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Meta oversight board urges changes to VIP moderation system

Meta oversight board urges changes to VIP moderation system

LONDON (AP) — Facebook parent Meta's quasi-independent oversight board said Tuesday that an internal system that exempted high-profile users, including former U.S.
EU, Western Balkans boost partnership amid Ukraine war

EU, Western Balkans boost partnership amid Ukraine war

TIRANA, Albania (AP) — For the six Western Balkans countries aspiring to join the European Union, gaining full membership in the 27-nation club remains a distant goal.
Farmers of color sue government for promised federal aid

Farmers of color sue government for promised federal aid

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — The federal government has illegally broken a promise to pay off the debts of a group of Black farmers, according to a class-action lawsuit.

Poland leader defends World Cup player bonus amid inflation

WARSAW, Poland (AP) — Poland’s prime minister on Tuesday defended the controversial decision to pay high bonuses to the national soccer team for its World Cup performance amid high inflation and hardship in the country.
Ex-Miami US Rep. David Rivera arrested in Venezuela probe

Ex-Miami US Rep. David Rivera arrested in Venezuela probe

WASHINGTON (AP) — A former Miami congressman who signed a $50 million consulting contract with Venezuela’s socialist government was arrested Monday on charges of money laundering and representing a foreign government without registering.

UK life peer takes leave over COVID contracts claims

LONDON (AP) — A Conservative member of the House of Lords said Tuesday she was taking a leave of absence from Parliament to “clear her name” over allegations that she profited from links to a company awarded government contracts for personal protecti
Youngkin's early shine faces test as he eyes White House bid

Youngkin's early shine faces test as he eyes White House bid

RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — Glenn Youngkin swept into office as a Republican sensation with a fresh formula for victory as the GOP contemplated its future beyond Donald Trump.

Latvia revokes license of independent Russian TV channel

TALLINN, Estonia (AP) — Latvia has revoked the license of an independent Russian TV channel exiled in the Baltic country for, among other things, voicing support for the Russian military and including Crimea in its map of Russia, media authorities sa
North Korea fires artillery again over South's drills

North Korea fires artillery again over South's drills

SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — North Korea on Tuesday fired a barrage of artillery rounds into waters near rival South Korea for the second consecutive day in a tit-for-tat for ongoing U.S.-South Korea live-fire drills in an inland border region.
Mongolians protest alleged theft of coal sold to China

Mongolians protest alleged theft of coal sold to China

ULAANBAATAR, Mongolia (AP) — Protesters angered by allegations of corruption linked to Mongolia's coal trade with China tried to force their way into the State Palace in the capital, demanding dismissals of officials involved in the scandal. The U.S.
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