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Lawmakers war-game conflict with China, hoping to deter one

Lawmakers war-game conflict with China, hoping to deter one

WASHINGTON (AP) — It’s April 22, 2027, and 72 hours into a first-strike Chinese attack on Taiwan and the U.S. military response . Already, the toll on all sides is staggering.
New wave of GOP candidates poised to join 2024 campaign

New wave of GOP candidates poised to join 2024 campaign

NEW YORK (AP) — The opening phase of the Republican presidential primary has largely centered on the escalating collision between former President Donald Trump and Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis .
China's FM holds talks in Philippines amid strained ties

China's FM holds talks in Philippines amid strained ties

MANILA, Philippines (AP) — China's foreign minister said Saturday his country is willing to work with the Philippines to resolve their differences, as tensions rise over Beijing's behavior in the disputed South China Sea and Manila's deeping military

At least 21 killed as Somalia battles jihadis in remote area

MOGADISHU, Somalia (AP) — Somalia's military repulsed an attack by jihadi fighters in a remote region of the country early Saturday, killing at least 18 of the al-Shabab militants, according to a top army official.
Russian race-car driver heads to Federal Court over Canadian sanctions

Russian race-car driver heads to Federal Court over Canadian sanctions

OTTAWA — A Russian race-car driver is taking Canada to court, saying sanctions imposed against him following Moscow’s invasion of Ukraine are unfairly hurting his career.
'Very difficult situation:' Canadians in Khartoum take shelter amid violence

'Very difficult situation:' Canadians in Khartoum take shelter amid violence

TORONTO — Abdelgadir Eltayeb and his family have no electricity, dwindling food and water, and haven't been able to venture far from the home in Khartoum where they took shelter after violence exploded in Sudan's capital this week.
Tennessee Legislature wraps up; will reconvene on gun reform

Tennessee Legislature wraps up; will reconvene on gun reform

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Tennessee's Republican-led Legislature finished its annual session Friday without taking action on a gun control plan offered by the GOP governor in the wake of a deadly shooting at a Christian school in Nashville.
Situation in Sudan volatile and deteriorating rapidly: Foreign Affairs Minister Joly

Situation in Sudan volatile and deteriorating rapidly: Foreign Affairs Minister Joly

OTTAWA — The federal government says it has deployed members of its Global Affairs Standing Rapid Deployment Team to Djibouti due to the volatile and rapidly deteriorating situation in Sudan.
House Republicans, Manhattan DA end fight over Trump inquiry

House Republicans, Manhattan DA end fight over Trump inquiry

NEW YORK (AP) — Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg agreed Friday to let Republicans on the House Judiciary Committee question an ex-prosecutor about the criminal case against former President Donald Trump.

Guest lineups for the Sunday news shows

WASHINGTON (AP) — ABC’s “This Week” — Sen. Mark Warner, D-Va.; Rep. Nancy Mace, R-S.C.; Jason Armstrong, police chief in Apex, North Carolina; Allison Anderman, senior counsel and director of local policy, Giffords Law Center.