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UNESCO urges Cambodia not to forcibly evict residents of Angkor Wat temple complex

Nov. 15, 2023 14:50 PM EST

PARIS (AP) — UNESCO is urging Cambodian authorities not to carry out forced evictions at the renowned Angkor Wat temple complex, after Amnesty International detailed the impact on evicted residents and accused the U.N. cultural agency of failing to challenge the Cambodian government over the...

King Charles III observes marine drill and visits conservation projects in coastal Kenya

Nov. 02, 2023 11:57 AM EDT

NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) — King Charles III observed a drill by an elite unit of British-trained Kenya marines and took an interest in environmental projects in the coastal city of Mombasa on Thursday, the third day of his first state visit to a Commonwealth country as monarch. Earlier...

As home costs soar, Massachusetts governor unveils $4B proposal to build and preserve housing

Oct. 18, 2023 15:12 PM EDT

BOSTON (AP) — As the state grapples with soaring housing costs, Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey unveiled a sweeping $4 billion bill Wednesday aimed at creating new homes and making housing more affordable. Healey said the legislation, if approved by lawmakers, would be the largest...

Mel Tucker attorney wants Michigan State to preserve documents for potential lawsuit

Sep. 28, 2023 18:18 PM EDT

EAST LANSING, Mich. (AP) — An attorney for fired Michigan State football coach Mel Tucker has asked university officials and representatives to preserve all documents related to the investigation “in anticipation of litigation” against the university. Attorney Jennifer Belveal...