Iraq launches its first national census in nearly four decades
Associated Press BAGHDAD (AP) — Iraq has begun its first nationwide population census in decades in a step aimed at modernizing data collection and…
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Ukraine has seen success in building clean energy, which is harder for Russia to destroy
Associated Press BAKU, Azerbaijan (AP) — This year, Russian missile attacks have knocked out about 50% of Ukraine’s power generation, a major…
Continue ReadingNorth Korea sent more conventional weapons to Russia, South Korea says
Associated Press SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — South Korea’s spy agency says that North Korea has recently supplied additional artillery systems…
Continue ReadingDeadline looms for negotiators seeking a deal for cash to curb global warming
Associated Press BAKU, Azerbaijan (AP) — With time running down, negotiators at the United Nations annual climate talks on Wednesday returned to…
Continue ReadingSouthern China suspends ferry services as storm brings winds, high waters to coastal regions
TAIPEI, Taiwan (AP) — Parts of coastal southern China have suspended ferry services as a major storm passes into the South China Sea, bringing high…
Continue ReadingChris Stapleton wins 4 CMA Awards, but Morgan Wallen gets entertainer of the year
AP Entertainment Writer Chris Stapleton took home four Country Music Association Awards and hardly left the stage on Wednesday night, while an absent…
Continue ReadingWhat to know about Transgender Day of Remembrance and violence against trans people
Associated Press Vigils and other events are being held to draw attention to transgender people who have lost their lives due to violence in the past…
Continue ReadingTrump has called for dismantling the Education Department. Here’s what that would mean
AP Education Writer WASHINGTON (AP) — Throughout his campaign, President-elect Donald Trump heaped scorn on the federal Department of Education,…
Continue ReadingBelem, host of next year’s climate talks, is Amazonian city plagued with pollution and violence
Associated Press BELEM, Brazil (AP) — Belem, a bustling metropolitan area of 2.5 million people near the mouth of the Amazon River, is preparing to…
Continue ReadingMaui Invitational returns to a Lahaina still grappling with raw emotions left by deadly wildfire
Associated Press HONOLULU (AP) — Three generations of TJ Rickard’s family lost their homes in the deadly Maui wildfire more than a year ago, and…
Continue ReadingSusan Smith is denied parole 30 years after drowning 2 sons by rolling car into South Carolina lake
Associated Press COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A parole board decided unanimously Wednesday that Susan Smith should remain in prison, despite her plea that…
Continue ReadingTrump’s casting call as he builds out his administration: TV experience preferred
Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — There’s a common trait that President-elect Donald Trump is clearly prizing as he selects those to serve…
Continue ReadingHealth advocates in Africa worry Trump will reimpose abortion ‘gag rule’ governing US aid
Associated Press EPWORTH, Zimbabwe (AP) — Carrying her infant daughter, 19-year-old Sithulisiwe Moyo waited two hours to get birth-control pills…
Continue ReadingStock market today: Wall Street drifts as Target tumbles
AP Business Writer NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. stocks drifted to a mixed finish on Wednesday, though the modest moves for indexes masked some thrashing…
Continue ReadingPrak Sokhonn reappointed as Cambodia’s foreign minister
PHNOM PENH, Cambodia (AP) — Cambodian lawmakers have reappointed experienced diplomat Prak Sokhonn as foreign minister. The National Assembly…
Continue ReadingNYC police officer shot, suspect dead after shootout in Jamaica, Queens
NEW YORK (AP) — New York City police have killed a man in Queens after he shot at officers — hitting one in the leg — who were responding to…
Continue ReadingElections in 2 Indian states are seen as a test of Prime Minister Modi’s popularity
Associated Press NEW DELHI (AP) — Millions of people are voting in state elections in Maharashtra, India’s western industrial hub, and the…
Continue ReadingTexas board advances plan to allow Bible material in elementary school lessons
Associated Press/Report for America AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — The Texas State Board of Education has given initial approval to a Bible-infused…
Continue ReadingMarcos says Indonesia has agreed to send Filipino death-row drug convict back to the Philippines
Associated Press MANILA, Philippines (AP) — Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. says a deal has been reached for Indonesia to send back a…
Continue Reading2 police officers and suspect shot in struggle over gun in Louisville, Kentucky
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — Authorities in Kentucky say two police officers and a suspect have been shot in the city of Louisville after the officers…
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