Nazis

Prosecutors Seeking 3.5-Year Sentence for 'Auschwitz Bookkeeper'

German prosecutors ask for 3½-year prison sentence for Oskar Groening, a former SS sergeant who served at Auschwitz.

'Bookkeeper of Auschwitz' Admits Guilt Before Trial Postponed

Oskar Groening admits guilt for his role in the Holocaust, a day before closing arguments postponed due to his bad health.

UK Nazis Invite Galloway to Address Anti-Semitic Rally

George Galloway invited to speak at far-right rally targeting Golders Green, in the heart of London's Jewish community.

Mexican Cheer Team in Hot Water for Nazi Dance

Mexican cheer team that carried swastika flags and tossed Nazi salute to crowd condemned after performance video surfaces online.

Nazi POW Camp Slated to Become Tourist Trap

Scotland camp where Rudolf Hess stayed to offer 'unique' vacation bunkers for tourists; project being hailed as preserving history.

Luxembourg Apologizes to Jews Over their 'Suffering' During WWII

Luxembourg apologizes to the Jewish community for its "suffering" during the Nazi occupation in World War II.

102-Year-Old Holocaust Survivor Gets PhD Denied to Her By Nazis

77 years after Nazis barred her from sitting final exam in Germany, pediatric expert Ingeborg Syllm-Rapoport finally receives doctorate.

'Repulsive' Polish Exhibit Shows Nude Tag Game in Gas Chamber

Museum exhibit with video of nude men and women playing tag receiving patronage from Israel embassy; 'repulsive and offensive.'

German Court Authorizes Return of Painting from Looted Trove

Court formally authorizes the return of two paintings from Gurlitt trove to their rightful owners' descendants.

Europe, US Mark 70 Years Since Allies 'Saved the World'

Ceremonies held throughout Europe and in US to remember World War II victory, warn of modern threats of evil.

Flemish Nationalist Leader Disowns WWII Nazi Collaboration

In speech to Jewish community, right-wing Belgian politicians says Flemish collaboration with Nazi Germany was 'a mistake on all levels.'

Prosor to UN: Nazi Tyranny Alive and Well Among Islamists

Israeli ambassador says at 70th anniversary of WWII's end that Islamists as dangerous as Nazis, 'Jewish lives can't be entrusted to others.'

'Small Justice' for Jewish Art Curator Murdered by Nazis

Famous painting stolen by Nazis from Jewish curator who was tortured, persecuted before murder in Auschwitz returned to his daughter.

'Bookkeeper of Auschwitz' Describes an 'Orderly' Camp

"Everything happened in an orderly fashion," says former SS officer Oskar Groening at his trial in Germany.

'Bookkeeper of Auschwitz' Admits 'Moral Guilt' as Trial Begins

Former SS guard Oskar Groening admits he 'shares morally in the guilt' of the holocaust, but denies criminal responsibility.

Parents, Groups Support Teacher Who 'Made' Kids Wear Yellow Star

Parents expressed support for a teacher who had her kindergarten students wear a yellow star on the eve of Holocaust Memorial Day.

Still Boycotting Germany, Beitar Remembers Victims

Members of the Beitar youth movement conducted their annual Holocaust Remembrance Day ceremony outside the German Embassy.

A Survivor Recounts: Defying Death in the Holocaust for a Sister

Suzanna Braun was told to save her little sister as she was herded away to the gas chambers - and she did at all costs.

MK Regev: 70 Years Later, and the Same Old Hate

70 years later, the world still hasn't learned the lesson of where unbridled hatred of Jews can lead it, wrote MK Miri Regev.

Fifth-Most Wanted Nazi Criminal Dies a Free Man

Soren Kam, who was the fifth-most wanted war criminal on the Simon Wiesenthal Center list, dies at 93.

Curator: Holocaust Art 'Can Be Laid to Rest'

Vienna's Albertina Museum director faces condemnation for suggesting there be a time limit on return of artwork looted by Nazis.

Could the Allies Have Saved Jews From the Nazis?

A major event has been examining in depth, whether the Allies could have done more to save Jews during the Holocaust.

Deal Reached on Restitution of Nazi-Looted Painting

Deal reached between the Rosenberg family and the German government on the restitution of Matisse looted by the Nazis.

Was There a Nazi Hideout in Argentina?

Argentine archaeologist discovers what he says may have been a hideout for Nazis, located near the border with Paraguay.

Australian FM Says 'ISIS Battle May Last a Generation'

Bishop likens ISIS to Nazis in their desire to establish 'pure form of government,' noting 'this is a struggle against an ideology.'

Austria: Art Looted by Nazis Not to Be Returned to Jewish Heirs

Panel of experts recommends not to return Gustav Klimt masterpiece to Jewish owners, decades after Nazis stole the piece.

Jewish Heirs Sue Germany to Return Nazi-Looted Treasure

Heirs of Jewish art dealers, forced by Nazis to sell Guelph Treasure of church relics, demand justice.

