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UK minister visits migrant centers to grapple with crisis

UK minister visits migrant centers to grapple with crisis

LONDON (AP) — Britain's interior minister visited immigration facilities on England's southeastern coast Thursday as she grappled with an overcrowding crisis at a migrant facility and an outcry over her claim that the U.K.
New Inuit Research Network aims to support self-determination in research

New Inuit Research Network aims to support self-determination in research

OTTAWA — The federal government and an organization representing Inuit in Canada have announced $6.4 million in funding to establish an Inuit Research Network.
US senators in Ukraine promise continued aid ahead of winter

US senators in Ukraine promise continued aid ahead of winter

KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Two U.S. senators met with families in Ukraine's capital Thursday and promised continued humanitarian support for the war-torn country as winter nears.
Ethiopia asserts government got '100%' in Tigray peace deal

Ethiopia asserts government got '100%' in Tigray peace deal

NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) — Officials close to peace talks aimed at ending Ethiopia's deadly two-year war confirmed the full text of the signed accord on Thursday, but a key question remains: What led Tigray regional leaders to agree to terms that include
In Georgia, campaigns look to drive turnout with a knock

In Georgia, campaigns look to drive turnout with a knock

DAWSON, Ga. (AP) — Someone like Erika Hardwick has come to the door of millions of Georgia voters. A paid canvasser for the New Georgia Project Action Fund, Hardwick was working the southwest Georgia town of Dawson on a warm October afternoon.
N.W.T. begins airlifting goods from cancelled barge into Sachs Harbour

N.W.T. begins airlifting goods from cancelled barge into Sachs Harbour

SACHS HARBOUR, N.W.T. — The Northwest Territories government says it has begun airlifting cargo and fuel from a cancelled barge into Sachs Harbour.
Why do election experts oppose hand-counting ballots?

Why do election experts oppose hand-counting ballots?

Why do election experts oppose hand-counting ballots? It takes longer than counting with machines, it’s less reliable, and it’s a logistical nightmare for U.S. elections.
Hezbollah, Iranian oil smuggling network hit with sanctions

Hezbollah, Iranian oil smuggling network hit with sanctions

WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. on Thursday imposed sanctions on a group of individuals, firms and vessels connected to an oil smuggling outfit said to benefit the Lebanese militant group Hezbollah and Iran's Revolutionary Guard.
Europe urged to save natural gas to avoid shortage next year

Europe urged to save natural gas to avoid shortage next year

FRANKFURT, Germany (AP) — Europe could face a severe natural gas shortage next year and needs to act now to reduce use, the International Energy Agency said in a report Thursday, warning against complacency in an energy crisis triggered by Russia's w
Schumer insists Democrats have path to keep Senate majority

Schumer insists Democrats have path to keep Senate majority

WASHINGTON (AP) — Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer predicted Thursday that Democrats will hold the U.S. Senate, propelled by strong voter turnout to buck a wave of Republican enthusiasm for gaining control of Congress in the midterm elections .
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