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Ship suspected of carrying toxic waste docks in Albania, where its contents will be checked

Nov. 08, 2024 03:02 AM EST

TIRANA, Albania (AP) — A ship suspected of carrying a large amount of hazardous waste docked Friday at Albania’s main port, where prosecutors have ordered that its contents be tested. The Turkish-flagged Moliva XA443A was kept at an anchorage about 1.5 kilometers (a mile) from...

50 European leaders assess how Trump will affect their fortunes and seek a common stance on Russia

Nov. 07, 2024 14:07 PM EST

BUDAPEST, Hungary (AP) — Around 50 European leaders on Thursday called for a stronger defense posture across the continent that no longer necessitates a fundamental dependence on Washington as they gave a guarded welcome to U.S. President-elect Donald Trump. Ukrainian President...

Germany's coalition collapses dramatically. Scholz plans to lead with a minority government

Nov. 07, 2024 13:09 PM EST

BERLIN (AP) — After Germany’s government coalition collapsed in a dramatic fashion when Chancellor Olaf Scholz fired Finance Minister Christian Lindner of the pro-business Free Democrats, Scholz said he would lead the country with a minority government, despite calls from opposition leaders on...

China's exports grew 12.7% in October, fastest pace in more than 2 years

Nov. 07, 2024 01:39 AM EST

HONG KONG (AP) — China's exports rose 12.7% in October from a year earlier, the fastest monthly growth in more than two years, according to customs data released Thursday. The report came a day after former President Donald Trump won Tuesday’s election, gaining a second term as...

Italian ship takes migrants to Albania in 2nd test of deal to process claims outside the EU

Nov. 06, 2024 12:57 PM EST

MILAN (AP) — An Italian naval ship carrying migrants was en route Wednesday to Albania to have asylum applications processed under a five-year deal to handle asylum claims outside the European Union’s borders that has already hit a legal roadblock. An Italian interior ministry...

Corning faces EU antitrust scrutiny over Gorilla Glass deals with phone makers

Nov. 06, 2024 12:33 PM EST

LONDON (AP) — Corning is facing European Union antitrust scrutiny after the bloc's watchdog said Wednesday it's investigating the speciality glass maker's exclusive deals for its Gorilla Glass used in cellphones. The European Commission, the 27-nation EU's top antitrust enforcer,...

European summit will focus on how to accommodate Trump during his second term as president

Nov. 06, 2024 11:52 AM EST

BUDAPEST, Hungary (AP) — Dozens of European leaders will be assessing a new global outlook on Thursday, during a one-day summit bound to center on the concerns of many and the jubilation of a few in the wake of the election of Donald Trump as the next U.S. president that could have far-reaching...

4 dead, 25 survivors in Greece after migrant smuggler allegedly forced his passengers overboard

Nov. 06, 2024 09:36 AM EST

ATHENS, Greece (AP) — Greek authorities have recovered the bodies of four people from the sea just off the coast of the eastern Aegean island of Rhodes, while another 25 people have been found alive on land after a migrant smuggler allegedly forced his passengers overboard while transferring them...

Brazilian police official chosen as the next head of Interpol

Nov. 05, 2024 15:51 PM EST

LONDON (AP) — Brazilian police official Valdecy Urquiza will be the next chief of Interpol, the global police organization announced Tuesday. Urquiza was elected secretary-general by a vote of Interpol’s general assembly at its meeting in Glasgow, Scotland, and will take up the...

Western officials suspect Russia was behind a plot to put incendiary packages on cargo planes

Nov. 05, 2024 15:21 PM EST

WARSAW, Poland (AP) — Western security officials suspect Russian intelligence was behind a plot to put incendiary devices in packages on cargo planes headed to North America, including one that caught fire at a courier hub in Germany and another that ignited in a warehouse in England. ...