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Manitoba Opposition member raises idea of government action on grocery prices

Manitoba Opposition member raises idea of government action on grocery prices

WINNIPEG — A member of Manitoba's Opposition New Democrats has raised the prospect of a government "clampdown" on grocery prices if the party wins the election slated for Oct. 3, but has not offered details on how that might be possible.
Florida man pleads not guilty after Canada-U.S. human smuggling tragedy in Manitoba

Florida man pleads not guilty after Canada-U.S. human smuggling tragedy in Manitoba

DULUTH, Minn. — A Florida man pleaded not guilty to human smuggling charges Friday in a case linked to the discovery last year of a family of four migrants from India found frozen to death just steps from the Canada-U.S. border.

More than 30 abducted women released in Cameroon; some tortured in captivity

YAOUNDE, Cameroon (AP) — More than 30 women abducted by separatist rebels for protesting illegal taxes imposed on them were released, the government said Friday.
Israeli military: Palestinian man killed after alleged stabbing attempt in West Bank settlement

Israeli military: Palestinian man killed after alleged stabbing attempt in West Bank settlement

JERUSALEM (AP) — A Palestinian man was shot and killed on Friday in the occupied West Bank after sneaking into a Jewish settlement and trying to stab a resident there, the Israeli army said.

Minister: Chevron 'positive' about Israeli-Cypriot plans for natural gas pipeline, processing plant

NICOSIA, Cyprus (AP) — Oil and gas company Chevron is “positive” about an Israeli-Cypriot plan for a pipeline that would convey offshore natural gas from both countries to Cyprus where it would be liquefied for export by ship to Europe and elsewhere,
Belarus upholds 8-year prison for journalist of newspaper serving country's Polish minority

Belarus upholds 8-year prison for journalist of newspaper serving country's Polish minority

TALLINN, Estonia (AP) — Belarus' Supreme Court on Friday upheld an eight-year prison sentence handed to a prominent journalist working for an influential newspaper serving the country's sizeable Polish minority.

No trace of boat with 500 migrants, rescue group says after an alarm sparked Mediterranean search

ROME (AP) — A day after searching a stretch of the Mediterranean Sea, an Italian humanitarian group said Friday that its rescue vessel found no trace of a boat said to be in distress and carrying 500 migrants, including a newborn.
Russian court data: US journalist Evan Gershkovich appeals extension of detention on spying charges

Russian court data: US journalist Evan Gershkovich appeals extension of detention on spying charges

MOSCOW (AP) — Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich has appealed a three-month extention of his detention on espionage charges, a Russian court data website indicated Friday. Gershkovich, a 31-year-old U.S.
OpenAI boss downplays fears ChatGPT maker could leave Europe over AI rules

OpenAI boss downplays fears ChatGPT maker could leave Europe over AI rules

LONDON (AP) — OpenAI CEO Sam Altman on Friday downplayed worries that the ChatGPT maker could exit the European Union if it can't comply with the bloc's strict new artificial intelligence rules , coming after a top official rebuked him for comments r
Jill Biden to promote women, youth on trip to Mideast, North Africa, Europe

Jill Biden to promote women, youth on trip to Mideast, North Africa, Europe

WASHINGTON (AP) — Jill Biden will promote empowerment for women and young people — and attend a Jordanian royal wedding — during an upcoming trip to the Middle East, North Africa and Europe.
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