Intel to remain open on Sabbath in Jerusalem

JERUSALEM (AP) - Intel says it has no plans to close a factory in Jerusalem on Saturdays, despite violent protests by ultra-Orthodox Jews who accuse the chip maker of desecrating the Jewish Sabbath. Intel spokesman Kobi Bachar says the factory has operated on Saturdays for more than 20 years and it will continue to do so. About 1,500 protesters demonstrated outside the factory on Saturday. Bachar says the protests were sparked by the opening of a new facility at the site. Ultra-Orthodox activists often protest businesses that open on read more

NECN | November 15, 2009

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