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Poland summons Russian ambassador over assassination comment

Poland summons Russian ambassador over assassination comment

WARSAW, Poland (AP) — The Polish Foreign Ministry summoned the Russian ambassador in protest Friday after a former Russian official suggested that it would be acceptable to assassinate Poland's ambassador to Russia.

Kansas loses legal fight over voting law passed in 2021

MISSION, Kan. (AP) — Kansas has lost a legal fight over one of the voting laws that its Republican-led Legislature passed in the wake of the 2020 election. U.S.
With detailed race question, Census may end ancestry ask

With detailed race question, Census may end ancestry ask

Is ancestry history? The U.S.
With flags and fancy hats, Canadians join the crowds ahead of King's coronation

With flags and fancy hats, Canadians join the crowds ahead of King's coronation

LONDON — Canadians were joining the crush of jubilant royal fans who were converging on London on Friday, ahead of the first coronation to take place in the United Kingdom in 70 years.

Egypt presidential hopeful says supporters, uncles detained

BEIRUT (AP) — An Egyptian politician residing abroad and planning to run in the country’s presidential elections next year said on Friday that two of his uncles and a group of friends and supporters have been detained in recent days.
Biden marks Cinco de Mayo by going to taqueria in Washington

Biden marks Cinco de Mayo by going to taqueria in Washington

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden celebrated Cinco de Mayo on Friday by stepping out for tacos at a Washington food hall. His stop prompted one onlooker to remark, “This is the most D.C. thing that's ever happened to me.
Biden said to pick Air Force general as Joint Chiefs chair

Biden said to pick Air Force general as Joint Chiefs chair

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden is expected to nominate a history-making Air Force fighter pilot with years of experience in shaping U.S. defenses to meet China's rise to serve as the nation's next top military officer, according to two U.S.
Group led by China, Russia criticizes global institutions

Group led by China, Russia criticizes global institutions

PANAJI, India (AP) — Foreign ministers from a group of nations led by China and Russia criticized on Friday the ability of world institutions to resolve geopolitical problems, including the coronavirus pandemic, and said their organization should do

Italian ex-leader Conte attacked by man protesting lockdowns

MILAN (AP) — Former Italian Premier Giuseppe Conte has been physically attacked during an official appearance in Tuscany by a man protesting against Italy’s lockdowns and other measures to contain the coronavirus pandemic , Italian media reported Fri
Manslaughter conviction set aside due to delay caused by Crown, Supreme Court says

Manslaughter conviction set aside due to delay caused by Crown, Supreme Court says

OTTAWA — The Supreme Court of Canada says it set aside manslaughter and firearm convictions because of an unwarranted delay in a man's trial caused by the Crown.