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Russia denies visit to American reporter in visa retaliation

MOSCOW (AP) — Russia’s Foreign Ministry on Thursday denied a U.S request for a consular visit to Evan Gershkovich, an American reporter for The Wall Street Journal who is jailed on espionage charges .

Poland probes parts of aerial military object found in woods

WARSAW, Poland (AP) — Prosecutors and security service personnel in Poland are investigating the remains of an aerial military object that was found in woods in the center of the country, the justice minister reported Thursday.
Appeals court rejects Trump effort to block Pence testimony

Appeals court rejects Trump effort to block Pence testimony

WASHINGTON (AP) — A federal appeals court on Wednesday night moved former Vice President Mike Pence closer to appearing before a grand jury investigating efforts to undo the results of the 2020 presidential election, rejecting a bid by lawyers for fo
Rights groups say second Uyghur dies in Thai detention

Rights groups say second Uyghur dies in Thai detention

BANGKOK (AP) — Human rights organizations urged Thailand on Thursday to improve conditions in its immigration detention facilities after a second asylum seeker from China’s Muslim Uyghur minority died in custody within two months.
2 Chinese navy ships head to Singapore for joint drills

2 Chinese navy ships head to Singapore for joint drills

BEIJING (AP) — China’s military has dispatched a pair of navy ships to take part in joint drills with Singapore’s navy and join in a regional maritime security exhibition.
Australia lifts minimum wage for skilled migrant workers

Australia lifts minimum wage for skilled migrant workers

CANBERRA, Australia (AP) — Australia will end a decade-old freeze on the minimum wage for skilled migrant workers as part of an overhaul of what the government described Thursday as a broken migration system that fosters exploitation and favors attra
What is the latest on Netanyahu's corruption trial?

What is the latest on Netanyahu's corruption trial?

JERUSALEM (AP) — Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's corruption trial has resumed after a month-long break, refocusing the spotlight on the long-serving leader's legal woes after a wave of protests over his government's plan to overhaul the c
Jolie, Salonga, Chloe Kim glam up state dinner for SKorea

Jolie, Salonga, Chloe Kim glam up state dinner for SKorea

WASHINGTON (AP) — Actor Angelina Jolie, home improvement duo Chip and Joanna Gaines and Olympic snowboarder Chloe Kim headlined the list of big names from politics, business, sports and entertainment glamming up a fancy black-tie dinner that Presiden
Kansas abortion providers face new rule after veto overriden

Kansas abortion providers face new rule after veto overriden

TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — Kansas health care providers could face criminal charges over accusations about their care of newborns delivered during certain abortion procedures after the Republican-controlled Legislature on Wednesday overrode Democratic Gov.
Thai party hopes protesters will become pro-reform voters

Thai party hopes protesters will become pro-reform voters

BANGKOK (AP) — Three years ago, tens of thousands of mostly young people in Thailand took to the streets in heated demonstrations seeking democratic reforms.
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