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US and Iran Sign Initial Deal To End War, Ease Sanctions and Open Strait As Nuclear Talks Continue (Video)

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump signed an agreement with Iran on Wednesday that calls for Tehran to dilute its stockpile of highly enriched uranium and waives U.S.-backed sanctions on the country, immediately allowing Iran to sell its oil freely in a major concession from Washington, according to details released by both countries. The initial deal to end the war takes “immediate effect” after leaders from both countries signed it, Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, who helped mediate the agreement, said online. The agreement calls for a permanent end to hostilities and starts a 60-day negotiating clock to r... Read more

Agreement Signed for Redevelopment of Prinkipo Greek Orphanage into Luxury Hotel

CONSTANTINOPLE — The Ecumenical Patriarchate has signed an agreement with Turkish and Greek investment companies for the redevelopment of the historic Prinkipo Greek Orphanage on the island of Prinkipo (Buyukada), paving the way for the restoration and conversion of the landmark building into a high-end hotel. The agreement was signed on June 15 by Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew and Mr. Serdar Bilgili, Chairman of Bilgili Holding, a leading Turkish real estate investment company, in the presence of Mrs. Costantza Sbokou-Konstantakop... more

Bass and Raman Must Earnestly Walk the Talk if LA Is to Truly Benefit from the Election

With the primary season behind us, attention now turns to November’s general election—an existential moment for Los Angeles amid deep public distrust and frustration. In this unsettled civic and political period, the central test will be which candidate can walk the talk, demonstrating consistency, integrity, resilience, self-awareness and empathy..Both Karen Bass and Nithya Raman describe themselves as “agents of change.” But earning that label requires the mindset, skills, and discipline to inspire others, drive meaningful transform... more

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Mendoni: Cooperation Between Greece and Italy Is a Model for the Repatriation of Cultural Property

ATHENS - Culture Minister Lina Mendoni and her Italian counterpart Alessandro Giuli presented the results of the Greek-Italian scientific collaboration on the study, documentation, and restoration of fragmented antiquities connected to the high-profile Robin Symes case, at the Archaeological Museum of Thessaloniki on Wednesday. To continue the cooperation, which focuses on restoring thousands of fragments - estimated to exceed 70,000 - with the aim of allocating an equal number of restored archaeological finds to both countries, Olymp... more

‘I’m the Boss!’ – Hot Mics at the G7 Capture World Leaders’ Chats Between Weighty Topics (Video)

EVIAN-LES-BAINS, France (AP) — The leaders of the world’s richest democracies are talking about how to tackle some of the world’s biggest problems this week, but hot mics at the G7 summit revealed that conversations also covered lighter fare. Sports. Cigarettes. The weather. And something about Greenland? As world leaders made their way into conference rooms at a lakeside resort, microphones set up for their weighty discussions about war and trade often caught off-the-cuff banter. ‘I’m the boss!' Trump strode in late to the final day ... more

Cyprus Issue Attention Shifts to Ankara with the Continuation of UN Official’s Contacts

NICOSIA – Ankara is now the focus of efforts to resolve the Cyprus issue as the personal envoy of the UN Secretary-General, Maria Angela Holguín, traveled on Sunday, June 14 for meetings after spending a week in Cyprus. Holguín is scheduled to meet with Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan and hold other consultations in Ankara...

Feast of Apostle Barnabas Celebrated in Turkish-Occupied Cyprus

NICOSIA – The memory of the Founder and Patron Saint of the Church of Cyprus, Apostle Barnabas, was once again commemorated this year with due solemnity and ecclesiastical splendor at the Holy Royal and Stavropegial Monastery, near Ancient Salamis in Famagusta in Turkish-occupied Cyprus. According to an announcement by the monastery, the celebrations at the...

Glimmer of Hope on Cyprus Issue at the PSEKA Conference in Washington, DC

WASHINGTON, DC – Cyprus Government Spokesperson Konstantinos Letymbiotis, speaking at the annual PSEKA conference in Washington, DC, conveyed that Nicosia is not simply seeking just another meeting with the Turkish Cypriots but will go into it with “one goal” – that it becomes “the stepping stone” for announcing the resumption of negotiations for the reunification of Cyprus. He stressed that if there is corresponding political will from all parties, this goal is achievable.

Signatures June 8 For Agreement on Hosting French Forces in Cyprus; Tanks Upgrade on Hold

NICOSIA – A Status of Forces Agreement (SOFA) between the Republic of Cyprus and France will be signed on June 8 in Nicosia by Cyprus’s Minister of Defense, Vasilis Palmas, and his French counterpart, Catherine Vautrin, according to information obtained by the Cyprus News Agency (CNA). According to CNA sources, the two defense ministers will...

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Metropolitan Nathanael of Chicago Highlights Growth and Ministries across the Metropolis

BOSTON — Metropolitan Nathanael of Chicago has issued a message to the faithful highlighting the ministries, charitable initiatives, and ongoing growth of the Metropolis of Chicago, while inviting parishioners to support its Vision Campaign. In his message, Metropolitan Nathanael encouraged the faithful to “renew our faith and join the Vision,” emphasizing the progress being made throughout the Metropolis and the impact of donor support. "Spring is a season of renewed life, renewed hope, and renewed commitment to the work God places b... more

Harry Kane Ties England’s Record for World Cup Goals in 4–2 Win Over Croatia

ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Hey, Jude, you and Harry didn't let England down. Harry Kane scored twice to equal the English record for World Cup goals, and Jude Bellingham put England in front for good two minutes into the second half of a 4-2 victory over Croatia on Wednesday. Martin Baturina and Petar Musa answered each of Kane's first-half goals in a rematch of a 2018 semifinal won by Croatia. Musa's goal came on the final play before the whistle ending the first half. The even score didn't last long once play resumed. Bellingham took a... more