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Gas prices climb across WA through April
MOSES LAKE — Gas prices across Washington continued their upward trajectory throughout April, mirroring national v…
German president condemns far-right protest in Berlin
BERLIN (AP) — Germany's president on Monday condemned an attempt by far-right protesters to storm the country's parliament building over the weekend, accusing other demonstrators who watched on of complicity with t…
First commercial passenger flight from Israel to the United Arab Emirates lands in the Emirati capital of Abu Dhabi
ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — First commercial passenger flight from Israel to the United Arab Emirates lands in the Emirati capital of Abu Dhabi.
Diplomat tapped to be PM vows reforms in crisis-hit Lebanon
BEIRUT (AP) — Lebanon's prime minister-designate on Monday called for a new government to be formed “in record time,” pledging to speed up the investigation into the massive Beirut explosion and implement reforms a…
First direct Israel-UAE flight lands in Abu Dhabi amid deal
ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — A Star of David-adorned El Al plane flew from Israel to the United Arab Emirates on Monday, carrying a high-ranking American and Israeli delegation to Abu Dhabi in the first-e…
India's top court lets off lawyer who criticized judiciary
NEW DELHI (AP) — In a surprise ruling Monday, India’s top court ordered a prominent lawyer only to pay a fine of 1 rupee (less than 2 cents) after his conviction in a highly watched criminal contempt case sparked a…
Chinese-born Australian CCTV journalist detained in China
CANBERRA, Australia (AP) — A Chinese-born Australian journalist for CGTN, the English-language channel of China Central Television, has been detained in China, Australia's government said Monday.
Greece: Wildfire blackens gate of ancient fortified city
ATHENS, Greece (AP) — Monuments at the archaeological site of Mycenae have not been damaged by a wildfire that swept through the area, despite blackening the entrance to the ancient citadel, Greece's culture minist…
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Diplomat appointed to form new government in crisis-hit Lebanon, says he hopes to implement major reforms
BEIRUT (AP) — Diplomat appointed to form new government in crisis-hit Lebanon, says he hopes to implement major reforms.
Diplomat tapped to be PM in crisis-hit Lebanon
BEIRUT (AP) — A Lebanese diplomat was appointed to form a new government in crisis-hit Lebanon on Monday after winning the backing of major political parties.
The Latest: Britain traces cases linked to Greek flight
LONDON — British authorities say 16 coronavirus cases have been linked to a flight that brought U.K. tourists back from Greece, and everyone aboard has been told to isolate themselves for two weeks.
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Trump seizes on protests as Dems blame him for tensions
Thousands trapped on French trains after electrical trouble
PARIS (AP) — Thousands of passengers were trapped overnight on high-speed TGV trains halted by electrical problems in southwestern France, some pleading for water, food or fresh air.
The Latest: Turkish economy sees pain of virus lockdown
ANKARA, Turkey — Turkey reports that its economy contracted by 9.9% in the second quarter of the year from the previous three-month period in the wake of lockdown measures put in place to deal with the pandemic.
770-pound crocodile caught at Outback tourist destination
DARWIN, Australia (AP) — Wildlife rangers have trapped a 4.4-meter (14.5-foot) saltwater crocodile at a tourist destination in Australia’s Northern Territory, the biggest caught in the area in years, a wildlife ran…