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N.S. mass shooting inquiry report must deliver 'clear commentary': family lawyer

N.S. mass shooting inquiry report must deliver 'clear commentary': family lawyer

HALIFAX — On July 22, 2020, about three months after a gunman murdered 22 people in Nova Scotia, a procession of grieving relatives marched to the local RCMP detachment, demanding an independent and open inquiry into the rampage.
Spain clean energy case shakes confidence in EU investment

Spain clean energy case shakes confidence in EU investment

MADRID (AP) — Renewable energy investors who lost subsidies promised by Spain are heading to a London court to try to claw back $125 million from the government — a decadelong dispute with ramifications for clean energy financing across the European
Myanmar junta dissolves Suu Kyi's party, much of opposition

Myanmar junta dissolves Suu Kyi's party, much of opposition

BANGKOK (AP) — Myanmar’s military government took another major step in its ongoing campaign to cripple its political opponents on Wednesday, dissolving dozens of opposition parties including that of ousted leader Aung San Suu Kyi for failing to meet
Harris, in Africa, confronts painful past, envisions future

Harris, in Africa, confronts painful past, envisions future

CAPE COAST, Ghana (AP) — Vice President Kamala Harris on Tuesday stepped through the black doors of a colonial-era seaside fort and down into the dungeons, touring a site where millions of enslaved Africans were held captive before they were loaded o
Former Taiwan leader begins mainland tour at historic tomb

Former Taiwan leader begins mainland tour at historic tomb

NANJING, China (AP) — Former Taiwan President Ma Ying-jeou began a 12-day tour of China with a symbolism-laden visit to the mausoleum where a founding figure revered in both China and Taiwan is entombed.
Deadly fire highlights immigration pressures on Mexico

Deadly fire highlights immigration pressures on Mexico

SAN DIEGO (AP) — The fire that killed 38 people at an immigration detention center in Mexico happened as Western hemisphere countries face pressure to address the extraordinary number of people fleeing their homes.
Basic training without yelling: Army recruits get 2nd chance

Basic training without yelling: Army recruits get 2nd chance

WASHINGTON (AP) — Last August, Daysia Holiday decided to try one more time to join the Army. She’d taken the academic test and failed three times.
Indonesia's stance on Israel overshadows world soccer event

Indonesia's stance on Israel overshadows world soccer event

JAKARTA, Indonesia (AP) — Indonesia could lose its chance to host a global youth soccer tournament, and its chance to qualify for the 2026 World Cup, after refusing to welcome a team from Israel.
After school shooting, Tenn. gun laws likely to remain lax

After school shooting, Tenn. gun laws likely to remain lax

NASHVILLE, Tenn.
Biden: GOP policies would surrender tech economy to China

Biden: GOP policies would surrender tech economy to China

DURHAM, N.C. (AP) — President Joe Biden said Tuesday that Republicans' ideas for cutting the budget could undermine U.S. manufacturing and help China dominate the world economy.