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Greek police clash with demonstrators protesting a concert by US military cadets
Police in Greece clashed late Wednesday with Communist-backed demonstrators who tried to prevent a concert by U.S. military cadets.
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Soldier in St. Cloud woman's smuggling ring admits role in trafficking drugs from El Chapo's cartel
The ringleader has also pleaded guilty. Her father also participated in the enterprise along with other Minnesotans.
Business
Turkish central bank raises key interest rate to 50% as inflation soars
Turkey's central bank raised its key interest rate by 5 percentage points on Thursday, resuming a policy of rate hikes aimed at combating soaring inflation that is causing households severe economic pain.
Business
Unilever to cut 7,500 jobs and spin off its ice cream business, which includes Ben & Jerry's
Unilever, the company that makes Ben & Jerry's ice cream, Dove soaps and Vaseline, said Tuesday that it is cutting 7,500 jobs and spinning off its ice cream business to reduce costs and boost profits.
World
UN reports a 35% increase in people affected by violence in South Sudan
The number of people affected by violence in South Sudan surged by 35% in the last three months of 2023, the United Nations reported.
World
Bemidji High School graduate wins confirmation to be U.S. ambassador to Haiti
Dennis Hankins is taking on the diplomatic assignment as Haiti is in turmoil from gang violence.
Politics
Jared Kushner developing deals overseas even as his father-in-law runs for president
It's the latest example of the former president's family doing business abroad even as Donald Trump seeks to return to the White House.
World
A Russian military transport plane with 15 people on board has crashed on takeoff, officials say
A Russian military transport plane with 15 people on board crashed on Tuesday while taking off from an air base in western Russia, the Defense Ministry said.
Business
Poland's president calls on NATO allies to raise spending on defense to 3% of GDP
Poland's president on Monday called on other members of the NATO alliance to raise their spending on defense to 3% of their gross domestic product as Russia puts its economy on a war footing and pushes forward with its invasion of Ukraine.
Sports
Belgium's change kit at Euro 2024 has been leaked. Is it a tribute to comic-strip hero Tintin?
Some of the Belgium soccer players taking part in the European Championship this summer could well resemble a world-famous reporter.
World
Climate activists including Greta Thunberg block entrance to the Swedish parliament
A group of climate activists on Monday blocked the entrance to the Swedish parliament, advocating for sweeping reforms to tackle climate disasters.
Business
China's congress ends with a show of unity behind Xi's vision for national greatness
China's national congress was concluding its annual session Monday with the usual show of near-unanimous support for plans designed to carry out ruling Communist Party leader Xi Jinping's vision for the nation.
Business
India signs a trade accord with 4 European nations for $100 billion investment over 15 years
India signed a trade agreement with Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway and Switzerland on Sunday that includes a commitment of $100 billion investment and creating 1 million direct jobs in India in the next 15 years, officials said.
World
Iran is responsible for the 'physical violence' that killed Mahsa Amini in 2022, UN probe finds
Iran is responsible for the ''physical violence'' that led to the death of Mahsa Amini in September 2022 and sparked nationwide protests against the country's mandatory headscarf, or hijab, laws and its ruling theocracy, a U.N. fact-finding mission said Friday.
World
'Dragon Ball' creator Akira Toriyama dies at 68
Akira Toriyama, the creator of the best-selling Dragon Ball and other popular anime who influenced Japanese comics, has died, his studio said Friday. He was 68.
Business
European regulators want to question Apple after it blocks Epic Games app store
European Union regulators said they want to question Apple over accusations that it blocked video game company Epic Games from setting up its own app store, in a possible violation of digital rules that took effect in the 27-nation bloc Thursday.
World
Hong Kong court affirms landmark sedition conviction for pro-democracy activist
Criticizing laws or chanting anti-government slogans can be enough to jail someone for sedition in Hong Kong, an appeal court ruled Thursday in a landmark case brought under a colonial-era law increasingly used to crush dissent.
World
China coast guard flexes its might against the Philippines in disputed waters as journalists look on
It was a heart-pounding moment far out in the disputed South China Sea: One of at least five Chinese coast guard ships aggressively approached and sideswiped a Philippine patrol vessel, creating a loud, jarring noise that sent its Filipino crew scrambling to lower rubber fenders to cushion the boat's hull.
World
Canada reaches settlement with Canadian detained in China for nearly three years
The Canadian government has reached a settlement with one of two Canadians who were detained in China for nearly three years on national security charges.
Business
Texas approves land-swapping deal with SpaceX as company hopes to expand rocket-launch operations
SpaceX would acquire public land in Texas to expand its rocket-launch facilities under a tentative deal that is moving forward after months of opposition from nearby residents and officials near the U.S.-Mexico border.
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