EU to Ban Hizbullah

Chairwoman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, Ileana Ros-Lehtinen, urges the EU to designate Hizbullah as a terrorist group.

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.

Romania Remains In Muddle

Impeachment Referendum Falls Short In Romania; Basescu Survives

The attempt by Romanian Premier Victor Ponta to impeach President Trajan Basescu failed to get the required voter turnout.

Lieberman to Ask Europe: Name Hizbullah a Terror Organization

Foreign Minister Avigdor Lieberman intends to ask European governments to place Hizbullah on their lists of terror organizations.

Iran Skirts EU Sanctions, Offers to Insure Foreign Ships

Iran says it will insure any foreign ships that enter its waters, as part of an effort to skirt an EU oil embargo.

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.

EU Policy Chief Condemns Racist Remarks of Iranian VP

EU Policy Chief Catherine Ashton condemned the racist, anti-Semitic remarks made by Iranian VP at a Tehran conference on drug trafficking.

EU to Assad: No More Luxuries for You

The European Union imposes a ban on exporting some luxury items to Syria.

Jewish Groups: Adapt 'Emergency Measures' for European Jewry

Jewish groups urge European governments to adopt "emergency measures" to protect European Jewry from increasing threats of anti-Semitism.

Hamas Talking with Five EU Countries, Says Official

Hamas official Osama Hamdan says the terror group has been holding secret talks with five EU members states.

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.

EU Says Israel Should Reverse Decision to Legalize Communities

EU expresses concern over Israel's decision to legalize communities "in the occupied Palestinian territory".

Belgian Doctor Suspended For Verbally Attacking Jewish Colleague

A Belgian doctor has been suspended for verbally attacking a Jewish college with anti-Semitic and racist slogans.

EU Ambassador: Israel 'Occupying' Hevron

The European Union continues to maintain Israel is occupying Judea and Samaria; denies that Judaism and Israel are inherently connected.

Toulouse Terrorist Not Alone: Extreme Islam Threatens Europe

The terrorist who murdered 7 people in Toulouse may have been killed, but the phenomenon of extreme Islam in Europe did not die with him.

EU Shopping Sanctions for Asmaa al-Assad

European foreign ministers have decided Asmaa al-Assad's extravagant shopping sprees must come to and end if Syria is to be free.

US Exempting Japan, 10 EU Countries on Iran

US president Barack Obama will exempt Japan and 10 EU states from banking sanctions, allowing trade with Iran.

Jewish Ritual Slaughter in Question in France

Jewish rabbis called on Sarkozy to uphold Jewish right of ‘shechita’; oppose system of classification that would "lead to stigmatization."

Anti-Semitism on the Rise in Switzerland

Anti-Semitic incidents in Switzerland have reached their highest number since 2003, and many of them were considered "grave."

New European Jewish Parliament Fights Anti-Semitism

The first ever European Jewish Parliament held its inaugural meeting last week. The Parliament members join hands to fight anti-Semitism.

Iran: Oil Still Flowing to Europe

Oil Ministry officials in Tehran raced to denounce a state run Press TV that it was cutting exports to six European countries.

Former Greek PM: Arab Spring Has Created New Opportunities

George Papandreou, Former Prime Minister of Greece, addresses the 12th Annual Herzliya Conference.

EU Jewish Buildings Helps Organizations Work Together

Arutz Sheva meets Rabbi Michoel Rosenblum, Director of the EU Jewish Buildings, which sets up infrastructure for Jewish organizations.

EU Preparing More Iran Sanctions

UK foreign minister William Hague says EU ministers are preparing an extensive round of sanctions targeting Iran's oil industry.

EU Moving Closer to Imposing Oil Embargo on Iran

EU governments are moving closer to halting oil purchases from Iran after Greece lifts its objections to an embargo.

Intermarriage Among European Jews Raises Alarm

European Centre for Jewish Students concerned over new study which finds a 17% increase in intermarriage among European students.

Syrian Oil Pipeline to Homs Blown Up

The oil pipeline leading from eastern Syria to the central city of Homs was blown up on Thursday, destroying supplies to the city.

EU Denies Funding Peace Now

The EU’s spokesman in Israel tells Arutz Sheva: We haven't funded Peace Now in years, nor do we try to intervene in Israeli politics.

EU to Tighten Sanctions on Iran

European Union follows U.S., Britain and Canada, will sanction some 200 Iranian people, companies and organizations.

More Sanctions on Iran by West

As Iran plays “coy” with the United Nations, Western countries prepare to impose tough new sanctions on the Islamic Republic.

