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Putin will seek another presidential term in Russia, aiming to extend his rule of over two decades

By JIM HEINTZ Associated Press
Dec 08, 2023 12:00 am - Vladimir Putin on Friday moved to prolong his repressive and unyielding grip on Russia for at least another six years, announcing his candidacy in the presidential elect...
China, EU summit exposes divisions over Ukraine, trade, subsidies

By KEN MORITSUGU Associated Press
Dec 07, 2023 12:00 am - BEIJING - The leaders of China and the European Union held talks Thursday that focused on their disputes over trade, subsidies and a deep divide over the war in Ukraine....
From SZA to the Stone of Scone, the words that help tell the story of 2023 were often mispronounced

By JAMIE STENGLE Associated Press
Dec 07, 2023 12:00 am - Some of the words tied to this year's hottest topics were also among the most mangled when it came to saying them aloud, with stumpers ranging from the first name of "Op...
Facing a Conservative revolt, UK leader Sunak says judges won't stop him from sending migrants to Rwanda

By JILL LAWLESS Associated Press
Dec 07, 2023 12:00 am - LONDON (AP) - British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak said Thursday he would "do what is necessary" to revive a blocked deal to send asylum-seekers to Rwanda, even if it mean...
Ex-UK leader Boris Johnson rejects notion he wanted to let COVID-19 'rip' through the population

By DANICA KIRKA Associated Press
Dec 07, 2023 12:00 am - LONDON - Former British Prime Minister Boris Johnson on Thursday rejected suggestions that he wanted to let COVID-19 "rip" through the population as he defended his hand...
Filings for jobless claims tick up modestly, continuing claims fall

By MATT OTT AP Business Writer
Dec 07, 2023 12:00 am - U.S. applications for jobless benefits ticked up last week, but the overall number of people in the U.S. collecting unemployment benefits fell after hitting its highest ...
Seychelles declares state of emergency after huge explosion; at least 3 dead in separate flooding

Dec 07, 2023 12:00 am - VICTORIA, Seychelles - The president of Seychelles declared a state of emergency on Thursday after a huge blast at an explosives depot and flooding in other parts of the...
Former Polish President Lech Walesa, 80, says he is better but remains hospitalized with COVID-19

Dec 07, 2023 12:00 am - WARSAW, Poland - Lech Walesa, Poland's 80-year-old former president and Nobel Peace Prize winner, said Thursday that he is improving after being hospitalized with a bad ...
Strikes on Gaza's southern edge sow fear in one of the last areas to which people can flee

By NAJIB JOBAIN and KAREEM CHEHAYEB Associated Press
Dec 07, 2023 12:00 am - RAFAH, Gaza Strip - Israeli forces struck the southern Gaza town of Rafah twice overnight, residents said Thursday, sowing fear in one of the last places where civilians...
Putin moves a step closer to a fifth term as president after Russia sets 2024 election date

By DASHA LITVINOVA Associated Press
Dec 07, 2023 12:00 am - Lawmakers in Russia set the country's 2024 presidential election for March 17, moving Vladimir Putin a step closer to a fifth term in office. Members of the Federation C...

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