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Pakistan bans media broadcasts of ex-PM Imran Khan speeches

Pakistan bans media broadcasts of ex-PM Imran Khan speeches

ISLAMABAD (AP) — Pakistan's media regulator banned broadcasts of former Prime Minister Imran Khan's speeches as police arrived at one of his homes to deliver another court summons for the ousted premier, officials said Monday.
In liberated Ukraine city, civilians still pay price of war

In liberated Ukraine city, civilians still pay price of war

IZIUM, Ukraine (AP) — In this war-scarred city in Ukraine's northeast, residents scrutinize every step for land mines. Behind closed doors, survivors wait in agony for the bodies of loved ones to be identified.
Trailblazing transgender lawmaker Georgina Beyer dies at 65

Trailblazing transgender lawmaker Georgina Beyer dies at 65

WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — Georgina Beyer, a trailblazing New Zealand politician who in 1999 became the world's first openly transgender member of Parliament, died Monday at the age of 65.
Chinese planners promise 12 million jobs, economic rebound

Chinese planners promise 12 million jobs, economic rebound

BEIJING (AP) — Chinese economic officials expressed confidence Monday they can meet this year’s growth target of “around 5%” by generating 12 million new jobs and encouraging consumer spending following the end of anti-virus controls that kept millio
In Selma, Biden says right to vote remains under assault

In Selma, Biden says right to vote remains under assault

SELMA, Ala.
Manafort, US government settle civil case for $3.15 million

Manafort, US government settle civil case for $3.15 million

WASHINGTON (AP) — Paul Manafort, the former chairman of Donald Trump's 2016 presidential campaign, has agreed to pay $3.15 million to settle a civil case filed by the Justice Department over undeclared foreign bank accounts.
China Premier Li Keqiang bows out as Xi loyalists take reins

China Premier Li Keqiang bows out as Xi loyalists take reins

BEIJING (AP) — After a decade in Chinese President Xi Jinping’s shadow, Li Keqiang is taking his final bow as the country's premier, marking a shift away from the skilled technocrats who have helped steer the world’s second-biggest economy in favor o
Scholz warns of 'consequences' if China sends arms to Russia

Scholz warns of 'consequences' if China sends arms to Russia

BERLIN (AP) — German Chancellor Olaf Scholz says there would be “consequences” if China sent weapons to Russia for Moscow's war in Ukraine, but he's fairly optimistic that Beijing will refrain from doing so.
QMJHL commissioner Gilles Courteau resigns after 37 years at helm

QMJHL commissioner Gilles Courteau resigns after 37 years at helm

MONTREAL — Quebec Major Junior Hockey League commissioner Gilles Courteau announced his resignation Sunday amid intense scrutiny among the province's political class over hazing and initiations.
Party of Estonian PM, strong Ukraine backer, gains big win

Party of Estonian PM, strong Ukraine backer, gains big win

TALLINN, Estonia (AP) — Voters in Estonia elected a new parliament Sunday with initial results suggesting the center-right Reform Party of Prime Minister Kaja Kallas .