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Uzbeks approve changes that could extend president till 2040

Uzbeks approve changes that could extend president till 2040

TASHKENT, Uzbekistan (AP) — Uzbeks gave overwhelming approval in a referendum to constitutional changes that promise human rights reforms but that also would allow the country’s president to stay in office until 2040, the country's central elections
Paraguay's long-ruling party romps to presidential victory

Paraguay's long-ruling party romps to presidential victory

ASUNCION, Paraguay (AP) — The long-governing Colorado Party remained the dominant force of Paraguayan politics as the vote count from Sunday's election gave an overwhelming lead to its presidential candidate, Santiago Peña, with nearly all votes coun
Mexico immigration agency head to stand trial in deadly fire

Mexico immigration agency head to stand trial in deadly fire

MEXICO CITY (AP) — A judge ordered the head of Mexico’s immigration agency to stand trial on charges that he failed in his responsibility to protect those in his custody when 40 migrants died in a fire at a border detention center in March.
New Zealand leader says he favors nation becoming a republic

New Zealand leader says he favors nation becoming a republic

WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — New Zealand Prime Minister Chris Hipkins said Monday he personally favors his country becoming a republic, but it's not a change he intends to push for as leader.
Biden's diverse coalition of support risks fraying in 2024

Biden's diverse coalition of support risks fraying in 2024

WASHINGTON (AP) — Former Sen. Joe Lieberman, the Connecticut Democrat-turned-Independent long known for his centrist views, voted for Joe Biden in 2020.
LGBTQ+ lawmaker to GOP: 'I’m literally trying to exist'

LGBTQ+ lawmaker to GOP: 'I’m literally trying to exist'

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — State Sen. Shevrin Jones can often be seen at the Florida Capitol greeting staff and colleagues with a smile or laugh, but when he’s alone it’s a different story. “The outward expression is to show God’s love.
First Republic up in air as regulators juggle bank's fate

First Republic up in air as regulators juggle bank's fate

NEW YORK (AP) — Regulators continued their search for a solution to First Republic Bank’s woes over the weekend before stock markets were set to open Monday.
Rally decries lack of federal regulation targetting shipbreaking operations

Rally decries lack of federal regulation targetting shipbreaking operations

A Vancouver Island community is sounding the alarm about the lack of federal and provincial regulations targetting boat-dismantling operations that may leak pollutants like asbestos and heavy metals into Canadian waters.
Manitoba premier pledges $30 million to expand ICU at Winnipeg's Grace Hospital

Manitoba premier pledges $30 million to expand ICU at Winnipeg's Grace Hospital

WINNIPEG — Manitoba's Premier has announced her government will contribute $30 million to expand an intensive care unit at a Winnipeg hospital.
Tim Scott sets May 22 announcement for 2024 presidential bid

Tim Scott sets May 22 announcement for 2024 presidential bid

CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — Sen. Tim Scott of South Carolina is nearly ready to reveal his decision on entering the race for the 2024 Republican presidential nomination, saying Sunday that he would make an announcement on May 22.