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Russia’s Supreme Court effectively outlaws LGBTQ+ activism in a landmark ruling

Russia’s Supreme Court effectively outlaws LGBTQ+ activism in a landmark ruling

TALLINN, Estonia (AP) — Russia’s Supreme Court on Thursday effectively outlawed LGBTQ+ activism, in the most drastic step against advocates of gay, lesbian and transgender rights in the increasingly conservative country.
Biden administration proposes biggest changes to lead pipe rules in more than three decades

Biden administration proposes biggest changes to lead pipe rules in more than three decades

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Gunmen wound seven in rush hour attack near Jerusalem

Gunmen wound seven in rush hour attack near Jerusalem

JERUSALEM (AP) — Israeli Police said gunmen opened fire Thursday on people waiting for buses and rides along a main highway at the entrance of Jerusalem. Six people were wounded, three of them seriously, in the morning rush hour attack.
Truce in Israel-Hamas war extended by a day, minutes before it was set to expire

Truce in Israel-Hamas war extended by a day, minutes before it was set to expire

JERUSALEM (AP) — Israel and Hamas on Thursday agreed to extend a temporary truce by another day minutes before it was set to expire, said Qatar, which has been mediating between the two sides.
Japan suspends its own Osprey flights after a fatal US Air Force crash of the aircraft

Japan suspends its own Osprey flights after a fatal US Air Force crash of the aircraft

TOKYO (AP) — Japan suspended its own Osprey flights Thursday after a U.S. Air Force Osprey based in Japan crashed into the sea during a training mission, officials said. Tokyo has also asked the U.S.
Henry Kissinger, secretary of state under Presidents Nixon and Ford, dies at 100

Henry Kissinger, secretary of state under Presidents Nixon and Ford, dies at 100

WASHINGTON (AP) — Former Secretary of State Henry Kissinger, the diplomat with the thick glasses and gravelly voice who dominated foreign policy as the United States extricated itself from Vietnam and broke down barriers with China, died Wednesday, h
Senator: White House not seeking conditions on military aid to Israel, despite earlier Biden comment

Senator: White House not seeking conditions on military aid to Israel, despite earlier Biden comment

WASHINGTON (AP) — National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan told lawmakers this week that the White House is not seeking to place conditions on U.S.
Thunder guard Josh Giddey being investigated by police on alleged relationship with underage girl

Thunder guard Josh Giddey being investigated by police on alleged relationship with underage girl

The Newport Beach, California, Police Department said Wednesday that its detectives are conducting an investigation into an accusation that Oklahoma City Thunder guard Josh Giddey had an improper relationship with an underage girl.
US authorities charge man from India in plot to kill a Sikh separatist leader in New York City

US authorities charge man from India in plot to kill a Sikh separatist leader in New York City

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Court clears France's justice minister of conflict of interest

Court clears France's justice minister of conflict of interest

PARIS (AP) — A special court has cleared France’s justice minister of conflict of interest, ruling he was not guilty of having used his office to settle personal scores.