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US, Europe working on voluntary AI code of conduct as calls grow for regulation

US, Europe working on voluntary AI code of conduct as calls grow for regulation

LONDON (AP) — The United States and Europe are drawing up a voluntary code of conduct for artificial intelligence, a top European Union official said Wednesday, as the developing technology triggers warnings about the risks it poses to humanity and g
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EU aspirant Moldova prepares to host major international summit

EU aspirant Moldova prepares to host major international summit

CHISINAU, Moldova (AP) — European leaders started gathering in Moldova Wednesday on the eve of a sprawling summit aiming to show a united front in the face of Russia's war in Ukraine and underscore support for the Eastern European country’s ambitions
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Ontario has $4 billion more for health-care than needed for current programs: FAO

Ontario has $4 billion more for health-care than needed for current programs: FAO

TORONTO — Ontario's fiscal watchdog says the province has $4.4 billion more allocated to health-care than what's needed to fund current programs and commitments made until 2026.
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Israel's Mossad says former agent was among 4 people who died when boat sank in Italy

JERUSALEM (AP) — Israel's intelligence agency said Wednesday that a retired agent was among four people killed in northern Italy when a sudden storm sank a houseboat hired for a weekend pleasure cruise on a lake.
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Ex-New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie planning to launch GOP presidential campaign next week

Ex-New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie planning to launch GOP presidential campaign next week

NEW YORK (AP) — Former New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie is expected to launch a Republican presidential campaign next week in New Hampshire.
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Germany orders Russia to close 4 out of its 5 consulates in tit-for-tat move

Germany orders Russia to close 4 out of its 5 consulates in tit-for-tat move

BERLIN (AP) — The German government said Wednesday that it has told Russia to close four out of its five consulates general in Germany in a tit-for-tat move after Moscow set a limit for the number of staff at the German Embassy and related bodies in
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UN appeals court increases sentences for 2 Serbs convicted of crimes in Balkan wars

UN appeals court increases sentences for 2 Serbs convicted of crimes in Balkan wars

THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) — U.N.
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Blast in east Lebanon kills 5 in base controlled by Palestinian faction, Israel denies role

DAMASCUS, Syria (AP) — A blast early Wednesday at a military base controlled by a Syria-backed Palestinian faction in eastern Lebanon killed five Palestinian militants and wounded 10 others, according to two Palestinian officials with the group.
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Sudan's military says it has suspended its participation in talks with paramilitary rival

Sudan's military says it has suspended its participation in talks with paramilitary rival

CAIRO (AP) — Sudan’s military suspended its participation in talks with a paramilitary force it's been battling for weeks for control of the northeastern African country, a military spokesman said Wednesday.
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UK hails first post-Brexit trade deals with Australia, New Zealand, but impact likely small

UK hails first post-Brexit trade deals with Australia, New Zealand, but impact likely small

LONDON (AP) — The U.K. government hailed an era of cheaper Australian wine and New Zealand kiwi fruit as free-trade agreements with the two Southern Hemisphere nations took effect Wednesday. U.K.
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