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French president responds positively to request by World Jewish Congress official to push for unprecedented sanctions against Iran. French President Nicolas Sarkozy promised to stand with Israel against Iran during a 90-minute meeting he held with the World Jewish Congress at the Elysée Palace in Paris, according to sources from the gathering who spoke with The Jerusalem Post. “Israel has no better security partner than France when it comes to Iran,” Sarkozy assured the Jewish leaders, according to the sources. RELATED: PM: Iranian nukes endanger Mideast, world peace Sarkozy gaffe rekindles talk of US-J'lem tensions The head of the World...

European Jewry is in its worst condition since the end of World War II. This bleak evaluation was delivered by European Jewish Congress President Moshe Kantor on Tuesday. "Jews are afraid to walk the streets in Europe with Jewish symbols", Kantor said. "Synagogues, Jewish schools and kindergartens require barbed-wire fences and security, and Jewish men, women and children are beaten up in broad daylight." EJP (European Jewish Press) reports that Kantor was speaking at a lunch meeting in Brussels, organized in honor of Belgium’s ascendance to the presidency of the European Union. The participants were members of the European Parliament...

Three men sprayed tear gas on an elderly Jew outside a French synagogue Sunday, the second violent attack on Jews in the country in three days. The attackers of the elderly man left behind an anti-Semitic slogan, according to the London Telegraph. The attackers, still at-large, launched the attack as the man, described as being in his 80s, was waiting outside to attend daily prayer services, Nimes Jewish community leader Paul Benguigui told the newspaper. Nimes is located in southern France.

Anti-Semitism "Jew attacked with knife, iron rod in France" SNIPPET: "Anti-Semitic incident in Strasbourg: Man wearing skullcap assaulted by two men in djellabas. Victim hospitalized with serious injuries after being hit in back, stabbed in chest; assailants arrested" Ynet Published: 05.01.10, 07:57 / Israel News SNIPPET: "A Jewish French citizen was seriously hurt Friday after being assaulted with an iron rod and a knife in the center of Strasbourg. The DPA news agency reported that the man, 42, was attacked by two men wearing djellabas, robes traditionally worn in North Africa. Eyewitnesses reported that the Jew, who was wearing a...

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ennis Jones will not soon forget it. How could he? The Legislature's phone system was down for three days. The fax machines wouldn't work. Such was the power last October of Christian conservatives, who lobbied to ram through the bill that let Gov. Jeb Bush order the reinsertion of Terri Schiavo's feeding tube. The phone calls, faxes and e-mails so overloaded the Legislature that the communications system broke down. They were victorious last year, but conservatives probably won't get a chance to do more damage this year. Jones, from Treasure Island, and the senate majority leader, won't allow it. He'll...

Amber Alert Update Janelle Angelea Adkins Date Missing: Jan 19th 2004 Missing From: Her Residence in Niceville, Florida County: Okaloosa Birth: 04/06/1988 Age Disappeared: 15 Race: White Sex: Female Height: 5'01" Weight: 105 Hair: Brown Eyes: Blue Narrative: This is a follow up to the Florida Amber Alert that was activated on January 19, 2004 for Janelle Adkins to let you know that there has been an update to the case. Authorities believe Janelle may be in a 1999 Green Ford Pickup Florida Tag G94 KVQ or a 1999 Blue Chevy SUV with dark tinted windows, chrome 'spinner' rims,...

A Few of FR's Finest....Every Day Free Republic made its debut in September, 1996, and the forum was added in early 1997.   Over 100,000 people have registered for posting privileges on Free Republic, and the forum is read daily by tens of thousands of concerned citizens and patriots from all around the country and the world. A Few of FR's Finest....Every Day was introduced on June 24, 2002. It's only a small room in JimRob's house where we can get to know one another a little better; salute and support our military and our leaders; pray for those in...

CALL TO ACTIONREGARDING: Terri SchiavoPlease read and forward.   Friends,   You may already know Terri Schiavo's situation. Many of you have personally expressed your concern about this tragedy that is currently unfolding in the Florida Courts.   Matters got worse on Friday, July 10th, when Terri's family was informed that the appellate court would provide no relief. In two weeks, Terri's case will head back to Judge George Greer's court where he will order Terri's starvation death to commence.   Terri's family intends to do everything possible to stop this action, but time is running out FAST. One...

Attorney: Disabled Miami woman's pregnancy terminated print e-mail reply subscribe The Associated Press A fetus in its 24th week of development has been aborted by doctors who said the life of the mother - a retarded, deaf and seizure-prone rape victim - would be threatened if the baby was carried to full term, an attorney said Friday. The abortion and tubal ligation to prevent future pregnancies were performed late Thursday at Jackson Memorial Hospital, said Lance Block, who represents the disabled woman's mother. Miami-Dade police took DNA samples from the fetus in an effort to identify the father, whom officials...

Fair Lawn officer killed in shootout     Play the video (04/18/03) BERGEN - A manhunt involving numerous law enforcement agencies was launched on Thursday night after a shootout in Bergen County ended with one police officer dead and another wounded.Fair Lawn Police Officer Maryann Collura was helping a Clifton officer who was involved in a car chase on Thursday night. The Clifton officer was chasing a red sports car that was eventually stopped on a church's front lawn.Authorities say when the officers tried to arrest the people in the car, at least one of the suspects and the Clifton...

