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Washington awaits results after Mueller wraps Russia probe
WASHINGTON - Special counsel Robert Mueller closed his long and contentious Russia investigation with no new charges, ending the probe that has cast a dark shadow over Donald Trump's presidency. The J...
Mar 23, 2019
French yellow vest protests staged amid enhanced security
PARIS - The French government vowed to strengthen security as yellow vest protesters stage a 19th round of demonstrations, in an effort to avoid a repeat of last week's riots in Paris. Authorities ban...
Mar 23, 2019
In China, Apple's Cook says he's bullish on global economy
BEIJING - Apple CEO Tim Cook said Saturday that he is "extremely bullish" about the global economy based on the amount of innovation underway, and urged China to continue to "open up" amid complaints ...
Mar 23, 2019
Tens of thousands in southern Africa need help after cyclone
BEIRA, Mozambique - A second week has begun of efforts to find and help tens of thousands of people after Cyclone Idai devastated parts of southern Africa. Members of the Indian and South African mili...
Mar 23, 2019
Teen's mom on cop's acquittal: 'Hope that man never sleeps'
PITTSBURGH - The family of an unarmed black teenager fatally shot by a white police officer is expressing anger and sadness over a jury's decision to acquit, and Pittsburgh braced for protests a day a...
Mar 23, 2019
UK prime minister may not seek vote on Brexit deal this week
LONDON - British Prime Minister Theresa May has told lawmakers she may not seek passage of her troubled Brexit withdrawal plan in Parliament next week. The embattled leader, who faces a major protest ...
Mar 23, 2019
Battle over Mueller report to be pressed by Democrats
WASHINGTON - Within minutes of receiving notification that special counsel Robert Mueller had turned over his report on the Russia investigation, congressional Democrats were calling for the report to...
Mar 23, 2019
Cyclone lashes remote Australian coast with wind, rains
SYDNEY, Australia - A vast and powerful cyclone made landfall Saturday along a remote stretch of the northern Australian coast, bringing fierce winds and heavy rains amid safety fears for a small numb...
Mar 23, 2019
Family of slain boy visits Christchurch mosque as it reopens
CHRISTCHURCH, New Zealand - A Jordanian prince and the family of a slain 3-year-old boy and were among those who visited a New Zealand mosque Saturday when it reopened for the first time since a terro...
Mar 23, 2019
As MPs pull all-nighter, Philpott breathes fresh life into SNC-Lavalin scandal
OTTAWA - Former cabinet minister Jane Philpott fanned the flames of the SNC-Lavalin fire Thursday as Liberals struggled to douse the controversy and focus Canadians' attention on t...
Mar 23, 2019