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From tents to tanks; a big year in Ukraine for NATO allies

From tents to tanks; a big year in Ukraine for NATO allies

BRUSSELS (AP) — The day after Russia invaded Ukraine, the leaders of NATO’s 30 member countries held an emergency summit to address what they described as the gravest threat to Euro-Atlantic security in decades — the launch of what would become the b
Hong Kong sees more pro-Beijing voices at UN rights review

Hong Kong sees more pro-Beijing voices at UN rights review

HONG KONG (AP) — Hong Kong supporters of a tough national security law imposed by China’s ruling Communist Party have set their sights on a United Nations session, drawing concern from rights advocates.
Paraguay leader praises Taiwan as 'lighthouse of democracy'

Paraguay leader praises Taiwan as 'lighthouse of democracy'

TAIPEI, Taiwan (AP) — The outgoing president of Paraguay, whose country is one of Taiwan's few remaining diplomatic allies, spoke of his admiration for the island democracy while on a state visit to Taipei on Thursday.
Toronto Mayor John Tory submits formal resignation after staffer affair

Toronto Mayor John Tory submits formal resignation after staffer affair

TORONTO — John Tory, who shocked Toronto residents with his admission of an affair with a former staffer, submitted his formal resignation from the mayor's office late Wednesday shortly after councillors approved what became his final budget.
China blasts US over response to Chinese balloon incursion

China blasts US over response to Chinese balloon incursion

BEIJING (AP) — China's ceremonial parliament has accused American lawmakers of trampling on the sovereignty of other nations after the U.S. passed a measure condemning a suspected Chinese spy balloon's intrusion into U.S. airspace.
North Korea's Kim breaks ground for housing, farm projects

North Korea's Kim breaks ground for housing, farm projects

SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — North Korea says leader Kim Jong Un attended groundbreaking ceremonies for new housing and farming projects, which are part of his push for domestic achievements as the country’s economic isolation deepens amid his defiant p
White House: Tesla to make some EV chargers available to all

White House: Tesla to make some EV chargers available to all

WASHINGTON (AP) — Electric car giant Tesla will, for the first time, make some of its charging stations available to all U.S. electric vehicles by the end of next year, under a new plan announced Wednesday by the White House.
Oakland fires police chief for alleged misconduct cover-up

Oakland fires police chief for alleged misconduct cover-up

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — The Oakland Police Department lost its seventh head of police in as many years Wednesday over the alleged cover-up of an officer’s misconduct in a scandal that threatens to extend two decades of federal oversight — the longest of
CBO projects higher unemployment, slow exit from inflation

CBO projects higher unemployment, slow exit from inflation

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Congressional Budget Office said Wednesday that it expects the U.S. economy to stagnate this year with the unemployment rate jumping to 5.1% — a bleak outlook that was paired with a 10-year projection that publicly held U.S.
California's Rep. Lee files to seek Feinstein's Senate seat

California's Rep. Lee files to seek Feinstein's Senate seat

LOS ANGELES (AP) — U.S. Rep. Barbara Lee filed federal paperwork Wednesday to enter the race for the California seat held by long-serving Sen.
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