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Associated Press 9 months ago

Sri Lanka's Parliament withdraws perks for former presidents

Sri Lanka's Parliament withdraws perks for former presidents

Sri Lanka's lawmakers have voted to abolish perks for former presidents. The decision follows public protests demanding the change.

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Associated Press 9 months ago

Court rules Lisa Cook can remain a Fed governor while fighting Trump’s attempt to fire her

Court rules Lisa Cook can remain a Fed governor while fighting Trump’s attempt to fire her

The White House insists President Donald Trump “lawfully removed” Federal Reserve Gov. Lisa Cook despite a court ruling she can remain in her p...

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Associated Press 9 months ago

EU chief says it's time for Europe's 'independence moment' faced with war and major power tensions

EU chief says it's time for Europe's 'independence moment' faced with war and major power tensions

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen says that Europe must stake claim to its independence in the face of challenges from Russia, new...

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Associated Press 9 months ago

Trump's strike on alleged Venezuelan drug boat raises questions about his use of military power

Trump's strike on alleged Venezuelan drug boat raises questions about his use of military power

As Donald Trump prepared to return to the White House, Republican Sen. Lindsey Graham encouraged him to send a message to drug cartels.

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Associated Press 9 months ago

These four electric SUVs provide hot-rod thrills without the need for gas

These four electric SUVs provide hot-rod thrills without the need for gas

Many EVs deliver responsive acceleration, but a well-rounded performance vehicle offers more than just straight-line speed.

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Associated Press 9 months ago

Suspect convicted of murder in knife attack at German festival and sentenced to life in prison

Suspect convicted of murder in knife attack at German festival and sentenced to life in prison

A German court has convicted the suspect in last year’s knife attack at a festival in Solingen of murder and membership in the Islamic State grou...

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Associated Press 9 months ago

At 17, sprinter Gout Gout is drawing comparisons with Usain Bolt before the track worlds

At 17, sprinter Gout Gout is drawing comparisons with Usain Bolt before the track worlds

A 17-year-old high school sprinter will have most of Australia's attention during the track and field world championships in Japan.

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Associated Press 9 months ago

UN nuclear chief says agreement provides for access to all of Iran's nuclear facilities

UN nuclear chief says agreement provides for access to all of Iran's nuclear facilities

An agreement between Tehran and the U.N. nuclear watchdog provides for U.N. inspectors to access all of Iran’s nuclear facilities.

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Associated Press 9 months ago

Death toll from 2 attacks by Islamic-State-affiliated rebels in Congo climbs to 89

Death toll from 2 attacks by Islamic-State-affiliated rebels in Congo climbs to 89

Congolese authorities say the death toll from two attacks on civilians in eastern Congo by an Islamic State-affiliated rebel group has risen to 89.

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Associated Press 9 months ago

Explosions heard in Lithuania's capital after rail cars loaded with LNG catch fire

Explosions heard in Lithuania's capital after railcars loaded with liquefied gas catch fire

Lithuanian authorities say powerful explosions have been heard in the suburbs of the capital, Vilnius, after several rail cars loaded with liquefie...

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Associated Press 9 months ago

Qatar digs through the rubble of Israel's attack on Hamas leaders in Doha

Qatar digs through the rubble of Israel's attack on Hamas leaders in Doha

Qatari security forces and emergency fire personnel have surrounded the site of an Israeli attack on Hamas’ political leaders who had gathered in...

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Associated Press 9 months ago

200 arrested in France as protesters clash with police

‘Block Everything’ protests turn new French PM’s first day into chaos

Protesters blocked roads and set fires in Paris and across France as part of a nationwide “Block Everything” campaign.

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Associated Press 9 months ago

EU commission president seeks sanctions, partial trade suspension against Israel over war in Gaza

Israeli airstrikes on Yemen kill at least 35, Houthi officials say

Yemen's Houthi rebels say Israeli airstrikes targeting the rebels in Yeman have killed at least 35 people and wounded over 130 others.

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Associated Press 9 months ago

US homeland security chief to meet Belgian prime minister to tackle drug smuggling

US homeland security chief and Belgian prime minister pledge joint efforts to tackle drug smuggling

U.S. Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem has met with Belgian Prime Minister Bart De Wever in Antwerp to discuss increasing intelligence sharin...

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Associated Press 9 months ago

Man sentenced to 7 years of hard labor for criticizing Myanmar's election plan

Man sentenced to 7 years of hard labor for criticizing Myanmar's election plan

Myanmar state-run media say a man has been sentenced to seven years of hard labor for criticizing the military government’s plans to hold electio...

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Associated Press 9 months ago

Novo Nordisk, maker of obesity drug Wegovy, to cut 9,000 jobs to sharpen focus, meet competition

Ozempic maker Novo Nordisk is cutting 9,000 jobs

Danish pharmaceutical company Novo Nordisk, maker of weight-loss drug Wegovy, said Wednesday it would cut 9,000 jobs, 5,000 of them in Denmark, in ...

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Associated Press 9 months ago

Qatar digs through the rubble of Israel's attack on Hamas leaders in Doha

Qatar digs through the rubble of Israel's attack on Hamas leaders in Doha

Qatari security forces and emergency fire personnel have surrounded the site of an Israeli attack on Hamas’ political leaders who had gathered in...

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Associated Press 9 months ago

Pulisic on relationship with Pochettino: `Probably not as much drama as you guys think there is'

Pulisic on relationship with Pochettino: `Probably not as much drama as you guys think there is'

Christian Pulisic downplays any controversy with U.S. coach Mauricio Pochettino, saying their relationship is good.

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Associated Press 9 months ago

Poland says it downed drones that violated its airspace during Russian bombardment of Ukraine

NATO scrambles jets to shoot down Russian drones in Poland, raising fears of war spillover

Multiple Russian drones crossed into Poland in what European officials described as a deliberate provocation, causing NATO to send fighter jets to ...

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Associated Press 9 months ago

Revisiting the Tokyo Olympics as the track and field world championships open in Japan's capital

Revisiting the Tokyo Olympics as the track and field world championships open in Japan's capital

Japan’s National Stadium was fanless four years ago during the pandemic-delayed Tokyo Olympics. There was zero atmosphere for the globe’s great...

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