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May 23, 2024

Norway ramps up entry restrictions for Russians in response to 'illegal war of aggression against Ukraine'

Norway is tightening restrictions on entry from Russia due to concerns over espionage and Russia's actions in Ukraine, according to Norwegian officials.

May 23, 2024

Amal Clooney, the ICC’s shame and the real threat to Israel

Human rights lawyer Amal Clooney, whose husband is George Clooney, supported the International Criminal Court's arrest warrant for Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu.

May 23, 2024

On this day in history, May 23, 1900, Sgt. William H. Carney receives Medal of Honor

On this day in history, Sgt. William Carney received the Congressional Medal of Honor — the first African American so honored — for his protection of the American flag during the Civil War.

May 22, 2024

'Insult to injury': Florida lawmakers erupt over Cuban officials touring secure parts of top airport

Lawmakers in Congress are demanding answers from the Biden administration over a tour given to Cuban officials at Miami International Airport, including secure areas.

May 22, 2024

Russia's Kremlin urges 'in-depth dialogue' to ease rising nuclear tensions with the West

The Kremlin has voiced the importance of "in-depth dialogue" to alleviate escalating tensions between Russia and the West when it comes to nuclear matters.

May 22, 2024

UN plans new aid routes in Gaza after desperate crowds halt deliveries from US-built pier

The UN has revised its aid delivery routes within Gaza after crowds of desperate Palestinians intercepted 11 trucks, halting deliveries for three days.

May 22, 2024

Russia's Kremlin denies US claims that Moscow put anti-satellite weapon in space

Russia's top arms control diplomat has dismissed U.S. claims that Russia has launched a space weapon capable of inspecting and attacking other satellites.

May 22, 2024

Michael Cohen swore he had nothing derogatory on Trump, his ex-lawyer says – another lie – as testimony ends

In another day of testimony from Michael Cohen in the NY v. Trump trial, Trump's former lawyer admitted under oath that he stole from the Trump Organization.

May 22, 2024

NY v Trump has 'reasonable doubt' written all over it. But with Bragg, Merchan antics, outcome is unknowable

NY v Trump has not been an impartial tribunal. It’s an Orwellian show trial with a preordained outcome. There’s no presumption of innocence, only the expectation of guilt.

May 21, 2024

France is trying Syrian ex-officials for the torture and killing of a father and son. Here's why

A Paris court, in a landmark trial, is seeking to determine whether Syrian intelligence officials were responsible for the deaths of a 20-year-old boy and his father.