Soaring utility bills alarm Europe, raise fears for winter
By DAVID McHUGH and ARITZ PARRA MADRID (AP) — Gas and electric prices are spiking in Europe. Consumers are already finding higher bills in their…
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Nigerian air force probes reports it killed civilians
By CHINEDU ASADU Associated Press LAGOS, Nigeria (AP) — The Nigerian air force says it is investigating reports that shots fired from one of its…
Continue ReadingLibyan commander, Chadian rebels clash in southern Libya
CAIRO (AP) — Forces loyal to a powerful Libyan commander say they are battling former allies, Chadian rebels who have sought refuge in southern…
Continue ReadingWhite catfish catch shatters state, and maybe, world record
A white catfish caught in Connecticut last month has smashed a state record and could also be a world record for the species. Ben Tomkunas caught the…
Continue ReadingEU unveils Indo-Pacific strategy, tries to allay China fears
By LORNE COOK Associated Press BRUSSELS (AP) — The European Union wants to boost economic, political and defense ties in the Indo-Pacific. It…
Continue ReadingDrought haves, have-nots test how to share water in the West
By GILLIAN FLACCUS and BRITTANY PETERSON Associated Press MADRAS, Ore. (AP) — Oregon farmers who grow 60% of the world’s carrot seed have been…
Continue ReadingUN experts: Venezuelan judiciary has big role in repression
By JAMEY KEATEN Associated Press GENEVA (AP) — Experts working under the U.N.’s top human rights body say Venezuela’s judicial system has…
Continue ReadingBlowers, mowers and more: American yards quietly go electric
By KATHERINE ROTH Associated Press Gas-powered home lawn-care machines for mowing, trimming and blowing have generally been accompanied by deafening…
Continue Reading‘New’ Van Gogh drawing to go on display in Amsterdam museum
By MIKE CORDER Associated Press AMSTERDAM (AP) — A drawing newly attributed to Vincent van Gogh that has never been displayed publicly before is…
Continue ReadingDiner shot in leg during stickup at high-end NYC restaurant
NEW YORK (AP) — Police say a diner at a high-end Manhattan restaurant was shot in the leg during a stickup in the eatery’s outdoor seating area.…
Continue ReadingCalifornia recall could boost Newsom’s clout for 2022
By ADAM BEAM Associated Press SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — The recall that once threated California Gov. Gavin Newsom’s political future has…
Continue ReadingCyprus recovers looted 18th century church doors from Japan
NICOSIA, Cyprus (AP) — Cyprus’ Orthodox Church has formally taken charge of two ornately decorated 18th century doors stolen from a church in the…
Continue ReadingCuba opens door to more private business, but red tape looms
By ANDREA RODRÍGUEZ Associated Press HAVANA (AP) — Opening a small business is a bureaucratic headache in many parts of the world. In Cuba, it’s…
Continue ReadingAmericans have little trust in online security: AP-NORC poll
By MATT O’BRIEN AP Technology Writer A poll shows that most Americans don’t believe their personal information is secure online and they…
Continue ReadingUS unemployment claims rise after hitting pandemic low
By CHRISTOPHER RUGABER AP Economics Writer WASHINGTON (AP) — The number of Americans seeking unemployment benefits moved up last week to 332,000…
Continue ReadingEU earmarks 30 billion euros for health crisis agency
By RAF CASERT Associated Press BRUSSELS (AP) — The European Union says it will fund its new health preparedness and rapid response agency to the…
Continue ReadingJudge seeks arrest of ex-minister charged in Beirut blast
By SARAH EL DEEB Associated Press BEIRUT (AP) — Lebanon’s state-run National News agency says the lead judge investigating Lebanon’s…
Continue ReadingMarks & Spencer blames Brexit for store closures in France
LONDON (AP) — British retailer Marks & Spencer is to close 11 of its stores in France, mainly in Paris, as a result of fresh and chilled food…
Continue Reading‘Worst nightmare’: 20-plus cats die in Florida shelter fire
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Officials say more than 20 cats were killed when a fire broke out at an Orlando animal shelter. Orange County Fire Rescue…
Continue ReadingOzone hole over Antarctica larger than usual, scientists say
BERLIN (AP) — Scientists say the Southern Hemisphere ozone hole is larger than usual and already surpasses the size of Antarctica. The European…
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