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Private funds help Danish scouts buy artificial island with ancient fortification

COPENHAGEN, Denmark – Danish scouts say they have bought an island off Copenhagen featuring a 19th century fortification with the help of two private funds . David Hansen, head of the Danish Guide and Scout Association, says they acquired the 70,000 square-meter (750,000 square-foot) artificial island for 16.4 million kroner …

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European Jewish group demands 24/7 protection at Jewish institutions

BRUSSELS – A European Jewish organization is demanding round-the-clock protection at Jewish institutions following the shooting attacks at a synagogue and free speech event in Denmark this weekend that left two people dead. Rabbi Menachem Margolin, general director of the European Jewish Association, accused European Union leaders Sunday of not …

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L.A. Law One More Tool for Slavery Reparations

WASHINGTON – The Los Angeles City Council’s latest move to force companies seeking contracts with the city to disclose whether they ever earned profits fromslavery (search)has reparations opponents sounding off. On May 16, the city council unanimously voted to have the city attorney draft a new ordinance dictating full disclosure …

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