By KONSTANTIN TESTORIDES Associated Press SKOPJE, North Macedonia (AP) — North Macedonia’s ruling Social Democrats have elected Dimitar Kovachevski as their party’s new leader and he is set to take over as prime minister if a coalition agreement remains intact. Kovachevski replaces Prime Minister Zoran Zaev, who relinquished the party post in the wake of
Continue ReadingBERLIN (AP) — The German government has approved 60 billion euros in funding to be used for combating climate change and modernizing the country. The new finance minister on Monday described the move as a “booster” for Europe’s biggest economy. The supplementary budget approved by the Cabinet entails putting the money into a government fund
Continue ReadingBERLIN (AP) — The German government has approved 60 billion euros in funding to be used for combating climate change and modernizing the country. The new finance minister on Monday described the move as a “booster” for Europe’s biggest economy. The supplementary budget approved by the Cabinet entails putting the money into a government fund
Continue ReadingJuan Pablo Elverdin (CNN Español) — La UEFA, organismo rector del fútbol europeo, anuló el primer sorteo de los octavos de final de la Champions League por problemas técnicos. Finalmente, luego de un par de horas, se volvió a realizar el sorteo, que determinó los cruces para el inicio de la fase de play-offs del
Continue ReadingLAUSANNE, Switzerland (AP) — The president of the newly renamed International Boxing Association says his sport will reform a judging system tainted by manipulation to regain its place on the program for the 2028 Olympics. Boxing, weightlifting and modern pentathlon were all left off the initial list of sports for the 2028 Los Angeles Games
Continue Readingolivertapia “Chente” dijo adiós el día de la Virgen de Guadalupe. Devastación por tornados mortales. En una semana ya habrá nuevo presidente en Chile. Verstappen ganó el pulso en la F1. Hay nueva Miss Universo y es de la India. Además, Atlas por fin logró el título. Esto es lo que debes saber para comenzar
Continue ReadingLONDON (AP) — British antitrust regulators are opening an investigation into Microsoft’s $16 billion acquisition of speech recognition company Nuance. It’s the latest sign they’re tightening up scrutiny of big technology deals. The Competition and Markets Authority said Monday that it’s looking into the purchase because of concerns that it could result in a “substantial
Continue ReadingLONDON (AP) — British antitrust regulators are opening an investigation into Microsoft’s $16 billion acquisition of speech recognition company Nuance. It’s the latest sign they’re tightening up scrutiny of big technology deals. The Competition and Markets Authority said Monday that it’s looking into the purchase because of concerns that it could result in a “substantial
Continue ReadingANKARA, Turkey (AP) — The Turkish currency has dipped to an all-time low amid another anticipated interest rate cut later this week and after the S&P credit rating agency downgraded its outlook for Turkey. The Turkish lira plummeted to 14.75 against the U.S. dollar Monday, prompting Turkey’s Central Bank to intervene by selling off foreign
Continue ReadingANKARA, Turkey (AP) — The Turkish currency has dipped to an all-time low amid another anticipated interest rate cut later this week and after the S&P credit rating agency downgraded its outlook for Turkey. The Turkish lira plummeted to 14.75 against the U.S. dollar Monday, prompting Turkey’s Central Bank to intervene by selling off foreign
Continue ReadingCOLOMBO, Sri Lanka (AP) — A gem company in Sri Lanka has unveiled a rare and massive gemstone weighing 683 pounds (310 kilograms) that has been certified as one of the biggest corundums ever found in the country. Sri Lanka’s National Gem and Jewelry Authority says it has done a series of gemological tests on
Continue ReadingBy CHINEDU ASADU Associated Press LAGOS, Nigeria (AP) — West Africa’s regional bloc is threatening further sanctions against Mali if the country fails to make “concrete progress” toward holding democratic elections in February. The new warning came Sunday after leaders from the bloc known as ECOWAS held a summit in Nigeria’s capital. The new sanctions
Continue ReadingBy Jasmine Wright and Priscilla Alvarez, CNN Vice President Kamala Harris on Monday will announce a new slate of commitments from the private sector to invest in the Northern Triangle, senior White House officials say, marking the administration’s latest attempt to address the root causes of migration from the region by promoting economic opportunity. The
Continue ReadingWASHINGTON (AP) — Vice President Kamala Harris is announcing $1.2 billion in commitments from international businesses to support the economies and social infrastructure of Central American nations. Harris was tapped in March by President Joe Biden to work to counter the social, economic and political forces that drive migrants and asylum seekers to the U.S.
Continue ReadingWASHINGTON (AP) — Vice President Kamala Harris is announcing $1.2 billion in commitments from international businesses to support the economies and social infrastructure of Central American nations. Harris was tapped in March by President Joe Biden to work to counter the social, economic and political forces that drive migrants and asylum seekers to the U.S.
Continue ReadingBy JOSH BOAK Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo has announced 60 finalists for $1 billion in economic development grants tied to the Biden administration’s coronavirus relief package. The grants are aimed at improving job training and regional industry partnerships. There were 529 applicants for the grants. The government ultimately will choose
Continue ReadingBy JOSH BOAK Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo has announced 60 finalists for $1 billion in economic development grants tied to the Biden administration’s coronavirus relief package. The grants are aimed at improving job training and regional industry partnerships. There were 529 applicants for the grants. The government ultimately will choose
Continue ReadingBy Ben Morse, CNN Before Sunday, Tom Brady had almost every all-time NFL quarterback record to his name — and at the end of the day, he set another two milestone achievements. In the Tampa Bay Buccaneers’ dramatic 33-27 overtime win against the Buffalo Bills on Sunday, Brady first passed Drew Brees’ record for the
Continue ReadingBy JILL LAWLESS and DANICA KIRKA Associated Press LONDON (AP) — Long lines have formed for booster shots across England as the U.K. government urged all adults to protect themselves against the omicron variant. The British government also reported the country’s first death involving the omicron variant. Prime Minister Boris Johnson said everyone 18 and
Continue ReadingBy Amir Vera, CNN One of the Louisville detectives who fatally shot Breonna Taylor during a botched raid is appealing his termination this week. The Louisville Metro Police Department terminated Detective Myles Cosgrove in January for use of deadly force for firing 16 rounds into Taylor’s home and failing to activate his body camera, according
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