David will take on Goliath, Mar. 13, as Southern Golden Gate Estates property owner Jesse Hardy fights the state of Florida for 160 acres of land he has called home for 27 years.Located in what is called the "Hole in the Donut," the property is part of the state's 55,000-acre buy-out to restore natural water flows to the SGGE, once slated for development.Hardy says his property is not necessary to the restoration project and will not be adversely affected by it."I'm not against any of the environmentalists' work to re-hydrate the Southern Golden Gate Estates," he says. "I'm all for...

THE PALM BEACH COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE AND THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF LAW ENFORCEMENT ARE LOOKING FOR KRYSTAL D. TAYLOR. A WHITE FEMALE, 17 YEARS OLD, FIVE FEET EIGHT INCHES TALL, 102 LBS., CURLY BROWN HAIR WITH BLONDE HIGHLIGHTS AND BROWN EYES. KRYSTAL WAS LAST SEEN AT STRAWBERRY LAKE CIRCLE IN LAKE WORTH FLORIDA AND IS BELIEVED TO BE IN DANGER, AND LAST SEEN WEARING BLACK OR BLUE JEANS WITH WHITE SHIRT WITH SHORT SLEEVES. AUTHORITIES SAY THE CHILD WAS LIKELY ABDUCTED BY LEONARDO ESTEVEZ A WHITE MALE, 23 YEARS OLD, FIVE FEET NINE INCHES, 160 LBS., BLACK HAIR, BROWN EYES,...

<p>The Confederate battle flag has generated controversy elsewhere in Florida, with officials frequently deciding to remove the flag and courts siding with school administrators who ban it.</p> <p>Last year in Florida, the Confederate flag that had flown at state Capitol since 1978 was removed at the request of Gov. Jeb Bush. The flag was retired quietly and with no announcement on Feb. 2 -- in stark contrast to the uproar in other southern states over the Confederate battle flag. Some say the flag symbolizes Southern valor but others contend it represents slavery.</p>

In 1996 Torricelli was caught on an FBI wiretap soliciting contributions over a telephone at a Florida pizza parlor under surveillance for suspected Mafia ties... http://www.americanmafia.com/Feature_Articles_177.html http://seattlepi.nwsource.com/national/21700_wire05.shtml http://www.hench.net/2001/z050401a.htm http://torricelli.newstrove.com/ http://www.danielpipes.org/article/445/

FL Gov Jeb Bush: "[HBO film] 'The First of May' underscores the extraordinary level of filmmaking talent and expertise found in Florida. I congratulate Paul and his team for a job well done and encourage Floridians to tune in to HBO next week to see this wonderful family film." Governor Bush Congratulates Florida Director for Debut of Florida-Based Film on HBO For Immediate Release Thursday, June 27, 2002 Contact: Rebecca Mattingly or Robert Grimm (850) 410-4765 TALLAHASSEE - Governor Jeb Bush today congratulated producer and director, Paul Sirmons, on the HBO debut of "The First of May," a feature...

Gov. Jeb Bush and young Floridians take pride in, and recognize, our men and women in uniform. Friday, May 31, 2002 The Tampa Tribune A Much Deserved "Thank You" For Keeping Florida Safe and Economically Sound By Jeb Bush As we celebrate National Military Appreciation Month, it is important for all Floridians to take pride in and recognize those men and women in uniform who have served our country in the past and those who continue to do so today - especially as our armed forces are actively deployed in support of our war on terrorism. During this time of...

Dear Friends, The story of Terri Schiavo is a case that could have major implications in the fight to preserve the dignity of life, especially for persons who are handicapped, elderly or sick. Terri's family is inspirational in their devotion to her care. I have met them several times and they have kept me informed of her plight. I usually do not send out emails with requests for donations, but I felt the need to make an exception in this situation. Detailed explanations of current and past legal events are featured on Terri's website at Terri's Website. I especially recommend...

Civics teacher running for state House by Marcia Lane Palatka Daily News A high school civics and government teacher is seeking to have a say in government by running for state representative. Democrat Jerald Cumbus, 35, thinks the time is right for his campaign for the District 21 seat currently held by Republican Joe Pickens. Pickens is finishing his first two-year term in office. "Every semester, I tell seniors 'If you don't get involved and make a commitment as voters or citizens, you might as well pack your bags and live in China'" said Cumbus. At the very least, he...

(Orlando-AP) -- A democratic attorney who challenged republican absentee ballot applications during the disputed 2000 presidential election has announced he will run for congress in a newly created district. Harry Jacobs said he will run in the new central Florida seat which republican Florida House Speaker Tom Feeney helped create during this legislative session's redistricting process. Feeney is expected to run for the seat. Jacobs made his decision at the urging of national democratic leaders such as representative Nita Lowey of California, head of the democratic campaign committee. Feeney spearheaded a successful effort by the Florida house to pass a...