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Strikes hit 2 German airports in public workers pay dispute

Strikes hit 2 German airports in public workers pay dispute

BERLIN (AP) — Nearly all flights at Germany's Cologne-Bonn airport and the majority at nearby Duesseldorf were canceled or diverted on Monday as a result of strikes that also affected local transportation, day-care facilities and local administration
NATO expansion focus of parliamentary committee trip to Europe to study Ukraine

NATO expansion focus of parliamentary committee trip to Europe to study Ukraine

WARSAW, Poland — Expanding the North Atlantic Treaty Organization has become a major focus of Parliament's foreign affairs committee as it tours several European countries to study the impact of the war in Ukraine, the committee chair said in an inte
Canada adds more Iranian officials to list of those affected by sanctions

Canada adds more Iranian officials to list of those affected by sanctions

OTTAWA — Canada is imposing more sanctions against Iran for what it describes as gross violations of human rights.
North Korea holds rare meeting on farming amid food shortage

North Korea holds rare meeting on farming amid food shortage

SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — North Korean leader Kim Jong Un opened a major political conference dedicated to agriculture, state media reported Monday, as outside assessments suggest the country is facing a serious shortfall of food.
'Love doesn't exist': Immigrants defy forced marriage abroad

'Love doesn't exist': Immigrants defy forced marriage abroad

GUASTALLA, Italy (AP) — From the day of her birth in Pakistan, Iram Aslam was betrothed to a cousin 17 days older. But to the young woman, who emigrated as a teenager to this Italian farm town on the Po River plain, the cousin felt like a brother.
Iraqi president says country now peaceful, life is returning

Iraqi president says country now peaceful, life is returning

BAGHDAD (AP) — Nearly 20 years after the overthrow of Saddam Hussein by U.S.
Memories of Wounded Knee reflect mixed legacy after 50 years

Memories of Wounded Knee reflect mixed legacy after 50 years

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Tensions that had been smoldering on the Pine Ridge Reservation in South Dakota flared up 50 years ago Monday, when activists from the American Indian Movement took over the town of Wounded Knee.
North Korea holds rare meeting on farming amid food shortage

North Korea holds rare meeting on farming amid food shortage

SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — North Korean leader Kim Jong Un opened a major political conference dedicated to agriculture, state media reported Monday, amid outside assessments that suggest the country is facing a serious shortfall of food.
Macao eases COVID mask mandate as virus situation stabilizes

Macao eases COVID mask mandate as virus situation stabilizes

HONG KONG (AP) — Macao, the world’s biggest gambling hub, has eased its requirements for people to wear masks after mandating them for most of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Mississippi GOP governor now backs longer Medicaid for moms

Mississippi GOP governor now backs longer Medicaid for moms

JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — Mississippi Republican Gov.
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