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Austrian court acquits ex-vice chancellor in retrial

Austrian court acquits ex-vice chancellor in retrial

BERLIN (AP) — A Vienna court on Tuesday acquitted former Austrian Vice Chancellor Heinz-Christian Strache of trying to change laws to favor a private hospital in exchange for donations to his political party, local media reported.
Italy's Meloni makes first state visit to meet with Francis

Italy's Meloni makes first state visit to meet with Francis

ROME (AP) — Italian Premier Giorgia Meloni, who came to power on a campaign motto of “God, Family, Fatherland” made her first official visit to see Pope Francis on Tuesday, fulfilling what she said was a hoped-for opportunity to better understand the
Tips on shady finances 'may not get investigated' amid police constraints: RCMP note

Tips on shady finances 'may not get investigated' amid police constraints: RCMP note

OTTAWA — The RCMP says many tips from Canada's financial intelligence agency about possible crimes "may not get investigated" due to a lack of policing resources and conflicting priorities.
Once a lonely Liberal, outgoing Yukon Premier Silver reflects on six years at the top

Once a lonely Liberal, outgoing Yukon Premier Silver reflects on six years at the top

DAWSON CITY, Yukon — Ask Sandy Silver about his path from being the only Liberal in the Yukon's legislature to the territory's premier and he will often pivot back to the community he represents, Dawson City, about 500 kilometres north of Whitehorse.
German, Lithuanian lawmakers show support in Taiwan visit

German, Lithuanian lawmakers show support in Taiwan visit

TAIPEI, Taiwan (AP) — Lithuanian lawmakers on a visit to Taiwan took aim at China Tuesday, saying the world's second largest economy tried to use all sorts of measures to change Lithuania's decision to break diplomatic norms in warming up relations w

Pilot's lawyer says US extradition attempt is 'political'

SYDNEY (AP) — The U.S has accused a former military pilot of illegally training Chinese military pilots, and is trying to extradite him from Australia.
Israel's Netanyahu races ahead with hard-line agenda

Israel's Netanyahu races ahead with hard-line agenda

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s new government has wasted no time implementing its ultra-nationalist agenda, including adopting a seemingly petty ban on displaying the Palestinian flag and shaking the foundations of Israel’s democracy with a prop
Virgin Orbit reports 'anomaly' in satellite launch from UK

Virgin Orbit reports 'anomaly' in satellite launch from UK

LONDON (AP) — A mission to launch the first satellites into orbit from Western Europe suffered an “anomaly” Tuesday, Virgin Orbit said. The U.S.
Suspect emerges in shooting at New Mexico official's home

Suspect emerges in shooting at New Mexico official's home

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M.
Brazil and Jan. 6 in US: Parallel attacks, but not identical

Brazil and Jan. 6 in US: Parallel attacks, but not identical

Enraged protesters broke into government buildings that are the very symbol of their country’s democracy.
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