VOA60: May 20, 2024

Iran's supreme leader appoints First Vice President Mohammad Mokhber acting president after President Ebrahim Raisi died in a helicopter crash. Elections are to be held within 50 days.
Lai Ching-te is sworn in as Taiwan's new president. He urged peace with China and an end to military threats.
In Thailand, registration begins for 200 Senate seats. The body can approve or block a prime minister.
And in the U.S., boats have freed the container ship that caused a deadly March 26 bridge collapse at the eastern port of Baltimore.
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