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Gaza man: After lengthy torture, Hamas forced me to divorce
GAZA, Palestinian Territory – After months of torture and interrogations in a Hamas prison, Palestinian…
In Dubai, an art show’s return reflects city’s new normal
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates – It was a scene reminiscent of pre-pandemic Dubai: Art lovers…
Imprisoned Palestinian leader’s entry shakes up planned vote
RAMALLAH, Palestinian Territory – A popular Palestinian leader imprisoned by Israel has registered his own…
Taiwan, Palau launch coronavirus travel bubble
TAIPEI, Taiwan – Taiwan and the tiny Pacific island nation of Palau launched a coronavirus…
Hearing set in lawsuit over Virginia state senator’s censure
RICHMOND, Va. – A federal judge is set to hear arguments Thursday about whether to…
Tennessee GOP pushes gun bill over law enforcement concerns
NASHVILLE – When Tennessee lawmakers pushed last summer to increase penalties against demonstrators demanding police…
Kenny Agostino, Nic Petan lead Marlies over Heat 5-2
TORONTO – Kenny Agostino and Nic Petan each had a goal and an assist as…
Asian stocks follow Wall St. up on strong Japan, Korea data
BEIJING – Asian stock markets followed Wall Street higher Thursday after Japan and South Korea…
Analysis: Bumpy road ahead for Biden’s infrastructure plan
Infrastructure was a road to nowhere for former presidents Donald Trump and Barack Obama. But…
The Latest: 6 more COVID cases found in local China outbreak
BEIJING — Health officials in China say six more people have become ill with COVID-19…
A look at COVID-19 vaccinations in Canada on Wednesday, March 31, 2021
The latest numbers on COVID-19 vaccinations in Canada as of 10:30 p.m. ET on Wednesday,…
Oklahoma City tops Raptors 113-103, snaps 3-game skid
OKLAHOMA CITY – Svi Mykhailiuk scored 10 of his season-high 22 points during a key…
Niger government confirms military coup attempt thwarted
NIAMEY, Niger – Niger’s security forces thwarted an attempted military coup at the West African…
Maple Leafs down Jets 3-1 to extend lead in North Division to three points
WINNIPEG – The Maple Leafs got the start they wanted. The Winnipeg Jets, back home…
Canada’s Bianca Andreescu into Miami Open semifinals
Canada’s Bianca Andreescu has reached the final four at the Miami Open. Andreescu earned herself…
Canucks-Flames postponed with two Vancouver players, one coach in COVID-19 protocol
VANCOUVER – The NHL’s Canadian-based North Division has been impacted by COVID-19 for the second…
AP News in Brief at 11:04 p.m. EDT
Biden announces huge infrastructure plan to ‘win the future’ PITTSBURGH (AP) — President Joe Biden…
Quebec coroner calls for prompt access to cell data after 2019 fatal helicopter crash
MONTREAL – A Quebec coroner is recommending the province adopt legislation allowing authorities to quickly…
Vancouver Canucks goaltender Thatcher Demko signs five-year contract extension
VANCOUVER – The Vancouver Canucks have signed goaltender Thatcher Demko to a five-year contract extension.…
Mexico finds 3-year-old Honduran boy near US border alone
MEXICO CITY – Mexican immigration authorities said Wednesday they found a 3-year-old Honduran boy apparently…
Tourist charged in fatal Hawaii vacation rental fight
HONOLULU – A tourist from Pittsburgh has been charged with manslaughter after a deadly fight…
Trudeau pushes back against Premier Ford’s criticism of federal vaccine procurement
OTTAWA – Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is pushing back against Ontario Premier Doug Ford’s accusation…
UN urges Somali leaders to break impasse delaying elections
CAMEROON, Cameroon – The U.N. Security Council called on Somalia’s leaders Wednesday to meet “at…
Junta’s foes woo ethnic allies with new Myanmar constitution
YANGON, Myanmar – Opponents of Myanmar’s military government declared the country’s 2008 constitution void and…