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Algeria's president starting state visit to Russia at invitation of Putin

Algeria's president starting state visit to Russia at invitation of Putin

ALGIERS, Algeria (AP) — Algerian President Abdelmadjid Tebboune on Tuesday is starting a three-day state visit to Russia meant to strengthen relations of “friendship and cooperation” at the invitation of Russian President Vladimir Putin, authorities
US lawmakers ask Biden administration to punish South Africa for alleged support for Russia

US lawmakers ask Biden administration to punish South Africa for alleged support for Russia

CAPE TOWN, South Africa (AP) — A bipartisan group of U.S.
COVID-19 inquiry in UK asks whether 'terrible consequences' could have been avoided or reduced

COVID-19 inquiry in UK asks whether 'terrible consequences' could have been avoided or reduced

LONDON (AP) — A mammoth three-year public inquiry into the U.K.
Microsoft's media literacy program aims to empower internet users and combat online misinformation

Microsoft's media literacy program aims to empower internet users and combat online misinformation

WASHINGTON (AP) — People are hungry for accurate and reliable information online and may just need help to find it, according to a new media literacy project launched by Microsoft.
No vote on Vancouver Chinatown condo plan after meeting hears from about 100 speakers

No vote on Vancouver Chinatown condo plan after meeting hears from about 100 speakers

VANCOUVER — A hearing to determine the fate of a controversial condo project proposed for Vancouver's Chinatown has ended without a vote after hearing from about 100 speakers.
Hundreds more properties on alert as winds fan massive northeast B.C. wildfire

Hundreds more properties on alert as winds fan massive northeast B.C. wildfire

VANCOUVER — Hundreds more properties have been warned to be ready to evacuate on short notice after high winds fanned a massive wildfire in northeastern British Columbia that is the second largest in the province's history.
California Gov. Newsom spars with Fox News host Hannity over Biden, immigration and the economy

California Gov. Newsom spars with Fox News host Hannity over Biden, immigration and the economy

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California Gov.
Trump prepares for court appearance as 1st ex-president to face federal criminal charges

Trump prepares for court appearance as 1st ex-president to face federal criminal charges

WASHINGTON (AP) — Donald Trump arrived in Florida on Monday ahead of a history-making federal court appearance on dozens of felony charges accusing him of illegally hoarding classified documents and thwarting the Justice Department's efforts to get t
Manitoba First Nation proposes class action against Ottawa for housing conditions

Manitoba First Nation proposes class action against Ottawa for housing conditions

WINNIPEG — The chief of a remote First Nation in northern Manitoba is proposing a national class-action lawsuit against the federal government for failing to address the housing crisis on reserves. Chief Elvin Flett, of St.
Silvio Berlusconi’s death draws tributes, even from critics, in Italy and beyond

Silvio Berlusconi’s death draws tributes, even from critics, in Italy and beyond

ROME (AP) — Adored, scorned, impossible to ignore in life, former Italian Premier Silvio Berlusconi in death drew tributes even from his critics, and ever more lavish praise from admirers, including Russian President Vladimir Putin , as well as praye