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Finland's President Says Turkey Has Reached A Decision On Helsinki's NATO Bid.
Finnish President Sauli Niinisto (file photo)
Finnish President Sauli Niinisto announced on March 15 that Turkey had reached a decision on ratifying Finland's NATO bid, and said he will visit Istanbul this week to hear the verdict from Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan. "The Turks have hoped that I will be there to receive the answer when they announce the decision. Of course, I accepted the invitation and will go to receive his expression of intent," Niinisto said. Erdogan hinted at giving Finland the green light earlier and said Turkey "will keep the promise we gave." He will meet with Niinisto on March 17.
Language Teacher Sentenced To 11 Years Amid Iran's Crackdown On Kurds.
A Kurdish-language teacher in the Iranian city of Sanandaj has been sentenced to 11 years in prison for her cultural activities and support for the Women, Life, Freedom protests that have roiled the country since the death of Mahsa Amini in Septem...
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Another Tajik Detained In Russia Connection With Crocus Attack.
Russian authorities have reportedly arrested another Tajik national in connection with the March 22 terrorist attack on the Crocus City Hall concert venue near Moscow that left 144 people dead and hundreds injured.
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On Chernobyl Anniversary, Zelenskiy Warns Zaporizhzhya Could Be Next.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy has said the continued occupation by Russia of Ukraine's Zaporizhzhya nuclear power plant -- Europe's largest -- heightens the danger of a nuclear catastrophe.
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Russian Shelling Of Kharkiv Wounds 4, Including 3 Children.
Four people, including three children, were wounded early on April 26 when Russian troops shelled the village of Derhachi in Ukraine's Kharkiv region, Governor Oleh Synyehubov said.
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Bodies Of 140 Fallen Soldiers Returned To Ukraine
The bodies of 140 Ukrainian servicemen killed in action have been returned to Ukraine, the Kyiv-based Coordination Headquarters for the Treatment of Prisoners of War announced in a statement on April 26.
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Amnesty: Global rule of law on brink of collapse, fueled by AI - VOANews.
A breakdown in the international rule of law is being accelerated through rapid advancement in technology and artificial intelligence, which risks a “supercharging” of human rights violations. That’s according to the new annual report by rights gr...
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Cameraman sues Megan Thee Stallion for harassment
Hip-hop star Megan Thee Stallion is being sued for harassment by a cameraman who said he was forced to watch her have sex. Emilio Garcia filed a lawsuit alleging he was trapped inside a moving vehicle with the artist in a foreign country while she...
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House Speaker Mike Johnson plans to visit Columbia University protesters.
Protests on college campuses across the country have been calling for the divestment of funds from Israeli military operations.
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New video of American hostage in Gaza released by Hamas.
Hersh Goldberg-Pollin had been held captive by Hamas for 201 days after being captured during the Oct. 7 attack. Subscribe to ABC News on YouTube: Watch 24/7 coverage of breaking news and live events on ABC News Live: Watch full episodes of World ...
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Morning News NOW Full Broadcast – April 24
A gag order hearing is held in former President Trump’s hush money trial, the Senate passes the provision that could lead to a nationwide ban on TikTok and universities face backlash over the handling of protests focused on the Israel-Hamas war. »...
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Riderless horses seen galloping through central London- VOA News.
Four people were taken to hospital after frightened army horses broke loose during morning exercises in central London and galloped through the streets at rush hour, the army and emergency services said. A number of prestigious army cavalry regime...
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