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Trump settles lawsuit filed by protesters over 2015 scuffle

NEW YORK (AP) — Former President Donald Trump has settled a lawsuit filed by a group of protesters who say they were roughed up by the Republican's private security guards during his 2015 presidential campaign.
Nevada ACLU requests probe into alleged partisan hand-count

Nevada ACLU requests probe into alleged partisan hand-count

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With no word on visas, Canada's CBC closes China bureau

With no word on visas, Canada's CBC closes China bureau

BEIJING (AP) — Canadian public broadcaster CBC said it is closing its China bureau after the Chinese government ignored requests to base a reporter in Beijing. CBC said its applications had been met “by monthslong silence from Chinese officials.
With Bolsonaro tamed in defeat, Brazil steps back from brink

With Bolsonaro tamed in defeat, Brazil steps back from brink

RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — In the run-up to Brazil’s presidential election , many feared a narrow result would be contested and spell the death knell for Latin America’s largest democracy.
Powell: Rate hikes may slow, but inflation fight hardly over

Powell: Rate hikes may slow, but inflation fight hardly over

WASHINGTON (AP) — Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell sought Wednesday to strike a delicate balance at a moment when high inflation is bedeviling the nation’s economy and commanding a central role in the midterm elections.
Yearly inflation in Turkey rises to new 24-year high of 85%

Yearly inflation in Turkey rises to new 24-year high of 85%

ANKARA, Turkey (AP) — Annual inflation in Turkey continued to rise in October, official figures showed Thursday, pushing the price of essential goods higher and amplifying a cost-of-living crisis in the country. Consumer prices rose to 85.
Germany's Scholz makes difficult visit to assertive China

Germany's Scholz makes difficult visit to assertive China

BERLIN (AP) — Chancellor Olaf Scholz is making his first visit to China as German leader this week, a diplomatically delicate trip while Germany and the European Union work on their strategy toward an increasingly assertive and authoritarian Beijing
Republican wave could prove emboldening for left-leaning Democrats on Capitol Hill

Republican wave could prove emboldening for left-leaning Democrats on Capitol Hill

WASHINGTON — Their arrival atop a cresting "blue wave" of Democrats in 2018, two years into the caustic presidency of Donald Trump, heralded a bold new era of young, diverse and left-leaning political power on Capitol Hill.
Lebanon-Israel deal a landmark but with limits, experts say

Lebanon-Israel deal a landmark but with limits, experts say

BEIRUT (AP) — U.S. mediators tried for more than a decade to broker a maritime border agreement between Lebanon and Israel.
Manitoba government plans to stick to set election date of October 2023

Manitoba government plans to stick to set election date of October 2023

WINNIPEG — Manitoba Justice Minister Kelvin Goertzen says the Progressive Conservative government is not planning to call an early election.
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