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Eddie Izzard returns to New York for a version of Shakespeare's 'Hamlet' with just one actor onstage
NEW YORK (AP) — Eddie Izzard is returning to a New York stage this winter for an ambitious version of “Hamlet.” It's ambitious because the actor-comedian will be the only one on stage. Izzard will play all the William Shakespeare parts in a one-person staging adapted by...
Caretaker charged in death of her partner and grandmother in Maine
DENMARK, Maine (AP) — A caretaker in Maine has been charged in the death of her romantic partner and grandmother, authorities said. Police said deputies conducted a welfare check at a home in the town of Denmark on Saturday and found two people dead. They later charged Tzara Jones,...

Fund to compensate developing nations for climate change is unfinished business at COP28
NEW DELHI (AP) — Sunil Kumar watched helplessly in July as his home and 14 others were washed away by intense monsoon rains lashing the Indian Himalayas. “All my life’s work vanished in an instant. Starting over feels impossible, especially with my three children relying on...
5 European nations and Canada seek to join genocide case against Myanmar at top UN court
THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) — Five European countries and Canada are seeking to join a case brought by Gambia at the United Nations' highest court that accuses Myanmar of committing genocide against its Rohingya minority. The International Court of Justice said Thursday that...
Emily Kristine Pedersen of Denmark keeps pace with 64 to lead by 3 shots on LPGA Tour
BELLEAIR, Fla. (AP) — Emily Kristine Pedersen had three birdies over the final five holes for a 6-under 64 that gave her a three-shot lead on Saturday at The Annika, where the scoring was so low that Pederson had only the seventh-best round of the day. Pedersen must have felt as...
Denmark's intelligence agencies win a case against a foreign fighter who claims he worked for them
COPENHAGEN, Denmark (AP) — Denmark’s domestic and foreign intelligence services on Wednesday won a case against a Dane of Syrian origin who claimed he worked for them in Syria in 2013 and 2014 and spied on Danish jihadi fighters. Ahmed Samsam was sentenced to eight years in 2018...
Novo Nordisk: Q3 Earnings Snapshot
BAGSVAERD, Denmark (AP) — BAGSVAERD, Denmark (AP) — Novo Nordisk A/S (NVO) on Thursday reported third-quarter net income of $3.28 billion. On a per-share basis, the Bagsvaerd, Denmark-based company said it had profit of 73 cents. The results topped Wall Street...

Denmark drops cases against former defense minister and ex-spy chief charged with leaking secrets
COPENHAGEN, Denmark (AP) — Danish prosecution dismissed Wednesday two separate cases against a former defense minister and an ex-head of the country’s foreign intelligence service due to the inability to divulge classified information in court. Both were charged with leaking state secrets, ...

Danish deputy prime minister leaves politics, but his party stays on in the coalition government
COPENHAGEN, Denmark (AP) — Denmark’s deputy prime minister and economy minister announced Monday he was leaving politics and stepping down as head of the center-right Liberal Party to spend more time with his family after criticism within the party. The Liberals, however, are...

Storm hits northern Europe, killing at least 4 people
COPENHAGEN, Denmark (AP) — A storm battered Britain, northern Germany and southern Scandinavia early Saturday, for a third day, with powerful winds, heavy rain and storm surges that caused floods, power outages, evacuations and disrupted flights, railway service and ferry lines. ...
