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German chancellor’s last remaining coalition ally makes his move before expected early election

German Eonomy Minister Robert Habeck says he hopes to become his Green Party’s candidate for chancellor in the coming election ByThe Associated Press November 8, 2024, 12:44 PM BERLIN —…

Russia seeks 6-year jail term for medic accused of criticising Ukraine war

Paediatrician Nadezhda Buyanova is on trial for statements allegedly made during a private appointment with a patient. Authorities in Russia are seeking a six-year prison term for a paediatrician accused…

US charges man allegedly tasked by Iran to plot Trump killing pre-election

Iranian citizen tapped to create plan to assassinate former president, DOJ alleges, although he never followed through. The United States Department of Justice has unsealed criminal charges against a man…

What could Donald Trump’s return to the White House mean for Europe?

Inside Story There is anxiety among European leaders over trade, the future of NATO, and Russia’s war in Ukraine. European leaders are meeting in Hungary and the consequences of Donald…

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,…