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France, Morocco restore normal relations after visa dispute

France, Morocco restore normal relations after visa dispute

Rabat, Morocco (AP) — French Foreign Minister Catherine Colonna said Friday that France has restored normal consular relations with Morocco following a year-long dispute linked to Paris' decision to slash the number of visas for Moroccans.

Repeated bomb threats cause disruption in North Macedonia

SKOPJE, North Macedonia (AP) — Authorities in North Macedonia evacuated 23 locations, including the country’s main airport, schools, hotels, a shopping mall and sports venues, for hours Friday after receiving what ultimately turned out to be fake bom
7-Eleven to serve alcohol with in-store dining in Ontario

7-Eleven to serve alcohol with in-store dining in Ontario

TORONTO — Southwestern Ontario will soon see beer and wine in a corner store -- though not exactly the way Premier Doug Ford envisioned in his 2018 campaign promise.

Violent protests after 2 civilians fatally shot in Kashmir

SRINAGAR, India (AP) — Violent protests erupted Friday in a town in Indian-controlled Kashmir after two civilians were killed and another wounded in what the Indian army called a “firing incident by unidentified terrorists.
Activists: Survey of Black people in US in its homestretch

Activists: Survey of Black people in US in its homestretch

More than 100 racial justice groups, led by a co-founder of the Black Lives Matter movement, are making a last push on a large-scale survey that will be the basis for a public policy agenda focused on the needs of Black people who often are not as en
Biden to meet with Ecuador's Lasso at White House next week

Biden to meet with Ecuador's Lasso at White House next week

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden will meet with the president of Ecuador, Guillermo Lasso , at the White House this coming Monday.

Croatia rejects joining in EU's Ukraine training mission

ZAGREB, Croatia (AP) — Croatian lawmakers on Friday rejected a government bid for the country to help train Ukrainian soldiers as part of a European Union mission.
As regional threats rise, Japan eases defense-only strategy

As regional threats rise, Japan eases defense-only strategy

TOKYO (AP) — In a major break from its strictly self-defense-only postwar principle, Japan adopted a national security strategy Friday declaring plans to possess preemptive strike capability and cruise missiles within years to give itself more offens
Slovak leader sets framework for snap vote after govt falls

Slovak leader sets framework for snap vote after govt falls

BRATISLAVA, Slovakia (AP) — Slovakia’s president formally dismissed the country’s government on Friday, a day after it lost a no-confidence vote in Parliament, and set the framework for holding an early election by mid-2023.
Macron returns to Qatar for love of sport, despite criticism

Macron returns to Qatar for love of sport, despite criticism

PARIS (AP) — French President Emmanuel Macron is about to jet off to Qatar for the second time in a week, despite broad concerns about the emirate's human rights and environmental record.
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