At least 30 reported killed in weeks of post-vote violence in Mozambique

Soldiers deployed as Mozambicans protest the Frelimo party, which has held on to power for nearly half a century. At least 30 people have been killed in Mozambique in close…

Greece and Turkey press ahead with talks in effort to smooth often volatile relations

ATHENS, Greece — Recent efforts to smooth the frequently volatile ties between neighbors and regional rivals Greece and Turkey are bearing fruit, their foreign ministers said Friday, although significant differences…

A voter-approved Maine limit on PAC contributions sets the stage for a legal challenge

PORTLAND, Maine — Maine residents this week overwhelmingly approved a referendum to limit donations to political action committees that spend independently in candidate elections, setting the stage for a legal…

China approves $840B plan to refinance local government debt, boost slowing economy

BEIJING — China on Friday approved a 6 trillion yuan ($839 billion) plan to help local governments refinance their mountains of debt, in the latest push to rev up growth…

About 1,100 workers at Toledo, Ohio, Jeep plant face layoffs as company tries to reduce inventory

DETROIT — About 1,100 workers at the Stellantis Jeep factory in Toledo, Ohio, are facing layoffs early next year as the company takes further steps to cut high inventory at…

Argentinian prosecutors charge three over death of singer Liam Payne

Toxicology tests show One Direction star had cocaine, prescription drugs and alcohol in his system. Three people have been charged over the death of One Direction singer Liam Payne’s death,…

Federal Reserve is set to cut interest rates again as post-election uncertainty grows

WASHINGTON — The Federal Reserve cut its key interest rate Thursday by a quarter-point in response to the steady decline in the once-high inflation that had angered Americans and helped…

Spain’s catastrophic floods by the numbers: At least 219 dead, 93 missing and billions in damage

MADRID — The catastrophic torrential rains that overflowed rivers and normally dry canals in eastern Spain last week triggered flash floods that submerged entire communities and killed scores of people.…

Union official says a Philadelphia mass transit strike could be imminent without a new contract

Thousands of Philadelphia mass transit system workers could go on strike soon if an agreement is not reached through ongoing negotiations ByThe Associated Press November 7, 2024, 4:24 PM PHILADELPHIA…

How major US stock indexes fared Thursday, 11/7/2024

Most U.S. stocks rose as the Federal Reserve cut interest rates again to make things easier for the economy ByThe Associated Press November 7, 2024, 4:18 PM Most U.S. stocks…