By Justin Spike, The Associated Press on February 26th, 2024
BUDAPEST, Hungary (AP) – Hungary’s parliament voted Monday to ratify Sweden’s bid to join NATO, bringing an end to more than 18 months of delays that have frustrated the alliance as it seeks to expand in response to Russia’s war in Ukraine. The vote, which passed with 188 votes for and six against, came as ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!By Michael R. Sisak, The Associated Press on February 26th, 2024
NEW YORK (AP) – Donald Trump has appealed his $454 million New York civil fraud judgment, challenging a judge’s finding that Trump lied about his wealth as he grew the real estate empire that launched him to stardom and the presidency. The former president’s lawyers filed a notice of appeal Monday asking the state’s mid-level ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!By Steve Peoples, The Associated Press on February 26th, 2024
NEW YORK (AP) – Republican National Committee Chair Ronna McDaniel will leave her post on March 8, having been forced out of the GOP’s national leadership as Donald Trump moves toward another presidential nomination and asserts control over the party. McDaniel announced her decision in a statement on Monday morning. “I have decided to step ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!By The Associated Press on February 26th, 2024
COPENHAGEN, Denmark (AP) – Denmark on Monday joined Sweden in closing its investigation into the 2022 explosions that damaged the Nord Stream gas pipelines, saying that “authorities can conclude that there was deliberate sabotage.” “However, the assessment is that there is not the sufficient grounds to pursue a criminal case in Denmark,” Copenhagen police and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!By The Associated Press on February 26th, 2024
JERUSALEM (AP) – Palestinian Prime Minister Mohammed Shtayyeh says his government is resigning, in a move that could open the door to U.S.-backed reforms in the Palestinian Authority. President Mahmoud Abbas must still decide whether he accepts Shtayyeh and his government’s resignation, tendered Monday. But the move signals a willingness by the Western-backed Palestinian leadership ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!By Rod Mcguirk, The Associated Press on February 25th, 2024
MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) – Tuvalu’s former attorney general Feleti Teo was named prime minister of the tiny South Pacific nation Monday after elections a month ago ousted the last government leader. Teo was the only candidate nominated by his 15 lawmaker colleagues and Governor General Tofiga Vaevalu Falani declared him elected without a vote, government ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!By The Associated Press on February 25th, 2024
MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) – Tuvalu lawmakers chose Feleti Teo as the tiny South Pacific island nation’s prime minister Monday after elections a month ago ousted the last government leader. Lawmakers chose the former attorney general after former prime minister and Taiwan supporter Kausea Natano failed to retain his seat in the 16-seat Parliament, government official ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!By The Associated Press on February 25th, 2024
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) – Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Sunday that 31,000 Ukrainian soldiers have been killed in action in the two years since Russia launched its full-scale invasion. “31,000 Ukrainian military personnel have been killed in this war. Not 300,000, not 150,000, not whatever Putin and his deceitful circle have been lying about. But ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!By Meg Kinnard And Will Weissert, The Associated Press on February 24th, 2024
CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) – Donald Trump won South Carolina’s Republican primary on Saturday, beating former U.N. Ambassador Nikki Haley in her home state and further consolidating his path to a third straight GOP nomination. Trump has now swept every contest that counted for Republican delegates, with wins already in Iowa, New Hampshire, Nevada and the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!By Josh Boak And Linley Sanders, The Associated Press on February 24th, 2024
WASHINGTON (AP) – Donald Trump won over South Carolina Republicans as the candidate who voters believe can win in November, keep the country safe and has the mental capability to be president. Trump cruised to victory in the South Carolina primary with the support of an almost unwavering base of loyal voters. AP VoteCast found ... Read More »
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