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Kosovo's new mayor takes up post peacefully in minority area as West warns against ethnic violence

Kosovo's new mayor takes up post peacefully in minority area as West warns against ethnic violence

MITROVICA, Kosovo (AP) — A new mayor has been sworn in in northern Kosovo after a vote in April that was boycotted by the ethnic Serb minority which dominates the area.
In El Salvador, transgender community struggles for rights and survival

In El Salvador, transgender community struggles for rights and survival

SAN SALVADOR, El Salvador (AP) — Fabricio Chicas knows exactly what will happen.
Former Italian Premier Berlusconi leaves hospital after 45 days

Former Italian Premier Berlusconi leaves hospital after 45 days

MILAN (AP) — Former Italian Premier Silvio Berlusconi was discharged on Friday from a Milan hospital, nearly a month and a half after he was admitted with a lung infection.
Britain unveils $1.2B strategy to boost computer chip industry

Britain unveils $1.2B strategy to boost computer chip industry

LONDON (AP) — Britain's government unveiled its long-awaited semiconductor strategy Friday, catching up with similar efforts by Western allies seeking to reduce reliance on Asian production of the computer chips that are essential to modern life.
Trudeau announces new Russian sanctions at G7 summit

Trudeau announces new Russian sanctions at G7 summit

HIROSHIMA, Japan — Canada has announced new sanctions against Russia as Prime Minister Justin Trudeau attends the G7 Leaders' Summit in Hiroshima.
Rewriting history: A look at some historical sites where plaques may be changed

Rewriting history: A look at some historical sites where plaques may be changed

Parks Canada is rewriting hundreds of outdated historical plaques that mark some of the country's most prominent places and events. Here's a look at 10 sites where texts are being reviewed: 1.
Princess Anne to visit Canada's oldest regiment in New Brunswick this weekend

Princess Anne to visit Canada's oldest regiment in New Brunswick this weekend

FREDERICTON — Princess Louise,the mare that was once the mascot of the 8th Canadian Hussars, never met the calvary regiment's horse-loving colonel-in-chief.
Trial over Kari Lake’s last challenge to loss in Arizona governor’s race ends for 2nd day

Trial over Kari Lake’s last challenge to loss in Arizona governor’s race ends for 2nd day

PHOENIX (AP) — The trial for Kari Lake's only remaining legal claim in her challenge to the Arizona governor's race ended Thursday without a decision. Attorneys for Gov.
Push for transit, walkable communities growing across US

Push for transit, walkable communities growing across US

ATLANTA (AP) — On the weekend in March when Brittany Glover would have turned 34, her mother stood on the same busy road in Atlanta where her daughter died six months earlier.
Smith, Notley square off in Alberta election debate, ask voters who do they trust

Smith, Notley square off in Alberta election debate, ask voters who do they trust

EDMONTON — Alberta’s two political contenders hammered each other on the issue of trust in the provincial election campaign's lone debate Thursday.