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Presidential election in Slovenia tests liberal government

Presidential election in Slovenia tests liberal government

LJUBLJANA, Slovenia (AP) — Voters in Slovenia are preparing to choose a new president in a weekend election that is seen as a test for the European Union nation's liberal government, which took power from populists six months ago amid a soaring crisi
Russian threats revive old nuclear fears in central Europe

Russian threats revive old nuclear fears in central Europe

WARSAW, Poland (AP) — Two stories beneath a modern steel production plant on Warsaw's northern edge lies an untouched Cold War relic: a shelter containing gas masks, stretchers, first aid kits and other items meant to help civil defense leaders survi
Britain's political turmoil shatters its pragmatic image

Britain's political turmoil shatters its pragmatic image

LISBON, Portugal (AP) — When the United Kingdom walked out of the European Union two years ago, Brexit supporters believed British pragmatism and common sense would not only see them through but also allow their country to flourish as it stood alone.
First Nations, environmentalists tired of government stonewalling over selenium probe

First Nations, environmentalists tired of government stonewalling over selenium probe

First Nations and environmentalists say they are angry the federal and British Columbia governments continue to stonewall American requests for a joint investigation of cross-border contamination from coal mining as meetings of the panel that mediate
Candidate hopes to break GOP's California losing streak

Candidate hopes to break GOP's California losing streak

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — In their quest to win back statewide office in deep-blue California, Republicans have set their sights — and money — on controller candidate Lanhee Chen.
'Momentous': Asian Americans laud Anna May Wong's US quarter

'Momentous': Asian Americans laud Anna May Wong's US quarter

More than 60 years after Anna May Wong became the first Asian American woman to receive a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, the pioneering actor has coined another first, quite literally.
Oprah seeks to lend her appeal to Abrams in Georgia election

Oprah seeks to lend her appeal to Abrams in Georgia election

ATLANTA (AP) — Oprah Winfrey is again shining her star power on Democrat Stacey Abrams's bid for governor in Georgia, as Abrams pursues a rematch against incumbent Republican Brian Kemp, who she narrowly lost to in 2018.
Liz Truss promised UK a shakeup - but was forced out instead

Liz Truss promised UK a shakeup - but was forced out instead

LONDON (AP) — Liz Truss became prime minister on a promise to open a new era of growth by shaking up Britain's economy.
Analysis: Iran pushes militarily abroad amid unrest at home

Analysis: Iran pushes militarily abroad amid unrest at home

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — As protests rage at home, Iran's theocratic government is flexing its military muscle abroad: Tehran has supplied drones to Russia that killed Ukrainian civilians, run drills in a border region with Azerbaijan and b
Election deniers could make deep changes to Arizona voting

Election deniers could make deep changes to Arizona voting

PHOENIX (AP) — Gathered at a table in the Capitol in Phoenix a little less than two years ago, two Republicans and a Democrat took part in a ceremony prescribed by state law that made official Joe Biden's 10,500-vote victory in Arizona's 2020 preside
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