‘On tour in hell’: Wounded Ukrainian soldiers evacuated
March 23, 2023 GMTDONETSK REGION, Ukraine (AP) — Their hands are blackened and grimy from the fight. Some are still wearing their combat boots, small flecks of black soil from the battlefield clinging to their torsos, bare under the emergency blanket.
Analysis: China’s sway over Russia grows amid Ukraine fight
March 22, 2023 GMTMOSCOW (AP) — It was a revealing moment during Chinese leader Xi Jinping’s tightly scripted visit to Moscow: Standing in the doorway of the Grand Kremlin Palace, he told Russian President Vladimir Putin that the two of them were “witnessing the changes that haven't been seen in more than a century, and we are pushing them together.”
Putin welcomes China’s Xi to Kremlin amid Ukraine fighting
March 20, 2023 GMTMOSCOW (AP) — Russian President Vladimir Putin warmly welcomed Chinese leader Xi Jinping to the Kremlin on Monday, sending a powerful message to Western leaders that their efforts to isolate Moscow over the fighting in Ukraine have fallen short.
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October 28, 2022 GMTShares were mostly lower in Asia on Friday after a mixed session on Wall Street, where tech sector losses offset gains in other parts of the market.
Tokyo’s benchmark slipped as the government was preparing about $490 billion in stimulus spending to help the world’s No.
Putin sticks to protocol during Chinese leader Xi’s visit
March 20, 2023 GMTMOSCOW (AP) — President Vladimir Putin wasn't waiting at the end of the red carpet to greet Chinese leader Xi Jinping upon his arrival in Russia on Monday for a high-profile visit.
Russia’s Putin makes surprise trip to occupied Mariupol
March 19, 2023 GMTKYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Russian President Vladimir Putin visited the occupied port city of Mariupol, his first trip to Ukrainian territory that Moscow illegally annexed in September and a show of defiance after the International Criminal Court issued a warrant for his arrest on war crimes charges.
Russia, Ukraine extend grain deal to aid world’s poor
March 18, 2023 GMTKYIV, Ukraine (AP) — An unprecedented wartime deal that allowed grain to flow from Ukraine to countries in Africa, the Middle East and Asia where hunger is a growing threat and high food prices are pushing more people into poverty was extended just before its expiration date, officials said Saturday.
Facing arrest warrant, Russia’s Putin visits annexed Crimea
March 18, 2023 GMTKYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Russian President Vladimir Putin traveled to Crimea to mark the ninth anniversary of the Black Sea peninsula’s annexation from Ukraine on Saturday, the day after the International Criminal Court issued an arrest warrant for the Russian leader accusing him of war crimes.
How Moscow grabs Ukrainian kids and makes them Russians
March 17, 2023 GMTOlga Lopatkina paced around her basement in circles like a trapped animal. For more than a week, the Ukrainian mother had heard nothing from her six adopted children stranded in Mariupol, and she was going out of her mind with worry.
China’s Xi to meet Putin as Beijing seeks bolder global role
March 17, 2023 GMTKYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Chinese President Xi Jinping plans to visit Moscow next week, offering a major diplomatic boost to Russian President Vladimir Putin on the same day the International Criminal Court announced it wants to put the Russian leader on trial for alleged war crimes.
Video of firetrucks shows fundraising event in Poland, not Dutch protest
March 16, 2023 GMTCLAIM: Video shows Dutch firefighters standing on their trucks as the lights flash and sirens blare, displaying solidarity with farmers who are protesting new environmental regulations in the country.
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October 4, 2022 GMTMONONGAHELA, Pa. (AP) — The Trump-Pence sign still hangs on the older building off Main Street in this historic town, a lasting vestige of the campaign fervor that roused voters, including many who still believe the falsehood that the former president didn’t lose in 2020 and hope he’ll run in 2024.
