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Extremist Israeli Cabinet minister visits sensitive Jerusalem holy site

Extremist Israeli Cabinet minister visits sensitive Jerusalem holy site

JERUSALEM (AP) — A far-right Israeli Cabinet minister visited Jerusalem’s most sensitive holy site on Sunday, declaring that “we are in charge,” while the Israeli Cabinet held a rare meeting in Jerusalem’s Old City to celebrate its control of the are
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Animal rights activists protest octopus farm plans in Spain

Animal rights activists protest octopus farm plans in Spain

MADRID (AP) — Animal rights activists gathered Sunday in Madrid to protest plans for the construction of an octopus farm in Spain, saying there are no respective laws in the country and the European Union to guarantee the welfare of the animals in ca
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'On the inside': Why some Indigenous officers stick with the RCMP despite struggles

'On the inside': Why some Indigenous officers stick with the RCMP despite struggles

OTTAWA — Dean Gladue says he never experienced racism until joining the RCMP. The 26-year veteran began his career with the force in 1989 as special constable, a role assigned to police First Nations reserves.
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Estonia, Latvia plan joint purchase of German medium-range IRIS-T air defense systems

HELSINKI (AP) — Estonia and Latvia plan jointly to acquire German air defense systems for the protection of the two NATO nations' airspace in what would be the biggest defense cooperation deal between the Baltic neighbors that border Russia, the Esto
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Zelenskyy says 'Bakhmut is only in our hearts' after Russia claims control of Ukrainian city

Zelenskyy says 'Bakhmut is only in our hearts' after Russia claims control of Ukrainian city

KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Sunday that Bakhmut was “only in our hearts," hours after Russia’s defense ministry reported that forces of the Wagner private army, with the support of Russian troops, had seized the
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Trudeau asserts continued support for Ukraine as G7 summit featuring Zelenskyy ends

Trudeau asserts continued support for Ukraine as G7 summit featuring Zelenskyy ends

HIROSHIMA, Japan — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau sent a forceful rebuke of Russia at the conclusion of the G7 Leaders' Summit, which was taken over by the arrival of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, who hoped to shore up more support for his
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Kinsey Institute experts study sex, gender as misconceptions block state dollars

Kinsey Institute experts study sex, gender as misconceptions block state dollars

BLOOMINGTON, Ind.
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Former Arkansas U.S. Rep. Marion Berry, who served 7 terms, dies at 80

Former Arkansas U.S. Rep. Marion Berry, who served 7 terms, dies at 80

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Former U.S. Rep. Robert Marion Berry, an Arkansas Democrat who served seven terms in Congress and was known for his blunt rhetoric and advocacy for farmers and older residents, has died. He was 80.
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Shoes a part of B.C. memorial for residential school victims disappear before removal

Shoes a part of B.C. memorial for residential school victims disappear before removal

VANCOUVER — Most of the shoes on the steps of the Vancouver Art Gallery that were a part of a memorial dedicated to children who never returned from residential schools disappeared hours before a scheduled ceremony to remove them.
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G7 leaders warn China not to conduct 'interference,' Zelenskyy meets with Trudeau

G7 leaders warn China not to conduct 'interference,' Zelenskyy meets with Trudeau

HIROSHIMA, Japan — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau met with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy Sunday morning in Hiroshima, as G7 leaders committed to supporting Ukraine for as long as it takes.
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