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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.
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.
'A sport of cruelty': Ex-conservation officers against Ontario hunting dog expansion

'A sport of cruelty': Ex-conservation officers against Ontario hunting dog expansion

Two former Ontario conservation officers are imploring the province to reverse plans to expand a sport that allows dogs to track down captive coyotes, foxes and rabbits in massive fenced-in pens.
South Sudan struggles to clear mines after decades of war as people start returning home

South Sudan struggles to clear mines after decades of war as people start returning home

MAGWI COUNTY, South Sudan (AP) — For the first time since fleeing South Sudan's civil war eight years ago, Jacob Wani returned home excited to rebuild his life.
GOP chairman moves to hold FBI director Wray in contempt over Biden doc

GOP chairman moves to hold FBI director Wray in contempt over Biden doc

WASHINGTON (AP) — The chairman of the House Oversight Committee said Tuesday he is moving forward with holding FBI Director Chris Wray in contempt of Congress because the department has not turned over a bureau record that purports to relate to Presi
DeSantis kicks off presidential campaign in Iowa, vows to 'fight back' against Trump

DeSantis kicks off presidential campaign in Iowa, vows to 'fight back' against Trump

CLIVE, Iowa (AP) — Florida Gov.
Nevada becomes latest to enhance penalties for election worker intimidation after statewide exodus

Nevada becomes latest to enhance penalties for election worker intimidation after statewide exodus

CARSON CITY, Nev. (AP) — Those who harass, intimidate or use force on election workers performing their duties in Nevada could soon face up to four years in prison under a new law signed by the Western swing state’s Republican governor on Tuesday.
Debt limit deal heads to vote in full House while McCarthy scrambles for GOP approval

Debt limit deal heads to vote in full House while McCarthy scrambles for GOP approval

WASHINGTON (AP) — Under fire from conservatives, House Speaker Kevin McCarthy worked furiously Tuesday to sell fellow Republicans on the debt ceiling and budget deal he negotiated with President Joe Biden and win approval in time to avert a potential
Donald Trump’s legal team and Manhattan prosecutors spar over where he will stand trial

Donald Trump’s legal team and Manhattan prosecutors spar over where he will stand trial

NEW YORK (AP) — Ten months before Donald Trump is scheduled to stand trial in his historic New York City criminal case, Manhattan prosecutors are turning the former president’s words against him in a tug of war over precisely where he will be tried.
Uganda's president signs into law anti-gay legislation with death penalty in some cases

Uganda's president signs into law anti-gay legislation with death penalty in some cases

KAMPALA, Uganda (AP) — Uganda's president has signed into law anti-gay legislation supported by many in this East African country but widely condemned by rights activists and others abroad.