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Israeli army acknowledges shooting death of Palestinian girl

Israeli army acknowledges shooting death of Palestinian girl

JERUSALEM (AP) — The Israeli military on Monday acknowledged that its troops fatally shot a teenage Palestinian girl during an operation in the occupied West Bank, saying she was unintentionally hit by fire aimed at gunmen in the area.
Indiana Lt. Gov. Crouch joins Sen. Braun in governor's race

Indiana Lt. Gov. Crouch joins Sen. Braun in governor's race

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Indiana Lt. Gov. Suzanne Crouch formally started her 2024 campaign for governor Monday and said she would not shy away from Republican Gov.

US hits Zimbabwe president's son with sanctions

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Biden administration on Monday slapped corruption sanctions on the son of Zimbabwe’s president as the U.S. prepares to host a major summit of African leaders in Washington.
Bidens spread holiday cheer at Toys for Tots event

Bidens spread holiday cheer at Toys for Tots event

ARLINGTON, Va. (AP) — President Joe Biden and first lady Jill Biden helped pack presents for children and encouraged holiday cheer as the White House marked the 75th anniversary of Toys for Tots at an event hosted by the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve.

Florida COVID data critic reaches agreement on felony charge

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla.
G7 establishes climate club to fight global warming

G7 establishes climate club to fight global warming

BERLIN (AP) — The Group of Seven leading economies have created an open, international climate club for countries that want to cooperate in the fight against global warming, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz said Monday after a video conference with othe
EU targets Iran over protest crackdown, Russia drone sales

EU targets Iran over protest crackdown, Russia drone sales

BRUSSELS (AP) — European Union foreign ministers imposed new sanctions Monday on Iranian clerics, senior officials and top state media employees over the brutal crackdown on protesters, and also on experts they believe are linked to supplying Russia

Nova Scotia moves a step closer to protecting 20 per cent of its land and water

HALIFAX — The Nova Scotia government announced plans today to protect 9,300 hectares of Crown land by creating six new nature reserves and expanding seven wilderness areas.
German lawmakers seek answers on alleged far-right plot

German lawmakers seek answers on alleged far-right plot

BERLIN (AP) — German lawmakers said Monday they are digging deeper into an alleged coup plot uncovered last week, when police detained dozens of people linked to the far-right Reich Citizens movement .
China vows to drop some travel tracking in COVID rule easing

China vows to drop some travel tracking in COVID rule easing

BEIJING (AP) — China said it would stop tracking some travel, potentially reducing the likelihood people will be forced into quarantine for visiting COVID-19 hot spots, as part of an uncertain exit from the strict pandemic policies that helped fuel w