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Japan, NZ to speed up intel sharing pact amid China concerns

Japan, NZ to speed up intel sharing pact amid China concerns

TOKYO (AP) — The foreign ministers of Japan and New Zealand agreed on Monday to speed up talks on an intelligence sharing pact as the two island nations vowed to strengthen security ties and cooperation in the Indo-Pacific region amid shared concern
Kremlin image-maker turned critic Gleb Pavlovsky dies at 71

Kremlin image-maker turned critic Gleb Pavlovsky dies at 71

MOSCOW (AP) — Gleb Pavlovsky, a Soviet-era dissident who served as a Kremlin political consultant helping burnish President Vladimir Putin's image, has died, his family said Monday. He was 71.
DeSantis moves toward GOP presidential bid on his own terms

DeSantis moves toward GOP presidential bid on his own terms

NEW YORK (AP) — Republican presidential contenders typically fight for prime speaking slots at the Conservative Political Action Conference. But as conservative activists gather in suburban Washington this week, Florida Gov.
International aid agencies ask for more money in letter to Freeland ahead of budget

International aid agencies ask for more money in letter to Freeland ahead of budget

OTTAWA — Dozens of Canada's international aid agencies are asking Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland to increase the country’s foreign assistance contributions.
Huawei dominates MWC mobile tech fair despite US sanctions

Huawei dominates MWC mobile tech fair despite US sanctions

BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — A contingent of Chinese companies led by technology giant Huawei is turning the world’s biggest wireless trade fair into an opportunity to show their muscle in the face of Huawei’s blacklisting by Western nations concerned abo
Pakistani police arrest prominent Imran Khan supporter

Pakistani police arrest prominent Imran Khan supporter

ISLAMABAD (AP) — Pakistani police arrested Monday a retired army general and prominent supporter of former Prime Minister Imran Khan on charges of inciting the public and government employees against national institutions, officials said.
Japan air force member sues government in sexual harassment

Japan air force member sues government in sexual harassment

TOKYO (AP) — A Japanese air force serviceperson filed a lawsuit against the government on Monday, saying it had failed to protect her from verbal sexual harassment from a male colleague and then systematically covered up the problem for more than a d
Pope to visit Hungary in April, migration and war on agenda

Pope to visit Hungary in April, migration and war on agenda

ROME (AP) — Pope Francis will visit Hungary at the end of April, the Vatican said Monday, in a trip expected to focus on migration to Europe and Russia’s war in Ukraine.
Key party withdraws from Nepal fragile coalition government

Key party withdraws from Nepal fragile coalition government

KATHMANDU, Nepal (AP) — A key party pulled out of Nepal's ruling coalition on Monday, forcing the prime minister to seek a vote of confidence in Parliament.
GOP leaders, stung by losses, plan to wade into Senate races

GOP leaders, stung by losses, plan to wade into Senate races

WASHINGTON (AP) — A football legend who held a gun to his ex-wife’s head. Rivals who nearly brawled during a televised debate. A venture capitalist who voiced sympathy for the Unabomber. And that's just to name a few.
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