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Last update - 23:42 12/05/2008 U.S. victims of terror in Israel sue Swiss bank for ties with Iran By The Associated Press and Haaretz Service Tags: Israel, terror victims, Iran  Several American victims of terrorist attacks in Israel are demanding more than $500 million in compensation from a Swiss bank. The plaintiffs in a federal lawsuit say that UBS AG provided cash to Iran that made it possible for the country to fund terrorism. The lawsuit says UBS knew the money would be used to carry out terrorist attacks. UBS did not immediately respond to a call seeking comment. Advertisement The lawsuit was filed Friday in federal court in Manhattan. It notes that the Federal Reserve fined UBS $100 million in 2004 for violating trade sanctions by sending dollars to Iran and other countries. In February, a federal court judge in Brooklyn U.S. approved a lawsuit on similar grounds filed by victims of terror against the Arab Bank for alleged business links with terrorist organizations. Related articles: U.S. Judge okays terror victims' lawsuit against Arab Bank U.S. victims of Palestinian terror await gov't stance on compensation Foreign Ministry summons Swiss envoy to J'lem over Iran deal Terror victims' families to boycott memorial ceremonies Bookmark to del.icio.us   A few good celebs Some of Hollywood's top guns congratulate Israel in a clip played in Times Square. Chosen, shmosen 'Religion is an incarnation of the most childish superstitions,' wrote Albert Einstein.   1.   BTW at the same time some US court allowed lawsuits 00:11  |  Andreas 13/05/08   2.   Would any human being with some dignity...... 00:31  |  Swiss (Dino) 13/05/08   3.   Swiss Banks 01:06  |  Joelle 13/05/08   4.   Best of the luck to the plaintiffs 01:45  |  Gina 13/05/08   5.   Swiss Government & Banks Are Accessories to Crime! 03:44  |  Michael J 13/05/08   6.   Just another abuse of the pathetic US court system 05:08  |  Veritas 13/05/08   7.   # 2 Swiss...and you are drowning in your lies 05:37  |  Lynn 13/05/08   8.   Would any...... 14:01  |  Uzi 13/05/08   9.   Typical Jewish Response...Go For $$$$ 17:11  |  Vic 13/05/08   10.   Living up to the stereotype 13:10  |  laddy 14/05/08

Read & React Bradley Burston: We owe the Palestinians a state Responses: 69 Editorial: Israel should go along with Egyptian efforts for Gaza calm Responses: 10 Plan to put synagogue in heart of Arab East Jerusalem likely to be approved Responses: 18 Clip shows IDF officer shooting protester with rubber bullet at close range Responses: 25 Shmuel Rosner: Bush is trying to change the world, for the good Responses: 9 Rosner's Domain "Double-ness, lying and imposture have a special significance for an American Jew" Not winning the war on terror (WTR) Interview with Bush: the transcript Rosner's Guest: The Jewish story in 6 words Obama: Jewish state is a fundamentally just idea (WTR) More Headlines 12:51 Bush: Israel, U.S. have joint alliance that confronts terrorists 12:55 Palestinians: IDF kills two militants, two civilians in Gaza 10:14 Shas official says gov't to okay hundreds of homes in W. Bank 12:33 As fighting flares up, Lebanese cannabis growers expect a bumper crop 13:13 Sudanese president accuses Israel of aiding Darfur rebels 12:29 40 families leaving Gaza border community after member killed 07:35 Israel to transfer security in Jenin area to Palestinians 13:11 Ahmadinejad: Israel 'dying', Mideast to destroy it when given chance 12:57 Hamas delegation to hold talks on Gaza truce next week in Egypt 09:51 Two Israelis found in China; 3 still missing since Mon. quake 09:58 Clip shows IDF officer shooting protester with rubber bullet at close range 12:24 Plan to put synagogue in heart of East Jerusalem likely to be approved Previous Editions Select Day 13 may 12 may 11 may 09 may 08 may 07 may 06 may 05 may 04 may 02 may 01 may 30 apr

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