Ukrainian minister says Russia blocking access to medicines
August 13, 2022 GMTKYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Ukraine’s health minister has accused Russian authorities of committing a crime against humanity by blocking access to affordable medicines in areas its forces have occupied since invading the country 5 1/2 months ago.
Alabama inmate arraigned on charges for 1980 Boston murder
August 12, 2022 GMTBOSTON (AP) — A man serving life in prison for murder in Alabama was arraigned Thursday in Massachusetts on charges in connection with the rape and killing of a woman in a Boston hotel 40 years ago.
Ship reaches Ukraine to load up with wheat for hungry Africa
August 12, 2022 GMTKYIV, Ukraine (AP) — A ship docked in a Ukrainian Black Sea port on Friday to begin loading up with wheat for hungry people in Ethiopia. It will be the first food delivery to Africa under a U.N. plan to unblock grain trapped by Russia’s war on Ukraine and bring relief to some of the millions worldwide who are on the brink of starvation.
Paraguay vice president to quit after US alleges corruption
August 12, 2022 GMTBUENOS AIRES (AP) — Paraguay Vice President Hugo Velázquez Moreno said Friday he will resign next week shortly after he was included on a U.S. corruption list for his alleged involvement in offering bribes to a public official.
Sequía histórica causa estragos en casi la mitad de Europa
August 12, 2022 GMTLUX, Francia (AP) — En lo que supo ser el río Tille, ahora solo se ve un lecho de polvo blanco y miles de peces muertos a la altura de Lux, localidad de la región de Borgoña, en Francia.
Desde los embalses secos y resquebrajados de España hasta los niveles escalofriantemente bajos de las aguas de ríos grandes como el Danubio, el Rin y el Po, una sequía sin precedentes afecta casi la mitad del continente europeo.
Detectan virus de polio en aguas cloacales en Nueva York
August 12, 2022 GMTNUEVA YORK (AP) — Se ha detectado la presencia del virus causante de la poliomielitis en aguas cloacales de Nueva York una semana después de reportarse un caso de la enfermedad en el condado de Rockland al norte de la ciudad, anunciaron las autoridades de salud el viernes.
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August 12, 2022 GMTGasoline prices dipped to just under the $4 mark for the first time in more than five months — good news for consumers who are struggling with high prices for many other essentials.
AAA said the national average for a gallon of regular was $3.99 on Thursday.
Poland: ‘Huge’ amounts of chemical waste dumped into river
August 12, 2022 GMTWARSAW, Poland (AP) — Poland's prime minister said Friday that “huge amounts of chemical waste” were probably dumped intentionally into the Oder River, which runs along the border with Germany, causing environmental damage so severe it will take the river years to recover.
Bills place trust in Dorsey to drive high-powered offense
August 12, 2022 GMTPITTSFORD, N.Y. (AP) — While most are focused on how the Buffalo Bills’ Josh Allen-led attack will function under Ken Dorsey, the newly promoted offensive coordinator can be found pacing the sideline at practice.
Sheriff’s captain investigated for kicking detainee in groin
August 12, 2022 GMTST. ALBANS, Vt. (AP) — A sheriff's office captain who is campaigning to become sheriff is under investigation for kicking a man who was in custody.
Capt. John Grismore, of the Franklin County Sheriff's Office, has been placed on administrative leave.
Mosquitoes with West Nile virus detected in Albuquerque area
August 12, 2022 GMTALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — Environmental and health officials in the Albuquerque area say they have found mosquitoes carrying West Nile virus.
The City of Albuquerque Environmental Health Department and Bernalillo County Planning and Development Services Department jointly announced Friday the first detection this year of mosquitoes positive for the virus.
