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South Korean truckers end 16-day strike over freight rates

South Korean truckers end 16-day strike over freight rates

SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — Thousands of South Korean truckers are returning to work after voting Friday to end their 16-day walkout that disrupted construction and other domestic industries.
German coup plot fueled by conspiracy claims, COVID measures

German coup plot fueled by conspiracy claims, COVID measures

BERLIN (AP) — An alleged plot to topple the German government, led by a self-styled prince, a retired paratrooper and a Berlin judge, had its roots in a murky mixture of post-war grudges, antisemitic conspiracy theories and anger over recent pandemic
With vote ahead, Polish leader turns up anti-German rhetoric

With vote ahead, Polish leader turns up anti-German rhetoric

WARSAW, Poland (AP) — Poland's ruling party leader claims Germany seeks to dominate Europe. He warns that Poles could end up under the “German heel.
UK cost-of-living woes stir push for more free school meals

UK cost-of-living woes stir push for more free school meals

BIRMINGHAM, England (AP) — As the school bell rings, dozens of children begin filing into the canteen at Hillstone Primary School.
US keeps eye on China's space activities for potential risks

US keeps eye on China's space activities for potential risks

BEIJING (AP) — The U.S. is closely monitoring Chinese activities that potentially threaten American assets in space as debris rapidly accumulates in low Earth orbit, the head of United States military operations in space said Friday. Commander of U.
RCMP suspends contract with Ontario company linked to China

RCMP suspends contract with Ontario company linked to China

OTTAWA — The federal government says the RCMP has suspended a contract with an Ontario company that has links with China.

Oregon store allegedly selling psychedelic mushrooms raided

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — A store that had been openly and illegally selling psychedelic mushrooms in Portland, Oregon, was raided by police on Thursday, authorities said.

Recounts reaffirm Giessel, McKay as winners in Alaska races

JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — A recount of an Anchorage-area state Senate race reaffirmed Republican Cathy Giessel as the winner, while a recount of an Anchorage House race reaffirmed Republican Rep. Tom McKay as the winner.
Sri Lanka's Parliamant approves budget amid economic crisis

Sri Lanka's Parliamant approves budget amid economic crisis

COLOMBO, Sri Lanka (AP) — Sri Lanka's Parliament approved a budget Thursday that includes reforms aimed at improving the country's finances as it attempts to recover from its worst economic crisis. The 5.
Alberta legislation would set up independent agency to investigate police complaints

Alberta legislation would set up independent agency to investigate police complaints

EDMONTON — The Alberta government has introduced legislation aimed at making police forces more accountable and responsive to the communities they serve.
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