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Germany refuses WWII reparations talks, Poland turns to UN

WARSAW, Poland (AP) — Poland said Tuesday it has been informed by Germany that it does not intend to engage in negotiations on any World War II reparations to Warsaw as Berlin considers the matter closed.
Manitoba elections commissioner says Tory leadership fundraiser did not violate rules

Manitoba elections commissioner says Tory leadership fundraiser did not violate rules

WINNIPEG — An online fundraiser by the losing candidate in the 2021 Manitoba Progressive Conservative leadership race did not violate any financing rules, elections commissioner Bill Bowles has ruled.
Kentucky AG navigates GOP feud as he files for governor

Kentucky AG navigates GOP feud as he files for governor

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1st tanker carrying LNG from US arrives in Germany

1st tanker carrying LNG from US arrives in Germany

BERLIN (AP) — The first regular shipment of liquefied natural gas from the United States arrived in Germany on Tuesday, part of a wide-reaching effort to help the country replace energy supplies it previously received from Russia.
German police union calls for action after New Year attacks

German police union calls for action after New Year attacks

BERLIN (AP) — Germany's biggest police union called Tuesday for concerted action to prevent a repeat of the violent excesses seen in Berlin and other cities during the New Year's celebrations, in which officers, firefighters and medical personnel wer
Ulysses S. Grant, president and general, gets a day in Ohio

Ulysses S. Grant, president and general, gets a day in Ohio

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — The president responsible for giving America the federal Christmas holiday is getting a special day of his own. Beginning next year, April 27 will be celebrated as Ulysses S.

German inflation hits 7.9% in 2022, highest in over 70 years

BERLIN (AP) — Germany has recorded its highest annual inflation in more than 70 years, according to preliminary data released Tuesday by the country's Federal Statistical Office.
Turkey's December inflation slows to 64% in boost to Erdogan

Turkey's December inflation slows to 64% in boost to Erdogan

ANKARA, Turkey (AP) — Inflation in Turkey showed a sharp drop in December thanks mainly to technical reasons — which could help President Recep Tayyip Erdogan 's standing before an election, but is unlikely to bring relief to households suffering fro

Bulgaria’s president launches new bid to form government

SOFIA, Bulgaria (AP) — Bulgarian President Rumen Radev asked the second-largest political party in parliament on Tuesday to form a government, seeking to prevent the country from sliding to its fifth general elections in two years.
Poland's conservative premier in favor of death penalty

Poland's conservative premier in favor of death penalty

WARSAW, Poland (AP) — Polish Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki has surprisingly spoken in favor of the death penalty and admitted he doesn't share the view of the Roman Catholic Church on the matter.