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Grant County Republican Party to stage debate in Ephrata
EPHRATA — Grant County voters will have an opportunity this evening to hear directly from candidates seeking two o…
German far right's complaint over extremism report rejected
BERLIN (AP) — A Berlin court on Thursday dismissed a legal bid by the far-right Alternative for Germany party to have mention of two of its branches removed from a government report on extremism.
Vermont GOP governor to seek re-election, won't campaign now
MONTPELIER, Vt. (AP) — Vermont Republican Gov. Phil Scott announced Thursday he is running for re-election, but he won't hire staff, actively campaign or raise money until the current state of emergency because of …
Algeria recalls envoy to France over public TV documentaries
ALGIERS, Algeria (AP) — Algeria has recalled its ambassador to France for consultations after French public television aired documentaries on the North African country’s anti-government protest movement, one of whi…
Germany confronts Russian ambassador over cyberattack
BERLIN (AP) — Germany said Thursday it is seeking EU sanctions against a Russian man over his alleged role in the hacking of the German parliament at a time when evidence shows he was working for Russian intelligen…
UK police say Johnson aide made 'minor' lockdown rule breach
LONDON (AP) — British Prime Minister Boris Johnson will be hoping a near week-long furor over his adviser's travels during the coronavirus lockdown will peter out, following news Thursday that police will not take …
Germany calls in Russian ambassador over allegations involving a 2015 cyberattack on the federal parliament in Berlin
BERLIN (AP) — Germany calls in Russian ambassador over allegations involving a 2015 cyberattack on the federal parliament in Berlin.
Turkey resumes intercity train service after 2-month halt
ANKARA, Turkey (AP) — Intercity train service resumed on a limited basis Thursday in Turkey as the government eases restrictions imposed to curb the coronavirus.
Chinese lawmakers endorse Hong Kong national security law
BEIJING (AP) — China’s legislature endorsed a national security law for Hong Kong on Thursday that has strained relations with the United States and Britain and prompted new protests in the territory.
China’s ceremonial legislature endorses national security law for Hong Kong that has strained relations with US, Britain
BEIJING (AP) — China’s ceremonial legislature endorses national security law for Hong Kong that has strained relations with US, Britain.
Pompeo says Hong Kong is no longer autonomous from China
WASHINGTON (AP) — Secretary of State Mike Pompeo has notified Congress that the Trump administration no longer regards
Texas court: Virus fear alone not enough for mail balloting
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Texas officials fighting to block widespread mail-in voting during the pandemic claimed victory after the state's highest court ruled Wednesday that a lack of immunity to the coronavirus doesn'…
Democrats: White House letter on watchdogs 'disrespectful'
WASHINGTON (AP) — Senate Democrats say a White House letter declaring that President Donald Trump followed the law when he fired multiple inspectors general is inadequate and even disrespectful, escalating a bipart…
Arizona governor to present 'good news' on state virus fight
PHOENIX (AP) — Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey is expected to brief the public Thursday on the state's efforts to slow the spread of the coronavirus, and he says the news will be good.
US judge refuses again to block Nevada's mail-in primary
RENO, Nev. (AP) — A federal judge has again rejected a conservative voting rights group’s bid to block the mail-in primary election now under way in Nevada as part of an effort to guard against spread of the corona…
Arizona local governments get $440 million for coronavirus
PHOENIX (AP) — Arizona cities and counties will get $440 million in federal money to help them deal with budget issues stemming from the coronavirus outbreak, Gov. Doug Ducey announced Wednesday.