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UCLA police chief reassigned following criticism over handling of campus demonstrations
By The Associated Press on May 22nd, 2024
LOS ANGELES (AP) – The police chief at the University of California, Los Angeles, has been reassigned following criticism over his handling of recent campus demonstrations that included a mob attacking a pro-Palestinian encampment. Chief John Thomas was temporarily reassigned Tuesday “pending an examination of our security processes,” said Mary Osako, UCLA vice chancellor for ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Senate confirms 200th federal judge under Biden as Democrats surpass Trump’s pace
By Kevin Freking And Seung Min Kim, The Associated Press on May 22nd, 2024
WASHINGTON (AP) – The Senate on Wednesday confirmed the 200th federal judge of President Joe Biden’s tenure, about a month earlier than when Donald Trump hit that mark in his term, though Trump still holds the edge when it comes to the most impactful confirmations – those to the Supreme Court and the country’s 13 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak sets July 4 election date to determine who governs the UK
By Jill Lawless And Brian Melley, The Associated Press on May 22nd, 2024
LONDON (AP) – British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak on Wednesday set July 4 as the date for a national election that will determine who governs the U.K., choosing a day of good economic news to urge voters to give his governing Conservatives another chance. Speculation about an imminent election had mounted throughout the day after ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Rishi Sunak to address nation as expectation mounts he will call a summer election
By The Associated Press on May 22nd, 2024
LONDON (AP) – British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak was due to address the nation on Wednesday amid mounting expectations that he will call a summer general election. Sunak’s office confirmed that he would issue a statement statement after positive economic figures set Britain’s political rumor mill alight with speculation that an election might be imminent. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Authorities still conducting search, rescue after tornado slams Iowa; at least 1 dead
By Hannah Fingerhut, Scott Mcfetridge And Margery A. Beck, The Associated Press on May 22nd, 2024
GREENFIELD, Iowa (AP) – Authorities in Iowa were continuing search and rescue efforts Wednesday, a day after a deadly tornado slammed the state, killing at least one. The Adams County Sheriff’s office said a woman died Tuesday when her vehicle was blown off the road during the storms about 3 miles (5 kilometers) north of ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Iran’s supreme leader and proxy militias pray for late president and others dead in helicopter crash
By Jon Gambrell, The Associated Press on May 22nd, 2024
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) – Iran’s supreme leader and representatives of militia groups he backs in the Middle East prayed Wednesday over the coffins of the country’s late president, foreign minister and other officials killed in a helicopter crash earlier this week. Hundreds of thousands of people later followed a procession honoring the dead ... Read More »
2 responsesNorway, Ireland and Spain say they will recognize a Palestinian state, deepening Israel’s isolation
By Joseph Wilson, Melanie Lidman And Joseph Krauss, The Associated Press on May 22nd, 2024
TEL AVIV, Israel (AP) – Norway, Ireland and Spain said Wednesday they would recognize a Palestinian state, a historic but largely symbolic move that further deepens Israel’s isolation more than seven months into its grinding war against Hamas in Gaza. Israel immediately denounced the decisions and recalled its ambassadors to the three countries. Palestinians welcomed ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Iran’s supreme leader prays for late president and others killed in helicopter crash
By Jon Gambrell, The Associated Press on May 22nd, 2024
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) – Iran’s supreme leader prayed Wednesday over the coffins of the country’s late president, foreign minister and other officials who were killed in a helicopter crash earlier this week. Later, hundreds of thousands of people followed a procession honoring the dead down Tehran’s main boulevard. Iran’s Shiite theocracy views mass ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Norway, Ireland and Spain say they are recognizing a Palestinian state, deepening Israel’s isolation
By Joseph Wilson, Melanie Lidman And Joseph Krauss, The Associated Press on May 22nd, 2024
TEL AVIV, Israel (AP) – Norway, Ireland and Spain said on Wednesday they are recognizing a Palestinian state, in a historic but largely symbolic move that deepens Israel’s isolation more than seven months into its grinding war against Hamas in Gaza. The announcements came as the chief prosecutor of the International Criminal Court is seeking ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Norway, Ireland and Spain say they are recognizing a Palestinian state in a historic move
By Joseph Wilson, The Associated Press on May 22nd, 2024
BARCELONA, Spain (AP) – Norway, Ireland and Spain said Wednesday they are recognizing a Palestinian state in a historic move that drew condemnation from Israel and jubilation from the Palestinians. Israel immediately ordered back its ambassadors from Norway and Ireland. It was a lightning cascade of announcements. First was Norway, whose Prime Minister Jonas Gahr ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Norway, Ireland and Spain recognize a Palestinian state in a historic move
By Joseph Wilson, The Associated Press on May 22nd, 2024
BARCELONA, Spain (AP) – Norway, Ireland and Spain recognized a Palestinian state on Wednesday in a historic move that drew condemnation from Israel and jubilation from the Palestinians. Israel ordered back its ambassadors from Norway and Ireland. It was a lightning cascade of announcements. First was Norway, whose Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre said “there ... Read More »
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