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EU commissioner nominated to lead Bulgaria's next government

EU commissioner nominated to lead Bulgaria's next government

SOFIA, Bulgaria (AP) — A European Union commissioner from Bulgaria was nominated Wednesday for the post of prime minister, as the Balkan country struggles to end a two-year period of political instability and economic hardship.
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Hong Kong amends law to limit foreign lawyers in some cases

Hong Kong amends law to limit foreign lawyers in some cases

HONG KONG (AP) — Hong Kong lawmakers on Wednesday passed an amendment to a law granting the city's leader the power to bar overseas lawyers from handling national security cases, following a high-profile row sparked by a pro-democracy Hong Kong publi
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AP sources: US Rep. George Santos facing federal charges

AP sources: US Rep. George Santos facing federal charges

NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. Rep.
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Germany calls China systemic rival, seeks clarity on Russia

Germany calls China systemic rival, seeks clarity on Russia

PARIS (AP) — Germany’s foreign minister described China on Wednesday as increasingly becoming a “systemic rival” on the world stage, and urged Beijing to call out Russia as the aggressor in the war in Ukraine.
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Japan, South Korea partnership funds to go to chips, energy

Japan, South Korea partnership funds to go to chips, energy

TOKYO (AP) — Top business leaders from Japan and South Korea announced Wednesday they will use a fund meant to underscore the two countries' burgeoning ties to strengthen their cooperation in energy, industry and other sectors.
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ASEAN leaders to agree to cooperate in fighting cyber scams

ASEAN leaders to agree to cooperate in fighting cyber scams

LABUAN BAJO, Indonesia (AP) — Southeast Asian leaders have agreed to tighten border controls and law enforcement and improve public education to fight criminal syndicates that are trafficking workers to other nations, where they are forced to partici
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China says it won't seek to benefit from war in Ukraine

China says it won't seek to benefit from war in Ukraine

BERLIN (AP) — China's foreign minister said Tuesday that his country has no intention of benefiting from the war in Ukraine and hopes for further discussions on a peace plan Beijing proposed earlier this year .
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Reluctant critic China urges Afghan changes on women's roles

Reluctant critic China urges Afghan changes on women's roles

BEIJING (AP) — China on Wednesday called on Afghanistan to reform its radical policies excluding women from education and public life and “adopt a more resolute attitude in combating terrorism.
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Myanmar military government offers cash rewards to defectors

Myanmar military government offers cash rewards to defectors

BANGKOK (AP) — Myanmar’s military government is urging people fighting against its rule to surrender their weapons, offering a cash reward if they do so along with the possibility of reduced sentences if they broke the law.
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Biden showcases Dem coalition with campaign advisory board

Biden showcases Dem coalition with campaign advisory board

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden is aiming to showcase the Democratic coalition rallying around his reelection bid as he announces on Wednesday his campaign's national advisory board of prominent elected officials who will assist his 2024 campai
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