EEUU: consejos para ahorrar dinero en tu traslado al trabajo
August 12, 2022 GMTNUEVA YORK (AP) — Los precios de la gasolina están bajando, pero aún están por encima de los registrados hace un año. Además, la inflación provoca que todo suba de precio. Si buscas ahorrar en el traslado al trabajo, aquí tenemos algunas recomendaciones:
Conservative push to alter Constitution focuses on primaries
August 12, 2022 GMTDENVER (AP) — The fliers piled up in mailboxes in central South Dakota like snow during a high-plains blizzard: “Transgender Sex Education in Schools?” one asked. “Vote Against Sex Ed Radical Mary Duvall for State Senate.”
EEUU: cómo afecta la inflación el costo de ir al trabajo
August 12, 2022 GMTNUEVA YORK (AP) — Después de haber llegado a un precio récord, e l costo de la gasolina ha bajado este mes. Sin embargo, los precios siguen siendo más altos en comparación al año pasado.
Georgia to use $240M more in federal cash to build broadband
August 12, 2022 GMTATLANTA (AP) — Gov. Brian Kemp on Friday said the state will spend another $240 million in federal COVID-19 relief funds to construct broadband internet to rural locations that don't currently have connections.
Minnesota’s Finstad sworn in as newest member of Congress
August 12, 2022 GMTWASHINGTON (AP) — Minnesota Republican Brad Finstad was sworn in Friday as the newest member of the U.S. House, giving the GOP one more seat, which means Democrats can't afford to lose more than four votes on close issues like their flagship climate change and health care bill.
Conte: Chelsea game will show if Tottenham has improved
August 12, 2022 GMTLONDON (AP) — If Antonio Conte wants a reliable indicator of how far his Tottenham team has come since last season, he couldn't ask for a better test than Sunday's trip to Chelsea.
Tottenham lost four times in four meetings last season against Conte's former club, so a win at Stamford Bridge would send a clear message that Spurs have taken a big step forward after a first full offseason under the Italian coach.
10 fans of Israeli club Maccabi Tel Aviv sentenced in Greece
August 12, 2022 GMTTHESSALONIKI, Greece (AP) — A Greek court on Friday handed down suspended sentences and fines to 10 fans of Israeli soccer club Maccabi Tel Aviv after finding them guilty of illegal possession of flares as they headed to a Europa Conference League match against Aris.
City water woes delay move-in for Jackson State students
August 12, 2022 GMTJACKSON, Miss. (AP) — Jackson State University is delaying students' move-in days for on-campus housing because of lingering water system problems in Mississippi's capital city.
The university says low pressure in the system impedes water flow to the upper floors of dormitories.
Wall Street al alza rumbo a racha positiva de 4 semanas
August 12, 2022 GMTNUEVA YORK (AP) — Las acciones registran un alza nuevamente al inicio de las operaciones en Wall Street el viernes, poniendo al S&P 500 en camino a su primera racha positiva de cuatro semanas desde el año pasado.
Violencia pandillera deja 11 muertos en Ciudad Juárez
August 12, 2022 GMTCIUDAD DE MÉXICO (AP) — Una pelea entre pandillas dentro de una prisión en el norte de México que causó la muerte de dos reclusos se extendió a las calles de Ciudad Juárez, donde presuntos pandilleros mataron a otras nueve personas, incluyendo cuatro empleados de una estación radial, dijeron el viernes funcionarios de seguridad.
EU diplomats visit West Bank school slated for demolition
August 12, 2022 GMTKAFR MALIK, West Bank (AP) — European representatives on Friday visited a small schoolhouse serving an impoverished Bedouin community in the occupied West Bank that is under threat of demolition by Israel.
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August 12, 2022 GMTFS1 — AFL Premiership: Carlton at Melbourne
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August 12, 2022 GMTFS1 — AFL Premiership: Carlton at Melbourne
Jon Batiste deja “The Late Show” de Stephen Colbert
August 12, 2022 GMTNUEVA YORK (AP) — Jon Batiste, cuya carrera se disparó después de ganar varios premios Grammy este año, dejará su posición como líder de la banda del programa nocturno de tertulia “The Late Show” después de siete años respaldando al presentador Stephen Colbert.
