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Albanian opposition disrupts parliament, supporters rally

Albanian opposition disrupts parliament, supporters rally

TIRANA, Albania (AP) — Albanian opposition supporters protested anew outside the country's Parliament Thursday as lawmakers demanding the government’s resignation for alleged corruption tried to disrupt the house's session, blowing whistles and crowd
China says 200 million treated, pandemic 'decisively' beaten

China says 200 million treated, pandemic 'decisively' beaten

BEIJING (AP) — China says more than 200 million of its citizens have been diagnosed and treated for COVID-19 since it lifted strict containment measures beginning in November.
Black Hawk helicopter crashes in Alabama, killing 2 crew

Black Hawk helicopter crashes in Alabama, killing 2 crew

MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — A Black Hawk helicopter from the Tennessee National Guard crashed Wednesday in Alabama, killing two crew members, the Tennessee National Guard said.
South Korea defense report revives 'enemy' label for North

South Korea defense report revives 'enemy' label for North

SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — South Korea called North Korea “our enemy” in its biennial defense document published Thursday, reviving the label for its rival for the first time in six years, as tensions worsen between the two countries.
Nigerian leader defends currency swap as pain, protests grow

Nigerian leader defends currency swap as pain, protests grow

ABUJA, Nigeria (AP) — Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari said Thursday that the country's redesigned currency would bolster the upcoming presidential election, appealing for an end to violent protests over a resulting cash shortage that has led to d
China, Iran call on Afghanistan to end restrictions on women

China, Iran call on Afghanistan to end restrictions on women

BEIJING (AP) — China and Iran have urged mutual neighbor Afghanistan to end restrictions on women’s work and education.
MPs ask CSIS to help them spot foreign interference

MPs ask CSIS to help them spot foreign interference

OTTAWA — Some members of Parliament say they have no idea how to spot foreign interference, as Canada's spy agency warns that all elected officials are targets for hostile states.
From tents to tanks; a big year in Ukraine for NATO allies

From tents to tanks; a big year in Ukraine for NATO allies

BRUSSELS (AP) — The day after Russia invaded Ukraine, the leaders of NATO’s 30 member countries held an emergency summit to address what they described as the gravest threat to Euro-Atlantic security in decades — the launch of what would become the b
Hong Kong sees more pro-Beijing voices at UN rights review

Hong Kong sees more pro-Beijing voices at UN rights review

HONG KONG (AP) — Hong Kong supporters of a tough national security law imposed by China’s ruling Communist Party have set their sights on a United Nations session, drawing concern from rights advocates.
Paraguay leader praises Taiwan as 'lighthouse of democracy'

Paraguay leader praises Taiwan as 'lighthouse of democracy'

TAIPEI, Taiwan (AP) — The outgoing president of Paraguay, whose country is one of Taiwan's few remaining diplomatic allies, spoke of his admiration for the island democracy while on a state visit to Taipei on Thursday.
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