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2 US Senators promote closer Serbia-Kosovo ties in Balkans visit
TIRANA, Albania (AP) — Two U.S. Senators said Tuesday they hope that European Union-backed negotiations between Kosovo and Serbia can achieve results this year in resolving the dispute between the two countries and normalizing their relations. The Democratic Sens. Chris Murphy and...
Coyotes face more instability with voters' rejection of proposed arena
TEMPE, Ariz. (AP) — The Arizona Coyotes were confident more than two decades of instability were coming to a close. A "yes" vote on a referendum for an entertainment district would allow the franchise to finally build its own arena. When Tempe voters said no in...
Gunmen kill 29 villagers in latest attack in hard-hit north Nigeria
ABUJA, Nigeria (AP) — Gunmen attacked villages in troubled north-central Nigeria, killing 29 people and razing houses, survivors and authorities said Tuesday. Many villagers remained unaccounted for Tuesday evening after the attack in Plateau state, residents said. It was the...
Puerto Rico governor unveils solar energy plans in address
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — Gov. Pedro Pierluisi announced new solar energy initiatives on Tuesday during his annual state of the territory address, a speech viewed by many as critical as he fights plummeting ratings amid growing discontent over costly electric bills, government corruption and...
Cambodia celebrates return of 'priceless' stolen artifacts
PHNOM PENH, Cambodia (AP) — Centuries-old cultural artifacts that had been illegally smuggled out from Cambodia were welcomed home Friday at a celebration led by Prime Minister Hun Sen, who offered thanks for their return and appealed for further efforts to retrieve such stolen treasures. ...
Ivey calls session on relief funds, proposes tax rebates
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey on Tuesday used her annual State of the State address to call an anticipated special session on pandemic relief funds and propose one-time tax rebates of up to $400 per taxpayer and $800 for families. Ivey, who is beginning her final...
