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Greece looks to Vienna for new boost on Parthenon Sculptures

Greece looks to Vienna for new boost on Parthenon Sculptures

ATHENS, Greece (AP) — Museums in Austria and Greece are discussing the potential return to Athens of two ancient Greek sculptures, a move which could have a knock-on effect for the world's thorniest cultural heritage dispute: the fate of the British
Serbia, Kosovo leaders in EU-backed talks to normalize ties

Serbia, Kosovo leaders in EU-backed talks to normalize ties

PRISTINA, Kosovo (AP) — The leaders of Serbia and Kosovo met in Brussels on Tuesday to continue talks on the implementation of a European Union-backed plan to normalize ties between the former war foes.
Wisconsin Republicans kill legalized pot, stadium repairs

Wisconsin Republicans kill legalized pot, stadium repairs

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Wisconsin Republicans voted Tuesday to kill proposals to legalize marijuana, pay for renovations at the Milwaukee Brewers' stadium and create a paid family leave program , moves that Democratic Gov.
Calgary a key battleground between UCP and NDP in provincial election campaign

Calgary a key battleground between UCP and NDP in provincial election campaign

CALGARY — In Calgary's south, a few hundred United Conservative Party supporters gathered for a rally on the weekend to kick off the provincial election campaign.
Wisconsin Supreme Court won't order ivermectin use for COVID

Wisconsin Supreme Court won't order ivermectin use for COVID

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Wisconsin's conservative-controlled Supreme Court ruled Tuesday that a hospital could not be forced to give a deworming drug to a patient with COVID-19.
Washington AG Bob Ferguson announces campaign for governor

Washington AG Bob Ferguson announces campaign for governor

SEATTLE (AP) — Washington Attorney General Bob Ferguson launched an exploratory campaign for governor on Tuesday, one day after incumbent Jay Inslee announced he won't run again.
No cancer risk found at nuclear bases so far, Air Force says

No cancer risk found at nuclear bases so far, Air Force says

WASHINGTON (AP) — A review of a Montana nuclear missile base where an unusual number of troops have been diagnosed with blood cancer has found no current risk factors that could explain it, the Air Force says.
Myanmar leader welcomes foreign minister of key ally China

Myanmar leader welcomes foreign minister of key ally China

BANGKOK (AP) — The head of Myanmar’s military-controlled government, Senior Gen. Min Aung Hlaing, met Tuesday with the visiting foreign minister of China, which has provided key support to his regime since it seized power two years ago.
Expect long passport lineups this week, post-strike immigration backlog: ministers

Expect long passport lineups this week, post-strike immigration backlog: ministers

OTTAWA — A federal minister is advising Canadians to expect long lines at passport offices this week as the public service resumes work following a 12-day strike.
Kishida plans to visit Yoon in South Korea before G-7

Kishida plans to visit Yoon in South Korea before G-7

TOKYO (AP) — Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida said Tuesday he is arranging a trip to South Korea for talks with President Yoon Suk Yeol in return for his March visit to Tokyo , aiming to further strengthen their ties before the upcoming summit o