'Game Over' – Italian Prime Minister Resigns

Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi officially resigned Saturday, ending the longest-running terms of office in his country.

Sanctions on Iran Fail because of Desire for Money

As Iran moves closer to building a nuclear weapon, sanctions on Tehran fail because of trade ties and fears of economic chaos.

Expose: Europes's Judenrein Universities

Jews are being expelled from academia, just as they were in the 1930's. Is Europe going to let this happen again barely 70 years later?

First Election for European Jewish Parliament

European Jews have begun voting for the first-ever European Jewish Parliament, which will comprise 120 members, as in the Knesset.

Rivlin Tells EU ‘An Agreement by Force’ Is a Mirage

Knesset Speaker Rivlin told EU legislators Tuesday that the Oslo Accords proved that forcing an agreement on Israel and the PA won’t work.

Despite Efforts to Shut Him Up, MK Eldad Has His Say

An attempt to shut MK Aryeh Eldad out of a crucial diplomatic conference in Europe failed - no thanks to the "head" of Israel's delegation.

PA Aims for Full Membership in UNESCO

The Palestinian Authority plans to request full membership in the UNESCO organization as part of its statehood bid.

PA Rejects Vatican Status at UN without EU Recognition

The Palestinian Authority again refuses any compromise on its demands and will not settle for UN status similar to that of the Vatican.

Syria: 13 Dead as Crackdown Continues

13 dead in Syria as Bashar Assad’s continues assault on protesters. Meanwhile, EU adopts new sanctions against Syria.

EU to Adopt Ban on Syrian Oil Imports

The European Union is expected to announce new sanctions against Syria on Friday, including a ban on Syrian oil imports.

Summers Warning to EU Aimed at Germany

Lawrence Summers has warned the EU that it is running out of time and Germany, in particular, must step up to solve the crisis.

EU Parliamentarians Against Palestinian Statehood Bid

More than 100 members of the European Parliament urge the EU to discourage the Palestinian Authority's bid for a unilateral recognition of a state.

MK Whbee Stymies EUROMED Support for PA State

A Druze Israeli lawmaker managed Sunday to stop a European body from supporting a unilateral declaration of new PA Arab country.

EU Free Worker Migration Threatened by Desire to Employ Locals

Ian Duncan Smith,Labor and Pension Secretrary, complains that jobs created are being swallowed up by immigrants

The EU and Greece: A 17 Billion Dollar Throw of the Dice

The austerity package that passed the Greek Parliament and the parallel injection of credit is a major gamble that could make things worse.

Papandreou Willing to Quit but Opposition Plays Coy

With thousands of demonstrators encircling the parliament in Athens, George Papandreou desperately attempted to form a unity government.

EU Parliament Against Unilateral Palestinian State

President of the EU parliament meets in Ramallah with PM Fayyad and says a unilateral Palestinian Authority state is “dangerous."

Portuguese Election Produces Government Committed to Austerity

Portugal's electorate turned against the Socialists and elected the Social Democrats although it realizes that this means austerity is ahead.

Bailout II: Unprecedented Sequel to Greek Bailout

The EU is trying desperately to piece together another bailout for Greece that will effectively mean the loss of economic independence.

European Countries Trade Charges over Contaminated Cucumbers

In addition to the genuine health scare the E.coli epidemic has touched off bickering over responsibility.

Largest E. Coli Outbreak Spreading in Europe

The largest outbreak of E. coli in the world has killed 14 people in Germany. More than 300 are seriously ill. And it's spreading.

Estonia to Lead Fight Against European Anti-Kosher Bill

Estonia’s prime minister vows to fight against a European Parliament bill that would force kosher meat to be labeled “unstunned before slaughter.”

Syrian Experts Claim: Sanctions Are ‘Illegal’

Syrian law experts tell Syria news agency that the U.S. and EU measures against Syria are illegal according to international law.

Europe Rallies behind Lagarde, BRICS Drop Their Guard

All EU members are backing Christine Lagarde for the post IMF director. The BRICS countries fail to unite behind an alternative

No Requests for EU Monitors to Return to Rafiah

EU monitors have not been asked to return to the Rafiah crossing, even though it is set to reopen Saturday, abrogating a 2005 agreement.

EU Freezes Assad’s Cash

Asset freeze and visa ban slapped on Bashar Assad and nine other members of Syria’s government.

EU Will Extend Syria Sanctions, Include Assad

European Union expected to extend its sanctions on Syria next week to include Assad, diplomat says.