Politics

Germany sees brighter outlook for Europe's largest economy

FRANKFURT, Germany (AP) — The German government on Wednesday said it expects to eke out economic growth this year instead of a decline as Europe's largest economy manages its energy divorce from Russia and shells out support for consumers and busines

Jan 25, 2023 8:00 AM Read more >

Russian court shuts down country's oldest rights group

MOSCOW (AP) — A court in Moscow on Wednesday ruled to shut down Russia's oldest human rights organization, in the latest move amid a months-long, relentless crackdown on independent media, rights groups and opposition activists.

Jan 25, 2023 7:56 AM Read more >

New Bosnian government approved 3 months after elections

SARAJEVO, Bosnia-Herzegovina (AP) — Bosnia’s parliament on Wednesday approved a new government led by the small Balkan country’s first female prime minister, which will be tasked with approving sweeping reforms to further Bosnia’s European Union acce

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Yellen tours wildlife reserve to start South Africa visit

HAMMANSKRAAL, South Africa (AP) — U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen used a tour of a wildlife park in South Africa on Wednesday to announce a joint initiative to combat wildlife trafficking and related criminal activities in both countries.

Jan 25, 2023 7:10 AM Read more >

In Romania, French battlegroup holds NATO combat exercise

SMARDAN, Romania (AP) — Around 600 French soldiers deployed as part of a NATO battlegroup in Romania held a combat exercise on Wednesday to test the 30-nation military alliance’s readiness on its eastern flank, amid Russia’s war in neighboring Ukrain

Jan 25, 2023 6:31 AM Read more >

Oilsands execs say they can't invest in decarbonization any faster, despite profits

OTTAWA — Oilsands executives insist they are all in on cutting emissions and will make big investments in green technology, but they maintain there isn't a place to invest that money yet.

Jan 25, 2023 6:24 AM Read more >

Leaders are meant to keep state secrets. Just not at home.

WASHINGTON (AP) — Democrats responded with aggrieved fury when former President Donald Trump was found in possession of classified documents that should have been turned over to the government when he left office.

Jan 25, 2023 6:03 AM Read more >

Slovakia parliament changes constitution to enable snap vote

BRATISLAVA, Slovakia (AP) — Slovakia’s parliament amended the country's constitution Wednesday to make it possible to hold early elections.

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Report: Much of Africa less safe, democratic than in 2012

DAKAR, Senegal (AP) — A new report on African governance released Wednesday finds much of the continent is “less safe, secure and democratic” than it was 10 years ago, citing a surge in military coups and armed conflicts.

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Hungary to host conservative conference for 2nd time

BUDAPEST, Hungary (AP) — For the second year running, Hungary will host a conference in May of mainly U.S.

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