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June 19, 2009 / National / World Briefs

ROSS MOVING FROM STATE TO NSC

WASHINGTON (JTA) — Dennis Ross will be moving from the State Department to the White House. More...

EXHIBIT ON UKRAINIAN JEWRY TO TRAVEL EUROPE

KIEV, Ukraine (JTA) —A traveling exhibition on Ukrainian Jewish history and culture opened in Kiev. Organizers said the exhibit, which opened Monday at the Israeli Cultural Center, is the first of its kind. More...

HILLEL CELEBRATES 85TH

WASHINGTON (JTA) — An Obama administration official joined more than 100 young adults celebrating the 85th birthday of Hillel. More...

FRENCH, ISRAELI OFFICIALS: HEED IRANIAN PROTESTERS

PARIS (JTA) —Israeli and French officials said the world should heed the protests of Iranians who claim the reelection of President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad was rigged. More...

GERMAN JEWISH LEADER RAPS TALKS WITH IRAN

BERLIN (JTA) —The head of Germany's Jewish community condemned any suggestion of negotiations with the current Iranian regime. More...

JEWS EXPELLED FROM ARAB LANDS PRESS CASE

ROME (JTA) — Jews displaced from Arab lands are meeting in Rome to press for the recognition of their rights as forced exiles. Participants will present their case Tuesday to the Italian parliament's Foreign Affairs Commission. More...