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Japan Embassy Unable to Meet Reporter Detained in Russia

Tokyo, Oct. 17 (Jiji Press)--Officials of the Japanese Embassy in Russia have been unable to meet with a Japanese newspaper reporter detained by Russian authorities on suspicion of espionage. An embassy official did not disclose why the meeting did not take place but said, "We will continue to urge the Russian side to arrange consular access to the reporter as soon as possible." Accordin...

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Several Petah Tikva synagogues refuse to host Smotrich, cite objections to politics during services

Some congregants argued that withdrawing the invitation after it had already been extended and publicly announced would be inappropriate, particularly since the synagogue had hosted other speakers.

  • Several Petah Tikva synagogues refuse Smotrich due to politics during services
  • Disputes arise over invitation withdrawal, seen as personal insult
  • Compromise proposed for Smotrich to speak outside prayer times

·jpost.com

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