An Iran official claims Iranian-German prisoner died before he could be executed
Associated Press DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — An Iranian official has claimed that Iranian-German prisoner Jamshid Sharmahd died before…
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Dutch police arrest a suspect in a botched art heist of Andy Warhol screenprints
THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) — Police say they have arrested a 23-year-old man on suspicion of involvement in a botched art heist at a gallery in…
Continue Reading It’s not official yet but Mount Fuji gets its trademark snowcap after the longest delay in 130 years
Associated Press TOKYO (AP) — Japan’s Mount Fuji finally got its trademark snowcap early on Wednesday, more than a month after it normally…
Continue Reading Billie Jean King Cup and Davis Cup encourage donations for Spanish flood recovery efforts
MALAGA, Spain (AP) — With the finals of the Billie Jean King Cup and Davis Cup set to be played in Malaga, Spain, this month, the International…
Continue Reading An official in Equatorial Guinea is investigated for hundreds of sex videos
Associated Press YAOUNDE, Cameroon (AP) — Authorities in Equatorial Guinea say they will install surveillance cameras in government offices after a…
Continue Reading Swedish court sentences far-right politician for insulting Muslims
MALMO, Sweden (AP) — A Swedish court sentenced a far-right politician to four months in jail for two counts of “incitement against an ethnic…
Continue Reading Brazilian police official chosen as the next head of Interpol
LONDON (AP) — Brazilian police official Valdecy Urquiza will be the next chief of the global police organization Interpol. Urquiza was elected…
Continue Reading Trump wins the White House in a political comeback rooted in appeals to frustrated voters
Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Donald Trump was elected the 47th president of the United States on Wednesday, an extraordinary comeback for a…
Continue Reading UK introduces a bill that would eventually make the purchase of cigarettes illegal
LONDON (AP) — Legislation intended to ban today’s British children from ever legally being able to smoke has begun its journey through…
Continue Reading French court convicts 18 in a major trial that casts light on the deadly migrant-smuggling trade
Associated Press LILLE, France (AP) — A French court has found 18 defendants guilty in a migrant-smuggling trial linked to the perilous English…
Continue Reading Democratic Rep. Angie Craig wins 4th term in Minnesota swing district, beating Republican Joe Teirab
Associated Press MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Democratic U.S. Rep. Angie Craig has won a fourth term in Minnesota’s tightest congressional race, beating…
Continue Reading Democratic Sen. Amy Klobuchar of Minnesota wins 4th term, defeating ex-NBA player Royce White
Associated Press MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Democratic U.S. Sen. Amy Klobuchar has won a fourth term, defeating anti-establishment Republican and former…
Continue Reading Democrat-backed justices keep their majority on Michigan’s Supreme Court
Associated Press DETROIT (AP) — Democrats have defended control of the Michigan Supreme Court after an expensive campaign season with reproductive…
Continue Reading Rep. John James holds onto GOP House seat in Detroit suburbs
Associated Press DETROIT (AP) — Republican U.S. Rep. John James has successfully defended his seat in eastern Michigan, fending off a challenge…
Continue Reading Democrat Elissa Slotkin wins Michigan’s open Senate seat, defeating the GOP’s Mike Rogers
Associated Press DETROIT (AP) — Democrat Elissa Slotkin has won an open U.S. Senate seat in Michigan. The Associated Press called the race…
Continue Reading A week after Spain’s floods, families hope that the missing are alive with 89 unaccounted for
Associated Press SEDAVI, Spain (AP) — Francisco Murgui went out to try to salvage his motorbike when the water started to rise. He never came back.…
Continue Reading Australian foreign minister raises allegations of India targeting Sikhs in Canada
Associated Press MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Australia’s foreign minister says she raised allegations with her Indian counterpart that India has…
Continue Reading Explosion at Turkish oil refinery injures 12
ANKARA, Turkey (AP) — An explosion at an oil refinery in northwestern Turkey has slightly injured 12 employees and a fire at the facility has been…
Continue Reading Race for Alaska’s only US House seat too early to call
Associated Press JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — Alaska voters were deciding a hard-fought race for the state’s only U.S. House seat that could help decide…
Continue Reading Prince William walks nature trails near South Africa’s Table Mountain to promote conservation
Associated Press CAPE TOWN, South Africa (AP) — Prince William has gone on an early-morning nature walk on the slopes of South Africa’s Table…
Continue Reading Tropical Storm Rafael near hurricane intensity as it barrels toward Cuba and Cayman Islands
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — Tropical Storm Rafael strengthened to near hurricane intensity Tuesday night, as it barreled toward the Cayman Islands…
Continue Reading German police arrest 8 suspected members of a far-right militant group
Associated Press BERLIN (AP) — Police in Germany have arrested eight suspected members of a far-right militant organization. The public prosecutor…
Continue Reading West Virginians’ governor choices stand on opposite sides of the abortion debate
Associated Press CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) — West Virginians have a stark choice in the governor’s race. The Republican candidate endorsed by…
Continue Reading A former Trump aide and a longtime congressman are likely to win in high-profile Georgia races
Associated Press ATLANTA (AP) — A former Donald Trump aide is likely to win election to Congress from Georgia on Tuesday. Meanwhile, a longtime…
Continue Reading Republican Jim Justice flips US Senate seat from West Virginia after Manchin retirement
Associated Press CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) — Jim Justice has won a U.S. Senate race from West Virginia, flipping a seat to the Republican Party.…
Continue Reading Georgia Democratic prosecutor pursuing election case against Trump faces Republican challenger
Associated Press ATLANTA (AP) — A Republican lawyer who interned in the White House under Donald Trump is challenging Fulton County District…
Continue Reading Qataris decide whether to end limited voting for legislative seats in shadow of US election
Associated Press DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Qatar is voting in a snap poll to decide whether to end its limited voting for legislative…
Continue Reading An Israeli strike kills 20 in north Gaza, where Palestinians say they’ve had little food for weeks
Associated Press DEIR AL-BALAH, Gaza Strip (AP) — An Israeli airstrike in northern Gaza killed at least 20 people, mostly women and children,…
Continue Reading Democratic Attorney General Bob Ferguson wins governor’s race in Washington
Associated Press SEATTLE (AP) — Democrat Bob Ferguson has been elected governor of Washington, defeating Republican former U.S. Rep. Dave Reichert.…
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