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Nova Scotia fire marshal's office faces intense scrutiny over damning report

Nova Scotia fire marshal's office faces intense scrutiny over damning report

HALIFAX — Nova Scotia's fire marshal faced tough questions Wednesday about a recent report that found his office was putting the public at risk by failing to properly manage fire safety inspections.
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Philadelphia mayoral primary returned Democrats to familiar themes of crime, inequality

Philadelphia mayoral primary returned Democrats to familiar themes of crime, inequality

Democrat Cherelle Parker turned back challenges from the left Tuesday to win Philadelphia’s mayoral primary, a contest that serves as the nation’s latest barometer of the mood of big cities in dealing with issues such as crime, poverty and inequality
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US Navy commander: No real change in Russian military's conduct toward Western warships in east Med

US Navy commander: No real change in Russian military's conduct toward Western warships in east Med

NICOSIA, Cyprus (AP) — A U.S. Navy commander said Wednesday there is “no significant change” in the conduct of Russian aircraft and warships toward Western naval and air assets in the eastern Mediterranean as Moscow’s war in Ukraine grinds on. Cmdr.
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South Africa minister denies extensive ANC corruption at power utility, concedes 'naughty' few

South Africa minister denies extensive ANC corruption at power utility, concedes 'naughty' few

JOHANNESBURG (AP) — A senior South African government minister denied Wednesday there was extensive corruption within the ruling African Nations Congress party in relation to the country's financially-crippled power utility, although he did concede a
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Hamas calls on Palestinians to confront Israeli victory parade in Jerusalem

Hamas calls on Palestinians to confront Israeli victory parade in Jerusalem

GAZA CITY, Gaza Strip (AP) — The ruling Hamas militant group in the Gaza Strip on Wednesday called on Palestinians to confront a flag-waving parade planned by Jewish nationalists through the main Palestinian thoroughfare in Jerusalem’s Old City.
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Nigerian doctors begin 5-day strike, leaving many without health care

ABUJA, Nigeria (AP) — Doctors in Nigerian public hospitals on Wednesday kicked off a five-day strike to demand better conditions, leading to health care being shut for many patients.
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Ukraine's foreign minister and visiting Chinese envoy discuss peace, but next steps unclear

KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Ukraine's foreign minister met with a visiting Chinese mediator to discuss how to end Russia's war , but no details were disclosed Wednesday and the next steps were unclear.
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Border checks between Russia and Belarus are back for the first time in 28 years

TALLINN, Estonia (AP) — Belarus, one of Russia's closest allies, has partially restored controls on its border with its neighbor, Belarusian Foreign Minister Sergei Aleinik said Wednesday.
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Black Californians hope state reparations don't become another broken promise

Black Californians hope state reparations don't become another broken promise

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — San Francisco resident Pia Harris hopes for reparations in her lifetime.
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Planned Parenthood asks Montana judge to block law that bans 2nd-trimester abortion method

Planned Parenthood asks Montana judge to block law that bans 2nd-trimester abortion method

HELENA, Mont. (AP) — Planned Parenthood of Montana on Tuesday asked a state judge to temporarily block a law that bans the abortion method most commonly used after 15 weeks of gestation, arguing it is unconstitutional.
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