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Dems: Biden should be 'embarrassed' by classified docs case

Dems: Biden should be 'embarrassed' by classified docs case

WASHINGTON (AP) — Senior Democrats, dismayed by a steady stream of startling disclosures , expressed criticism Sunday of how President Joe Biden handled classified material after leaving office as vice president and disappointment that the White Hous
Harris rallies against GOP push to roll back abortion rights

Harris rallies against GOP push to roll back abortion rights

WASHINGTON (AP) — Vice President Kamala Harris railed against efforts in Washington and in Republican-led states to restrict abortion on what would have been the 50th anniversary of Roe vs.
Ex-prosecutor's defense team can't quit now, prosecutors say

Ex-prosecutor's defense team can't quit now, prosecutors say

BALTIMORE (AP) — After attorneys for Baltimore’s former top prosecutor Marilyn Mosby asked to stop representing her in an ongoing perjury and mortgage fraud case, federal prosecutors filed a motion Saturday opposing the request.
Swift firing of police is rare, but could become more common

Swift firing of police is rare, but could become more common

BOSTON (AP) — The speed with which five Memphis police officers were fired following the traffic stop of a man who later died in a hospital is unusual but could become more common, according to those studying police and criminal justice issues.
France asks Burkina Faso to clarify troop departure reports

France asks Burkina Faso to clarify troop departure reports

PARIS (AP) — French President Emmanuel Macron said Sunday he was awaiting “clarifications” from Burkina Faso’s new junta leader following a report saying authorities in the West African country ordered hundreds of French troops to leave within a mont
Brazil's new president works to reverse Amazon deforestation

Brazil's new president works to reverse Amazon deforestation

RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — Shaking a traditional rattle, Brazil’s incoming head of Indigenous affairs recently walked through every corner of the agency’s headquarters — even its coffee room — as she invoked help from ancestors during a ritual cleansing.
Italy's Meloni eyes boost in strong energy ties with Algeria

Italy's Meloni eyes boost in strong energy ties with Algeria

ALGIERS, Algeria (AP) — Italian Premier Giorgia Meloni arrived Sunday in Algeria for a low-key two-day visit as the two nations look to build up a strategic partnership and Italy works to further wean itself off Russian energy with help from the gas-
France, Germany renew alliance strained amid war in Ukraine

France, Germany renew alliance strained amid war in Ukraine

PARIS (AP) — France and Germany committed Sunday to giving Ukraine “unwavering support” and to strengthening the European Union as they sought to overcome differences over defense, energy and economic issues on the 60th anniversary of their post-Worl
Israel envoy to Canada signals resignation over 'different policy' under Netanyahu

Israel envoy to Canada signals resignation over 'different policy' under Netanyahu

OTTAWA — Israel's ambassador to Canada says he intends to leave his post early after a change in government back at home as protests mount in Tel Aviv over controversial new policies.
Turkish Muslims protest Quran-burning in Sweden

Turkish Muslims protest Quran-burning in Sweden

ISTANBUL (AP) — Outrage over a Quran-burning protest in Sweden produced a second day of protests in Turkey, reflecting tensions between the two countries.