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EU weighs plans to impose rules on NGO migrant rescue ships

Saturday, 26 November 2022, 06:01 Last update: about 5 years ago Associated Press

European Union interior ministers on Friday weighed proposals to ease tensions between France and Italy over migrants arriving on their shores without authorization, including a possible crackdown on...

Europe scrambles to help Ukraine keep the heat and lights on

Saturday, 26 November 2022, 05:42 Last update: about 5 years ago Associated Press

European officials are scrambling to help Ukraine stay warm and keep functioning through the bitter winter months, pledging Friday to send more support that will mitigate the Russian military’s...

UK voters warm to new leader Sunak, but not to his party

Friday, 25 November 2022, 12:46 Last update: about 5 years ago Associated Press

 Rishi Sunak has been Britain’s prime minister for a month. In the tumultuous world of U.K. politics in 2022, that’s an achievement. Sunak, who took office a month ago...

China expands lockdowns as COVID-19 cases hit daily record

Thursday, 24 November 2022, 09:03 Last update: about 5 years ago Associated Press

Pandemic lockdowns are expanding across China, including in a city where factory workers clashed this week with police, as the number of COVID-19 cases hits a daily record. Residents of eight...

UK top court rules against Scottish independence vote plan

Wednesday, 23 November 2022, 11:15 Last update: about 5 years ago Associated Press

The U.K. Supreme Court has ruled that Scotland does not have the power to hold a new referendum on independence without the consent of the British government. The judgment is a setback for the...

Qatar opens Mideast's first World Cup before leaders, fans

Sunday, 20 November 2022, 16:45 Last update: about 5 years ago Associated Press

Qatar on Sunday opened the Middle East's first FIFA World Cup before global leaders and soccer fans who have poured into this energy-rich nation after it was battered by a regional boycott and...

China announces 1st COVID-19 death in almost 6 months

Sunday, 20 November 2022, 15:54 Last update: about 5 years ago Associated Press

China on Sunday announced its first new death from COVID-19 in nearly half a year as strict new measures are imposed in Beijing and across the country to ward against new outbreaks. The...

UK PM Sunak makes surprise trip to Kyiv, boosts air defenses

Saturday, 19 November 2022, 18:27 Last update: about 5 years ago Associated Press

British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak promised 125 anti-aircraft guns and other air-defense technology as he made an unannounced visit Saturday — his first — to Ukraine's snow-blanketed...

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