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UN nuclear watchdog head to go to Iran for high-level talks

UN nuclear watchdog head to go to Iran for high-level talks

BERLIN (AP) — The U.N. nuclear watchdog said Thursday that its director-general will travel to Tehran for high-level meetings at the invitation of Iran’s government.

Health Canada warns of uncertified child car seats that could increase risk of injury

Health Canada is warning Canadians to stop using two types of car seats they say do not meet safety standards.
The Carters: What you know may be wrong (or not quite right)

The Carters: What you know may be wrong (or not quite right)

PLAINS, Ga. (AP) — Exaggeration, misinformation and myth have always infected politics – even before social media took it to the extreme. Misconceptions take especially strong hold where U.S.
Hungary further delays vote on Sweden, Finland joining NATO

Hungary further delays vote on Sweden, Finland joining NATO

BUDAPEST, Hungary (AP) — Hungary has further delayed a vote on ratifying Sweden and Finland's NATO accession bids, according to an updated schedule published Thursday on the National Assembly's website, the latest in a series of postponements that ha
Abortion opponents seek smaller changes in Kansas after vote

Abortion opponents seek smaller changes in Kansas after vote

TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — Seven months after a decisive statewide vote affirmed abortion rights in Kansas, the Republican-controlled Legislature’s annual session in some ways looks a lot like previous ones, with multiple anti-abortion proposals.

Kenya's president criticizes court ruling on LGBTQ group

NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) — President William Ruto of Kenya criticized a recent Supreme Court ruling that allows an activist to register an LGBTQ rights organization, reiterating Thursday that the country’s stance on same-sex marriage remained unchanged.
Biden pushes for $1.6B funding for pandemic fraud measures

Biden pushes for $1.6B funding for pandemic fraud measures

President Joe Biden's administration is asking Congress to approve more than $1.6 billion to help clean up the mess of fraud against the massive government coronavirus pandemic relief programs .
India, China foreign ministers hold talks to mend ties

India, China foreign ministers hold talks to mend ties

NEW DELHI (AP) — The foreign ministers of India and China met Thursday on the sidelines of a gathering in New Delhi of top diplomats from the Group of 20 industrialized and developing nations, signaling a thaw in their relationship, which has been te
UK health chief's leaked messages revive raw pandemic debate

UK health chief's leaked messages revive raw pandemic debate

LONDON (AP) — Coronavirus lockdowns have been lifted and face masks are few and far between in Britain these days.
German party rejects punishment for ex-leader's Russia links

German party rejects punishment for ex-leader's Russia links

BERLIN (AP) — Former German Chancellor Gerhard Schröder won't be sanctioned by his political party because of his ties with Russian state-owned companies , local media reported Thursday.
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