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Ireland and Spain recognized a Palestinian state shortly after Norway announces its recognition
By The Associated Press on May 22nd, 2024
COPENHAGEN, Denmark (AP) – Ireland and Spain have recognized a Palestinian state. Irish Prime Minister Simon Harris said Wednesday it was a move coordinated with Spain and Norway, “an historic and important day for Ireland and for Palestine.” He said the move was intended to help move the Israeli-Palestinian conflict to resolution through a two-state ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Israel says it’s recalls ambassadors from Ireland and Norway over recognition of a Palestinian state
By The Associated Press on May 22nd, 2024
COPENHAGEN, Denmark (AP) – Israel’s Foreign Minister Israel Katz has ordered Israel’s ambassadors from Ireland and Norway to immediately return to Israel, as Norway said it would recognize a Palestinian state and Ireland was expected to do the same. “Ireland and Norway intend to send a message today to the Palestinians and the whole world: ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Norway’s prime minister says Norway is formally recognizing Palestine as a state
By The Associated Press on May 22nd, 2024
COPENHAGEN, Denmark (AP) – Norway’s prime minister says Norway is formally recognizing Palestine as a state. Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre said Wednesday, “There cannot be peace in the Middle East if there is no recognition.” Gahr Støre said the Scandinavian country will recognize a Palestinian state as of May 28. Several European Union ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Iran’s supreme leader presides over funeral for president and others killed in helicopter crash
By Jon Gambrell, The Associated Press on May 21st, 2024
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) – Iran’s supreme leader presided over a funeral Wednesday for the country’s late president, foreign minister and others killed in a helicopter crash. Ayatollah Ali Khamenei began the service at Tehran University, the caskets of the dead draped in Iranian flags with their pictures on them. On the late President ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Iran’s supreme leader to preside over funeral for president and others killed in helicopter crash
By Jon Gambrell, The Associated Press on May 21st, 2024
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) – Iran’s supreme leader will preside over a funeral Wednesday for the country’s late president, foreign minister and others killed in a helicopter crash. Ayatollah Ali Khamenei will begin the service at Tehran University, the caskets of the dead draped in Iranian flags with their pictures on them. On the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Georgia Justice Andrew Pinson beats challenger as 2 Republicans head to runoff in open US House seat
By Jeff Amy, The Associated Press on May 21st, 2024
ATLANTA (AP) – Georgia’s elections on Tuesday included a state Supreme Court race that saw the incumbent win in a race unusually heated by the standards of the state’s nonpartisan judicial elections, as well as a five-way GOP primary for an open seat in the strongly Republican 3rd Congressional District south and west of Atlanta. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Former state Sen. Mike Dugan advances to Republican runoff in Georgia’s 3rd Congressional District
By Jeff Amy, The Associated Press on May 21st, 2024
ATLANTA (AP) – Georgia’s elections on Tuesday included a state Supreme Court race that saw the incumbent win in a race unusually heated by the standards of the state’s nonpartisan judicial elections, as well as a five-way GOP primary for an open seat in the strongly Republican 3rd Congressional District south and west of Atlanta. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!California lawmaker Vince Fong wins special election to finish ousted House Speaker McCarthy’s term
By Michael R. Blood, The Associated Press on May 21st, 2024
LOS ANGELES (AP) – State Assembly member Vince Fong, a California legislator backed by former President Donald Trump, has captured a special election to complete the remainder of the term of deposed former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy, which runs through January. Fong – a McCarthy protege who also had the former speaker’s endorsement – defeated ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Vietnam’s top security official To Lam confirmed as president
By David Rising, The Associated Press on May 21st, 2024
BANGKOK (AP) – Vietnam’s top security official To Lam was confirmed Wednesday as the nation’s new president. He oversaw police and intelligence operations over a period when rights groups say basic liberties have been systematically suppressed, and its secret service was accused of violating international law. Lam was confirmed by Vietnam’s National Assembly after his ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Vietnam’s top security official is confirmed as president
By David Rising, The Associated Press on May 21st, 2024
BANGKOK (AP) – Vietnam’s National Assembly has confirmed the country’s top security official, To Lam, as its new president. Lam, 66, was confirmed Wednesday to the job after his predecessor resigned amid an ongoing anti-corruption campaign that has shaken the country’s political establishment and business elites. Vietnam’s presidency is largely ceremonial, but experts say the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Tornado devastates Iowa town, killing multiple people as powerful storms rip through Midwest
By Hannah Fingerhut, Scott Mcfetridge And Margery A. Beck, The Associated Press on May 21st, 2024
GREENFIELD, Iowa (AP) – Multiple people died Tuesday and at least a dozen were injured when a powerful tornado tore through a small Iowa town, carving a bleak landscape of destroyed homes and businesses, shredded trees, smashed cars, and widely strewn debris. The tornado destroyed much of Greenfield, a town of about 2,000 around 55 ... Read More »
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