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Pennsylvania House battle hinges on Philadelphia suburbs

Pennsylvania House battle hinges on Philadelphia suburbs

HARRISBURG, Pa.
EU takes aim at countries helping Russia to avoid sanctions

EU takes aim at countries helping Russia to avoid sanctions

Brussels (AP) — A top European Union official on Tuesday urged the 27 member nations to take trade measures against countries that help the Kremlin to circumvent the bloc’s sanctions against Russia , sparking a warning from China that it would retali
UK official visits Hong Kong after years of strained ties

UK official visits Hong Kong after years of strained ties

HONG KONG (AP) — The first British minister visiting Hong Kong in five years said his country will not “duck” its historic responsibilities to people living in its former colony while engaging with China in areas they share common interests.
China expels Canadian diplomat in tit-for-tat response

China expels Canadian diplomat in tit-for-tat response

BEIJING (AP) — China announced the expulsion of a Canadian diplomat on Tuesday in retaliation for Ottawa ordering a Chinese consular official to leave the country over alleged threats he made against a Canadian lawmaker and his family.
Myanmar violence, sea feud are tough challenges for ASEAN

Myanmar violence, sea feud are tough challenges for ASEAN

LABUAN BAJO, Indonesia (AP) — Alarm over Myanmar’s still-unfolding deadly civil strife, including an armed attack on an aid convoy , and China’s aggressive actions in the disputed South China Sea are expected to challenge Southeast Asian leaders' com
Australia forecasts first annual budget surplus in 15 years

Australia forecasts first annual budget surplus in 15 years

CANBERRA, Australia (AP) — The Australian government forecast the nation’s first balanced annual budget in 15 years but warned Tuesday that economic pressures such as persistent inflation, elevated interest rates, rising unemployment and slowing grow
How those fleeing Ukraine inspired US border policies

How those fleeing Ukraine inspired US border policies

WASHINGTON (AP) — Shortly after Russia invaded Ukraine , refugees from the threatened nation started showing up at Mexico's border with the United States. Roughly 1,000 Ukrainians a day flew to Tijuana on tourist visas, desperate to reach U.S. soil.

China raids offices of business consultancy Capvision

BEIJING (AP) — China’s chief foreign intelligence agency has raided the offices of business consulting firm Capvision in Beijing and other Chinese cities as part of an ongoing crackdown on foreign businesses that provide sensitive economic data.
Joly to announce Canada's bid for a seat on the UN Human Rights Council

Joly to announce Canada's bid for a seat on the UN Human Rights Council

OTTAWA — Canada is throwing its hat in the ring for a seat on the United Nations Human Rights Council, pledging to advance issues from online speech to access to abortion.
Firefighters question Alberta cuts to aerial attack teams as province battles blazes

Firefighters question Alberta cuts to aerial attack teams as province battles blazes

EDMONTON — Former members of an elite Alberta wildfire-fighting crew say government budget cuts have left the province battling its current blazes short-handed.
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