Latest Inaugurations News
A ship with Gaza aid is preparing to inaugurate a sea route from Cyprus to the war-ravaged strip
LARNACA, Cyprus (AP) — A ship bearing humanitarian aid was making preparations to leave Cyprus and head for Gaza, the European Commission president said Friday as international donors launched a sea corridor to supply the besieged territory that is facing widespread hunger after five months of...
What is the State of the Union? A look at some of the history surrounding the annual event
WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. Constitution spells it out clearly in Article II, Section 3: The president “shall from time to time give to the Congress information of the state of the union, and recommend to their consideration such measures as he shall judge necessary and expedient.” ...
Today in History: March 4, Abraham Lincoln's second inauguration
Today in History Today is Monday, March 4, the 64th day of 2024. There are 302 days left in the year. Today’s highlight in history: On March 4, 1865, President Abraham Lincoln was inaugurated for a second term of office; with the end of the Civil...
Algeria inaugurates Africa's largest mosque after years of political delays and cost overruns
ALGIERS, Algeria (AP) — Algeria inaugurated a gigantic mosque on its Mediterranean coastline Sunday after years of political upheaval transformed the project from a symbol of state-sponsored strength and religiosity to one of delays and cost overruns. Built by a Chinese...
New Serbian parliament inaugurated despite reports of election rigging and other irregularities
BELGRADE, Serbia (AP) — Serbia's National Assembly held a tense inaugural session on Tuesday as the ruling nationalists ignored widespread reports that parliamentary and municipal elections held in December were marred by vote rigging and numerous other irregularities. As the...
Today in History: January 20, Franklin Roosevelt inaugurated on new, earlier date
Today in History Today is Saturday, Jan. 20, the 20th day of 2024. There are 346 days left in the year. Today’s Highlight in History: In 1937, President Franklin D. Roosevelt became the first chief executive to be inaugurated on Jan. 20 instead of...
