Japanese carmaker that faked safety tests sees long wait to reopen factories
By YURI KAGEYAMA Associated Press TOKYO (AP) — A Japanese automaker that cheated on safety tests for decades said Monday it doesn’t expect to…
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4 rescued and 2 dead in crash of private Russian jet in Afghanistan, the Taliban say
By RAHIM FAIEZ Associated Press ISLAMABAD (AP) — The Taliban say four people have been rescued and two died following the crash of a private…
Continue ReadingGerman train drivers’ union calls a six-day strike starting Wednesday over pay, working hours
BERLIN (AP) — A union representing many of Germany’s train drivers has called another strike to press its demands for better pay and working…
Continue ReadingPutin’s campaign presents scores of boxes filled with petitions backing his run in March election
By The Associated Press Vladimir Putin’s campaign has presented scores of boxes filled with signed petitions supporting his run in Russia’s…
Continue ReadingPakistani security forces kill 7 militants during a raid near the border with Afghanistan
QUETTA, Pakistan (AP) — Pakistan’s military says security forces killed seven militants in a shootout in the country’s volatile southwest…
Continue ReadingStorm Isha batters Britain and Ireland, killing 2 motorists and leaving many thousands without power
By BRIAN MELLEY Associated Press LONDON (AP) — The latest winter storm to lash Britain and Ireland has killed two motorists and left tens of…
Continue ReadingProtester throws papers on court, briefly disrupts Australian Open match between Zverev and Norrie
By JOHN PYE AP Sports Writer MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — A pro-Palestinian protester threw papers onto an Australian Open court and briefly…
Continue ReadingFamilies of hostages held in Gaza storm Israel’s parliament meeting demanding deal for release
By MELANIE LIDMAN and WAFAA SHURAFA Associated Press JERUSALEM (AP) — Dozens of family members of hostages held by Hamas stormed a committee…
Continue ReadingSecond tropical cyclone in 2 months expected to hit northern Australia coast
BRISBANE, Australia (AP) — The Australian state of Queensland is preparing for a severe tropical cyclone that could make landfall in its far north…
Continue ReadingHearing complaints over property taxes, some Georgia lawmakers look to limit rising values
By JEFF AMY Associated Press ATLANTA (AP) — Some Georgia lawmakers are looking for ways to provide relief from property taxes. The proposals are…
Continue ReadingIn Pennsylvania’s Senate race, McCormick elevates the Israel-Hamas war in a bid for Jewish voters
By MARC LEVY Associated Press HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — A Republican running for the U.S. Senate in Pennsylvania is escalating criticism of Democrats…
Continue ReadingFrance gets ready to say ‘merci’ to World War II veterans for D-Day’s 80th anniversary this year
By SYLVIE CORBET Associated Press PARIS (AP) — France is getting ready to show its gratitude towards World War II veterans who will return to…
Continue ReadingExpected Trump testimony in sex abuse defamation trial postponed to Wednesday after juror falls ill
By JENNIFER PELTZ and LARRY NEUMEISTER Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — With former President Donald Trump expected to soon take the witness stand,…
Continue ReadingCameroon starts world’s first malaria vaccine program for children
By The Associated Press Cameroon will be the first country to routinely give children a new malaria vaccine as the shots are rolled out in Africa.…
Continue ReadingRetrial begins for man who fatally shot ex-Saints star after traffic collision
By KEVIN McGILL Associated Press NEW ORLEANS (AP) — A retrial has begun for the man who fatally shot retired New Orleans Saints star Will Smith…
Continue ReadingWith Trump closing in on nomination, the effective audition to become his vice president is underway
By JILL COLVIN and MICHELLE L. PRICE Associated Press MANCHESTER, N.H. (AP) — As she addressed a crushing crowd of volunteers and media at Donald…
Continue ReadingWashington state lawmaker pushes to ban hog-tying by police following Manuel Ellis’ death
By HALLIE GOLDEN Associated Press SEATTLE (AP) — Washington state lawmakers are expected to consider a proposal Monday to prohibit police from…
Continue ReadingTaiwan says 6 Chinese balloons flew through its airspace and warplanes and ships also detected
By CHRISTOPHER BODEEN Associated Press TAIPEI, Taiwan (AP) — Taiwan says six Chinese balloons either flew over the island or through airspace just…
Continue ReadingStock market today: Asian stocks gain after Wall St’s latest record. Bank of Japan keeps policy lax
By ELAINE KURTENBACH AP Business Writer BANGKOK (AP) — Asian shares mostly rose Tuesday after Wall Street built on its all-time high reached last…
Continue ReadingMillions in India celebrate new Hindu temple built on the ruins of razed mosque, in victory for Modi
By BISWAJEET BANERJEE, SHEIKH SAALIQ and KRUTIKA PATHI Associated Press AYODHYA, India (AP) — Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday opened…
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