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Hundreds of anti-fascists march in Mussolini's birthplace

Hundreds of anti-fascists march in Mussolini's birthplace

PREDAPPIO, Italy (AP) — About 1,000 anti-fascists celebrated the anniversary of the 1944 liberation of Benito Mussolini’s birthplace Friday, as scattered fascist nostalgics quietly marked the 100th anniversary of the March on Rome that brought the It
UK delays calling N Ireland election amid Brexit impasse

UK delays calling N Ireland election amid Brexit impasse

LONDON (AP) — Northern Ireland's political deadlock deepened Friday when the U.K. government delayed calling an early election for the Belfast-based Assembly after a deadline to restore the mothballed administration expired.
Renewed clashes in east Congo send residents fleeing

Renewed clashes in east Congo send residents fleeing

GOMA, Congo (AP) — Renewed clashes between government soldiers and M23 rebels in eastern Congo forced more people from their homes Friday, deepening a crisis that the U.N. says already displaced 40,000 in a week's time.

Belarus lists military unit members among 625 'extremists'

TALLINN, Estonia (AP) — Authorities in Belarus on Friday added 625 people with alleged ties to “extremists” to a list that prohibits them from holding public office and other activities, further ramping up pressure on the beleaguered opposition.
US sanctions Iranian group that put bounty on Rushdie's life

US sanctions Iranian group that put bounty on Rushdie's life

WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. is imposing financial penalties on an Iranian-based organization that raised money to target British-American author Salman Rushdie, who was violently attacked in August at a literary event.
Outgoing senators backing US recognition for 2 state tribes

Outgoing senators backing US recognition for 2 state tribes

MOUNT VERNON, Ala. (AP) — Testifying before Congress, Chief Framon Weaver said his Alabama-based tribe, with roots dating back to the 1830s, held a distinction no one else wanted when it came to being recognized by the U.S.
What happens if a ballot is damaged or improperly marked?

What happens if a ballot is damaged or improperly marked?

What happens if a ballot is damaged or improperly marked? Election workers reconstruct or “duplicate” ballots that are damaged or improperly marked to preserve voters’ intent.
Democrats cautiously campaign on Jan. 6, democracy threats

Democrats cautiously campaign on Jan. 6, democracy threats

WASHINGTON (AP) — Speaking last year on the House floor, Democratic Rep. Tim Ryan angrily bemoaned the lack of bipartisanship after the Jan.
Massive American aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford arrives in Halifax harbour

Massive American aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford arrives in Halifax harbour

HALIFAX — The newest and most advanced aircraft carrier in the U.S. navy's fleet arrived this morning in Halifax harbour. The nuclear-powered USS Gerald R. Ford is on its first deployment, having left its home port in Norfolk, Va., on Oct. 4.
Japan Cabinet OKs $200B spending plan to counter inflation

Japan Cabinet OKs $200B spending plan to counter inflation

TOKYO (AP) — Japan’s Cabinet approved Friday a hefty economic package including 29 trillion yen ($200 billion) in government spending to counter the blow to household budgets from inflation, signaling that the greater concern of its policymakers is t
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