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New radio station helps Ukrainian refugees fleeing war adapt in Prague

A new radio station is helping Ukrainian refugees, who have fled the Russian invasion, adapt in Prague

January 6 riots panel puts Garland in 'precarious' spot, ups pressure

Lawmakers investigating the January 6 attack on the Capitol are increasingly going public with critical statements, court filings and more to deliver a blunt message

California sees driest spring in decades as data says drought to deepen

California is experiencing one of the driest starts to spring in decades, data showed Friday, and absent a heavy dose of April and May showers the state's drought will deepen

Alaska Airlines cancels dozens of flights along West Coast as pilots picket

Dozens of flights along the West Coast were canceled Friday as Alaska Airlines pilots picketed during an impasse in contract negotiations with the airline that have lasted nearly three years.

Uruguay emerges at centre of projects for 2030 World Cup bidding

As the 2030 World Cup hosting race takes shape, soccer officials said they are still working on a four-nation bid that would celebrate the tournament's 100th birthday in its first home in Uruguay

Fossil fuel backers overshadow MENA climate change talks in Dubai

A flurry of summits this week across Dubai addressed the threat of climate change, or at least acknowledged that a pivot away from fossil fuels toward cleaner sources of power is needed

Russia aims disinformation over Ukraine invasion at Spanish speakers

Though Russia is the country that invaded its neighbour Ukraine, the Kremlin's version relentlessly warns social media users across Latin America that the US is the bigger problem.

Politically charged US-Iran in first Middle East World Cup in Qatar

A World Cup buildup laced in controversy and geopolitical undertones has conjured up the most politically charged of matchups on the field in Qatar.

French league approves $1.66 billion deal with CVC Capital Partners

The French soccer league announced an investment deal with private equity firm CVC Capital Partners as part of a new commercial subsidiary in charge of marketing media rights.

Ukrainian Prez Zelenskyy says won't discuss attack on Russian fuel depot

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy declined to comment on whether he ordered an attack on a Russian fuel depot.

Judge rules California landmark diversity law is unconstitutional

A Los Angeles judge has ruled that California's landmark law mandating that corporate boards have minority or LGBT members violates the state Constitution.

China says it will back Myanmar 'no matter how the situation changes'

China says it will back neighbour Myanmar no matter how the situation changes, in the latest show of unequivocal Chinese support for the ruling military council that seized power last year.

US providing Ukraine $300 mn more in military equipment to fight Russia

The US Defense Department says it is providing an additional $300 million in military equipment to Ukrainian forces defending the country from Russian troops.

Andrew Cuomo files suit against New York ethics board over book profits

Former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo filed a lawsuit against the state's ethics commission, the latest move in an ongoing dispute over his earnings from a book about his efforts during Covid pandemic.

California sitting on $600 mn in unclaimed can, bottle deposits

California is sitting on a $600 million pile of unclaimed nickel and dime deposits on recyclable cans and bottles and now wants to give some of that back to consumers.

Retreating Russian troops leave many mines behind: Ukrainian Prez Zelenskyy

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy warned his people that retreating Russian forces were creating a complete disaster outside the capital as they leave mines across the whole territory

Israeli forces kill 3 Palestinian militants in West Bank clashes

Israeli forces shot and killed three Palestinian militants in the occupied West Bank, an operation that fuelled persisting fears of a flare-up of violence between Israel and the Palestinians

Federal tax probe into President Biden's son, Hunter, moves forward

A federal grand jury has heard testimony in recent months about Hunter Biden's income and payments he received while serving on the board of a Ukraine energy company

Actor Will Smith resigns from film academy over Chris Rock slap

Will Smith resigned Friday from the motion picture academy following his Oscars night slap of Chris Rock and said he would accept any further punishment the organization imposed.

Moscow-Kyiv talks resume as Ukraine denies hitting depot on Russian soil

Talks to stop the fighting in Ukraine resumed Friday, as another desperate attempt to rescue civilians from the shattered and encircled city of Mariupol failed