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China threatens consequences over US warship's actions

China threatens consequences over US warship's actions

BANGKOK (AP) — China threatened “serious consequences” Friday after the United States Navy sailed a destroyer around the disputed Paracel Islands in the South China Sea for the second day in a row, in a move Beijing claimed was a violation of its sov
Ignoring experts, China's sudden zero-COVID exit cost lives

Ignoring experts, China's sudden zero-COVID exit cost lives

BEIJING (AP) — When China suddenly scrapped onerous zero-COVID measures in December, the country wasn’t ready for a massive onslaught of cases, with hospitals turning away ambulances and crematoriums burning bodies around the clock.
Ignoring experts, China's sudden zero-COVID exit cost lives

Ignoring experts, China's sudden zero-COVID exit cost lives

BEIJING (AP) — When China suddenly scrapped onerous zero-COVID measures in December, the country wasn’t ready for a massive onslaught of cases.

Saudi Arabia, Syria may restore ties as Mideast reshuffles

BEIRUT (AP) — Saudi Arabia is in talks with Syria to reopen its embassy in the war-torn nation for the first time in a decade, state television in the kingdom reported late Thursday, the latest diplomatic reshuffling in the region.
North Korea claims 'radioactive tsunami' weapon test at sea

North Korea claims 'radioactive tsunami' weapon test at sea

SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — North Korea claimed Friday to have tested a nuclear-capable underwater drone designed to generate a gigantic “radioactive tsunami” that would destroy naval strike groups and ports.
Restaurants and bars brace for biggest alcohol tax jump in 40 years

Restaurants and bars brace for biggest alcohol tax jump in 40 years

Canada's restaurant industry is bracing for the biggest jump in the country's alcohol excise duty in more than 40 years, spurring warnings the tax hike could force some bars and restaurants out of business.
Norad, Haiti, migration, critical minerals to top agenda for Trudeau and Biden

Norad, Haiti, migration, critical minerals to top agenda for Trudeau and Biden

WASHINGTON — U.S.
Cosmetic brands will have to disclose fragrance ingredients — a welcome change for those with allergies

Cosmetic brands will have to disclose fragrance ingredients — a welcome change for those with allergies

Alisha Minielly was mystified as rashes suddenly started appearing all over her body, including one that persisted on her left leg for six months.
Trudeau, Biden agree to end 'loophole' in Safe Third Country Agreement: sources

Trudeau, Biden agree to end 'loophole' in Safe Third Country Agreement: sources

OTTAWA — Canada and the United States have agreed to have asylum seekers turned back at irregular border crossings across the border, including Roxham Road in Quebec. The U.S.
Informant didn't spy on Proud Boys defense, prosecutors say

Informant didn't spy on Proud Boys defense, prosecutors say

WASHINGTON (AP) — As revelations that a defense witness was also an FBI informant roil the already contentious Capitol riot trial of members of the far-right Proud Boys group, prosecutors said Thursday that the informant was never told to gather info
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