ISIS Reportedly Holds Nazi-esque Mass Book Burning

UNESCO warns reports of mass burning in Iraq may be one of 'most devastating' acts of 'cultural cleansing' in history, rivaling Hitler.

Walgreen's Removes Swastika Patterned Wrapping Paper

Wrapping paper that contains a swastika pattern in its trim recalled from stores after an outraged California shopper noticed it.

French Expert: Nazi Alois Brunner Died 20 Years Ago

Renowned French Nazi hunter disputes claims that top Nazi fugitive died in Syria four years ago.

White House: Nazis Shouldn't Receive Social Security

White House responds to revelation that suspected Nazis continued to receive benefits even after leaving the country.

Revealed: U.S. Paid Suspected Nazis Even After they Left

Due to a legal loophole, dozens of suspected Nazi war criminals collected Social Security payments after being forced out of the U.S.

Simon Wiesenthal Center Urges to Prosecute Nazi 'Death Squads'

List of 80 suspects - participants in Nazi 'mobile killing sqauds' - handed to German authorities for prosecution.

Alleged U.S. Nazi Dies Before Extradition

Johann Breyer, an 89-year-old alleged Nazi war criminal dies just hours before court approves his extradition to Germany.

South Africa Compares Gaza Operation to Nazis' Actions

Jewish organizations outraged after South Africa’s ruling party equates Israel's airstrikes in Gaza to the actions of the Nazis.

Experts Confirm Painting Found in Nazi Art Hoard was Stolen

Experts confirm that a Matisse painting found in the possession of Cornelius Gurlitt was taken from a Jewish art dealer in Paris.

Putin Makes it Illegal to Deny Nazi War Crimes

Russian President signs legislation introducing harsh punishments for justification or denial of Nazi war crimes.

Italy's Former PM Angers Germans with Comments on Camps

Berlin outraged after Silvio Berlusconi says Germans denied the existence of Nazi concentration camps.

German Recluse Agrees to Return Looted Art

Cornelius Gurlitt, the art who hoarded artworks looted by the Nazis, to return items looted from Jewish owners.

Nazi Past Overshadows Legacy of Porsche

Legacy of Nazi-collaborator and founder of Porsche cars a sore topic in his Czech hometown.

Minnesota Nazi-Themed Party Provokes Outrage Among Local Jews

Organizer of a World War II-themed party apologizes after a photo of the event provoked outrage on the Internet.

Hungary's Jews Mark 70th Anniversary of Nazi Invasion

Hungarian Jews gather at the Grand Synagogue in Budapest, mark 70th anniversary of Nazi Germany's invasion of the country.

Latvians Who Fought with Nazis Hold Annual March

Latvians who fought on the Nazi side against the Soviets stage a march in Riga. Simon Wiesenthal Center director condemns the parade.

Latvian Minister Fired Over Attendance in Pro-Nazi March

Latvia's environment minister fired for planning to take part in a march by veterans who sided with the Nazis in World War II.

France to Return Three Looted Paintings to Rightful Owners

France to return 3 paintings seized by the Nazis to their rightful owners. So far, France has returned only 70 looted works out of 2,000.

Serbia WWII Death Camp to 'Multicultural' Development?

Jewish leaders are concerned that Serbia's largest WWII death camp may be transformed into a "multicultural" development.

French State Railways to Boost Holocaust Deportations Research

The National Company of French Railways announced the launch of a new joint study with Yad Vashem into Holocaust deportations.

German Jews Welcome Publication of 'Mein Kampf'

The head of the Central Council of Jews in Germany calls Bavaria's decision "responsible" and a "good idea".

'Book of Dead' Offers Hope to Austrian Jewish Families

A book containing records of people buried in Austrian Jewish cemetery may inform families where their ancestors were put to rest.

Jewish Groups Denounce Comparison of Dalai Lama to Nazis

The Simon Wiesenthal Center denounced Chinese reports equating the policies of Dalai Lama with those perpetrated by the Nazis.

Berlin Holocaust Memorial Undergoing Repairs

Repair work has begun at Berlin’s Holocaust memorial, reinforcing hundreds of concrete blocks, which have developed dangerous cracks.

Researchers to UN: Make WWII Archives Public

Leading British and American researchers campaigning to have the UN make its archived files on cases against World War II criminals public.

Egyptian Official: War with Israel, US in Three Months

MEMRI: Egyptian presidential candidate declared that Egyptian Army will engage in armed warfare against Israel, US, EU within three months.

Germany to Compensate Jews Who Fled Nazis in Soviet Union

Germany, for the first time, agrees to compensate thousands of Jews who fled the Nazis in the Soviet Union, the Claims Conference said.

Reward of $30,000 for Helping Catch Last of the Nazis

The conviction of Demjanjuk has led Nazi-hunters to offer a $30,000 reward for information leading to capture of the last Nazis.