China, EU are open to talks on plans to hike tariffs on Chinese EVs
By ELAINE KURTENBACH AP Business Writer BANGKOK (AP) — Officials say that China and the European Union are open to holding talks on the EU’s…
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The EU targets Russia’s LNG ghost fleet with sanctions as concern mounts about hybrid attacks
By LORNE COOK Associated Press BRUSSELS (AP) — The European Union has slapped new sanctions on Russia over its war on Ukraine. It’s targeting…
Continue ReadingEU could hit Apple with a huge fine after accusing it of breaking new tech rules
By Anna Cooban, CNN London (CNN) — European Union regulators have accused Apple of breaking tough new digital competition rules by preventing…
Continue ReadingHigh-profile German far-right politician on trial again over alleged use of Nazi slogan
BERLIN (AP) — A prominent German far-right politician who plans to run for the governor’s job in an eastern state later this year has gone on…
Continue Reading‘This area has a geographical curse’: Residents along Lebanon’s border with Israel fear another war
By Ben Wedeman, CNN Marjayoun, Lebanon (CNN) — In the town of Marjayoun in southern Lebanon, around five miles north of the Israeli border, the…
Continue ReadingIran and Bahrain agree to talk about how they might resume diplomatic relations severed since 2016
TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — Iran and Bahrain have agreed to talk about how they might resume bilateral relations after more than eight years. The report…
Continue ReadingNetanyahu says he won’t agree to a deal that ends the war in Gaza, testing the latest truce proposal
By TIA GOLDENBERG and SAMY MAGDY Associated Press TEL AVIV, Israel (AP) — The viability of a U.S.-backed proposal to wind down the 8-month-long war…
Continue ReadingSuspected Yemen Houthi attack targets vessel in waters further away than many previous assaults
By JON GAMBRELL Associated Press DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — A possible attack by Yemen’s Houthi rebels has targeted a ship further away…
Continue ReadingUS struggles with shaky relations and troop cuts in African nations as military leaders meet
By LOLITA C. BALDOR Associated Press GABORONE, Botswana (AP) — The forced U.S. troop withdrawals from bases in Niger and Chad and the potential to…
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Tickets go on sale for High Desert Museum’s Rendezvous fundraiser; raffle offers chance to name new aplomado falcon
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — It’s time to secure your seats! Tickets are now available for the High Desert Museum’s annual fundraiser, High Desert…
Continue ReadingA fire at a lithium battery factory in South Korea kills 22 mostly Chinese migrant workers
By HYUNG-JIN KIM Associated Press SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — A fire likely sparked by exploding lithium batteries swept through a manufacturing…
Continue ReadingPakistani police charge 23 people with being part of a mob that murdered a blasphemy suspect
By RIAZ KHAN Associated Press PESHAWAR, Pakistan (AP) — Police in Pakistan have arrested 23 people accused of being part of a mob that killed a man…
Continue ReadingUS aircraft carrier arrives in South Korea as Russia-North Korea defense pact deepens regional fears
By Brad Lendon, CNN Hong Kong (CNN) — A United States Navy aircraft carrier has arrived in South Korea for a show of force as Washington, Seoul…
Continue ReadingCostly election pledges in France stoke fears of splurges that risk pushing country deeper into debt
By JOHN LEICESTER, PAUL WISEMAN and STAN CHOE Associated Press PARIS (AP) — The promises are appealing -– and expensive. Vying to oust the…
Continue ReadingPro-Palestinian protest outside LA synagogue criticized as ‘antisemitic’ after street fights with pro-Israel protesters
By Cindy Von Quednow and Eric Levenson, CNN (CNN) — A pro-Palestinian protest held outside a Los Angeles synagogue devolved into chaotic street…
Continue ReadingSeoul says North Korea has resumed balloon launches likely to drop trash in South Korea
By HYUNG-JIN KIM Associated Press SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — South Korea’s military says North Korea has launched more balloons likely carrying…
Continue ReadingUkraine’s top EU negotiator says war-torn country won’t seek ‘discount’ on entry commitments
By HANNA ARHIROVA and DEREK GATOPOULOS Associated Press KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Ukraine’s lead negotiator to join the European Union says the…
Continue ReadingLeader of NATO member Poland visits China, talks to Xi about Ukraine, peace and trade
BEIJING (AP) — Polish President Andrzej Duda has met with Chinese leader Xi Jinping for talks on Ukraine, peace and bilateral trade on a visit to…
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Rally for reproductive rights held at Peace Corner in downtown Bend
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — It’s been two years since Roe versus Wade was overturned. On Sunday, there was a rally to commemorate the Supreme Court’s…
Continue Reading‘Hamster’ crypto craze has taken Iran. It highlights economic malaise ahead of presidential election
By JON GAMBRELL and NASSER KARIMI Associated Press DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Cab drivers and bikers tap away furiously on their mobile…
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