By JIM GOMEZ Associated Press MANILA, Philippines (AP) — Chinese diplomats have expressed their strong opposition to the expanded United States military presence in the Philippines during a closed-door meeting with their Filipino counterparts in Manila, underscoring the intense U.S.-China rivalry in the region. That’s according to a Filipino official who attended the meeting. The
Continue Reading By NICK PERRY Associated Press WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — A former New Zealand soldier who co-founded a charity to help struggling veterans has been killed in Ukraine, authorities said Thursday. Ukrainian authorities had confirmed the death of Kane Te Tai and the New Zealand embassy in Poland was trying to find out more details,
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By GREG BEACHAM AP Sports Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — Anthony Davis had 27 points and nine rebounds Wednesday night in the Lakers’ 122-111 victory over the Phoenix Suns, who were furious with the game’s large free-throw disparity favoring Los Angeles. Suns coach Monty Williams gave just one answer before leaving his postgame news conference,
Continue Reading By ROB GILLIES Associated Press OTTAWA, Ontario (AP) — A Canadian lawmaker is leaving Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s Liberal party after a media report raised questions about his dealings with China. The report Wednesday comes amid an investigation into allegations of Chinese meddling in Canada’s elections. Member of Parliament Han Dong said late Wednesday that
Continue Reading By MARCIA DUNN AP Aerospace Writer CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — A rocket made almost entirely of 3D-printed parts made its launch debut Wednesday night, lifting off amid fanfare but failing three minutes into flight — far short of orbit. There was nothing aboard Relativity Space’s test flight except for the company’s first metal 3D
Continue Reading By VANESSA GERA and DANICA KIRKA Associated Press WARSAW, Poland (AP) — Prince William made a surprise visit to Poland on Wednesday that underscored Britain’s support for a nation on the front line of efforts to help refugees displaced by Russia’s war in Ukraine and to assist the Ukrainian military in fighting off the invasion.
Continue Reading By HALELUYA HADERO and FARNOUSH AMIRI Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — A nearly six-hour grilling of TikTok’s CEO by lawmakers brought the platform’s 150 million U.S. users no closer to an answer as to whether the app will be wiped from their devices. Shou Zi Chew’s testimony Thursday came at a crucial time for the
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Continue Reading By JACQUES BILLEAUD Associated Press PHOENIX (AP) — The Arizona Supreme Court has ruled that state law doesn’t require Gov. Katie Hobbs to carry out the April 6 execution of a prisoner who was convicted of murder. The decision issued Wednesday marks a legal victory for the newly elected Democratic governor whose office said the
Continue Reading By JACQUES BILLEAUD Associated Press PHOENIX (AP) — The Arizona Supreme Court has ruled that state law doesn’t require Gov. Katie Hobbs to carry out the April 6 execution of a prisoner who was convicted of murder. The decision issued Wednesday marks a legal victory for the newly elected Democratic governor whose office said the
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Continue Reading BANGKOK (AP) — Thai police busted an international gang that operated call centers to deceive older Americans into wiring them money and netted $87 million. More than 20 suspects, including Indians and Thais, were arrested this week by Thai and U.S. law enforcement agents. They also seized bank accounts and real estate. The suspects have
Continue Reading By ZEKE MILLER Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — First lady Jill Biden on Wednesday used a Women’s History Month event at the White House to call on men to step up and fight to protect women’s rights. The first lady, speaking ahead of President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris, didn’t mince words as
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Continue Reading By JACQUES BILLEAUD Associated Press PHOENIX (AP) — The Arizona Supreme Court has declined to hear most of Republican Kari Lake’s appeal in a challenge of her defeat in the governor’s race but revived a claim that was dismissed by a trial court. In an order Wednesday, the state’s highest court said a lower court
Continue Reading By JACQUES BILLEAUD Associated Press PHOENIX (AP) — The Arizona Supreme Court has declined to hear most of Republican Kari Lake’s appeal in a challenge of her defeat in the governor’s race, but revived a claim that was dismissed by a trial court. In an order Wednesday, the state’s highest court said a lower-court had
Continue Reading By EDITH M. LEDERER Associated Press UNITED NATIONS (AP) — The African Union appealed for nearly $90 million Wednesday for its peacekeeping force in Somalia, which is providing support to its military forces battling al-Shabab extremists. Ambassador Bankole Adeoye, the AU commissioner for political affairs, peace and security, told two reporters that the more than
Continue Reading PHOENIX (AP) — Arizona Supreme Court says state law doesn’t require Gov. Katie Hobbs to carry out execution of prisoner on April 6.
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Continue Reading PHOENIX (AP) — Arizona Supreme Court declines to hear most of Kari Lake’s appeal over her governor’s race loss but revives one claim.
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