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US announces sanctions on Iran drone procurement network

WASHINGTON (AP) — The United States said Tuesday it is imposing a new round of sanctions on Iranian firms and people accused of procuring equipment used for Iranian drones.
Newfoundland and Labrador to spend $21.2 million on 10 family health teams

Newfoundland and Labrador to spend $21.2 million on 10 family health teams

Newfoundland and Labrador’s premier says the province will provide $21.2 million in its upcoming budget to fund 10 new family care teams. Andrew Furey says the collaborative teams will help increase access to primary care for up to 80,000 people.
GOP leader passes confidence vote after social media uproar

GOP leader passes confidence vote after social media uproar

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Tennessee Lt. Gov.
French protests drag on after Macron's pension plan push

French protests drag on after Macron's pension plan push

PARIS (AP) — French garbage collectors, refinery workers and others were striking again on Tuesday against President Emmanuel Macron's decision to force the divisive bill raising the retirement age from 62 to 64 through without a vote in parliament.
Army of lobbyists helped water down banking regulations

Army of lobbyists helped water down banking regulations

WASHINGTON (AP) — It seemed like a good idea at the time: Red-state Democrats facing grim reelection prospects would join forces with Republicans to slash bank regulations — demonstrating a willingness to work with President Donald Trump while buckin
New law puts Wyoming at forefront of abortion pill bans

New law puts Wyoming at forefront of abortion pill bans

CHEYENNE, Wyo. (AP) — Wyoming has pushed to the front of state efforts to prohibit the most common type of abortion by instituting the nation’s first explicit ban on pills that terminate pregnancies.
Kenya police say 1 killed in opposition-led protests

Kenya police say 1 killed in opposition-led protests

NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) — Kenyan police said Tuesday that one person died, 31 officers were injured and more than 200 protesters were arrested in anti-government protests led by opposition leader Raila Odinga the previous day.
TikTok updates rules; CEO on charm offensive for US hearing

TikTok updates rules; CEO on charm offensive for US hearing

LONDON (AP) — TikTok went on a counteroffensive Tuesday amid increasing Western pressure over cybersecurity and misinformation concerns , rolling out updated rules and standards for content as its CEO warned against a possible U.S.

Belarus says it's discovered weapons for 'terrorist' attacks

Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko said Tuesday that his country's security forces have discovered an arsenal of weapons intended for “terrorist” attacks, two days after they killed a terrorism suspect near the Polish border.
Boris Johnson says 'partygate' untruths were honest mistake

Boris Johnson says 'partygate' untruths were honest mistake

LONDON (AP) — Former U.K. Prime Minister Boris Johnson acknowledged Tuesday that he misled Parliament about rule-breaking government parties during the coronavirus pandemic — but insisted he never intentionally lied.
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