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Nigeria court hears opposition's presidential vote challenge

Nigeria court hears opposition's presidential vote challenge

ABUJA, Nigeria (AP) — A Nigerian court on Monday began its hearing on separate suits filed by the opposition to challenge the incumbent party's victory in the country's presidential election.
USAID chief Power heads to Serbia, Kosovo to lower tensions

USAID chief Power heads to Serbia, Kosovo to lower tensions

WASHINGTON (AP) — The United States' top international development chief, Samantha Power , is heading to Serbia and Kosovo this week to meet with leaders there, as U.S.
Congress eyes new rules for tech: What's under consideration

Congress eyes new rules for tech: What's under consideration

WASHINGTON (AP) — Most Democrats and Republicans agree that the federal government should better regulate the biggest technology companies, particularly social media platforms. But there is very little consensus on how it should be done.
Turkish opposition rally cut short due to violence

Turkish opposition rally cut short due to violence

ISTANBUL (AP) — More than a dozen people have been detained over violence against an opposition election rally in Turkey’s eastern city of Erzurum over the weekend, the country’s justice minister said Monday.
Turkey's opposition denounces fairness of vote under Erdogan

Turkey's opposition denounces fairness of vote under Erdogan

ISTANBUL (AP) — As Turkey heads for presidential and parliamentary elections at the weekend that are shaping up to be the strongest challenge to President Recep Tayyip Erdogan in his 20 years as leader, complaints are growing about the fairness of th
China tells US to 'reflect deeply' over downturn in ties

China tells US to 'reflect deeply' over downturn in ties

BEIJING (AP) — China’s foreign minister told the U.S. ambassador on Monday that Washington is responsible for the downturn in relations between the two countries and must “reflect deeply” before ties can return to a healthy track, an official said.
EU's von der Leyen to visit Kyiv to celebrate Europe Day

EU's von der Leyen to visit Kyiv to celebrate Europe Day

BRUSSELS (AP) — The European Union's Commission President Ursula von der Leyen is traveling to Kyiv on Tuesday to mark Europe Day together with Ukrainian President Volodymir Zelenskyy.
Tanked Biden pick highlights escalation of dark-money forces

Tanked Biden pick highlights escalation of dark-money forces

WASHINGTON (AP) — When President Joe Biden nominated Gigi Sohn to serve on the Federal Communications Commission, the longtime consumer advocate expected to face criticism over her desire to expand free internet access and improve competition among b
ASEAN leaders to tackle regional crises at tropical resort

ASEAN leaders to tackle regional crises at tropical resort

LABUAN BAJO, Indonesia (AP) — A picturesque tourist destination will host crisis-weary Southeast Asian leaders with sun-splashed tropical islands, turquoise waters brimming with corals and manta rays, seafood feasts, and a hillside savannah crawling
'Some places are sacred': Opposition to highway twinning affecting Frank Slide site

'Some places are sacred': Opposition to highway twinning affecting Frank Slide site

FRANK, ALBERTA — Some residents of Crowsnest Pass say a planned twinning of Highway 3 through the community in southwestern Alberta will amount to a "desecration" of the site of Canada's deadliest rock slide.