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Ethnic Karen rebels attack key town in eastern Myanmar

BANGKOK (AP) — Rebels belonging to Myanmar’s Karen ethnic minority have launched an anti-government offensive in a rare effort to seize a town in the eastern part of the country, the guerrillas and military government said Friday.
Trial testimony ends for 3 tied to Gov. Whitmer kidnap plot

Trial testimony ends for 3 tied to Gov. Whitmer kidnap plot

Prosecutors and defense lawyers rested their case Friday in the trial of three men charged with assisting the 2020 plot to kidnap Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer .
How do states ensure dead people’s ballots aren’t counted?

How do states ensure dead people’s ballots aren’t counted?

How do states ensure dead people’s ballots aren’t counted? Election officials regularly check death records.
Manitoba providing $40M to expand CentrePort site in Winnipeg

Manitoba providing $40M to expand CentrePort site in Winnipeg

ROSSER — The Manitoba government says it is to spend up to $40 million toward the expansion of North America's largest tri-modal inland port.
Sri Lankan lawmakers vote to trim presidential powers

Sri Lankan lawmakers vote to trim presidential powers

COLOMBO, Sri Lanka (AP) — Sri Lankan lawmakers overwhelmingly approved a constitutional amendment on Friday that trims the powers of the president, a key demand of protesters who are seeking political reforms and solutions to the country’s economic c
By the numbers: A look at key figures in Ontario's municipal elections

By the numbers: A look at key figures in Ontario's municipal elections

Municipalities across Ontario will elect new local governments on Monday.
EU leaders avoid deep rift on gas price cap at energy summit

EU leaders avoid deep rift on gas price cap at energy summit

BRUSSELS (AP) — European Union leaders struggled to find immediate practical solutions on how to deal with an energy crisis but avoided an open rift between Germany and France on Friday that would have exposed a divided bloc as it confronts Russian P
Chad govt suspends 7 political parties after deadly protests

Chad govt suspends 7 political parties after deadly protests

N'DJAMENA, Chad (AP) — Chad's government clamped down on the country's opposition Friday, suspending seven political parties and searching party offices a day after unprecedented protests around the country left more than 60 people dead.
Social media platforms brace for midterm elections mayhem

Social media platforms brace for midterm elections mayhem

A Facebook search for the words “election fraud” first delivers an article claiming that workers at a Pennsylvania children's museum are brainwashing children so they'll accept stolen elections.
Turkey: Erdogan to discuss NATO bid with Sweden's new leader

Turkey: Erdogan to discuss NATO bid with Sweden's new leader

ANKARA, Turkey (AP) — Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said he has agreed to meet with Sweden’s new prime minister in Ankara to discuss the Scandinavian country’s bid to join NATO, describing the visit as an opportunity to test Stockholm’s “sin
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