Israel’s Prime Minister has thanked President Donald Trump for recognizing Israel’s control over the Golan Heights. Benjamin Netanyahu was speaking alongside Secretary of State Mike Pompeo in Jerusalem, ahead of a visit to Washington. (March 21)
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Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern is the youngest New Zealand leader in more than a century.
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Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern announced that New Zealand will ban all military style semi-automatics and assault rifles.
A single decision by New Zealand’s leader may prevent copycat killers
New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern joins a growing chorus who want to avoid copycat shootings by denying perpetrators the fame they seek.
Venezuelan forces kidnap opposition leader Juan Guaido’s chief of staff in raid
Venezuelan armed intelligence officers descended on the apartment of Roberto Marrero, a lawyer and top adviser to opposition leader Juan Guaido.
Iraqi Kurds celebrate Nowruz, the Persian new year
Iraqi Kurds holding lit torches walk up a mountain in the town of Akra, during celebrations of Nowruz (Noruz), the Persian New Year.
With clock ticking, EU grants Britain Brexit delay
European Unionleaderson Thursday granted the United Kingdom an extension to its departure from the bloc– scheduled in eight days.
New Zealand bans sales of assault weapons
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern says New Zealand is immediately banning sales of military style semi-automatic guns.
‘We just want the guns back’: New Zealand announces immediate ban of assault rifles
New Zealand’s Jacinda Ardern announces ban on assault rifles, high-capacity magazines and military-style semi-automatic rifles after mosque shootings.
Teresa May: UK will leave EU by June 30 at the latest
British Prime Minister Theresa May says she has “great personal regret” that the U.K. won’t leave European Union with a deal next week and it’s time for her country’s lawmakers to decide what they want to do about Brexit. (March 20)