Fury vuelve a retirarse, su retorno al boxeo dura 3 días
August 12, 2022 GMTLONDRES (AP) — Tyson Fury decidió “alejarse” del boxeo, apenas tres días después de que anunció su retorno al deporte.
El boxeador británico, quien cumple 34 años el viernes, publicó un mensaje en redes sociales diciendo: “Muchas gracias a todos los que contribuyeron en mi carrera a través de los años y tras largas conversaciones (finalmente) decidió alejarse y en mi 34mo cumpleaños digo Buen Viaje”.
Museo Getty devuelve a Italia arte ilegalmente exportado
August 12, 2022 GMTLOS ÁNGELES (AP) — El Museo J. Paul Getty en Los Ángeles devolverá esculturas antiguas y otras obras de arte que fueron exportadas ilegalmente desde Italia.
El Getty anunció el jueves que devolverá un grupo de esculturas griegas de terracota de tamaño casi natural conocidas como “Orfeo y las sirenas”, que se cree que datan del siglo IV a.C.
Winning numbers drawn in ‘Cash 3 Morning’ game
August 12, 2022 GMTNASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) _ The winning numbers in Friday morning's drawing of the Tennessee Lottery's "Cash 3 Morning" game were:
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August 12, 2022 GMTESPN2 — AXE European Tour: Calif. Basketball Club vs. U-18 French Select Team (France), Paris
Alemania: UE podría aprobar vacunas combinadas contra COVID
August 12, 2022 GMTBERLÍN (AP) — El ministro de Salud de Alemania dijo el viernes que los reguladores de medicamentos de la Unión Europea podrían autorizar el uso de vacunas que son efectivas contra dos variantes del coronavirus.
Anne Heche on life support, survival of crash ‘not expected’
August 12, 2022 GMTLOS ANGELES (AP) — Anne Heche is on life support after suffering a brain injury in a fiery crash a week ago and her survival isn't expected, according to a statement from a representative.
The actor, who is in a coma and in critical condition, is being kept on life support for possible organ donation, according to the statement released Thursday night on behalf of her family and friends.
Benzema, Courtois, De Bruyne, finalistas al Jugador del Año
August 12, 2022 GMTNYON, Suiza (AP) — Dos compañeros del Real Madrid fueron incluidos entre los tres finalistas al jugador del año de la UEFA para la temporada anterior dada a conocer el viernes, mientras que no hay ningún futbolista del Liverpool.
European firefighters join battle to stop French wildfires
August 12, 2022 GMTPARIS (AP) — Firefighters from across Europe started arriving in France on Friday to help battle several wildfires, including a giant blaze ravaging pine forests in the southwest.
A series of heat waves have compounded a critical drought in much of Europe to create prime wildfire conditions.
EEUU: Arrestan autor de tiroteo en centro comercial
August 12, 2022 GMTBLOOMINGTON, Minnesota (AP) — Un hombre acusado de abrir fuego dentro del Mall of America y huir del centro comercial de un suburbio de Minneapolis con ayuda de varios cómplices fue arrestado en Chicago, dijeron las autoridades el viernes.
Sí al aborto en Kansas, llamado de atención a republicanos
August 12, 2022 GMTTOPEKA, Kansas, EE.UU. (AP) — Un sorprendente giro en los condados dominados por los republicanos y una fuerte participación de demócratas e independientes incidieron decisivamente en el abrumador rechazo a una enmienda que buscaba restringir el aborto en Kansas, un estado históricamente conservador, según un detallado análisis de los resultados que hizo la Associated Press.
Palestinos realizan funeral para 49na víctima de choques
August 12, 2022 GMTCIUDAD GAZA, Franja de Gaza (AP) — Los palestinos realizaron un funeral el viernes para un miliciano que murió de las heridas sufridas con los tres días de enfrentamientos entre Israel y las milicias gazatíes el fin de semana pasado.
