Florence’s mayor said he would invite a fired Florida teacher to the city where the statue resides to “give her recognition on behalf of the city.”
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Massive protests in Israel erupt overnight against Netanyahu’s judiciary reform continue
Amid protests, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is expected to pause his plan to overhaul the judiciary in Israel.
Massive protests in Israel over Netanyahu plans to overhaul courts
Demonstrations sweep across Israel over an effort by Netanyahu’s right-wing government to overhaul the country’s judicial system.
Advertising splash, cash, cold calls: Kremlin urges Russians to join the fight in Ukraine as Putin vows to move nukes: Updates
Moscow said it was planning to move atomic weapons to Belarus in response to the West’s increasing military support for Ukraine. Updates
Protesters flood the streets of Israel after Netanyahu fires minister opposed to controversial reforms
Benjamin Netanyahu fired his defense minister, who had called for a halt on broad judicial reforms. The plan sparked protests in Israel and abroad.
Venice officials hunt for ‘delinquent’ who jumped from three-story building into canal
Venice’s mayor said he sent police to the building to determine how the man was able to enter the private residential building and got to the rooftop.
Rwanda commutes sentence, frees Paul Rusesabagina of ‘Hotel Rwanda’ fame
Paul Rusesabagina, a U.S. resident and Belgian citizen who inspired the film ‘Hotel Rwanda’ is expected to be released on Saturday.
American contractor killed, troops wounded in Iran-linked drone attack in Syria, prompting US airstrikes
The Pentagon responded to an attack on a base in Syria by launching airstrikes on groups affiliated with Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps.
Biden emphasizes close relationship with Canada as the nations vow to address climate change, Russia-Ukraine war
President Joe Biden held a bilateral meeting with Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. The two discussed Ukraine and immigration.
Ukraine set to ‘take advantage’ of Russia’s flagging momentum in Bakhmut: Updates
Ukraine’s top ground forces commander said his country is about to launch a counteroffensive after Russia is faltering in Bakhmut. Updates.