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China, world’s largest carbon polluting nation, announces new climate goal to cut emissions
UNITED NATIONS (AP) — With China leading the way by announcing its first emission cuts,…
Brazil’s Lula says he was as surprised as Trump with their `chemistry’ despite bad relations
UNITED NATIONS (AP) — Brazil’s president said Wednesday he was as surprised as U.S. President…
The top photos of the day by AP’s photojournalists
From front-page news to powerful moments you may have missed, this gallery showcases today’s top…
China’s Xi takes a step back, putting a lieutenant in the limelight at UN meeting
BEIJING (AP) — It would have been natural for Chinese leader Xi Jinping to address…
Ukraine’s president says the world is in `the most destructive arms race in human history’
UNITED NATIONS (AP) — Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy told global leaders Wednesday that the world…
Trump says he was victim of ‘triple sabotage’ at UN and Secret Service is looking into the matter
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump said Wednesday that he was the victim of “three…
6.2-magnitude earthquake hits northwest Venezuela
CARACAS, Venezuela (AP) — A 6.2-magnitude earthquake jolted northwest Venezuela on Wednesday, the U.S. Geological…
Indonesian president signs trade deal, defence pact with Canada
OTTAWA — Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto has signed a trade agreement and a defence agreement…
Ryder Cup banter and blunders get started at Bethpage without a shot being hit
FARMINGDALE, N.Y. (AP) — The opening tee shot still two days away, the gamesmanship at…
Skiing’s governing body approves gender eligibility testing policy
GENEVA (AP) — Skiing’s governing body approved a gene testing policy for gender eligibility in…
Mexico arrests members of La Luz del Mundo church as its leader faces trial in the US
MEXICO CITY (AP) — Authorities in central Mexico have arrested an American and 37 other…
The Nationals are hiring Red Sox Assistant GM Paul Toboni to run baseball operations: AP source
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Washington Nationals are set to hire Boston Red Sox senior vice…
From World Cup to Ryder Cup: Soccer great Gianfranco Zola gives European team a lift
FARMINGDALE, N.Y. (AP) — Europe’s star power at the Ryder Cup goes beyond the golfers…
Some leaders at UN condemn ‘sick expression of joy,’ ‘macabre response’ to Charlie Kirk’s killing
The reaction over Charlie Kirk’s assassination touched yet another constituency this week: the collection of…
UN peacekeepers in Lebanon say an Israeli drone crashed into their headquarters
BEIRUT (AP) — An Israeli drone crashed into the headquarters of the U.N. peacekeeping force…
Guinea opposition claims irregularities in constitutional referendum
DAKAR, Senegal (AP) — Guinea’s opposition on Wednesday denounced alleged irregularities in a constitutional referendum…
No evidence that Tylenol causes autism, say Health Canada, World Health Organization
TORONTO — Health Canada, the World Health Organization and Canadian autism experts say there is…
Entering 11th year, Devin Booker’s presence gives Suns much-needed stability during a turbulent time
PHOENIX (AP) — There’s a lot of new people surrounding the Phoenix Suns these days,…
Olympic hopeful Alysa Liu scraps short program amid investigation involving artist behind its music
World figure skating champion Alysa Liu is scrapping her short program for the upcoming season,…
‘Very united’: Toronto Blue Jays fans nervous, excited amid push for the pennant
TORONTO — As the Toronto Blue Jays look to win it all this post-season, some…
Canadian scrum half Justine Pelletier a key to Canada’s success at Rugby World Cup
While coach Kevin Rouet may chart Canada’s course at the Women’s Rugby World Cup in…
Rugby great Woodman-Wickliffe eyeing a bronze finish at Women’s World Cup
LONDON (AP) — Portia Woodman-Wickliffe didn’t come out of retirement to play for a bronze…
Carney sees possibilities for Canada as he wraps up trip to UN General Assembly
UNITED NATIONS — Prime Minister Mark Carney said Canada can find opportunities in crisis after…
Drone strike on a market in Sudan kills 15, aid worker and local group say
CAIRO (AP) — An aid worker and a local group in Sudan said a drone…