In First, Palestinian Displacement Commemorated at United Nations
New York Times The event, marking the displacement of hundreds of thousands of Palestinians when Israel was created, was condemned by the Israeli ambassador to the world body. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/05/15/world/middleeast/palestine-displacement-israel-un.html
Read MorePentagon: 31 Abrams tanks already in Germany, Ukrainians to start training as soon as possible
Pravda Ukraine The US Department of Defense on Monday confirmed the arrival of 31 Abrams tanks in Germany to train Ukrainian crews. Source: Patrick Ryder, the Pentagon’s spokesman, reported by European Pravda Quote: “I can confirm that the 31 M1 Abrams training tanks have arrived at the Grafenwöhr [ training centre in] Germany in preparation…
Read MoreWhat’s next after Turkey’s election, which is headed to runoff?
Washington Post Polls ahead of Sunday’s vote showed a tight race, but Erdogan ended election day ahead. Here’s what will happen next. https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2023/05/15/turkey-election-erdogan-runoff-what-is-next/
Read MoreMigrants crossing border released with court dates that are years away
Fox News Documents reviewed at the southern border in the aftermath of Title 42’s expiration furthered reports that some illegal immigrants are not expected to appear in court for several years after entering into the United States. A female migrant residing on the streets of El Paso, Texas, shared her court documents with Fox News…
Read MorePost-9/11 wars have contributed to some 4.5 million deaths, report suggests
Washington Post Researchers attempt to calculate the number of deaths attributable to the war on terrorism, across Afghanistan, Pakistan, Iraq, Syria, Libya, Somalia and Yemen. https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2023/05/15/war-on-terror-911-deaths-afghanistan-iraq/
Read MoreStaff Members Attacked With Bat at Congressman’s Virginia Office
New York Times Two people were hospitalized after the attack at the Fairfax office of Representative Gerry Connolly, a Democrat. A man was in custody, the police said. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/05/15/us/connolly-staffers-attacked.html
Read MoreNew Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson says city ‘traumatized by violence’ has ‘enough room’ for migrant surge
Fox News Chicago’s new progressive Mayor Brandon Johnson said in a speech after he was sworn into office Monday that the Windy City has “enough room” for migrants surging across the border. “We don’t want our story to be told that we were unable to house the unhoused or provide safe harbor for those who…
Read MoreMacron: Doors for Ukrainian pilots to train in France are open
Pravda Ukraine French President Emmanuel Macron has said that after meeting with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, he had “opened the door” to training pilots from Ukraine, without specifying any details. Source: Macron in an interview with TF1 TV channel posted on Monday, reported by European Pravda Details: “Training [of Ukrainian pilots – ed. https://www.pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2023/05/15/7402345/
Read MoreMacron Courts Elon Musk Amid Duel With U.S. for Battery Supremacy
Wall Street Journal The French leader seeks to counter U.S. subsidies and tax incentives that European officials fear are drawing green investment away from the continent. https://www.wsj.com/articles/emmanuel-macron-courts-elon-musk-amid-duel-with-u-s-for-battery-supremacy-98e6ee2
Read MoreDemocratic Party convention descends into ‘complete chaos’ in Minnesota
Fox News The leader of Minnesota’s Democratic Party says he is calling an emergency meeting this week to “ban individuals engaged in violent assaults” from its ranks after a tense confrontation erupted over the weekend at an event to nominate candidates for a Minneapolis City Council seat. The showdown between supporters of Minneapolis Council Member…
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