World News
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US-Ukraine inching toward mineral deal amid last-minute roadblocks
The United States and Ukraine are inching closer to signing a mineral deal after months of fraught and chaotic negotiations, although a last-minute hurdle still needs to be overcome.
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Watchdog org calls for sanctions against UN appointee accused of antisemitism
UN Watch is calling on Secretary of State Marco Rubio to sanction and deny entry and visa access to UN Special Rapporteur Francesca Albanese, who has been accused of making antisemitic statements.
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Mexico says it accepted 39K deportees from the US, mostly Mexican nationals
Nearly 33,000 Mexican citizens have been deported from the U.S. and returned to Mexico following President Donald Trump's crackdown on illegal immigrants.
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Warning to Trump nuke negotiators about deceptive Iranian version of the 'Art of the Deal’
A new report offers insight into Iran's negotiating tricks as it seeks to preserve a path to nuclear arms amid ongoing talks with the U.S. on dismantling its illegal weapons program.
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Germany poised to get new conservative chancellor Friedrich Merz
Germany's next chancellor is set to be conservative leader Friedrich Merz after his party, thee Christian Democratic Union, reached a coalition deal with outgoing Chancellor Olaf Scholz’s party, the Social Democrats.
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Russian attacks on Ukraine intensify in make-or-break week for peace talks
Ukraine’s military said Russia "increased the intensity" of its fighting Wednesday "despite loud statements of ceasefire readiness for the May holidays."
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600 North Korean troops killed while fighting Ukraine, South Korea says
Roughly 600 North Korean troops have been killed fighting alongside Russia against Ukraine, South Korean lawmakers said, citing the country's intelligence agency.
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Iran accused of 'covering up' death toll in port explosion amid concerns of uprising
Iran has been accused of underreporting the severity of the explosion, including the death toll, at the Bandar Abbas port over the weekend in a move to circumvent an internal uprising.
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Norway raises security concerns over Manhattan-sized Arctic land sale as tensions rise
Norway weighs blocking a €300M sale of 23 square miles of land over security concerns as international buyers seek foothold in strategic Svalbard territory.
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Israeli foreign minister slams UN, calls it 'rotten, anti-Israel, and antisemitic body'
Israel’s foreign minister slams United Nations agency for alleged terror links, says his country won’t join court effort to question its right to defend itself.
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India's Modi gives army freedom to act as tensions rise with Pakistan after deadly terror attack
India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi is telling the Indian armed forces it has complete freedom of action to respond to any threats following a terrorist attack in the contested Kashmir region.
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Swedish police say several people injured in apparent shooting
Police and emergency services responded to multiple people injured in an apparent shooting in Uppsala, Sweden. This comes after a mass shooting in Orebro killed ten people.
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Convicted cardinal announces he won't be part of conclave to choose Pope Francis' successor
Cardinal Angelo Becciu, 76, announced Tuesday that he will not take place in the conclave to select the next pope following the death of Pope Francis.
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Veterans groups urge Trump admin to continue Afghan ally support program amid budget cut concerns
A leaked White House budget proposal shows the administration plans to dismantle the entity coordinating travel for well-vetted Afghan allies. Veterans say the decision would be a mistake.
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Canadian Conservative Poilievre to lose seat in parliament in stunning fall
Canadian Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre is projected to lose his seat in stunning loss after leading former Prime Minister Justin Trudeau by 25 points late last year.
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Man drops gun, flees charging polar bear by hopping on snowmobile, video shows
A video captured a polar bear charging at a person in Norway's Svalbard archipelago, forcing them to drop their gun and race away on a snowmobile.
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Trump marks 100-days in office embroiled in trade battles, deadly wars and hard pressed deals
Trump's first 100 days in office have been busy as he looked to end Russia's war in Ukraine, return hostages from Hamas, reach a nuclear deal with Iran and escalated a trade war with China.
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Officials in Biden admin worked to undermine Netanyahu after ceasefire talks collapsed, former aide says
After the ceasefire deal collapsed, Biden aides discussed a speech to "scramble Israeli politics" and force elections to remove Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu amid rising tensions over Gaza.
Events
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Nancy Hershman Scholarship Show Drive
We are collecting new and gently used shoes.
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The event will honor the memory of a Dillsboro native and hero.
Crews had to replace a utility pole this morning.
In total, seven student-athletes earned Player of the Week honors for April 21-26.
Crawley, Mannies, Aikman and Witty awards announced for 2025 by statewide coaches' group.
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