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Moldova anti-govt protesters return amid energy crisis

Moldova anti-govt protesters return amid energy crisis

CHISINAU, Moldova (AP) — Thousands of anti-government protesters returned to the streets of Moldova’s capital Sunday to express their dismay over alleged government failings amid an acute winter energy crisis and skyrocketing inflation.
Abortion rights wins in Kentucky, elsewhere stoke supporters

Abortion rights wins in Kentucky, elsewhere stoke supporters

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — Lexie Overstreet logged plenty of miles on foot, knocking on doors to try to persuade Kentuckians not to take away one of the last legal paths to restoring abortion rights in the state.
Election Day saw few major problems, despite new voting laws

Election Day saw few major problems, despite new voting laws

WASHINGTON (AP) — Heading into this year’s midterms, voting rights groups were concerned that restrictions in Republican-leaning states triggered by false claims surrounding the 2020 election might jeopardize access to the ballot box for many voters.
UN probes Egypt police misconduct claims at climate talks

UN probes Egypt police misconduct claims at climate talks

SHARM EL-SHEIKH, Egypt (AP) — The United Nations says it is investigating allegations of misconduct by Egyptian police officers providing security at this year's international climate talks.
Biden-Xi summit: What Biden wants, what Xi wants

Biden-Xi summit: What Biden wants, what Xi wants

PHNOM PENH, Cambodia (AP) — There won’t be concessions from the U.S. side. No real deliverables, which is government-speak for specific achievements. Don’t expect a cheery joint statement, either.
UK’s self-billed 'Scrooge' promises tax rises, spending cuts

UK’s self-billed 'Scrooge' promises tax rises, spending cuts

LONDON (AP) — Britain’s Treasury chief warned Sunday of a coming spending crunch and tax increases for cash-strapped Britons as he bids to fill the “black hole” in the country’s finances.
S Korea, Japan seek better ties amid NKorea missile tensions

S Korea, Japan seek better ties amid NKorea missile tensions

SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — The leaders of South Korea and Japan agreed Sunday to keep up efforts to resolve their thorny historical disputes as they’re pushing to bolster security cooperation with the United States to better deal with North Korean nuc
King Charles III leads Remembrance Sunday to honor veterans

King Charles III leads Remembrance Sunday to honor veterans

LONDON (AP) — The U.K fell silent for two minutes on Remembrance Sunday as King Charles III led the nation in honoring servicemen and women who lost their lives in past conflicts.
A nice day for a White House wedding: 18 ceremonies (so far)

A nice day for a White House wedding: 18 ceremonies (so far)

WASHINGTON (AP) — Eighteen couples have gotten married at the White House over the decades.
'Big message': Northern delegates bring Indigenous, youth perspective to COP27

'Big message': Northern delegates bring Indigenous, youth perspective to COP27

YELLOWKNIFE — Carissa Waugh says her family hasn't been able to set up their fish nets like they used to due to declining salmon numbers in Yukon.
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