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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…
1 dead, 9 injured as migrant car crashes in northern Greece
THESSALONIKI, Greece (AP) — A car involved in suspected migrant trafficking has crashed in northern Greece leaving the driver dead and all nine passengers injured, police said Friday.
World Food Program wins Nobel Peace Prize as hunger surges
NIAMEY, Niger (AP) — The World Food Program won the Nobel Peace Prize on Friday for its efforts to combat hunger in regions facing conflict and hardship at a time when the coronavirus pandemic has driven millions m…
Russia tries to sponsor Nagorno-Karabakh cease-fire talks
MOSCOW (AP) — Russia moved to stop the worst escalation of fighting in the separatist region of Nagorno-Karabakh in more than a quarter-century by offering to host cease-fire talks on Friday.
Mother, sisters of slain Black teen arrested at protest
MILWAUKEE (AP) — The mother and sisters of a Black teen who was killed by a suburban Milwaukee police officer were arrested by officers who were cracking down on protesters out after a curfew following a decision n…
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Global stocks mostly higher on US stimulus hopes
BEIJING (AP) — Global stock markets and Wall Street futures mostly rose Friday after President Donald Trump said talks had resumed on an aid package for the struggling U.S. economy.
French aid worker arrives in France after 4 years of being held hostage by Islamic extremists in Mali
PARIS (AP) — French aid worker arrives in France after 4 years of being held hostage by Islamic extremists in Mali.
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French hostage freed in Mali arrives home in France
PARIS (AP) — A 75-year-old French aid worker held hostage for four years by Islamic extremists in Mali was reunited Friday with her grandchildren in France, as relatives also welcomed home two Italians and a Malian…
The Latest: Slovakia sees record new infections for 3rd day
BRATISLAVA, Slovakia — Coronavirus infections in Slovakia have hit a record high for the third straight day, reaching almost 1,200 in a day for the first time.
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UN World Food Program wins Nobel Peace Prize
ROME (AP) — The United Nations' World Food Program won the Nobel Peace Prize on Friday for its efforts to fight hunger in regions of conflict and hardship around the globe.
Spain’s king and prime minister visit Barcelona amid protest
BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — A few thousand Catalan separatists protested Friday against a visit by Spanish King Felipe VI and Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez to Barcelona amid continued tensions between the restive region…
The U.N.'s World Food Program wins Nobel Peace Prize
OSLO, Norway (AP) — The United Nations' World Food Program on Friday won the 2020 Nobel Peace Prize for its efforts to combat hunger and food insecurity around the globe.