Kosovo will conduct a nationwide census that includes surveying the ethnic Serb minority
By FLORENT BAJRAMI and LLAZAR SEMINI Associated Press PRISTINA, Kosovo (AP) — Kosovo’s government has begun its first nationwide census since…
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Taiwan shaken but unbowed as biggest quake in 25 years spotlights preparedness — and lessons learned
By Wayne Chang, Nectar Gan and Ivan Watson, CNN Hualien, Taiwan (CNN) — Wu was preparing breakfast for guests at the small hotel he runs in…
Continue ReadingA film in Nigeria remembers the Chibok girls abducted 10 years ago, and unites heartbroken families
By CHINEDU ASADU Associated Press ABUJA, Nigeria (AP) — A new film in Nigeria is being screened to remember the nearly 100 schoolgirls who are…
Continue ReadingRussia renews big attacks on Ukrainian power grid using better intelligence and new tactics
By SAMYA KULLAB Associated Press When the Russian barrage hit the Ukrainian power plant, a worker named Taras was manning the control panel — a…
Continue ReadingCrowds picnic to see Tokyo’s cherry blossoms at full bloom
By AYAKA MCGILL Associated Press TOKYO (AP) — Crowds gathered Friday to enjoy Japan’s famed cherry blossoms in Tokyo, where cold weather has…
Continue ReadingNew mass graves in Rwanda reveal cracks in reconciliation efforts, 30 years after the genocide
By RODNEY MUHUMUZA and IGNATIUS SSUUNA Associated Press HUYE, Rwanda (AP) — The diggers’ hoes scrape the brown soil, looking for — and often…
Continue ReadingRescue teams in Taiwan searching for family feared trapped in rockslide following earthquake
By JOHNSON LAI and CHRISTOPHER BODEEN Associated Press HUALIEN, Taiwan (AP) — Rescue teams are searching for a family of five feared trapped in a…
Continue ReadingAfter six months of war, Israel’s isolation grows with no end in sight
By JOSEF FEDERMAN Associated Press JERUSALEM (AP) — When Israel declared war against Hamas last October, it stood unified at home and enjoyed broad…
Continue ReadingSouth Korea election issues: Green onions, striking doctors, an alleged sexist jab at a candidate
By HYUNG-JIN KIM and KIM TONG-HYUNG Associated Press SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — Soaring prices for green onions and apples. Striking doctors. A…
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Oregon agency fines State Farm $200K, urges consumers to check with insurers about rerate that can lower premiums
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) – The Oregon Division of Financial Regulation has issued a $200,000 fine against State Farm after the company failed to send…
Continue ReadingFormer Trump officials are among the most vocal opponents of returning him to the White House
By MICHELLE L. PRICE Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — Former Defense Secretary Mark Esper has called him a “threat to democracy.” Former…
Continue ReadingSex, drugs and the Ramones: CNN’s Camerota ties up ‘loose ends’ from high school
By DAVID BAUDER AP Media Writer NEW YORK (AP) — A recent trip to the clothing store that replaced New York’s legendary punk club CBGB’s…
Continue ReadingMichigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer announces book detailing her rapid rise in Democratic politics
By JOEY CAPPELLETTI Associated Press LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s new book “True Gretch” will detail her…
Continue ReadingAmericans think a president’s power should be checked, AP-NORC poll finds — unless their side wins
By NICHOLAS RICCARDI and LINLEY SANDERS Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Like many Americans, Richard Bidon says he’d like to see the U.S.…
Continue ReadingAnother month of robust US job growth points to continued economic strength
By PAUL WISEMAN AP Economics Writer WASHINGTON (AP) — America’s employers delivered another outpouring of jobs in March, adding a sizzling…
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Feeding wildlife has consequences: Black bear fed by people in Cottage Grove put down to protect human safety
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) – A black bear in Cottage Grove that was intentionally fed by people had to be put down by officials this week after it lost…
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Deschutes County 2040 Comprehensive Plan receives Planning Commission nod; public hearings set
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Following a 24-month development process, the Deschutes County Planning Commission has recommended approval of the revised draft…
Continue ReadingIsraeli cabinet approves reopening northern Gaza border crossing for first time since October 7, official says
By Jeremy Diamond, Tara John and Nadeen Ebrahim, CNN (CNN) — Israel has approved the reopening of the Erez crossing between Israel and northern…
Continue ReadingJanet Yellen tackles China over flood of cheap goods
By Laura He, CNN Hong Kong (CNN) — Janet Yellen has kicked off her second visit to China as US treasury secretary with a warning of the risk to…
Continue ReadingYellen calls for level playing field for US workers and firms during China visit
By FATIMA HUSSEIN and KEN MORITSUGU Associated Press GUANGZHOU, China (AP) — The U.S. treasury secretary has called for a level playing field for…
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