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Namibian independence leader ya Toivo to get state funeral
JOHANNESBURG – Namibia is planning a state funeral for Herman Andimba Toivo ya Toivo, an…
The AP interviewed Mildred Loving, who never wanted fame
MILFORD, Va. – EDITOR’S NOTE: On June 12, 1967, the U.S. Supreme Court unanimously struck…
Taliban’s No. 2 denies role in Kabul bombing
KABUL – The Taliban’s second in command and head of the militant Haqqani network has…
Romanian military fighter jet crashes in field, pilot ejects
BUCHAREST, Romania – Authorities say that a Romanian military fighter jet has crashed in a…
Populists’ surge in Italy stops in voting for Italy’s mayors
ROME – Nearly complete Italian mayoral election results confirm that voters have rejected populist candidates.…
UK’s Foreign Office to holidaymakers: Don’t fake a bellyache
LONDON – Britain’s Foreign Office has advice for Britons visiting the Spanish island of Mallorca:…
Germany begins border controls in lead up to G20 summit
BERLIN – Germany is imposing border controls ahead of the Group of 20 summit in…
Police: Lone gunman kills journalist in Pakistan
ABBOTTABAD, Pakistan – Pakistani police say a lone gunman has shot and killed a journalist…
Crosby, Pens cap amazing year with 2nd straight Stanley Cup
NASHVILLE – Even Sidney Crosby and the Pittsburgh Penguins are going to be challenged trying…
Barack Obama writing foreword for book of photographs
NEW YORK – Former President Barack Obama has officially blessed a book by his White…
Afghan official: US troops kill 3 civilians amid attack
KABUL – An Afghan official says U.S. troops opened fire after their convoy was attacked…
Qatar begins shipping cargo through Oman to bypass Gulf rift
DOHA, Qatar – Qatar said Monday it had begun shipping cargo through Oman to bypass…
Trump proposal aims at another way of getting people to work
WASHINGTON – President Donald Trump is trying to change the subject back to his promise…
Groups push Liberals to boost child benefit to aggressively cut poverty rates
OTTAWA – A national coalition of anti-poverty groups is asking the Trudeau government to boost…
NDP proposes rule change to ensure federal watchdogs are non-partisan
OTTAWA – New Democrats are proposing a change to parliamentary rules aimed at ensuring only…
Facts on which top court struck down assisted dying ban no longer relevant: Feds
OTTAWA – A court hearing begins today that will determine how long grievously ill Canadians…
Greece puts faith in France to solve bailout impasse
ATHENS, Greece – France’s finance minister says Greece is on course to reach a crucial…
Germany’s Merkel hosts African leaders ahead of G20 summit
BERLIN – German Chancellor Angela Merkel is hosting a meeting with African leaders ahead of…
Mayor promises Stanley Cup parade, but plans unclear so far
Pittsburgh Mayor Bill Peduto says there will be a victory parade for the Stanley Cup…
Deer jumping across road knocks 80-year-old off motorcycle
ROCHESTER, N.H. – A deer jumped across a road in New Hampshire and knocked an…
Authorities: Man, 2 children dead after Michigan fire
FLINT, Mich. – Authorities say three people, including two children, have died following an early…
Estonia appoints new ministers for key positions
TALLINN, Estonia – Estonia has appointed ministers for two key positions in a Cabinet reshuffle…
Hard to find a hero among ‘People We Hate at the Wedding’
“The People We Hate at the Wedding” (Flatiron Books), by Grant Ginder “The People We…
Putin talks NATO, gay rights in interviews with Oliver Stone
MOSCOW – Russian President Vladimir Putin says that early on in his tenure he floated…