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Diplomats gather in Japan at 'historic turning point'

Diplomats gather in Japan at 'historic turning point'

KARUIZAWA, Japan (AP) — Top diplomats from Europe and North America were arriving Sunday in this hot spring resort town to discuss the world's most intractable crises, including ways to end Russia's war in Ukraine, confront China's aggression toward
Sudan's army and rival force battle, killing at least 56

Sudan's army and rival force battle, killing at least 56

KHARTOUM, Sudan (AP) — Sudan’s military and a powerful paramilitary force battled fiercely in the capital and other areas, dealing a new blow to hopes for a transition to democracy and raising fears of a wider conflict.
S. Korea repels N. Korean patrol boat after sea intrusion

S. Korea repels N. Korean patrol boat after sea intrusion

SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — South Korea’s military says it fired warning shots to repel a North Korean patrol vessel that temporarily crossed the countries’ disputed western sea boundary while chasing a Chinese fishing boat.
B.C. and federal government announce settlement with group of First Nations

B.C. and federal government announce settlement with group of First Nations

VANCOUVER — The Canadian government says it's righting nearly a century of wrongs done to five First Nations in British Columbia by settling historic land claims owed under an 1899 treaty.
Manitoba Tories discuss election strategy, leadership rules at annual meeting

Manitoba Tories discuss election strategy, leadership rules at annual meeting

WINNIPEG — Manitoba's governing Progressive Conservatives laid the groundwork Saturday for their upcoming election campaign.
Over and out: Germany switches off its last nuclear plants

Over and out: Germany switches off its last nuclear plants

BERLIN (AP) — “Nuclear power, no thanks!” What was once a slogan found on the bumper of many a German car became a reality Saturday, as the country shut down its three remaining nuclear power plants in line with a long-planned transition toward renew

Alberta premier broadens restrictions on reporter questions to include media outlets

EDMONTON — Alberta Premier Danielle Smith broadened her new media-question restriction policy Saturday to limit not only questions from reporters but also from media outlets.
Explosive thrown at Japan PM at campaign event; 1 hurt

Explosive thrown at Japan PM at campaign event; 1 hurt

WAKAYAMA, Japan (AP) — Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida was evacuated unharmed Saturday after someone threw an explosive device in his direction while he was campaigning at a fishing port in western Japan, officials said.
Court rejects governor’s move to dismiss public records suit

Court rejects governor’s move to dismiss public records suit

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — The Iowa Supreme Court on Friday refused to dismiss a lawsuit against Gov. Kim Reynolds that seeks to require her office to respond to public record requests.
Report finds democracy for Black Americans is under attack

Report finds democracy for Black Americans is under attack

WASHINGTON (AP) — Extreme views adopted by some local, state and federal political leaders who try to limit what history can be taught in schools and seek to undermine how Black officials perform their jobs are among the top threats to democracy for
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