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UN vote delayed on sanctions to curb Haiti violence, crime

UN vote delayed on sanctions to curb Haiti violence, crime

UNITED NATIONS (AP) — Supporters of a U.N.
Macron visits Paris mosque to mark its 100th anniversary

Macron visits Paris mosque to mark its 100th anniversary

PARIS (AP) — French President Emmanuel Macron visited Paris’ central mosque on Wednesday to mark 100 years since it was built -- a presidential stop to project that the French leader is representing all factions of French society, united under one se

Cambodian court convicts opposition leader of land giveaway

PHNOM PENH, Cambodia (AP) — A court in Cambodia on Wednesday convicted self-exiled opposition leader Sam Rainsy in absentia of planning to cede national land to a foreign entity and sentenced him to life in prison, a punishment that is mostly symboli
Militant Hamas group back in Damascus after years of tension

Militant Hamas group back in Damascus after years of tension

DAMASCUS, Syria (AP) — Two senior officials from the Palestinian militant Hamas group visited Syria's capital Wednesday in the first such visit since the faction was forced to leave the war-torn country a decade ago over backing armed opposition figh
Can noncitizens vote in US elections?

Can noncitizens vote in US elections?

Can noncitizens vote in U.S. elections? Federal law bans noncitizens from voting in federal elections, including races for president, vice president, Senate or House of Representatives.
EU preparing sanctions against Iran over Russia drone sales

EU preparing sanctions against Iran over Russia drone sales

BRUSSELS (AP) — The European Union has gathered evidence that Iran is supplying drones to Russia for use its war in Ukraine and is drawing up a list of sanctions in retaliation, officials and diplomats said Wednesday.

EXPLAINER: What is Louisiana's 'jungle primary'?

On Nov. 8, Louisiana voters go to the polls, just like in states across the country — only they'll technically be voting in a primary election that includes candidates from all corners.
After raising hope, Biden still lacks climate migration plan

After raising hope, Biden still lacks climate migration plan

SAN DIEGO (AP) — Shortly after taking office, President Joe Biden issued what was widely hailed as a landmark executive order calling for the U.S. government to study and plan for the impact of climate change on migration.
IRS ups standard deductions, tax brackets due to inflation

IRS ups standard deductions, tax brackets due to inflation

WASHINGTON (AP) — Taxpayers will get fatter standard deductions for 2023 and all seven federal income tax bracket levels will be revised upward as the government allows people to shield more of their money from taxation because of persistently high i
Biden to release 15M barrels from oil reserve, more possible

Biden to release 15M barrels from oil reserve, more possible

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden will announce the release of 15 million barrels of oil from the U.S.