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politics26 days ago•4 min saved

Expanded Probe Finds Wider Nazi-Era Ties for Credit Suisse Ahead of Senate Hearing

A long-running investigation into Credit Suisse’s World War II-era conduct by Neil Barofsky has uncovered additional Nazi-era ties, including undeclared accounts for the German foreign office and a Nazi arms maker, plus transfers of Jewish assets; Barofsky is set to present his findings to the Senate Judiciary Committee, with Grassley urging public access to archival materials as UBS, which bought Credit Suisse in 2023, supports the review though disputes remain over document access.

via The New York Times|

#credit-suisse #grassley #nazi-ties

entertainment2 years ago•4 min saved

"The New Look: Unraveling Coco Chanel and Christian Dior's Controversial Past"

The premiere of Apple TV+'s The New Look delves into the controversial aspects of Coco Chanel's life, depicting her involvement with Nazi soldiers and espionage during World War II. While the extent of her Nazi ties remains debated, the series draws from historical events and seven years of research to portray Chanel's complex choices and relationships during unprecedented times, aiming to present a nuanced and compassionate portrayal of the characters.

via TVLine|

#apple-tv #coco-chanel #entertainment

politics2 years ago•2 min saved

"Canada's House Speaker Resigns Amid Controversy Over Nazi Veteran"

Canada's Speaker of the House of Commons, Anthony Rota, has resigned after inviting a Ukrainian man with Nazi ties to parliament and praising him. Yaroslav Hunka, a 98-year-old who fought for a Nazi unit during World War Two, received a standing ovation during the visit. Rota, who initially resisted calls to step down, apologized for the incident and expressed regret. The incident drew global condemnation, and Prime Minister Justin Trudeau called it "deeply embarrassing." Rota claimed he was unaware of Hunka's Nazi ties and admitted to making a mistake in inviting him. The resignation has not halted criticism from opposition leader Pierre Poilievre, who called on Trudeau to apologize for the damage caused to Canada's international reputation.

via BBC|

#canada #nazi-ties #politics

politics2 years ago•3 min saved

Trudeau condemns tribute to Nazi veteran in Canadian Parliament

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has called the invitation of a Ukrainian man with Nazi ties to parliament "deeply embarrassing" for Canada. Yaroslav Hunka, a 98-year-old veteran who fought for a Nazi unit in World War Two, received a standing ovation during a visit by Ukraine's president. House of Commons Speaker Anthony Rota, who invited Hunka, has apologized and faces calls to resign. Trudeau expressed his upset over the incident and emphasized the need to push back against Russian disinformation regarding Ukraine. The decision to honor Hunka has drawn criticism from Poland's ambassador and Jewish groups, while the Kremlin called it "outrageous."

via Yahoo News|

#apology #canadian-parliament #justin-trudeau

politics2 years ago•3 min saved

Trudeau's Nazi-linked veteran tributes spark international outrage

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has called the invitation of a Ukrainian man with Nazi ties to parliament "deeply embarrassing" and "extremely upsetting." Yaroslav Hunka, a 98-year-old who fought for a Nazi unit in World War Two, received a standing ovation during a visit by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky. House of Commons Speaker Anthony Rota, who invited Hunka, has apologized and faces calls to resign. Trudeau did not call for Rota's resignation but emphasized the need to push back against Russian disinformation and support Ukraine. The incident has drawn criticism from Poland's Ambassador to Canada and sparked concerns about the vetting process for such events.

via BBC|

#canada #justin-trudeau #nazi-ties