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Ontario NDP moves up leadership confirmation vote for Marit Stiles to next month

Ontario NDP moves up leadership confirmation vote for Marit Stiles to next month

TORONTO — Ontario's New Democrats are moving up a vote to confirm Toronto-area legislator Marit Stiles as the party's leader. The NDP held a meeting of its provincial council on Thursday and decided to hold the vote on Feb.
Lee: Tennessee high court likely won't set executions soon

Lee: Tennessee high court likely won't set executions soon

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Gov.
South Sudan union says journalists detained over viral video

South Sudan union says journalists detained over viral video

JUBA, South Sudan (AP) — A journalists' union in South Sudan asserted Friday that six staffers with the national broadcaster are detained in connection with footage apparently showing the country’s president urinating on himself during an event.
On Capitol attack anniversary, challenge of Hawley announced

On Capitol attack anniversary, challenge of Hawley announced

ST. LOUIS (AP) — Two years to the day since U.S. Sen. Josh Hawley's now-famous raised-fist salute to rioters at the U.S. Capitol, a Marine veteran who ran unsuccessfully for Senate in 2022 announced Friday that he'll try to unseat Hawley in 2024.
Japan, US to hold security talks before Kishida meets Biden

Japan, US to hold security talks before Kishida meets Biden

TOKYO (AP) — Japan and the United States will hold security talks between their foreign and defense ministers in Washington the day before Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida lands in the U.S.
Biden signs water bills benefiting 3 tribes in Arizona

Biden signs water bills benefiting 3 tribes in Arizona

FLAGSTAFF, Ariz.

Syrians in rebel enclave protest Turkey-Syria contacts

IDLIB, Syria (AP) — Thousands of Syrians held protests Friday in different parts of the rebel-held northwest against recent moves by the governments in Damascus and Ankara to improve ties.
China seeks to minimize COVID-19 risk during travel rush

China seeks to minimize COVID-19 risk during travel rush

BEIJING (AP) — China is seeking to minimize the possibility of a major new COVID-19 outbreak during this month’s Lunar New Year travel rush following the end of most pandemic containment measures.
Cubans crossing into US stunned to hear of new asylum limits

Cubans crossing into US stunned to hear of new asylum limits

YUMA, Ariz. (AP) — Migrants who entered the U.S. illegally under moonlit skies and waist-deep cold water Friday were devastated to learn they may be sent back to Mexico under expanded limits on the pursuit of asylum.
Taiwan's Tsai visits base as China protests US ship passage

Taiwan's Tsai visits base as China protests US ship passage

CHIAYI, Taiwan (AP) — Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen visited a military base Friday to observe drills while rival China protested the passage of a U.S.