Malaysian court drops one of the graft cases against jailed former premier Najib Razak
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia (AP) — A Malaysian court dropped charges against jailed former Prime Minister Najib Razak over criminal breach of trust…
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Lawyers in southeastern Bangladesh boycott courts after violence kills 1
Associated Press DHAKA, Bangladesh (AP) — Lawyers in southeastern Bangladesh are boycotting courts to protest the killing of a colleague in a…
Continue ReadingHigh-stakes trial that could derail presidential ambitions of France’s Marine Le Pen wraps up
Associated Press PARIS (AP) — A high-stakes trial in France that could derail the presidential ambitions of far-right leader Marine Le Pen is…
Continue ReadingSon of Norway’s crown princess released after a week in custody over rape allegations
BERLIN (AP) — The eldest son of Norwegian Crown Princess Mette-Marit was released from custody on Wednesday after his arrest last week on rape…
Continue ReadingGeorgia’s governing party picks former soccer player as presidential candidate
Associated Press TBILISI, Georgia (AP) — Georgia’s governing party has picked a former soccer player as its candidate for president following…
Continue ReadingICC prosecutor requests arrest warrant for the head of Myanmar’s military regime
Associated Press THE HAGUE (AP) — The International Criminal Court’s chief prosecutor has asked judges to issue an arrest warrant for the head of…
Continue ReadingWall Street eyes M&A revival if new Trump administration ushers in lower rates, looser scrutiny
AP Business Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Wall Street is betting corporate dealmaking could bounce back next year if the new Trump administration ushers…
Continue ReadingWHO Africa director-elect dies while receiving treatment in India
ARUSHA, Tanzania (AP) — The World Health Organization’s regional director-elect for Africa has died while receiving medical treatment in India.…
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Thousands of Lebanese return to their homes as Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire takes hold
Associated Press TYRE, Lebanon (AP) — Thousands of Lebanese displaced by the war between Israel and Hezbollah returned home Wednesday as a…
Continue ReadingPakistan ends lockdown of its capital after Imran Khan supporters are dispersed by police
ISLAMABAD (AP) — Authorities reopened roads linking Pakistan’s capital with the rest of the country, ending a four-day lockdown, on Wednesday…
Continue Reading13-year-old cricketer becomes youngest-ever pick in mega IPL auction
NEW DELHI, India (AP) — A 13-year-old cricketer from India’s northern state of Bihar could become the sport’s latest Twenty20 batting…
Continue ReadingAfter fast start, electric cars need a recharge as range limits, cost leave some drivers skeptical
Associated Press DETROIT (AP) — While sales of electric vehicles surge in China, the spread of more environmentally friendly vehicles is stumbling…
Continue ReadingYap has 14 as San Jose State defeats UNC Greensboro 69-64
HENDERSON, Nev. (AP) — Donavan Yap had 14 points in San Jose State’s 69-64 win against UNC Greensboro on Tuesday. Yap also contributed five…
Continue Reading Philippine police file criminal complaints against Sara Duterte and her security aides
Associated Press MANILA, Philippines (AP) — Philippine police officials have filed criminal complaints against Vice President Sara Duterte and her…
Continue Reading Namibia votes and could have its first female leader. But election upsets have shaken the region
WINDHOEK, Namibia (AP) — A woman who joined Namibia’s independence movement in the 1970s is a strong contender to become its first female leader…
Continue ReadingStock market today: Losses for Big Tech pull US indexes lower
AP Business Writers Technology stocks helped pull stocks lower on Wall Street Wednesday, handing the market its first loss in more than a week. The…
Continue ReadingChildren among the dead and missing as heavy rains trigger floods in Sri Lanka
Associated Press COLOMBO, Sri Lanka (AP) — Authorities in Sri Lanka say at least five people have died, including three children, after heavy rains…
Continue ReadingThe Israel-Hezbollah war by the numbers
Associated Press JERUSALEM (AP) — A ceasefire has taken effect between Israel and Lebanon-based Hezbollah. The agreement calls for a two-month…
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Tracking clouds, slightly cooler temps, and breezier conditions
We are just days away from Thanksgiving! I am tracking breezier conditions on Wednesday and Thursday. Plus, we will have cloudy skies, dry…
Continue ReadingAustralian father of teen sextortion victim backs banning young children from social media
Associated Press MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Wayne Holdsworth became an advocate for banning Australian children younger than 16 from social media…
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