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World shows solidarity, tightens security after Paris attacks

World leaders responded to deadly attacks in Paris with defiant pledges of solidarity and Europe tightened security after Islamic State said it was behind an assault by gunmen and bombers that left 127 dead in the French capital.

At least 140 killed in Paris attacks

France was rocked by multiple, near simultaneous attacks on entertainment sites around Paris on Friday evening and French media said at least 60 people were killed and hostages were being held in a concert hall in the capital.

More Jewish teens attacked in Paris, Adelson gives $30 million to Birthright

Three Jewish teenagers were attacked in the same Paris district where another Jewish teen was beaten severely in June.\n\nThe latest pledge consists of a $20 million contribution for 2009 and $10 million for 2010, said Michael Bohnen, president of the Adelson Foundation, in a news release Tuesday announcing the gift.\n

Defender of France

The French government has responded to anti-Semitic acts with forthrightness: harsher penalties, better coordination with prosecutors, widespread educational reforms, a crackdown on hate-spewing Iranian and Arab media and ongoing public statements from the president on down.

Jewish Arsonist Worked for Paris Center

Paris police say a 52-year-old Jewish man arrested Monday morning in connection with the Aug. 22 torching of the Judaeo-Spanish social center in the capital\’s 11th district is the principal suspect in the arson.

Do Not Abandon the Jews of France

As the old song goes: "I love Paris in the springtime. I love Paris in the fall." But for many Jews, Paris, and all of France, is not at the top of their visitor\’s hit parade, because of the anti-Semitic activities that have plagued that country in recent times.

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