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Meropi Kyriacou Honored as TNH Educator of the Year
NEW YORK – Meropi Kyriacou, the new Principal of The Cathedral School in Manhattan, was honored as The National Herald’s Educator of the Year.
U.S. Vice President Joe Biden said during his visit that Turkey is playing a critical role in advancing a just and lasting settlement in Cyprus.
Biden made the statement at a joint press conference after meeting with Turkish Prime Minister Ahmet Davutoglu.
“I want to just mention, Mr. Prime Minister, how much I appreciate your commitment to try to end years of deadlock in the conflict on Cyprus,” Biden said.
CNA reported that he said that he has met with both parties on the island, they`re moving toward a negotiated agreement and he expressed his view that ‘it may be — may be, God willing — finally within the reach to see if we can reach a settlement…Turkey, Biden continued, “is playing a critical role in advancing a just and lasting settlement.’”
NEW YORK – Meropi Kyriacou, the new Principal of The Cathedral School in Manhattan, was honored as The National Herald’s Educator of the Year.
RAFAH, Gaza Strip (AP) — Sabreen Jouda came into the world seconds after her mother left it.
NICOSIA, Cyprus (AP) — A top European Union military officer said that a frigate that’s part of an EU mission in the Red Sea to protect merchant shipping destroyed a drone launched from an area in Yemen controlled by Houthi rebels on Thursday morning.
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — With graduations looming, student protesters doubled down early Thursday on their discontent of the Israel-Hamas war on campuses across the country as universities, including ones in California and Texas, have become quick to call in the police to end the demonstrations and make arrests.
NEW YORK – Carnegie Hall, one of the world’s most prestigious venues, will be graced with a special evening of music on Saturday, May 11, 7 PM, as the New England Symphonic Ensemble, led by Greek-American conductor Peter Tiboris, will take center stage at the Stern Auditorium/Perelman Stage to perform works by Mozart and Schubert, marking Tiboris’ 50th podium appearance at the historic venue.
WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.