Russia might put strategic nukes in Belarus, leader says
TALLINN, Estonia (AP) — The president of Belarus says Russian strategic nuclear weapons might be deployed in his country along with part of…
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EU official says major aid to Lebanon depends on IMF deal
By ABBY SEWELL Associated Press BEIRUT (AP) — A European Union official visiting Lebanon says the international body will boost its humanitarian…
Continue Reading Finland’s NATO membership: What’s next?
The Associated Press BRUSSELS (AP) — Finland is set to join NATO on Tuesday, days after Turkey ratified the Nordic country’s membership and set…
Continue Reading Russia sends bombs as Ukraine marks grim Bucha anniversary
By HANNA ARHIROVA Associated Press KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Russia used its long-range arsenal to bombard anew several areas of Ukraine on Friday,…
Continue Reading Europe’s inflation eases to 6.9% as energy falls but food up
By KELVIN CHAN Associated Press LONDON (AP) — Inflation in the 20 countries that use the euro currency have slowed to the lowest level in a year.…
Continue Reading Russia, Indonesia sign extradition treaty to combat crime
By FIRDIA LISNAWATI Associated Press DENPASAR, Indonesia (AP) — Indonesia and Russia have signed an extradition agreement which they say will help…
Continue Reading Norway makes country’s largest-ever cocaine seizure in Oslo
COPENHAGEN, Denmark (AP) — Police made the largest-ever cocaine seizure in Norway when they discovered 800 kilograms (1,760 pounds) of the drug in…
Continue Reading UK china maker rolls out souvenirs for king’s May coronation
STOKE-ON-TRENT, England (AP) — A British manufacturer of fine bone china is busy making “God Save The King” commemorative plates and mugs for…
Continue Reading Ex-England cricket captain Vaughan cleared of racism charge
LONDON (AP) — Former England cricket captain Michael Vaughan has been cleared by a disciplinary panel of making a racist remark toward a group of…
Continue Reading Huawei profit sinks in 2022 amid sanctions but sales higher
By ZEN SOO Associated Press HONG KONG (AP) — Huawei on Friday reported a nearly 70% fall in profit last year amid sanctions and pandemic…
Continue Reading Pirates hold hostage some crew of oil tanker off West Africa
By JAN M. OLSEN Associated Press COPENHAGEN, Denmark (AP) — Several members of the 16-man crew on a Liberia-flagged tanker are being held hostage…
Continue Reading Charles III commorates WWII dead, child refugees in Hamburg
By FRANK JORDANS Associated Press BERLIN (AP) — King Charles III commemorated the more than 30,000 people killed in the Allied bombing of Hamburg…
Continue Reading Vatican: Pope to leave hospital on Saturday, eats pizza
By FRANCES D’EMILIO Associated Press ROME (AP) — The Vatican says that Pope Francis is expected to be discharged on Saturday from the Rome…
Continue Reading China factory activity grows at slower pace in March
BEIJING (AP) — A government survey shows China’s factory activity grew at a slower pace in March but was stronger than expected following the end…
Continue Reading Parents of woman killed by Oscar Pistorius oppose his parole
By MOGOMOTSI MAGOME and GERALD IMRAY Associated Press PRETORIA, South Africa (AP) — The parents of Reeva Steenkamp, the woman Oscar Pistorius shot…
Continue Reading Finland’s NATO membership: What’s next?
The Associated Press HELSINKI (AP) — Finland received the green light to join NATO when Turkey ratified the Nordic country’s membership late…
Continue Reading Sudanese officials say 14 workers dead in gold mine collapse
KHARTOUM, Sudan (AP) — Sudanese authorities say at least 14 people are dead after a gold mine collapsed in northern Sudan. State media reported the…
Continue Reading Stocks rally as Wall Street heads for winning March, quarter
By STAN CHOE AP Business Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks are rallying Friday, as Wall Street closes out a winning March and first quarter of the year…
Continue Reading Montenegro vote pits incumbent president against new blood
By PREDRAG MILIC Associated Press PODGORICA, Montenegro (AP) — Voters in small Montenegro go to the polls this weekend to choose their next…
Continue Reading World Bank says recoveries in Asian economies losing steam
BANGKOK (AP) — The World Bank says developing economies in Asia have mostly regained ground lost during the pandemic but are seeing their…
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