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Coup leader Guy Philippe repatriated to Haiti as many question his next role in country in upheaval
PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti (AP) — Notorious coup leader Guy Philippe returned to Haiti on Thursday after the U.S. government repatriated him, sparking concerns that his presence could unleash further upheaval in a country already reeling from gang violence and political instability. It...
In a shock for Europe, anti-Islam populist Geert Wilders records a massive win in Dutch elections
THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) — Anti-Islam populist Geert Wilders won a huge victory in Dutch elections, according to a near complete count of the vote early Thursday, in a stunning lurch to the far right for a nation once famed as a beacon of tolerance. The result will send...
A record number of migrants have arrived in Spain's Canary Islands this year. Most are from Senegal
BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — A record number of migrants have made the treacherous boat journey on the Atlantic Ocean to Spain’s Canary Islands this year, and most of the 32,000 people are coming from Senegal. The islands, located off West Africa, have been used for decades as a...
Anthony Albanese will soon be the first Australian prime minister in 7 years to visit China
CANBERRA, Australia (AP) — Anthony Albanese will become the first Australian prime minister in seven years to visit China in recognition that bilateral relations have improved after crashing to unprecedented depths over trade and security differences that remain largely unresolved. ...
A UN envoy says the Israel-Hamas war is spilling into Syria, adding to growing instability there
UNITED NATIONS (AP) — The Israel-Hamas war is spilling into Syria, fueled by growing instability, violence and a lack of progress toward a political solution to its 12-year conflict, the United Nations special envoy for the country said Monday. Geir Pedersen told the Security...
Malaysia picks powerful ruler of Johor state as country's new king under rotation system
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia (AP) — Malaysia 's royal families have elected the powerful and wealthy ruler of southern Johor state as the country's new king under a unique rotating monarchy system, the palace said Friday. Sultan Ibrahim Iskandar, 64, will ascend to the throne on Jan. 31...
Republicans are divided on far-right move to remove McCarthy as House speaker, an AP-NORC poll shows
WASHINGTON (AP) — The unprecedented ouster of House Speaker Kevin McCarthy has left no consensus among Republicans about whether his removal was the right move as the party struggles to coalesce around a new leader, according to a new poll. Only one-quarter of Republicans say they...
Airlines halt flights in and out of Israel after a massive attack by Hamas ignites heavy fighting
Major airlines have suspended flights in and out of Israel after the nation declared war following a massive attack by Hamas. Israel hit more than 1,000 targets in Gaza and Palestinian militants continued firing barrages of rockets, setting off air raid sirens in Jerusalem and Tel...
War and political instability will likely take center stage at a summit of European leaders in Spain
GRANADA, Spain (AP) — European leaders will gather Thursday at one of the most renowned havens of tranquility — Spain's Alhambra Palace — in an attempt to fix their increasingly turbulent continent where war and political instability are starting to unhinge nations and institutions. ...
Algeria expands English-language learning as France's influence ebbs
ALGIERS, Algeria (AP) — More than a year after Algeria launched a pilot program to teach English in elementary schools, the country is hailing it as a success and expanding it in a move that reflects a widening linguistic shift underway in former French colonies throughout Africa. ...
