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Tempers rise as German government's clean heating plans moved to back burner

Tempers rise as German government's clean heating plans moved to back burner

BERLIN (AP) — Germany's government is facing a major test after two junior partners in Chancellor Olaf Scholz's three-party coalition sparred publicly over a key element in the country's ambitious climate policy.
Pakistan's Imran Khan presses legal fight, gets protection from arrest in multiple terrorism cases

Pakistan's Imran Khan presses legal fight, gets protection from arrest in multiple terrorism cases

ISLAMABAD (AP) — Pakistan's former Prime Minister Imran Khan on Tuesday pressed his legal battle before a court in the capital, Islamabad, which granted him protection from arrest until early next month in several cases including terrorism charges fo

Michigan Board of Education president launches campaign for U.S. Senate

LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Pamela Pugh, the president of Michigan's Board of Education, announced Tuesday that she will seek the state's open U.S. Senate seat in 2024 and challenge U.S. Rep. Elissa Slotkin for the Democratic nomination.
EU welcomes F-16 jet decision for training Ukraine pilots

EU welcomes F-16 jet decision for training Ukraine pilots

BRUSSELS (AP) — The European Union's foreign policy chief said Tuesday that the U.S.
Climate protesters dragged from Shell shareholder meeting as they rush stage

Climate protesters dragged from Shell shareholder meeting as they rush stage

LONDON (AP) — Climate change protesters were dragged away as they tried to storm the stage at Shell’s shareholder meeting Tuesday, while activist investors added pressure with a resolution demanding the global oil and gas giant beef up its emissions
UK economy to avoid recession but inflation still a worry, IMF says

UK economy to avoid recession but inflation still a worry, IMF says

LONDON (AP) — The British economy will avoid falling into recession this year, according to upgraded growth forecasts Tuesday from the International Monetary Fund. In its latest assessment of the U.K.
Russia's sanctioned interior minister visits Saudi Arabia just after trip by Ukraine's Zelenskyy

Russia's sanctioned interior minister visits Saudi Arabia just after trip by Ukraine's Zelenskyy

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — A top Russian official who faces sanctions in the West over Moscow's war on Ukraine visited Saudi Arabia and held talks with his counterpart in the kingdom early on Tuesday, state media reported.
Doctors concerned more people using cannabis during pregnancy

Doctors concerned more people using cannabis during pregnancy

Researchers say an increase in emergency room visits and hospitalizations related to cannabis use by pregnant women is raising concerns about risks including preterm labour, low birth weight and negative effects on the baby's developing brain.
California's Newsom faces tough question: Who would replace Feinstein?

California's Newsom faces tough question: Who would replace Feinstein?

LOS ANGELES (AP) — U.S. Sen. Dianne Feinstein’s ongoing medical struggles have raised a sensitive political question with no easy answer: Who would California Gov.
Minnesota Legislature adjourns after passing $72B budget; Democrats celebrate as GOP hits tax hikes

Minnesota Legislature adjourns after passing $72B budget; Democrats celebrate as GOP hits tax hikes

ST. PAUL, Minn.