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Far-right shadow looming over Swedish EU presidency

Far-right shadow looming over Swedish EU presidency

STOCKHOLM (AP) — Sweden holds the European Union's powerful presidency for the next six months, but there are concerns in the EU that a hard-line Swedish far right will hold back the Nordic nation in fulfilling its ambitions for the 27-nation bloc.

Spain: Jail for 2 women repatriated from Syria

MADRID (AP) — A Spanish judge on Wednesday ordered jail without bail for two women repatriated from Syria for their suspected involvement with the Islamic State group.
Numbers of refugees, asylum-seekers increase in Germany

Numbers of refugees, asylum-seekers increase in Germany

BERLIN (AP) — More than 244,000 people applied for asylum in Germany last year, and more than 1 million Ukrainian refugees came to the country looking for shelter from Russia's war , the government said Wednesday. The No.
US to max out on debt soon, setting up political fight

US to max out on debt soon, setting up political fight

WASHINGTON (AP) — The federal government is on track to max out on its $31.
Indonesian president acknowledges past human rights abuses

Indonesian president acknowledges past human rights abuses

JAKARTA, Indonesia (AP) — Indonesian President Joko Widodo on Wednesday admitted serious human rights violations had occurred across the country in recent decades and vowed to compensate victims and prevent such abuses from happening again in the fut
Biden 'surprised' government records found at old office

Biden 'surprised' government records found at old office

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden said he was surprised when informed that government records were found by his attorneys at his former office space in Washington.
China renews threat against Taiwan as island holds drills

China renews threat against Taiwan as island holds drills

BEIJING (AP) — China renewed its threats Wednesday to attack Taiwan and warned that foreign politicians who interact with the self-governing island are “playing with fire.
Thousands rally in Nepal to seek restoration of monarchy

Thousands rally in Nepal to seek restoration of monarchy

KATHMANDU, Nepal (AP) — Thousands of supporters of Nepal’s former royal family held a rally Wednesday demanding the restoration of monarchy in the Himalayan nation.
Davos report: Cost-of-living crisis overshadows climate

Davos report: Cost-of-living crisis overshadows climate

LONDON (AP) — Climate change is the global economy's biggest long-term challenge but one the world is least prepared to tackle because of short-term problems led by a cost-of-living crisis , the World Economic Forum said in a report Wednesday.
The AP Interview: Korean leader cites North's serious threat

The AP Interview: Korean leader cites North's serious threat

SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — North Korea's spike in missile tests, growing nuclear ambitions and other provocative acts pose a “serious threat” that could lead to a dangerous miscalculation and spark a wider conflict, South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeo
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