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Macron leads ceremony marking end of WWII in Europe

Macron leads ceremony marking end of WWII in Europe

PARIS (AP) — French President Emmanuel Macron led the traditional ceremony on Paris’ Champs-Elysees Monday, commemorating the day that marked the end of World War II in Europe in 1945.

Uzbekistan calls snap presidential election for July 9

TALLINN, Estonia (AP) — Uzbekistan's leader on Monday called a snap presidential election for July, with the announcement coming a week after a constitutional referendum extended the term from five years to seven.
Wisconsin election officials want to revive 'critical' plan

Wisconsin election officials want to revive 'critical' plan

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Election officials in battleground Wisconsin hope to revive a bipartisan plan they say is critical to rebuilding confidence in elections but that was killed last week by Republicans without debate.
US backs study of safe injection sites, overdose prevention

US backs study of safe injection sites, overdose prevention

For the first time, the U.S. government will pay for a large study measuring whether overdoses can be prevented by so-called safe injection sites, places where people can use heroin and other illegal drugs and be revived if they take too much.
Nigeria court hears opposition's presidential vote challenge

Nigeria court hears opposition's presidential vote challenge

ABUJA, Nigeria (AP) — A Nigerian court on Monday began its hearing on separate suits filed by the opposition to challenge the incumbent party's victory in the country's presidential election.
USAID chief Power heads to Serbia, Kosovo to lower tensions

USAID chief Power heads to Serbia, Kosovo to lower tensions

WASHINGTON (AP) — The United States' top international development chief, Samantha Power , is heading to Serbia and Kosovo this week to meet with leaders there, as U.S.
Congress eyes new rules for tech: What's under consideration

Congress eyes new rules for tech: What's under consideration

WASHINGTON (AP) — Most Democrats and Republicans agree that the federal government should better regulate the biggest technology companies, particularly social media platforms. But there is very little consensus on how it should be done.
Turkish opposition rally cut short due to violence

Turkish opposition rally cut short due to violence

ISTANBUL (AP) — More than a dozen people have been detained over violence against an opposition election rally in Turkey’s eastern city of Erzurum over the weekend, the country’s justice minister said Monday.
Turkey's opposition denounces fairness of vote under Erdogan

Turkey's opposition denounces fairness of vote under Erdogan

ISTANBUL (AP) — As Turkey heads for presidential and parliamentary elections at the weekend that are shaping up to be the strongest challenge to President Recep Tayyip Erdogan in his 20 years as leader, complaints are growing about the fairness of th
China tells US to 'reflect deeply' over downturn in ties

China tells US to 'reflect deeply' over downturn in ties

BEIJING (AP) — China’s foreign minister told the U.S. ambassador on Monday that Washington is responsible for the downturn in relations between the two countries and must “reflect deeply” before ties can return to a healthy track, an official said.