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Kicked off Medicaid: Millions at risk as states trim rolls

Kicked off Medicaid: Millions at risk as states trim rolls

WASHINGTON (AP) — Days out from a surgery and with a young son undergoing chemotherapy, Kyle McHenry was scrambling to figure out if his Florida family will still be covered by Medicaid come Monday.
Japan ocean policy vows tougher security amid China threat

Japan ocean policy vows tougher security amid China threat

TOKYO (AP) — Japan adopted a new five-year ocean policy on Friday that calls for stronger maritime security, including bolstering its coast guard's capability and cooperation with the military as China grows increasingly assertive in regional seas.
Recent U.S. military helicopter crashes in training missions

Recent U.S. military helicopter crashes in training missions

The collision of two helicopters in Alaska was the latest in a series of military helicopter crashes this year whose causes are still being investigated. The crashes and a rollover involved Black Hawk and Apache helicopters on training missions.
Sri Lankan Parliament votes to support IMF recovery program

Sri Lankan Parliament votes to support IMF recovery program

COLOMBO, Sri Lanka (AP) — Sri Lanka’s Parliament voted Friday to support the implementation of a four-year International Monetary Fund program aimed at solving the country’s economic crisis and reducing its debt burden.
Biden plan aims to stem border migration as restrictions end

Biden plan aims to stem border migration as restrictions end

WASHINGTON (AP) — With COVID-19 immigration restrictions set to expire, the Biden administration on Thursday announced measures meant to stop migrants from illegally crossing the U.S.
BBC chief quits amid furor over role in Boris Johnson loan

BBC chief quits amid furor over role in Boris Johnson loan

LONDON (AP) — The chairman of the BBC quit Friday after a report found that he failed to disclose a potential conflict of interest over his role in arranging a loan more than two years ago for Boris Johnson, as scandals from the former prime minister
India urges Shanghai Cooperation group to fight terrorism

India urges Shanghai Cooperation group to fight terrorism

NEW DELHI (AP) — Indian Defense Minister Rajnath Singh urged the members of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization on Friday to work together to eliminate terrorism and ensure accountability for those who aid or fund such activities, his ministry said

Italy ends probe of alleged aid to pro-Russia politicians

ROME (AP) — Milan prosecutors have dropped their investigation of Italian lobbyists who allegedly sought Russian funding for right-wing leader Matteo Salvini’s pro-Moscow party.
Berlin sees 10th day of road blockades by climate activists

Berlin sees 10th day of road blockades by climate activists

BERLIN (AP) — Climate activists staged a 10th straight day of protests in Berlin, blocking key roads during rush hour and bringing parts of the German capital to a standstill Friday before being removed by police.
UN urges Afghanistan's Taliban to reverse bans on women

UN urges Afghanistan's Taliban to reverse bans on women

UNITED NATIONS (AP) — The U.N.
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