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In asylum dispute, Austrian mayor takes down migrant tents

In asylum dispute, Austrian mayor takes down migrant tents

ST. GEORGEN, Austria (AP) — In a standoff over the rising number of asylum-seekers in Austria, the mayor of a small village has defied the federal government and ordered tents housing the migrants to be dismantled. After a weeks-long conflict, St.
Britain's vulnerable await PM's spending plans with anxiety

Britain's vulnerable await PM's spending plans with anxiety

LONDON (AP) — Thirugnanam Sureshan maneuvers his wheelchair into the tiny kitchen of his one-bedroom apartment, flips the switch on an electric kettle and brews a mug of instant coffee. It’s his second hot drink of the day, and it will be his last.
EXPLAINER: Qatar's role in diplomacy ahead of 2022 World Cup

EXPLAINER: Qatar's role in diplomacy ahead of 2022 World Cup

For decades, Doha has flung open its doors to Taliban warlords, Islamist dissidents, African rebel commanders and exiles of every stripe.
US, Cubans will meet again in Havana: State Department

US, Cubans will meet again in Havana: State Department

WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S.
Cubans, Nicaraguans drive illegal border crossings higher

Cubans, Nicaraguans drive illegal border crossings higher

SAN DIEGO (AP) — U.S. authorities stopped migrants more than 230,000 times on the Mexican border in October, the third-highest month of Joe Biden's presidency amid growing numbers from Cuba, Nicaragua, Colombia and other countries.
Cambodian leader leaves G-20 early after COVID-19 diagnosis

Cambodian leader leaves G-20 early after COVID-19 diagnosis

NUSA DUA, Indonesia (AP) — Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen said Tuesday he has COVID-19 and is leaving the Group of 20 meetings in Bali, just days after hosting President Joe Biden and other world leaders for a summit in his country's capital.
California wins leave GOP poised to seize US House control

California wins leave GOP poised to seize US House control

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Two threatened U.S.
Republican Williams elected to Congress in central New York

Republican Williams elected to Congress in central New York

SYRACUSE, N.Y. (AP) — Tech entrepreneur Brandon Williams has been elected to Congress in a district in central New York, becoming the 11th Republican to win a House race this fall in a state where Democrats usually dominate.
Arizona measure gives non-citizens in-state college tuition

Arizona measure gives non-citizens in-state college tuition

PHOENIX (AP) — Arizona voters have approved an initiative to extend cheaper in-state college tuition to some non-citizen students, cheering supporters who hope the measure’s passage Monday will help spark momentum for wider immigration reform in Cong
McCarthy makes case for House speaker, but right flank balks

McCarthy makes case for House speaker, but right flank balks

WASHINGTON (AP) — With Republicans close to gaining control of the House, Republican Leader Kevin McCarthy maneuvered Monday to lock up support to become the next House speaker, pushing past the objections of his right flank and embarking on a bruisi