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Sunak investigated in UK over possible undeclared interest

Sunak investigated in UK over possible undeclared interest

LONDON (AP) — U.K. Prime Minister Rishi Sunak is under investigation over allegations he failed to disclose shares his wife owns in a child care business that stands to benefit from his government's budget , a parliamentary watchdog disclosed.
What sparked the violent struggle to control Sudan's future?

What sparked the violent struggle to control Sudan's future?

CAIRO (AP) — Tensions have been brewing for weeks between Sudan's two most powerful generals, who just 18 months earlier jointly orchestrated a military coup to derail the nation's transition to democracy.
Italy pushes crackdown on migrants reaching its shores

Italy pushes crackdown on migrants reaching its shores

ROME (AP) — Italy's right-wing government pressed ahead with plans to crack down on migrants as they arrived by the hundreds on Monday at a Sicilian port after a coast guard rescue.
Biden's pick for top WH economist faces Senate grilling

Biden's pick for top WH economist faces Senate grilling

WASHINGTON (AP) — The job of chief White House economist is typically a wonky, low-profile one, with its occupant mainly tasked with producing analyses and poring over charts and graphs.
South Africa ex-President Zuma's graft trial postponed again

South Africa ex-President Zuma's graft trial postponed again

CAPE TOWN, South Africa (AP) — The corruption trial of former South African President Jacob Zuma was postponed again Monday as he seeks to have the lead prosecutor removed from the case by claiming he is biased.
Dutch intel agency paints grim picture of multiple threats

Dutch intel agency paints grim picture of multiple threats

ZOETERMEER, Netherlands (AP) — The Dutch national intelligence agency painted a grim picture Monday of a growing number of internal and external threats to the rule of law in the Netherlands compounded by Russia's war in Ukraine, international cybera
Chinese minister's tour underscores closer ties with Russia

Chinese minister's tour underscores closer ties with Russia

MOSCOW (AP) — China's defense minister on Monday toured the top Russian military academy on a visit to the Russian capital that underscored the increasingly close ties between Moscow and Beijing amid the fighting in Ukraine.
Explosive targeting Japan PM renews worries of homemade arms

Explosive targeting Japan PM renews worries of homemade arms

Japanese police have confiscated metal tubes, tools and possible gunpowder from the home of a man suspected of throwing what was believed to be a homemade pipe bomb at Prime Minister Fumio Kishida at a campaign event, rekindling worries about the gro
Scholz's wife steps down as minister in German state

Scholz's wife steps down as minister in German state

BERLIN (AP) — German Chancellor Olaf Scholz's wife said Monday that she is stepping down as the education minister of the region where the couple lives, citing disagreement in her party over a policy proposal.
Berlusconi's treatment for infection continues in hospital

Berlusconi's treatment for infection continues in hospital

ROME (AP) — The doctors caring for former Premier Silvio Berlusconi in a Milan hospital, where he was admitted with a lung infection. said Monday that his treatment continues now that he is out of intensive care.