April 17, 2009 RSS feed / National / World Briefs

U.S. says Durban changes welcome but insufficient

WASHINGTON (JTA) — The United States commended changes in the draft document for "Durban II" but said more was needed to entice it into joining the anti-racism conference. Jewish groups had welcomed the U.S. More...

Presidents Conference calls for Ahmadinejad walkout

NEW YORK (JTA - Leaders of the Conference of Presidents of Major American Jewish Organizations called for a walkout when the president of Iran speaks in Geneva next week. More...

Obama's Seder Reprises Last Year's on the Campaign Trail

WASHINGTON (JTA)— The first presidential seder had its origins on the campaign trail. More...

Palestinians decry Dead Sea Scrolls exhibit

TORONTO (JTA) — Palestinian officials called on Canada to cancel a planned exhibit of the Dead Sea Scrolls. The officials say the exhibit would violate international law. More...