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China's Xi to meet Putin as Beijing seeks bolder global role

China's Xi to meet Putin as Beijing seeks bolder global role

KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Chinese President Xi Jinping plans to visit Moscow next week, offering a major diplomatic boost to Russian President Vladimir Putin on the same day the International Criminal Court announced it wants to put the Russian leader on
New judge to oversee Trump grand jury investigations

New judge to oversee Trump grand jury investigations

A new judge is poised to assume oversight of grand jury investigations concerning former President Donald Trump, including the ongoing probe into classified documents found at his Florida estate. U.S.
Trump vs. DeSantis: Rivals' very different styles on display

Trump vs. DeSantis: Rivals' very different styles on display

DAVENPORT, Iowa (AP) — In his first trip to Iowa this year, Ron DeSantis did not take any questions from voters. He largely ignored the local press.
Feds want justices to end Navajo fight for Colo. River water

Feds want justices to end Navajo fight for Colo. River water

States that rely on water from the over-tapped Colorado River want the U.S. Supreme Court to block a lawsuit from the Navajo Nation that could upend how water is shared in the Western U.S.
Ontario proposing legislation protecting civilian jobs of injured military reservists

Ontario proposing legislation protecting civilian jobs of injured military reservists

TORONTO — Military reservists would see their civilian jobs protected even if they need time off to recover from mental or physical injuries under upcoming Ontario legislation.
Pakistani court suspends arrest warrant for ex-PM Imran Khan

Pakistani court suspends arrest warrant for ex-PM Imran Khan

ISLAMABAD (AP) — A top Pakistani court on Friday suspended an arrest warrant for former Prime Minister Imran Khan, giving him a reprieve to travel to Islamabad and face charges in a graft case without being detained.
German lawmakers approve plan to shrink bloated parliament

German lawmakers approve plan to shrink bloated parliament

BERLIN (AP) — Lawmakers in Germany approved electoral reforms Friday that would reduce the size of the country's increasingly bloated parliament, but two opposition parties were vehemently critical and the plan is expected to face a court challenge.
Japan PM praises SKorea leader; biz groups vow to boost ties

Japan PM praises SKorea leader; biz groups vow to boost ties

TOKYO (AP) — Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida said hats off to South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol for “making a difficult decision and action" by overcoming the troubled history between the two countries, pledging to work with him toward bette
Texas, Florida push border laws as governors eye presidency

Texas, Florida push border laws as governors eye presidency

PHOENIX (AP) — Led by tough-talking Republican governors weighing presidential runs, Texas and Florida are debating especially strict legislation on border security as the GOP tests federal authority over immigration.
German Cabinet minister to visit Taiwan, 1st in 26 years

German Cabinet minister to visit Taiwan, 1st in 26 years

BERLIN (AP) — Germany's education and research minister is making an official trip to Taiwan next week, officials said Friday.
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