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Protesters in Haiti demand new government and more security as anger over gangs spreads
Dozens of protesters are marching up the hills of Haiti’s capital to demand an end to persistent gang violence as they call ...
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National Flag flies at half-mast at Rashtrapati Bhavan after Pope Francis’ death
New Delhi: The National Flag atRashtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi was flown at half-mast on Tuesday, 22 April 2025,following the demise of Pope Francis. The pope passed away at the age of 88 at his ...
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Flags at half-staff in honor of Pope Francis
Pursuant to the President’s order and as a mark of respect, I hereby direct the flags of the United States and the State of Florida to be flown at half-staff at all local and state buildings ...
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Why are flags flying at half-staff in North Carolina?
United States and North Carolina flags will fly at half-staff through Saturday, April 26. Here's what to know about Gov. Josh Stein's half-staff flag order. Why are flags at half-staff in North ...
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Reynolds orders flags half-mast to honor Pope Francis
To honor Pope Francis, who died Monday, Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds ordered all flags in Iowa to be lowered to half-staff immediately until sunset on the day of the Pope’s interment. Reynolds ...
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Ontario to spend $750 million on STEM programs at universities, colleges
TORONTO - Ontario says it will invest $750 million to boost funding for science, technology, engineering and mathematics programs at colleges and universities across the province. Colleges and ...
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Flags at half-staff: How long flags will be lowered in honor of Pope Francis
Ohio Governor Mike DeWine has ordered that the flags of the United States and the State of Ohio to be flown at half-staff upon all public buildings and grounds throughout the State of Ohio until ...
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Why are flags flying at half-staff in Tennessee? Death of Pope Francis prompts period of mourning
Tennessee flags will be flown at half-staff to honor Pope Francis, following orders from President Trump and Governor Lee. Flags will remain at half-staff until sunset on April 26, the day of Pope ...
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Flags are at half-staff in Connecticut today. Here's why
Gov. Ned Lamont ordered that state and national flags will fly at half-staff in Connecticut for an indefinite period in memory of Pope Francis. The announcement follows an executive order from ...
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Why are flags at half-staff in California? Trump issues order after Pope Francis’ death
Following the news of Pope Francis’ death on Monday morning, President Donald Trump ordered the U.S. and state flags to be lowered to half-staff in honor of the pontiff, according to a ...
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Gov. Larry Rhoden orders flags lowered in honor of Pope Francis
Flags across South Dakota will be set to half-staff in honor of Pope Francis, who died Easter Monday at 88. South Dakota Gov. Larry Rhoden ordered flags to be lowered statewide "effective ...