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Inquiry issues damning report into Dutch gas drilling

Inquiry issues damning report into Dutch gas drilling

THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) — A Dutch parliamentary inquiry released a damning report Friday into the government's handling of lucrative natural gas extraction that caused a string of earthquakes in the northern province of Groningen, saying that aut
'Never saw such hell': Russian soldiers in Ukraine call home

'Never saw such hell': Russian soldiers in Ukraine call home

KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — One Russian soldier tells his mother that the young Ukrainians dead from his first firefight looked just like him. Another explains to his wife that he's drunk because alcohol makes it easier to kill civilians.

Turkey starts work to build homes in 2 earthquake-hit towns

ANKARA, Turkey (AP) — Turkish authorities on Friday said preliminary work has started to build housing for people left homeless by the massive earthquake that hit parts of the country and neighboring Syria, killing tens of thousands.
Ottawa posts $5.5-billion deficit for April to December

Ottawa posts $5.5-billion deficit for April to December

OTTAWA — The federal government posted a $5.5-billion deficit during the first nine months of its 2022-23 fiscal year. In its monthly fiscal monitor, the Finance Department says the result compared with a deficit of $70.
3 contenders running to replace Sturgeon as Scottish leader

3 contenders running to replace Sturgeon as Scottish leader

LONDON (AP) — Three members of the Scottish parliament will battle to become leader of the governing Scottish National Party, officials said Friday after the deadline for nominations closed.
Key US inflation measure surges at fastest rate since June

Key US inflation measure surges at fastest rate since June

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Federal Reserve's preferred inflation gauge rose last month at its fastest pace since June, an alarming sign that price pressures remain entrenched in the U.S.
US commits $2 billion in drones, ammunition, aid to Ukraine

US commits $2 billion in drones, ammunition, aid to Ukraine

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Pentagon announced a new package of long-term security assistance for Ukraine on Friday, marking the first anniversary of Russia's invasion with a $2 billion commitment to send more rounds of ammunition and a variety of small, h
'People's court' endorses Putin indictment for aggression

'People's court' endorses Putin indictment for aggression

THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) — A “people’s court” without legal powers has confirmed an indictment against Russian President Vladimir Putin for the crime of aggression in Ukraine and called for his arrest.
Brad Paisley pens country song featuring Ukraine's Zelenskyy

Brad Paisley pens country song featuring Ukraine's Zelenskyy

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — A year ago, country star Brad Paisley watched the news on television as Russian troops invaded Ukraine and, like many people around the world, he felt helpless at the images of people fleeing their homes.
States seek ways to curb deadly highway wrong-way crashes

States seek ways to curb deadly highway wrong-way crashes

BOSTON (AP) — As Connecticut state Rep.
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