Nobel Laureate Elie Wiesel gets seat at National Cathedral Washington National Cathedral, the massive Episcopal house of worship that prides itself on being an unfinished work-in-progress whose stones and stained glass tell the story of the 20th and 21st centuries, is unveiling its newest addition: a carving of iconic author, human rights campaigner and Holocaust survivor Elie Wiesel. World 28 Apr, 2021
Pakistani PM asks Facebook CEO to ban Islamophobic content ISLAMABAD: Pakistan's prime minister has appealed to Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg to ban Islamophobic content on the site, warning of an increase in radicalisation amongst Muslims, the government said on Sunday. In a letter, which the Pakistani... Women 26 Oct, 2020
Facebook bans Holocaust denial, distortion posts Facebook is banning posts that deny or distort the Holocaust and will start directing people to authoritative sources if they search for information about the Nazi genocide. Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg announced the new policy Monday, the latest... Mobile & Apps 13 Oct, 2020
Lives Lost: Victims of the virus, remembered for tomorrow Across the world, the devastation caused by the coronavirus is told in the voices of those left behind. In England, the brother of Amged El-Hawrani, a Sudanese immigrant who became a successful doctor, says a rock of the family has been lost. “We... Women 12 May, 2020
Queen tells Britain 'never give up' in tribute to WW2 generation LONDON: Queen Elizabeth led tributes to veterans of World War Two recalling the “never give up, never despair” message of Victory in Europe Day 75 years ago as the coronavirus damped commemorations for the end of the war on the continent. In a... Women 09 May, 2020
Virus sends Holocaust survivors behind doors, back in time OAK PARK: For Olga Weiss, the order to stay at home is about much more than simply locking her door to the coronavirus. It has awakened fears from decades ago when she and her parents hid inside for two years from Nazis hunting down Jews in... Women 12 Apr, 2020
EDITORIAL: Impractical clauses As the Media Council is related to the media outlets, its chair must come from among working journalists, not outside After much criticism from all walks of life, including the media fraternity, civil society and human rights activists, the National... 29 Jan, 2020
Education imparted on holocaust Kathmandu, January 27 With support from Nepal’s Ministry of Education, Science and Technology, the United Nations, Nepal, together with the Embassy of Germany, the Embassy of Israel and Delegation of the European Union to Nepal organised a... Horoscopes 28 Jan, 2020
World leaders rally in Jerusalem against anti-Semitism JERUSALEM: Dozens of world leaders descended upon Jerusalem on Thursday for the largest-ever gathering focused on commemorating the Holocaust and combating modern-day anti-Semitism. Russian President Vladimir Putin, French President Emmanuel... Women 23 Jan, 2020
Fears mount that New Jersey shooting was anti-Semitic attack JERSEY CITY: Fears that a deadly shooting at a Jewish market in Jersey City was an anti-Semitic attack mounted on Wednesday as authorities recounted how a man and woman deliberately pulled up to the place in a stolen rental van with at least one rifle... Women 12 Dec, 2019
Climate activist's remarks downplaying Holocaust spark anger BERLIN: A prominent British climate change activist sparked anger Wednesday after appearing to downplay the Holocaust in an interview with a German newspaper. Roger Hallam, who co-founded the activist group Extinction Rebellion, told the German... Women 21 Nov, 2019
Ex-French President Chirac, who stood up to US, dies at 86 PARIS: Jacques Chirac, a two-term French president who was the first leader to acknowledge France's role in the Holocaust and defiantly opposed the US invasion of Iraq in 2003, died Thursday at age 86. His son-in-law Frederic Salat-Baroux told... Women 26 Sep, 2019
