The week that upped the stakes of the Ukraine war
Associated Press KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — This past week has seen the most significant escalation in hostilities that Ukraine has witnessed since…
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Polish prime minister’s party picks Warsaw mayor as its candidate for president
Associated Press WARSAW, Poland (AP) — Warsaw Mayor Rafał Trzaskowski has been selected by Prime Minister Donald Tusk’s centrist Civic Coalition…
Continue ReadingRussia will keep testing new ballistic missile, Putin says
By Katharina Krebs, Darya Tarasova and Christian Edwards, CNN (CNN) — President Vladimir Putin said Friday that Russia will continue to test…
Continue ReadingMoody’s credit rating upgrade for Cyprus opens the door to investment, president says
NICOSIA, Cyprus (AP) — The president of Cyprus says Moody’s two-notch credit ratings upgrade to A3 from Baa2 will open the threshold to quality…
Continue Reading Israeli strikes in central Beirut kill at least 20 as diplomats push for a cease-fire
Associated Press BEIRUT, Lebanon (AP) — Israeli airstrikes Saturday in central Beirut killed at least 20 people, officials said, as the once-rare…
Continue ReadingDozens killed by Israeli strikes in Lebanon, including 20 in central Beirut
By Charbel Mallo, Mohammed Tawfeeq and Catherine Nicholls (CNN) — Dozens of people have been killed by Israeli strikes in Lebanon, including 20…
Continue Reading Pakistan seals off its capital ahead of a planned rally by Imran Khan supporters
ISLAMABAD (AP) — Pakistan is sealing off its capital ahead of a planned rally by supporters of imprisoned former premier Imran Khan. It’s the…
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EXCLUSIVE: Social Media Search Warrant sparks legal battle in Santa Barbara, raises serious concerns about free speech
SANTA BARBARA, Calif.— Friday morning, dozens of people came to a hearing at the Santa Barbara Courthouse to protest what they say is a violation…
Continue Reading Modi’s party heads for victory in Maharashtra state election while opposition wins Jharkhand
Associated Press NEW DELHI (AP) — Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Hindu nationalist party is headed for a victory in state elections in…
Continue Reading The Philippine vice president publicly threatens to have the president assassinated
Associated Press MANILA, Philippines (AP) — Philippine Vice President Sara Duterte said Saturday she has contracted an assassin to kill the…
Continue ReadingKayaker’s leg amputated in 20-hour ordeal trapped between rocks on Australia river
By Chris Lau and Isaac Yee, CNN (CNN) — A kayaker’s leg was amputated during a dramatic, hours-long rescue operation to free him from between…
Continue ReadingLaos government pledges justice in mass alcohol poisoning case that has killed 6 tourists
Associated Press VANG VIENG, Laos (AP) — The Laotian government on Saturday officially acknowledged the mass poisoning that has killed at least six…
Continue Reading Fighting between armed sectarian groups in restive northwestern Pakistan kills at least 37 people
Associated Press PESHAWAR, Pakistan (AP) — Fighting between armed Sunni and Shiite groups in northwestern Pakistan killed at least 37 people and…
Continue ReadingSouth Korea will not attend Sado mines memorial event in Japan amid lingering historical tensions
Associated Press SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — South Korea’s government says it has decided not to attend a memorial service near Japan’s Sado…
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Jai’Den Thomas leads No. 23 UNLV to a 27-16 victory over San Jose State
AP Sports Writer SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) — Jai’Den Thomas ran for 135 yards and the go-ahead touchdown in the third quarter to help No. 23 UNLV…
Continue ReadingJapan will hold first memorial for ‘all workers’ at Sado gold mines but blurs WWII atrocity. Why?
Associated Press SADO, Japan (AP) — Japan will hold a memorial ceremony on Sunday near the Sado Island Gold Mines, which were listed this summer as…
Continue ReadingKey UN committee adopts resolution paving the way for a first-ever treaty on crimes against humanity
Associated Pres UNITED NATIONS (AP) — A key U.N. General Assembly committee has adopted a resolution paving the way for negotiations on a…
Continue Reading Will a winter storm hit the US over Thanksgiving week? Here’s what forecasts show so far
Associated Press WINDSOR, Calif. (AP) — Forecasters warned over the weekend that another round of winter weather could complicate travel leading up…
Continue Reading Will a winter storm hit the US over Thanksgiving week? Here’s what forecasts show so far
Associated Press WINDSOR, Calif. (AP) — Forecasters warned over the weekend that another round of winter weather could complicate travel leading up…
Continue Reading Clippers extend home winning streak to seven, knock off Kings 104-88 in NBA Cup
Associated Press LOS ANGELES (AP) — James Harden had 22 points and nine assists to lead the Los Angeles Clippers to a 104-88 victory over the…
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