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Russia vetoes a UN resolution calling for the prevention of a nuclear arms race in space
By Edith M. Lederer, The Associated Press on April 24th, 2024
UNITED NATIONS (AP) – Russia on Wednesday vetoed a U.N. resolution sponsored by the United States and Japan calling on all nations to prevent a dangerous nuclear arms race in outer space. The vote in the 15-member Security Council was 13 in favor, Russia opposed and China abstaining. Russia dismissed the measure as politicized and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Russia vetoes a UN resolution calling for prevention of a dangerous nuclear arms race in space
By Edith M. Lederer, The Associated Press on April 24th, 2024
UNITED NATIONS (AP) – Russia on Wednesday vetoed a U.N. resolution sponsored by the United States and Japan calling on all nations to prevent a dangerous nuclear arms race in outer space. The vote in the 15-member Security Council was 13 in favor, Russia opposed and China abstaining. The resolution calls on all countries not ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Arizona House advances a repeal of the state’s near-total abortion ban to the Senate
By Jacques Billeaud And Jonathan J. Cooper, The Associated Press on April 24th, 2024
PHOENIX (AP) – A proposed repeal of Arizona’s near-total ban on abortions has won approval from the state House, clearing its first hurdle two weeks after a court concluded the state can enforce the 1864 law, which only offers an exception for saving the patient’s life. Three Republicans joined in with all 29 Democrats on ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Pilot reported fire onboard plane carrying fuel, attempted to return to Fairbanks just before crash
By Mark Thiessen, The Associated Press on April 24th, 2024
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) – One of the two pilots aboard an airplane carrying fuel reported there was a fire on the airplane shortly before it crashed and burned outside Fairbanks, killing both people on board, a federal aviation official said Wednesday. The pilot had made radio contact about the in-fight emergency shortly after taking off, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Spain’s prime minister says he will consider resigning after wife is targeted by judicial probe
By The Associated Press on April 24th, 2024
MADRID (AP) – Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez denied corruption allegations against his wife but said he will consider resigning after a judicial investigation was launched Wednesday into accusations that she used her position to influence business deals. Sánchez said in a letter posted on his X account that while the allegations against his wife ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!US Rep. Donald Payne Jr., a Democrat from New Jersey, has died at 65 after a heart attack
By The Associated Press on April 24th, 2024
TRENTON, N.J. (AP) – U.S. Rep. Donald Payne Jr., of New Jersey, died Wednesday after a heart attack this month that left him hospitalized, officials said. He was 65. In a statement, Gov. Phil Murphy called his fellow Democrat a “steadfast champion for the people of New Jersey.” “With his signature bowtie, big heart, and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Supreme Court appears skeptical that state abortion bans conflict with federal health care law
By Lindsay Whitehurst, The Associated Press on April 24th, 2024
WASHINGTON (AP) – Conservative Supreme Court justices appeared skeptical Wednesday that state abortion bans that took effect after the sweeping ruling overturning Roe v. Wade violate federal health care law, even during some medical emergencies. The case marks the first time the Supreme Court has considered the implications of a state ban since the nationwide ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Ukraine uses long-range missiles secretly provided by US to hit Russian-held areas, officials say
By Lolita C. Baldor And Tara Copp, The Associated Press on April 24th, 2024
WASHINGTON (AP) – Ukraine for the first time has begun using long-range ballistic missiles provided secretly by the United States, bombing a Russian military airfield in Crimea last week and Russian forces in another occupied area overnight, American officials said Wednesday. Long sought by Ukrainian leaders, the new missiles give Ukraine nearly double the striking ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Supreme Court considers whether states can ban abortions during medical emergencies
By Lindsay Whitehurst, The Associated Press on April 24th, 2024
WASHINGTON (AP) – Supreme Court justices raised questions Wednesday about whether state bans on abortions during medical emergencies conflict with federal healthcare law after the sweeping ruling overturning Roe v. Wade. The case marks the first time the Supreme Court has considered a state ban since the nationwide right to abortion was overturned. It comes ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Biden signs a $95 billion war aid measure with assistance for Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan
By Aamer Madhani And Seung Min Kim, The Associated Press on April 24th, 2024
WASHINGTON (AP) – President Joe Biden signed into law Wednesday a $95 billion war aid measure that includes aid for Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan that also includes a provision that would force social media site TikTok to be sold or be banned in U.S. The announcement marks an end to long, painful battle with Republicans ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Smoke seen as ANA flight carrying about 200 people lands safely in northern Japan, public TV says
By The Associated Press on April 24th, 2024
TOKYO (AP) – Smoke was seen coming from an All Nippon Airways plane as it landed safely at Shin Chitose airport in northern Japan on Wednesday, public broadcaster NHK reported. The ANA flight from Tokyo was carrying about 200 people and no injuries were reported, NHK said. The smoke, coming from the wing area, subsided ... Read More »
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