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The 1980s hitmaker, who was also the author of Madonna's biggest hit, has died

Billy Steinberg, the renowned songwriter known for iconic 1980s and 1990s hits, has passed away at the age of 74 after a long battle with cancer.

Feb 17 • 11:25 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

Billy Steinberg, songwriter of hits for Madonna, Cyndi Lauper, and Céline Dion, has died

Billy Steinberg, a prominent American songwriter known for his hits in the 1980s and 1990s, has passed away at the age of 75 after a long battle with cancer.

Feb 17 • 08:58 UTC
🇮🇸 Visir
National & Local

Promised everything beautiful in hope of the ambassador position

Billy Long, a nominee for the U.S. ambassadorship in Iceland, testified before the Senate Foreign Relations Committee amid controversy over his comments about Iceland as the 52nd state of the United States.

Feb 12 • 18:34 UTC
🇷🇺 RT
National & Local

Trump’s Iceland envoy pick apologizes for ‘52nd state’ joke

Billy Long, Trump's nominee for ambassador to Iceland, has apologized for a joke suggesting Iceland could become the 52nd state of the U.S.

Jan 16 • 13:45 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
World

Iceland, soon to be the "52nd American State"? The little phrase of the future American ambassador shocks Reykjavik

Future U.S. ambassador to Iceland, Billy Long, joked that Iceland could become the 52nd state and faced backlash leading to a petition for his resignation.

Jan 16 • 10:47 UTC
🇩🇪 Die Welt
World

First Greenland, then Iceland? Designated US Ambassador outrages with joke about 52nd state

The designated US Ambassador to Iceland, Billy Long, has sparked outrage in Reykjavík for joking that Iceland could become the 52nd state of the USA, leading to calls for his dismissal before he even takes office.

Jan 16 • 10:09 UTC
🇵🇱 Wprost
World

Iceland the 52nd State of the USA? Storm after ambassador's words

The Icelandic Ministry of Foreign Affairs has issued a statement regarding a controversial remark by a U.S. diplomat, confirming they are in contact with the U.S. Embassy in Iceland to verify the comments made by ambassadorial candidate Billy Long who referred to Iceland as the '52nd state.'

Jan 16 • 08:21 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
World

Trump's pick for Iceland ambassador apologizes for joking about Arctic nation becoming 52nd state

Former Representative Billy Long has apologized for jokingly suggesting that Iceland could become the 52nd state of the U.S. if he were its governor.

Jan 16 • 08:12 UTC
🇩🇪 Die Welt
World

Iceland as the 52nd U.S. State? – Statement from future U.S. Ambassador angers Reykjavik

A remark by the incoming U.S. Ambassador to Iceland, Billy Long, about potentially making Iceland the 52nd state after annexing Greenland has sparked controversy in Reykjavik.

Jan 16 • 07:49 UTC
🇮🇸 Visir
National & Local

Gather signatures and tell Þorgerðr to take Long with open arms

A petition has been launched in support of Billy Long, a U.S. ambassadorial candidate for Iceland, after his controversial remarks about Iceland potentially becoming the 52nd state of the U.S.

Jan 15 • 22:57 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
World

Iceland outraged by words about the 52nd state of the USA. Ambassador candidate apologizes

Former congressman Billy Long, President Donald Trump's nominee for ambassador to Iceland, faced backlash after joking that Iceland would become the 52nd state of the USA.

Jan 15 • 20:29 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
World

The 52nd US State: Trump's Ally's Remarks Anger Iceland

Iceland demanded a formal clarification from the US following comments made by Billy Long, a Trump ally nominated to be ambassador to Reykjavik, joking that Iceland would become the '52nd US state' and that he would be its governor.

Jan 15 • 16:23 UTC
🇮🇸 Visir
World

The Ambassadorial Candidate Apologizes

Billy Long, a potential U.S. ambassador to Iceland, has apologized for joking about making Iceland the 52nd state of the United States.

Jan 15 • 15:20 UTC
🇮🇸 Visir
World

The US Ambassador's Joke Threatens Iceland

The potential U.S. ambassador to Iceland, Billy Long, made a joke that has upset Icelandic officials, prompting a call for the Foreign Minister to reject his nomination due to concerns over the sovereignty of small nations.

Jan 15 • 11:48 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
World

Trump's candidate for ambassador to Iceland 'jokingly' announces: This will be the 52nd state of the USA

Billy Long, the U.S. ambassador candidate to Iceland, has controversially joked about Iceland becoming the 52nd state of the U.S., echoing past comments by Donald Trump regarding U.S. territorial expansion.

Jan 14 • 20:07 UTC

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