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Thailand says $11M seized in wildlife trafficking sting
BANGKOK – Thailand’s anti-money laundering authorities said Wednesday they have seized or frozen more than…
A good boy again: Biden’s dog will return to the White House
WILMINGTON, Del. – There is Major breaking news: President Joe Biden’s wayward pup is no…
In war-torn Syria, uprising birthplace seethes 10 years on
BEIRUT – Daraa was an impoverished, neglected provincial city in the farmlands of Syria’s south,…
Japan court says same-sex marriage should be allowed
TOKYO – A Japanese court for the first time ruled Wednesday that same-sex marriage should…
Turkey says Greek FM to visit Ankara next month
ANKARA, Turkey – Turkey’s foreign minister says his Greek counterpart is set to visit Turkey…
A mad scientist in the music studio, this Starrah is rising
NEW YORK – Freshly minted Grammy-winning songwriter Starrah has long helped others be stars. Now…
Top US diplomat slams North Korea’s rights condition
SEOUL, Korea, Republic Of – America’s top diplomat on Wednesday criticized North Korea’s human rights…
CBS, Turner partnership on NCAA Tournament has huge benefits
There aren’t many chances to say a sports rights deal works out for networks, the…
Jesuits in US pledge $100M for racial reconciliation
The U.S.-based branch of the Jesuits has unveiled ambitious plans for a “truth and reconciliation”…
N Korea warns US not to ’cause a stink’ before Seoul meeting
SEOUL, Korea, Republic Of – In North Korea’s first comments directed at the Biden administration,…
Syria president’s office: Assad, wife recovering from virus
DAMASCUS, Syria – Syria’s first couple are on their way to recovery nine days after…
China protests over Japan, US statement on human rights
BEIJING – China has protested to the United States and Japan over a joint statement…
Biden calls Afghanistan withdrawal deadline of May 1 ‘tough’
WASHINGTON – President Joe Biden says that it will be “tough” for the U.S. to…
US: Putin approved operations to help Trump against Biden
WASHINGTON – Russian President Vladimir Putin authorized influence operations to help Donald Trump in last…
Collaboration with police divides social workers across US
CHICAGO – Rayshard Brooks was killed last June when Atlanta police responding to a report…
Make a plan to get your money resolution back on track
We’re three months into 2021. Let’s check on those financial New Year’s resolutions. (Remember those?)…
Pope says he symbolically kneels in plea for Myanmar peace
VATICAN CITY – Pope Francis on Wednesday appealed for bloodshed to end and dialogue to…
Nepal expecting hundreds of climbers despite pandemic
KATHMANDU, Nepal – Nepal is expecting hundreds of foreigners to attempt to scale the highest…
New Zealand offers cash to keep America’s Cup racing at home
WELLINGTON, New Zealand – Just minutes after Team New Zealand won the America’s Cup sailing…
US sanctions 24 China and Hong Kong officials ahead of talks
HONG KONG – The U.S. sanctioned an additional 24 Chinese and Hong Kong officials over…
Fire festival incidents kill 10, injure hundreds in Iran
TEHRAN, Iran – Mishaps during an annual fire festival in Iran have left at least…
Multilingual team helps Berlin immigrants fight coronavirus
BERLIN – Three times a week, Aliye Tuerkyilmaz hits the markets and busy shopping streets…
Woman with history of airliner stowaways arrested again
CHICAGO – A woman with a history of stowing away on airliners was arrested Tuesday…
A muted St. Patrick’s Day and an ‘offensive’ Bigfoot movie: In The News for March 17
In The News is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to kickstart…