Belarus’ foreign minister will visit North Korea for possible talks on Russia cooperation
Associated Press SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — Belarus’ foreign minister is to visit North Korea for a rare trip expected to focus on forging…
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LeBron James selected as Team USA male flagbearer for Paris Olympics opening ceremony
AP Basketball Writer LeBron James wasn’t totally sure what the opening ceremony was all about when he was picked for his first Olympics in 2004.…
Continue ReadingUAE sentences Bangladeshi nationals to prison over protests against their home government
Associated Press DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — A court in the United Arab Emirates has sentenced dozens of Bangladeshi nationals to prison,…
Continue ReadingAthletes are as excited as regular visitors to be tourists in Paris during the Olympic Games
AP National Writers PARIS (AP) — Paris is a popular destination for tourists, of course. The food and drink. The art and history. The landmarks.…
Continue ReadingAssailant kills 6 people and wounds 6 others at a care home in central Croatia, officials say
Associated Press DARUVAR, Croatia (AP) — Croatian police say an armed assailant entered a care home for older people on Monday and opened fire,…
Continue ReadingInternet is still down in Bangladesh despite apparent calm following deadly protests
Associated Press DHAKA, Bangladesh (AP) — Bangladesh is still without internet for a fifth day and the government declared a public holiday Monday,…
Continue ReadingTroubled Boeing stays close to the ground at a major UK air show
AP Business Writer LONDON (AP) — European planemaker Airbus plans to show off its newest passenger jet with daily flight demonstrations during one…
Continue ReadingMan dies after being struck by lightning on Germany’s highest peak
BERLIN (AP) — Police say a man has died after being hit by lightning near the summit of Germany’s highest peak. The 18-year-old resident of…
Continue ReadingEPA awards $4.3 billion to fund projects in 30 states to reduce climate pollution
Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The Environmental Protection Agency is awarding $4.3 billion in grants to fund projects in 30 states to reduce…
Continue ReadingA top Chinese university fires a professor after a student accused him of sexual harassment
Associated Press HONG KONG (AP) — A top Chinese university has fired a professor a day after a graduate student accused him of sexual harassment…
Continue ReadingPakistan protests to Germany after protesters get into the grounds of its Frankfurt consulate
ISLAMABAD (AP) — Authorities say Pakistan has lodged a strong protest with Germany over its failure to prevent protesters getting into the grounds…
Continue ReadingIsrael orders evacuation of part of Gaza humanitarian zone as war’s toll passes 39,000 Palestinians
Associated Press DEIR AL-BALAH, Gaza Strip (AP) — The Israeli military ordered the evacuation Monday of part of a crowded area in the Gaza Strip it…
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Biden’s decision to drop out leaves Democrats across the country relieved and looking toward future
Associated Press HARPER WOODS, Mich. (AP) — After weeks of uncertainty about who would be at the top of the Democratic Party’s ticket in…
Continue ReadingRescuers search for dozens missing after flooding and a bridge collapse in China kill at least 25
BEIJING (AP) — Rescuers are searching for dozens missing after heavy rains caused flash flooding and a bridge collapse in different parts of China,…
Continue ReadingStock market today: Asian shares are mixed after Wall Street breaks losing streak
AP Business Writer BANGKOK (AP) — Shares were mostly higher Tuesday in Asia after U.S. stocks closed broadly higher, as Big Tech stocks took back…
Continue ReadingVenezuelan opposition voters band to safeguard election, warning of the ruling party’s tricks
Associated Press SABANETA, Venezuela (AP) — Tears roll down the face of Tanyia Colmenares when she recalls her truncated dream of being a lawyer,…
Continue ReadingVice President Kamala Harris leads list of contenders for spots on the Democratic ticket
President Joe Biden’s decision to step down as the Democratic Party’s nominee for president opens the door for other contenders to become…
Continue ReadingChina moves to pep up its slowing economy, lays out roadmap for its future
AP Business Writer BANGKOK (AP) — China’s central bank has cut key interest rates in a surprise move aimed at injecting pep into the economy,…
Continue ReadingAlaska police and US Coast Guard searching for missing plane with 3 people onboard
Alaska authorities are conducting a search for a missing airplane with three people onboard. The state Department of Public Safety says Alaska State…
Continue ReadingJD Vance slams Kamala Harris during his solo campaign debut as the GOP vice presidential nominee
Associated Press RADFORD, Va. (AP) — Republican vice presidential nominee JD Vance used his first solo campaign rallies Monday to throw fresh barbs…
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