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Taiwan's new President Lai in his inauguration speech urges China to stop its military intimidation

Taiwan's new President Lai in his inauguration speech urges China to stop its military intimidation

TAIPEI, Taiwan (AP) — Taiwan’s new president, Lai Ching-te, said in his inauguration speech Monday that he wants peace with China and urged it to stop its military threats and intimidation of the self-governed island that Beijing claims as its own te
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South Africa's top court rules former President Zuma cannot stand in election over criminal record

South Africa's top court rules former President Zuma cannot stand in election over criminal record

CAPE TOWN, South Africa (AP) — Former South African President Jacob Zuma was disqualified Monday from standing in a national election next week because of a previous criminal conviction, a decision by the country's highest court that's bound to raise
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Edwards leads Wolves back from 20-point deficit, beat defending champion Nuggets 98-90

Edwards leads Wolves back from 20-point deficit, beat defending champion Nuggets 98-90

DENVER (AP) — Anthony Edwards overcame a slow start and the Timberwolves roared back from a 20-point second-half deficit to eliminate the reigning NBA champion Denver Nuggets 98-90 in a Game 7 Minnesota masterpiece on Sunday night.
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Dominican Republic President Luis Abinader heads to reelection as competitors concede early

Dominican Republic President Luis Abinader heads to reelection as competitors concede early

SANTO DOMINGO, Dominican Republic (AP) — Dominican Republic President Luis Abinader is headed to a second term following Sunday’s general elections, declaring victory after his top competitors conceded early in the night as he held a strong leader in
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Iran's hard-line president still missing after likely helicopter crash in foggy, mountainous region

Iran's hard-line president still missing after likely helicopter crash in foggy, mountainous region

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — A helicopter carrying Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi , the country's foreign minister and other officials apparently crashed in the mountainous northwest reaches of Iran on Sunday, sparking a massive rescue operati
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Xander Schauffele wins first major at PGA Championship in a thriller at Valhalla

Xander Schauffele wins first major at PGA Championship in a thriller at Valhalla

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — Xander Schauffele faced yet another major champion down the stretch and this time delivered some magic of his own.
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Slovak prime minister's condition remains serious but prognosis positive after assassination bid

Slovak prime minister's condition remains serious but prognosis positive after assassination bid

BANSKA BYSTRICA, Slovakia (AP) — Slovakia’s populist prime minister, Robert Fico , remained in serious condition on Sunday but has been given a positive prognosis four days after he was shot multiple times in an assassination attempt that has sent sh
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Biden tells Morehouse graduates that he hears their voices of protest over the war in Gaza

Biden tells Morehouse graduates that he hears their voices of protest over the war in Gaza

ATLANTA (AP) — President Joe Biden on Sunday told the graduating class at Morehouse College that he heard their voices of protest over the Israel-Hamas war, and that scenes from the conflict in Gaza have been heartbreaking.
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Congolese army says it has foiled a coup. Self-exiled opposition leader threatens president

Congolese army says it has foiled a coup. Self-exiled opposition leader threatens president

KINSHASA, Congo (AP) — Congo's army says it “foiled a coup” early Sunday morning and arrested the perpetrators, including several foreigners, following a shootout between armed men in military uniform and guards of a close ally of Congo's president t
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2 dead and 5 missing after a boat collision on the Danube River in Hungary

2 dead and 5 missing after a boat collision on the Danube River in Hungary

BUDAPEST, Hungary (AP) — Police say two people have died and five are missing following a boat collision on the Danube River in Hungary.
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