UK Treasury chief in position of power as PM Truss struggles
By SYLVIA HUI Associated Press LONDON (AP) — As British Prime Minister Liz Truss struggles to retain her authority, one man is seen to be in the…
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In Norway, 4 Russians caught taking photographs illegally
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By CHINEDU ASADU Associated Press ABUJA, Nigeria (AP) — Officials in Nigeria say the death toll from this year’s flooding has risen to 603.…
Continue ReadingNakia Creek Fire explodes amid powerful winds, forcing thousands of evacuations in Washington state
By Nouran Salahieh, CNN Fueled by powerful winds and unseasonably hot temperatures, a wildfire burning in Washington state exploded to 2,000 acres…
Continue Reading Kanye West to buy conservative social media platform Parler
By MICHELLE CHAPMAN and BARBARA ORTUTAY AP Business Writers The rapper formerly known as Kanye West is offering to buy right-wing friendly social…
Continue Reading Germany launches new program to help at-risk Afghans
BERLIN (AP) — The German government is launching a new program to help to bring about 1,000 people who are at risk of persecution in Afghanistan to…
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By Daniel Dale, CNN Democrats have spent weeks attacking Republican midterm candidates with television ads about abortion. Some of the ads have been…
Continue ReadingPolitical mood tilts in Republicans’ favor with economy and inflation top of mind three weeks from midterms
By Jennifer Agiesta, CNN Polling Director The economy and inflation are the dominant issues three weeks out from the midterm congressional elections,…
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By Daniel Dale, CNN Democrats have spent weeks attacking Republican midterm candidates with television ads about abortion. Some of the ads have been…
Continue Reading China party says nearly 5 million members probed for graft
BEIJING (AP) — China’s ruling Communist Party says it has investigated almost 5 million members for possible corruption over the last decade,…
Continue Reading Spanish royals start delayed state visit to Germany
BERLIN (AP) — King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia of Spain have started a state visit to Germany that was delayed for a year because of the…
Continue Reading Liz Weston: 3 inflation-savvy moves to make now
By LIZ WESTON of NerdWallet Inflation isn’t leaving your life — at least not right now. While it’s still hanging around, you can take three…
Continue Reading Credit Suisse pays $495M tied to mortgage-backed securities
By MICHELLE CHAPMAN AP Business Writer Credit Suisse has agreed to pay $495 million as part of a settlement with the U.S. over a yearslong dispute…
Continue Reading Digital activists challenge Uganda’s harsh new internet law
By RODNEY MUHUMUZA Associated Press KAMPALA, Uganda (AP) — A group of Ugandan activists has launched a legal challenge to controversial new…
Continue Reading Sri Lanka urged to withdraw bill allowing broad detentions
By BHARATHA MALLAWARACHI Associated Press COLOMBO, Sri Lanka (AP) — An international human rights group is urging Sri Lanka’s government to…
Continue Reading5 things to know for Oct. 17: Hearing aids, Ukraine, January 6, Immigration, Nigeria
By Alexandra Meeks, CNN ‘Tis the season for overpriced costumes and confiscating unwrapped candy. Halloween is right around the corner and…
Continue Reading5 things to know for Oct. 17: Hearing aids, Ukraine, January 6, Immigration, Nigeria
By Alexandra Meeks, CNN ‘Tis the season for overpriced costumes and confiscating unwrapped candy. Halloween is right around the corner and…
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By Alexandra Meeks, CNN ‘Tis the season for overpriced costumes and confiscating unwrapped candy. Halloween is right around the corner and…
Continue Reading 7 soldiers dead, 7 injured in truck accident in Philippines
MANILA, Philippines (AP) — Philippine police say seven soldiers have been killed when a tire on their truck burst in rainy weather, causing the…
Continue Reading Swedish Parliament elects conservative prime minister
STOCKHOLM (AP) — The Swedish parliament has elected Ulf Kristersson — the conservative Moderate Party leader — as prime minister at the head of…
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