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The United States says an Israel-Hamas deal to free hostages in return for a pause in fighting remains possible and would have "tremendous" benefits, after a deadly Israeli operation freed two captives. "We do believe that a deal is possible and we're going to continue to pursue it," State Department spokesperson Matthew Miller tells reporters during a briefing. "We think the benefits of a pause and a deal for hostages are tremendous, not just obviously for the hostages who would be released but also for the humanitarian effort in Gaza and for our ability to begin to pursue a real and lasting, sustainable resolution of this conflict," he adds. SOUNDBITE
King Charles III begins the second day of his visit to Kenya with a visit to the Commonwealth War Graves Commission's Kariokor Cemetery to honour Africans who died for Britain in two world wars. Charles and Queen Camilla meet with war veterans, shaking their hands and chatting with them. The visit comes a day after the British Monarch, in a speech at a state banquet, acknowledged there was "no excuse" for colonial-era abuses during Britain's rule of the East African country. IMAGES
"A ceasefire right now really only benefits Hamas. That's where we are right now," National Security Council spokesman John Kirby tells reporters. SOUNDBITE
The first of nine Senegalese army veterans, aged 85 to 96 who fought for France, arrive in Dakar after the French state dropped a condition stipulating that they must live in France for half the year or lose their French army pension. Following the decision in January, the veterans can now return home for good and continue receiving their monthly allowance of 950 euros ($1,000). IMAGES
French President Emmanuel Macron presides over a decoration ceremony at the French embassy in Washington, DC, presenting US veterans with Legion d'Honneur medals and thanking them for their service. IMAGES
"Stellantis Spotlight" is a weekly recap of some of the major stories at Stellantis. The top stories for the week ending May 27, 2022, include Carlos Tavares announces joint venture for a lithium-ion battery production plant in the U.S., the HEMI Orange appearance comes to the Dodge Durango lineup and our Veterans Business Resource Group will participate in the Dearborn Memorial Day Parade.
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