March 29th, 2024

World News

Hungary’s parliament ratifies Sweden’s NATO accession, clearing the final obstacle to membership

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 »

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Donald Trump appeals $454 million judgment in New York civil fraud case

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 »

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RNC Chair Ronna McDaniel will leave post on March 8 as Trump moves to install new loyalists

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 »

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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 »

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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 »

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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 »

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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 »

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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 »

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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 »

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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 »

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