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Lebanon claims another stretch of area with Israel
The dispute between Israel and Lebanon over maritime territory in order to gain access to oil and natural gas deposits just expanded. Both nations are claiming the same 330 square miles. This new decree by Lebanon would give the country another 550 square miles that Israel also claims. The Associated Press has the story: Lebanon…
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Trump to McConnell: “stone-cold loser” “Son Of TB”
Trump to McConnell: “stone-cold loser” “SOTB” PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) — It was supposed to be a unifying weekend for a Republican Party at war with itself over former President Donald Trump’s divisive leadership. But Trump himself shattered two days of relative peace in his closing remarks to the GOP’s top donors when he insulted…
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The High Cost of Ethiopia’s Intransigence
Lessons from the Only War Between the Two Countries In 1874-1876 war broke out between Egypt and Ethiopia. Egypt under Ismail Pasha was over confident that it would win. Ismail Pasha wanted to create an Egyptian empire in Africa extending southward. His grandfather, Mohamed Ali had already extended his empire to Sudan and Eritrea. Ismail…
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Big win for ‘Nomadland’ in British Academy Film Awards
Big win for ‘Nomadland’ in British Academy Film Awards LONDON (AP) — Gig-economy Western “Nomadland” won four prizes including best picture on Sunday at the British Academy Film Awards, which were handed out during a pandemic-curbed ceremony that recognized a diverse array of screen talent. “Nomadland” filmmaker Chloe Zhao became only the second woman, and…
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Prince Hamza of Jordan makes public appearance
Prince Hamza of Jordan makes public appearance AMMAN, Jordan (AP) — Jordan’s Prince Hamzah on Sunday made his first public appearance since he was placed under house arrest last week, reciting Quranic verses together with King Abdullah II at the graves of their forefathers. The gesture appeared to be an attempted show of unity on…
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U.S. Defense Secretary:American commitment to Israel
U.S. Defense Secretary:American commitment to Israel TEL AVIV, Israel (AP) — U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin on Sunday declared an “enduring and ironclad” American commitment to Israel, reinforcing support at a tense time in Israeli politics and amid questions about the Biden administration’s efforts to revive nuclear negotiations with Israel’s archenemy, Iran. Austin’s first talks…
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Iran: Natanz atomic site blackout is ‘nuclear terrorism’
Iran: Natanz atomic site blackout is ‘nuclear terrorism’ DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Iran on Sunday described a blackout at its underground Natanz atomic facility an act of “nuclear terrorism,” raising regional tensions as world powers and Tehran continue to negotiate over its tattered nuclear deal. Ali Akbar Salehi, the head of the Atomic…
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Chauvin’s trial drains emotions For Black journalists.
Chauvin’s trial drains emotions For Black journalists. NEW YORK (AP) — At the end of a stressful day, Sara Sidner seeks the friendly wag of a dog’s tail. Shaquille Brewster turns to sports on TV, and Julia Jenae talks things out with colleagues. Each is covering one of the nation’s biggest stories, the murder trial…
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Iran has begun tests on its newest nuclear centrifuge
Iran has begun tests on its newest nuclear centrifuge TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — Iran said Saturday it has begun mechanical tests on its newest advanced nuclear centrifuge, even as the five world powers that remain in a foundering 2015 nuclear deal with Iran attempt to bring the U.S. back into the agreement. Iran’s IR-9 centrifuge,…
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Myanmar forces kill 82 in single day in city
Myanmar forces kill 82 in single day in city YANGON (AP) — At least 82 people were killed in one day in a crackdown by Myanmar security forces on pro-democracy protesters, according to reports Saturday from independent local media and an organization that keeps track of casualties since the military’s February seizure of power. Friday’s…
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