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Hungarian parliament approves Finland’s bid to join NATO

Hungarian parliament approves Finland’s bid to join NATO

BUDAPEST, Hungary (AP) — Hungary’s parliament on Monday approved Finland’s bid to join NATO, putting an end to months of delays and bringing the Nordic country one step closer to becoming a full member of the Western military alliance.
Zelenskyy meets with UN atomic agency chief in Ukraine

Zelenskyy meets with UN atomic agency chief in Ukraine

ZAPORIZHZHIA, Ukraine (AP) — Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with U.N. atomic energy chief Rafael Mariano Grossi in southern Ukraine on Monday.
UN-backed probe cites crimes against humanity in Libya

UN-backed probe cites crimes against humanity in Libya

GENEVA (AP) — U.N.-backed human rights experts said Monday there is evidence that crimes against humanity have been committed against Libyans and migrants in Libya, including women being forced into sexual slavery.
Netanyahu fires defense minister, sparking mass protests

Netanyahu fires defense minister, sparking mass protests

JERUSALEM (AP) — Tens of thousands of Israelis poured into the streets of cities across the country on Sunday night in a spontaneous outburst of anger after Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu abruptly fired his defense minister for challenging the Isr
Federal aid coming to tornado-wrecked swath of Mississippi

Federal aid coming to tornado-wrecked swath of Mississippi

President Joe Biden issued an emergency declaration for Mississippi early Sunday, making federal funding available to the areas hardest hit Friday night by a deadly tornado that ripped through the Mississippi Delta, one of the poorest regions of the
Honduras establishes ties with China after Taiwan break

Honduras establishes ties with China after Taiwan break

BEIJING (AP) — Honduras established diplomatic ties with China on Sunday after breaking off relations with Taiwan, which is increasingly isolated and now recognized by only 13 sovereign states, including Vatican City.
'There's nothing left': Deep South tornadoes kill 26

'There's nothing left': Deep South tornadoes kill 26

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Putin says Russia will station tactical nukes in Belarus

Putin says Russia will station tactical nukes in Belarus

MOSCOW (AP) — Russian President Vladimir Putin announced plans on Saturday to station tactical nuclear weapons in neighboring Belarus, a warning to the West as it steps up military support for Ukraine.
McConnell leaves rehab facility after therapy for concussion

McConnell leaves rehab facility after therapy for concussion

WASHINGTON (AP) — Senate Republican leader Mitch McConnell said Saturday he has been released from the rehabilitation facility where he had physical therapy for a concussion caused by a fall earlier this month.
Israeli defense minister calls for halt to judicial overhaul

Israeli defense minister calls for halt to judicial overhaul

JERUSALEM (AP) — Israel's defense minister became the first ally in Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's coalition to break ranks on Saturday as he called for an immediate halt to the far-right government's contentious plan to overhaul the country's j