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Trump says 8 European countries will face 10% tariff for opposing US control of Greenland

WEST PALM BEACH, Florida (AP) — President Donald Trump said Saturday that he would charge a 10% import tax starting in February on goods from eight European nations because of their opposition to American control of Greenland, setting up a potentially dangerous test of U.S. partnerships in Europe.

Denmark, Norway, Sweden, France, Germany, the United Kingdom, the Netherlands and Finland would face the tariff, Trump said in a social media post while at his golf club in West Palm Beach, Florida. The rate would climb to 25% on June 1 if no deal was in place for “the Complete and... Read More

Syrian government forces enter northern towns after Kurdish fighters withdraw

DEIR HAFER, Syria (AP) — Syrian government forces entered two northern towns Saturday morning after the command of Kurdish-led fighters said that it would evacuate from the area, in an apparent move to avoid conflict.

Two soldiers were killed and others wounded in a clash as they entered the town of Maskana, state media reported. Clashes were reported in other parts of northern Syria as government forces pushed east.

Meanwhile, troops made their way into the town of Deir Hafer. The two towns changed hands after deadly fighting erupted earlier this month between... Read More

Israel objects to US announcement of leaders who will help oversee next steps in Gaza

NAHARIYA, Israel (AP) — Israel’s government is objecting to the White House announcement of leaders who will play a role in overseeing next steps in Gaza as the ceasefire moves into its challenging second phase.

The rare criticism from Israel of its close ally in Washington said the Gaza executive committee “was not coordinated with Israel and is contrary to its policy,” without details. Saturday's statement also said Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has told the foreign ministry to contact Secretary of State Marco Rubio.

The committee announced by the White... Read More

Man United stuns Man City in Carrick's first game and Liverpool drops more points

MANCHESTER, England (AP) — Manchester United's latest reboot is off to a flying start.

In Michael Carrick's first game as coach United pulled off a stunning 2-0 win against Manchester City in the Premier League on Saturday and lifted the gloom hanging over Old Trafford.

“It’s a great start, there’s no getting away from that,” Carrick said.

Goals from Bryan Mbeumo and Patrick Dorgu sealed victory in the 198th Manchester derby.

The job now is to keep the good times going.

“That’s the challenge ultimately, and I think it needs... Read More

Abigail Spanberger becomes Virginia's 1st female governor in historic inauguration

RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — Democrat Abigail Spanberger has been sworn into office as Virginia’s first female governor. Spanberger was sworn in at noon Saturday amid a cold drizzle outside the state Capitol after centuries of men holding the state’s top office.

Spanberger defeated Republican Winsome Earle-Sears to succeed Gov. Glenn Youngkin, also a Republican. It marks a new chapter as Democrats pull the levers of power in Virginia while Republican President Donald Trump sits in the White House next door.

Two other Democrats were also sworn in. Ghazala F. Hashmi, the... Read More

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Trump says 8 European countries will face 10% tariff for opposing US control of Greenland

Syrian government forces enter northern towns after Kurdish fighters withdraw

Israel objects to US announcement of leaders who will help oversee next steps in Gaza

Man United stuns Man City in Carrick's first game and Liverpool drops more points

Abigail Spanberger becomes Virginia's 1st female governor in historic inauguration

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