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Turkey's December inflation slows to 64% in boost to Erdogan

Turkey's December inflation slows to 64% in boost to Erdogan

ANKARA, Turkey (AP) — Inflation in Turkey showed a sharp drop in December thanks mainly to technical reasons — which could help President Recep Tayyip Erdogan 's standing before an election, but is unlikely to bring relief to households suffering fro

Bulgaria’s president launches new bid to form government

SOFIA, Bulgaria (AP) — Bulgarian President Rumen Radev asked the second-largest political party in parliament on Tuesday to form a government, seeking to prevent the country from sliding to its fifth general elections in two years.
Poland's conservative premier in favor of death penalty

Poland's conservative premier in favor of death penalty

WARSAW, Poland (AP) — Polish Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki has surprisingly spoken in favor of the death penalty and admitted he doesn't share the view of the Roman Catholic Church on the matter.
Philippines' Marcos Jr. heads to China amid sea disputes

Philippines' Marcos Jr. heads to China amid sea disputes

MANILA, Philippines (AP) — Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. flew to China on Tuesday for a three-day state visit, saying he looks forward to his meeting with Chinese leader Xi Jinping as they work to boost bilateral ties.
Birth of nine calves sparks hope for endangered North Atlantic right whales

Birth of nine calves sparks hope for endangered North Atlantic right whales

FREDERICTON — Scientists who study the endangered North Atlantic right whale are cautiously optimistic about the current breeding season after nine calves were spotted during its first few weeks.
EU to try again for coordination on China COVID-19 policies

EU to try again for coordination on China COVID-19 policies

BRUSSELS (AP) — European Union nations will try again on Wednesday to mold a coordinated approach on if and how authorities should check incoming airline passengers from China for any new COVID-19 variants after several member nations announced indiv
Democrat Katie Hobbs takes office as Arizona governor

Democrat Katie Hobbs takes office as Arizona governor

PHOENIX (AP) — Katie Hobbs took the oath of office Monday to become Arizona’s 24th governor and the first Democrat to hold the office since 2009.
Head of group fighting COVID restrictions charged with attempting to obstruct justice

Head of group fighting COVID restrictions charged with attempting to obstruct justice

WINNIPEG — The Winnipeg Police Service says the president of the Justice Centre for Constitutional Freedoms is facing charges that include attempting to obstruct justice, following his admission in 2021 that he hired a private investigator to follow
Canada extends copyright protection another 20 years to meet new trade obligation

Canada extends copyright protection another 20 years to meet new trade obligation

OTTAWA — There will be no new books, songs or plays added to the public domain in Canada until 2043 after the government squeezed in a change to copyright laws just before the end of 2022. Until Dec.
Jan. 6 panel shutting down after referring Trump for crimes

Jan. 6 panel shutting down after referring Trump for crimes

WASHINGTON (AP) — The House Jan.