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Kentucky high court lets near-total abortion ban continue

Kentucky high court lets near-total abortion ban continue

FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) — Abortion access in Kentucky remained virtually shut off Thursday after the state's highest court refused to halt a near-total ban that has largely been in place since Roe v. Wade was overturned.
Record oil profits 'enough to make you ball up your fists,' says N.L. minister

Record oil profits 'enough to make you ball up your fists,' says N.L. minister

ST. JOHN'S, N.L. — After handing oil companies more than $280 million in cash during the COVID-19 pandemic, Newfoundland and Labrador's energy minister says it's tough to watch those same companies rake in record-shattering profits.
Unions vow to disrupt France in March as protest ranks thin

Unions vow to disrupt France in March as protest ranks thin

PARIS (AP) — The ranks of marchers were thinner during a new wave of strikes and protests in France Thursday against an unpopular pension reform, but unions put the accent on a planned March 7 general strike which they hope will bring the country to
Haley's candidacy shows balancing act for women in politics

Haley's candidacy shows balancing act for women in politics

In announcing her campaign for the Republican presidential nomination this week, Nikki Haley made a subtle reference to the historic nature of her candidacy.
Stop Russia now to prevent a wider conflict, Estonia warns

Stop Russia now to prevent a wider conflict, Estonia warns

TALLINN, Estonia (AP) — With Russia’s invasion of Ukraine nearing the one-year mark, a top Estonian defense leader warned that if Vladimir Putin is not stopped now, he could entangle the region in a larger conflict, perhaps one with even greater secu
Indian officials end 3-day probe of BBC, alleging tax dodge

Indian officials end 3-day probe of BBC, alleging tax dodge

NEW DELHI (AP) — India’s tax officials on Thursday left the BBC offices in New Delhi and Mumbai after searching them for three days seeking information about the organization’s business operations amid allegations of tax evasion.
Senegal police smash car, forcibly remove opposition leader

Senegal police smash car, forcibly remove opposition leader

DAKAR, Senegal (AP) — Police in Senegal smashed the window of a car in which a top opposition leader was sitting and forced him from the vehicle Thursday, marking the latest unrest surrounding a likely challenger to the ruling party in elections next
B.C. high court orders three Hells Angels clubhouses forfeited to the province

B.C. high court orders three Hells Angels clubhouses forfeited to the province

VANCOUVER — British Columbia's Appeal Court has overturned a lower-court ruling and ordered the Hells Angels motorcycle club to surrender three properties under the province's Civil Forfeiture Act.
'Wake-up call:' Flying objects raise concerns about Arctic security

'Wake-up call:' Flying objects raise concerns about Arctic security

YELLOWKNIFE — Some politicians and researchers say four flying objects that were discovered, tracked and shot down over U.S. and Canadian airspace in recent weeks highlight the need to improve security in Canada's Arctic.
Climate advocates urge World Bank overhaul as leader exits

Climate advocates urge World Bank overhaul as leader exits

WASHINGTON (AP) — Leading climate figures are urging the Biden administration to use the early departure of the Trump-appointed head of the World Bank as an opening to overhaul the powerful financial institution, which has been increasingly criticize