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July 11, 2008 / National / World Briefs

U.S. philanthropist brings chutzpah in his bid to help Cambodians

By Tibor Krausz

PHNOM PENH, Cambodia (JTA) - Headquartered in an upper-floor lounge of the Intercontinental Hotel here, which he has turned into his command center, Bernie Krisher irons out the details of his latest charity projects for this nation's poorest chil More...

MENDELSSOHN MANUSCRIPT SOLD AT SOTHEBY'S

LONDON (JTA) - A rare manuscript by German Jewish philosopher Moses Mendelssohn was sold at a Sotheby's auction in London. More...

ASSAD: PEACE UNLIKELY BEFORE BUSH LEAVES

JERUSALEM (JTA) - An Israeli-Syrian peace accord is unlikely before President Bush steps down, Bashar Assad said. More...

KABBALAH SEEN AS CAUSE FOR A-ROD SPLIT

JERUSALEM (JTA) - A former trainer for Alex Rodriguez said the star ballplayer's interest in Kabbalah caused the break-up of his marriage. More...