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Troubles aside, Xi says China on 'right side of history'

Troubles aside, Xi says China on 'right side of history'

BEIJING (AP) — China “stands on the right side of history,” the country's leader Xi Jinping said Saturday in a New Year’s address that came as questions swirl over his government’s handling of COVID-19 and economic and political challenges at home an
Army in strife-torn Myanmar lifts curfew for New Year's Eve

Army in strife-torn Myanmar lifts curfew for New Year's Eve

BANGKOK (AP) — Authorities in military-ruled Myanmar announced a suspension of the normal four-hour curfew to allow New Year's celebrations in three biggest cities, but opponents of army rule urge people to stay away and claimed security forces might
Queen guitarist, women's soccer team top UK honors list

Queen guitarist, women's soccer team top UK honors list

LONDON (AP) — Those at the forefront of the U.K.'s response to Russia's war in Ukraine joined Queen guitarist Brian May and a fashion designer dubbed “the mother of the miniskirt” on the country’s New Year's Honors list on Friday.
UK problems won't go away in 2023, Sunak warns

UK problems won't go away in 2023, Sunak warns

LONDON (AP) — Britain has had a tough 12 months and its problems will not “go away” in 2023 — but the coronation of King Charles III will help bring the country together, Prime Minister Rishi Sunak said Saturday in his New Year message.
N. Korea fires 3 missiles amid tensions over drone flights

N. Korea fires 3 missiles amid tensions over drone flights

SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — North Korea fired three short-range ballistic missiles toward its eastern waters in its latest weapons display on Saturday, a day after rival South Korea conducted a rocket launch related to its push to build a space-based s
'Show them consistency:' Winnipeg advocates work to combat violent youth crimes

'Show them consistency:' Winnipeg advocates work to combat violent youth crimes

WINNIPEG — Many youths have passed through the doors of 605 Main St., a one-storey building with a red brick facade that leaders of local grassroots organizations maintain.
Quebecers are listening to less local music; artists hope Bill C-11 will change that

Quebecers are listening to less local music; artists hope Bill C-11 will change that

MONTREAL — Quebecers are increasingly streaming music online but listening less often to francophone artists, a trend members of the province's music industry hope will be reversed with a new federal bill.
Black support for GOP ticked up in this year's midterms

Black support for GOP ticked up in this year's midterms

WASHINGTON (AP) — Black voters have been a steady foundation for Democratic candidates for decades, but that support appeared to show a few cracks in this year’s elections.
Biden makes 1st public appearances during St. Croix vacation

Biden makes 1st public appearances during St. Croix vacation

CHRISTIANSTED, U.S. Virgin Islands (AP) — After two days out of sight while vacationing in the U.S. Virgin Islands, President Joe Biden ventured out Friday for a round of golf and dinner with his wife and grandchildren.
Trump's returns shed light on tax offsets, foreign accounts

Trump's returns shed light on tax offsets, foreign accounts

Democrats in Congress released thousands of pages of former President Donald Trump's tax returns Friday, providing the most detailed picture to date of his finances over a six-year period, including his time in the White House, when he fought to keep
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