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Romanian defense minister quits, cites issue with president

BUCHAREST, Romania (AP) — Romania’s defense minister Vasile Dincu resigned Monday, citing difficulties working with the country’s president who's also chief of the NATO country's armed forces.
World faces tension with China under Xi Jinping's third term

World faces tension with China under Xi Jinping's third term

BEIJING (AP) — The world faces the prospect of more tension with China over trade, security and human rights after Xi Jinping, the country's most powerful leader in decades, awarded himself another term as leader of the ruling Communist Party.
By the numbers: A look at key figures in Ontario's municipal elections

By the numbers: A look at key figures in Ontario's municipal elections

Municipalities across Ontario will elect new local governments on Monday.
German lawmakers oppose China military threats toward Taiwan

German lawmakers oppose China military threats toward Taiwan

TAIPEI, Taiwan (AP) — Any changes to the China-Taiwan relationship must come about peacefully, a visiting German lawmaker said Monday, two days after China's ruling Communist Party wrote its rejection of Taiwan independence into its charter.
2 Koreas exchange warning shots along disputed sea boundary

2 Koreas exchange warning shots along disputed sea boundary

SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — North and South Korea exchanged warning shots Monday along their disputed western sea boundary — a scene of past bloodshed and naval battles — in a development that raises worry of possible clashes after North Korea’s recent
Timeline: Chinese leader Xi Jinping's rise and rule

Timeline: Chinese leader Xi Jinping's rise and rule

BEIJING (AP) — Chinese President Xi Jinping, the son of a communist revolutionary leader, was a victim of the Cultural Revolution and a provincial chief during China's economic boom before ascending to the very top a decade ago.
Murray and Smiley spar over abortion, crime in Senate debate

Murray and Smiley spar over abortion, crime in Senate debate

U.S. Sen. Patty Murray, D-Wash., and Republican challenger Tiffany Smiley argued over abortion, crime and inflation on Sunday in their only scheduled debate before the Nov. 8 election.
Protest camp at Manitoba legislature removed by provincial personnel, minister says

Protest camp at Manitoba legislature removed by provincial personnel, minister says

WINNIPEG — An Indigenous-led protest camp on the east lawn of the Manitoba Legislative Building grounds that's been in place for more than a year was removed over the weekend.
Newsom vows to finish four-year term if reelected governor

Newsom vows to finish four-year term if reelected governor

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — California Gov.
Judge rules for California baker over same-sex wedding cake

Judge rules for California baker over same-sex wedding cake

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (AP) — A California judge has ruled in favor of a bakery owner who refused to make wedding cakes for a same-sex couple because it violated her Christian beliefs.
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