German government wants ex-minister to foot $267 million bill for a failed highway toll plan
The German government is considering whether it can make former Transport Minister Andreas Scheuer foot at least part of the quarter-billion euro compensation it has to pay a private company over a failed plan to introduce highway tolls
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9 people shot in mass shooting in Cleveland, police say
At least nine people were wounded in a mass shooting in Cleveland early Sunday morning, according to police.
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Pope Francis names 21 new cardinals, including prelates based in Hong Kong and Jerusalem.
Pope Francis has announced he has chosen 21 new cardinals, including prelates from Jerusalem and Hong Kong, places where Catholics are a small minority
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France bans fireworks sales amid fears of renewed violence over Bastille Day weekend
France has banned the sale, possession and transport of fireworks over the Bastille Day weekend next week amid fears of renewed riots.
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Luis Suárez, only Spanish man to win Ballon d’Or, has died
Luis Suárez Miramontes, the so-called “Golden Galician” who is the only Spanish man to win soccer’s most prestigious individual award, the Ballon d’Or, has died, according to former club Inter Milan
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Spain's People's Party could win absolute majority with Vox - poll
MADRID Two weeks ahead of Spain's election, the conservative People's Party (PP) opened up its lead over the
1970-01-01 08:00
Zelenskiy and Poland's Duda pay tribute to victims of WW2 massacre
KYIV (Reuters) -The Ukrainian and Polish presidents marked the anniversary of massacres of Poles by Ukrainian nationalists during World War
1970-01-01 08:00
Family of woman shot and killed by San Antonio police file wrongful death lawsuit against city, 3 officers charged
The family of Melissa Perez, who was fatally shot in her home by San Antonio police in June, is filing a wrongful death lawsuit against the city and three officers involved who have been charged with murder.
1970-01-01 08:00
Ukraine and the environment will top the agenda when Biden meets UK politicians and royalty
A dash of pomp and a dose of politics are on the agenda during President Joe Biden's stopover visit to the U.K. He's due to discuss the environment with King Charles III and the war in Ukraine with Prime Minister Rishi Sunak
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NATO's unity will be tested at summit in Vilnius
NATO leaders have celebrated their unity in the face of Russia's invasion of Ukraine
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South Korean lawmakers berate IAEA chief over Japanese plans to release treated Fukushima wastewater
South Korean opposition lawmakers sharply criticized the head of the United Nations’ nuclear watchdog for its approval of Japanese plans to release treated wastewater from the damaged Fukushima nuclear power plant during a tense meeting in Seoul on Sunday, with protesters screaming outside the door
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The huge blob of seaweed headed for Florida has shrunk by 75%
Florida vacations are back on, sans stinky seaweed.
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