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Denmark closes probe into Nord Stream blasts saying there’s not enough grounds for a criminal case
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!Palestinian prime minister submits government’s resignation, a move that could open door to reforms
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!Feleti Teo is named Tuvalu’s new prime minister after elections that ousted Taiwan supporter
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!Tuvalu lawmakers chose former attorney general Feleti Teo as prime minister
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!31,000 Ukrainian troops killed since the start of Russia’s full-scale invasion, Zelenskyy says
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!Trump wins South Carolina, beating Haley in her home state and further closing in on GOP nomination
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!Here’s how Trump won in South Carolina – and what it could mean for his chances in November
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 »
Be the first to comment!A majority of South Carolina Republicans oppose continued Ukraine aid, AP VoteCast shows
By Josh Boak And Linley Sanders (), The Associated Press on February 24th, 2024
Washington (AP) – Many voters in South Carolina’s Republican”¯primary on Saturday want a United States that is less willing to openly challenge”¯Russia ““ a sign of how the Cold War-era GOP establishment has given way to former President Donald Trump’s “America First” ethos. On the second anniversary of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and days after ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Western leaders rally around Kyiv to mark 2 years since Russia’s full-scale invasion
By Susie Blann, The Associated Press on February 24th, 2024
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) – President Volodymyr Zelenskyy welcomed Western leaders to Kyiv Saturday to mark the second anniversary of Russia’s full-scale invasion, as Ukrainian forces run low on ammunition and foreign aid hangs in the balance. Allies from the EU and the Group of Seven wealthy democracies rallied around Kyiv to express solidarity, with Zelenskyy ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!The body of Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny has been handed over to his mother, aide says
By The Associated Press on February 24th, 2024
The body of Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny has been handed over to his mother, an aide to Navalny said Saturday. Ivan Zhdanov, the director of Navalny’s Anti-Corruption Foundation, made the announcement on his Telegram account and thanked “everyone” who had called on Russian authorities to return Navalny’s body to his mother. Earlier Saturday, Yulia ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Zelenskyy hosts Western leaders in Kyiv as Ukraine marks 2 years since Russia’s full-scale invasion
By Susie Blann, The Associated Press on February 24th, 2024
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) – President Volodymyr Zelenskyy welcomed Western leaders to Kyiv Saturday to mark the second anniversary of Russia’s full-scale invasion, as Ukrainian forces run low on ammunition and weaponry and foreign aid hangs in the balance. Zelenskyy posted a video from the Hostomel airfield together with Italian Premier Giorgia Meloni, Belgian Prime Minister ... Read More »
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