Greek Lawmakers Ratify Landmark Deal With Macedonia

Greek lawmakers have ratified a deal with Macedonia, ending a nearly three-decade-long dispute between the neighbors in which the Balkan country will be renamed North Macedonia. Greece's parliament narrowly passed the agreement, 153-146, on Friday. The deal normalizes relations between the two countries and paves the way for Macedonia to join NATO and the European Union. U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo welcomed the ratification and praised the Greek government for its...

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