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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…
Jihadist attacks increase in Burkina Faso's Sahel region
BOULOUNGA, Burkina Faso (AP) —
UK, EU each demand the other give way to strike trade deal
LONDON (AP) — British Prime Minister Boris Johnson said Friday that the U.K. must prepare for a no-deal break with the European Union unless there is a “fundamental” change of position from the bloc, as the two sid…
Global shares mixed amid virus spike, US aid concerns
TOKYO (AP) — Global shares were mixed on Friday as investors weighed concerns about a U.S. economic stimulus package, on top of flaring outbreaks of coronavirus.
Thai PM rejects calls to resign, faces renewed protests
BANGKOK (AP) — Thailand's prime minister rejected calls for his resignation Friday, while his government failed to stop student-led protesters from rallying again in the capital in defiance of a strict state of eme…
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AP POLL-ELECTION 2020-DIVISIONS — Chart. This AP-NORC poll chart shows that a majority of voters say that Americans are divided on important values. It also shows that roughly two-thirds of voters say divisions wil…
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Global Forecast as of 23:00 GMT Friday, October 16, 2020
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Global Forecast as of 23:00 GMT Friday, October 16, 2020
Azerbaijan claims Armenian strike outside Nagorno-Karabakh
BAKU, Azerbaijan (AP) — Azerbaijani authorities on Friday accused Armenia of expanding the conflict over Nagorno-Karabakh by shelling a different region in Azerbaijan, a claim rejected by Armenian officials.
EU leader: We want trade deal with UK but not at any price
LONDON (AP) —
Lebanon praises US mediation in maritime border talks Israel
BEIRUT (AP) — Lebanon's President Michel Aoun told a visiting U.S. official Friday that his country “heavily relies” on Washington’s mediation regarding a disputed maritime border with Israel, and hopes the United …
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Twitter changes hacked content rules after Biden story furor
Twitter said late Thursday it was changing its policy on hacked content after an outcry about its handling of an
Racial tensions rise in South Africa over farm killing
SENEKAL, South Africa (AP) —
Malaysia's Anwar grilled by police over bid to become PM
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia (AP) — Malaysian opposition leader Anwar Ibrahim was grilled by police on Thursday over his bid to oust the government, in what he called “political harassment" to thwart his attempt.
China rapidly expands use of experimental COVID-19 vaccines
TAIPEI, Taiwan (AP) — China is rapidly increasing the number of people receiving its experimental coronavirus vaccines, with a city offering one to the general public and a biotech company providing another free to…