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Israeli liberals fear new government will undo gains

Israeli liberals fear new government will undo gains

JERUSALEM (AP) — Israel’s outgoing coalition has been the most diverse in the country's history, bringing a slew of progressive policies on the environment, LGBTQ issues and funding for the country’s Arab minority.
China state media demand strict adherence to 'zero COVID'

China state media demand strict adherence to 'zero COVID'

BEIJING (AP) — China’s ruling party called for strict adherence to the hard-line “zero-COVID” policy Tuesday in an apparent attempt to guide public perceptions after regulations were eased slightly in places.
Turkey makes more arrests in connection with deadly bombing

Turkey makes more arrests in connection with deadly bombing

ISTANBUL (AP) — Turkish police have apprehended more suspects in connection with the bombing of a bustling pedestrian avenue in Istanbul that killed six people and wounded several dozen others, bringing the number of people in custody to 50, Turkey’s
Canadians, economists alike saw little relief from inflation in October: forecasters

Canadians, economists alike saw little relief from inflation in October: forecasters

OTTAWA — Inflation has been heading lower in recent months, but Canadians likely haven't noticed as gas prices went up and grocery costs continued to soar last month.
In asylum dispute, Austrian mayor takes down migrant tents

In asylum dispute, Austrian mayor takes down migrant tents

ST. GEORGEN, Austria (AP) — In a standoff over the rising number of asylum-seekers in Austria, the mayor of a small village has defied the federal government and ordered tents housing the migrants to be dismantled. After a weeks-long conflict, St.
Britain's vulnerable await PM's spending plans with anxiety

Britain's vulnerable await PM's spending plans with anxiety

LONDON (AP) — Thirugnanam Sureshan maneuvers his wheelchair into the tiny kitchen of his one-bedroom apartment, flips the switch on an electric kettle and brews a mug of instant coffee. It’s his second hot drink of the day, and it will be his last.
EXPLAINER: Qatar's role in diplomacy ahead of 2022 World Cup

EXPLAINER: Qatar's role in diplomacy ahead of 2022 World Cup

For decades, Doha has flung open its doors to Taliban warlords, Islamist dissidents, African rebel commanders and exiles of every stripe.
US, Cubans will meet again in Havana: State Department

US, Cubans will meet again in Havana: State Department

WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S.
Cubans, Nicaraguans drive illegal border crossings higher

Cubans, Nicaraguans drive illegal border crossings higher

SAN DIEGO (AP) — U.S. authorities stopped migrants more than 230,000 times on the Mexican border in October, the third-highest month of Joe Biden's presidency amid growing numbers from Cuba, Nicaragua, Colombia and other countries.
Cambodian leader leaves G-20 early after COVID-19 diagnosis

Cambodian leader leaves G-20 early after COVID-19 diagnosis

NUSA DUA, Indonesia (AP) — Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen said Tuesday he has COVID-19 and is leaving the Group of 20 meetings in Bali, just days after hosting President Joe Biden and other world leaders for a summit in his country's capital.
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