Korea’s KHNP selected to build at least 2 new nuclear reactors in Czech Republic
PRAGUE (AP) — The Czech government says South Korea’s KHNP has won a lucrative public tender to build at least two nuclear reactors in the Czech…
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House Oversight panel subpoenas Secret Service director to testify on Trump assassination attempt
Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The Republican chairman of the House Oversight and Accountability Committee issued a subpoena Wednesday to the…
Continue Reading Russia and Ukraine swap 95 prisoners of war each in their latest exchange
Associated Press KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Ukraine and Russia have exchanged 95 prisoners of war each, three weeks after their last swap and as part of…
Continue Reading Greece shuts Acropolis, 2 firefighters killed in Italy as southern Europe swelters in a heat wave
Associated Press ATHENS, Greece (AP) — A heat wave across southern Europe forced authorities in Greece to close the Acropolis Wednesday for several…
Continue Reading The head of Hong Kong’s leading journalist group says she lost WSJ job after refusing to drop role
Associated Press HONG KONG (AP) — The new chair of Hong Kong’s leading media professional group says she lost her job at The Wall Street Journal…
Continue Reading Cyprus plans to build a major naval base to play a larger geopolitical role, says defense minister
NICOSIA, Cyprus (AP) — Cyprus’ defense minister says plans are in motion to build a major naval base on the east Mediterranean island nation’s…
Continue Reading Rights groups urge Uzbek president to veto law on deporting or barring ‘undesirable’ foreigners
TALLINN, Estonia (AP) — More than 25 human rights groups are calling on the president of Uzbekistan to veto a proposed law that would allow…
Continue Reading Hikers and cyclists can now cross Vermont on New England’s longest rail trail, a year after floods
Associated Press HARDWICK, Vt. (AP) — The longest rail trail in New England is open this summer for bike riders, hikers, horseback riders and…
Continue Reading Iran rejects accusations it was involved in plots to assassinate Trump
TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — Iran has rejected accusations regarding plots to assassinate former U.S. President Donald Trump, while citing legal action for…
Continue Reading Tight budget? Edmunds highlights the least expensive cars and SUVs for 2024
Edmunds If new car prices look daunting, don’t worry, there are plenty of affordable models to choose from that won’t break the bank. Edmunds…
Continue Reading Interpol arrests 300 people in a global crackdown on West African crime groups across 5 continents
Associated Press DAKAR, Senegal (AP) — Interpol has announced the outcome of a global operation targeting West African organized crime groups…
Continue Reading Shiite Muslims in Lebanon and Iraq commemorate Ashoura, marking the death of Imam Hussein
Associated Press BEIRUT (AP) — Shiite Muslims in Lebanon and Iraq are commemorating Ashoura, marking the 7th-century death of Prophet Muhammad’s…
Continue Reading A German court convicts a businessman of delivering components with military use to Russia
BERLIN (AP) — A German court has convicted a businessman of delivering electronic components to Russian firms associated with the production of…
Continue Reading A progressive star known for guaranteed income program as young mayor runs for California office
Associated Press SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Former Stockton Mayor Michael Tubbs says he’s running for lieutenant governor of California. Tubbs…
Continue Reading Swedish police await forensic results to confirm 2 bodies found in burnt car are missing Britons
HELSINKI (AP) — Swedish police say the two bodies found in a burnt Danish-registered car in the city of Malmo during the weekend haven’t been…
Continue Reading North Korean land mines could float into South Korea, South warns
Associated Press SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — North Korean land mines could be swept into South Korea by swelling rivers, South Korea’s military…
Continue Reading Former South African president Zuma faces expulsion from the ANC after joining a rival party
Associated Press CAPE TOWN, South Africa (AP) — Former South African President Jacob Zuma’s disciplinary hearing with the African National…
Continue Reading Aging bridges in 16 states will be improved or replaced with the help of $5B in federal funding
Associated Press Federal transportation officials are providing $5 billion to replace or improve aging bridges in 16 states. The grants announced…
Continue Reading Biden cancels meeting with Latino civil rights organization after testing positive for coronavirus
Associated Press LAS VEGAS (AP) — President Joe Biden has tested positive for the coronavirus while trying to shore up support among disenchanted…
Continue Reading Stock market today: Asian shares mostly fall as dive for Big Tech stocks hits Wall St rally
AP Business Writer TOKYO (AP) — Asian shares were mostly lower Thursday, with Tokyo’s benchmark dipping more than 2%, after Wall Street’s…
Continue Reading European Commission didn’t provide enough information about COVID-19 vaccine deals, EU court says
Associated Press BRUSSELS (AP) — The EU general court says the European Commission did not allow the public enough access to information about…
Continue Reading Islamic State attacks on track to double in Iraq and Syria compared to last year, US military says
Associated Press BAGHDAD (AP) — The U.S. Central Command says that the Islamic State group is trying “to reconstitute” as the number of attacks…
Continue Reading Violent clashes erupt between police and protesters in Dhaka even after 6 die during campus protests
Associated Press DHAKA, Bangladesh (AP) — Several major universities in Bangladesh have agreed to shut their doors after at least six people died…
Continue Reading Bank of England faces dilemma after potential Taylor Swift upside impact on UK inflation
Associated Press LONDON (AP) — Inflation in the U.K. held steady at the Bank of England’s target rate of 2% in June. The Office for National…
Continue Reading Paris mayor dips into the Seine River to showcase its improved cleanliness before Olympic events
Associated Press PARIS (AP) — Paris Mayor Anne Hidalgo took a dip Wednesday in the Seine River, fulfilling a promise to show that the long-polluted…
Continue Reading China’s Communist Party charts technology- and security-focused development for reviving the economy
AP Business Writer BANGKOK (AP) — In a year of major elections setting the course of many countries for years to come, China’s ruling Communist…
Continue Reading UN climate talks leader says financial help for poor nations is urgent goal of negotiations
AP Science Writer The head of upcoming climate negotiations is telling world leaders that a new financial aid package for poor and disaster-struck…
Continue Reading Papua New Guinea’s sidelined minister to fight domestic violence charge in Sydney court next year
SYDNEY (AP) — Papua New Guinea’s sidelined Petroleum Minister, Jimmy Maladina, will appear in a Sydney court in March to fight a charge of…
Continue Reading Traces of cyanide are found in the blood of Vietnamese and Americans found dead in a Bangkok hotel
Associated Press BANGKOK (AP) — Initial autopsy results showed traces of cyanide in the blood of six Vietnamese and American guests at a luxury…
Continue Reading The last cards have been dealt as the iconic Mirage closes its doors on the Las Vegas Strip
Associated Press LAS VEGAS (AP) — A final blast from The Mirage’s signature volcano marked the passage Wednesday of an aging Las Vegas resort…
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