India to miss renewable energy goal, officials, experts say
August 12, 2022 GMTBENGALURU, India (AP) — India will miss its renewable energy target for the end of the year, with experts saying “multiple challenges” including a lack of financial help and taxes on imported components are stalling the clean energy industry.
Cadiz: Q2 Earnings Snapshot
August 12, 2022 GMTLOS ANGELES (AP) _ Cadiz Inc. (CDZI) on Friday reported a loss of $5.5 million in its second quarter.
The Los Angeles-based company said it had a loss of 13 cents per share.
The renewable resource company posted revenue of $185,000 in the period.
El bicampeón Atlas busca despertar en el clásico con Chivas
August 12, 2022 GMTCIUDAD DE MÉXICO (AP) — El inicio del torneo ha sido complicado para el Atlas, pero aun hay tiempo de enderezar el camino. El despertar del bicampeón podría comenzar a partir del sábado cuando enfrente a un Chivas en profunda crisis, en partido por la octava fecha del Apertura.
United-Guardian: Q2 Earnings Snapshot
August 12, 2022 GMTHAUPPAUGE, N.Y. (AP) _ United-Guardian Inc. (UG) on Friday reported profit of $633,000 in its second quarter.
The Hauppauge, New York-based company said it had net income of 14 cents per share.
This Date in Baseball: Lou Brock reached 3,000 hits
August 12, 2022 GMTAug. 13
1910 — The Brooklyn Dodgers and the Pittsburgh Pirates played to an 8-8 tie. Each team had 38 at-bats, 13 hits, 12 assists, two errors, five strikeouts, three walks, one hit batsman and one passed ball.
Today in Sports: Lou Brock reaches 3,000 career hits.
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1919 — Upset scores a win against Man o’ War in the Sanford Memorial Stakes at Saratoga. The defeat is Big Red’s only loss in 21 starts.
1933 — Gene Sarazen wins the PGA Championship by defeating Willie Goggin 5 and 4 in the final round.
Portugal: UE contempla gasoducto Iberia-Italia
August 12, 2022 GMTLISBOA (AP) — Las autoridades europeas estudian instalar un gasoducto desde España hasta Italia para superar la oposición de Francia a un enlace de gas natural a través de los Pirineos entre la Península Ibérica y Europa central, dijo el viernes el primer ministro de Portugal.
Farewell, Syl: Fowles exit fueling Lynx in push for playoffs
August 12, 2022 GMTMINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Clarity about the end of her exceptional WNBA career came for Sylvia Fowles last year through a feeling of resistance familiar to everyone from elite athletes to average fans.
Beirut bank standoff exposes desperation of economic crisis
August 12, 2022 GMTBEIRUT (AP) — A judge ordered a gunman who took up to 10 hostages at a Beirut bank to force the release of his trapped savings to stay behind bars Friday, apparently a bid to prevent copycats as desperation deepens over Lebanon's economic meltdown.
Oil company cleaning up spill in Dunn County
August 12, 2022 GMTBISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — An oil company is cleaning up a spill in Dunn County.
Officials with the state Department of Environmental Quality said that Leland Oil and Gas notified state agencies of the spill from a bulk oil tank about 3.5 miles northeast of Killdeer on Monday.
Buscan por 3er día a migrantes frente a islas griegas
August 12, 2022 GMTATENAS (AP) — Una operación de búsqueda y rescate para los migrantes reportados como desaparecidos entró en su tercer día consecutivo luego que el bote volcó al sur de la isla griega de Rodas, informó la guardia costera el viernes.
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August 12, 2022 GMTLos 10 libros más vendidos de la semana en algunos países de las Américas y España
Incendian autos de jugadores del Aldosivi tras derrota
August 12, 2022 GMTBUENOS AIRES (AP) — Personas desconocidas incendiaron los automóviles de algunos futbolistas de Aldosivi horas después de la derrota 2 a 0 ante Godoy Cruz que comprometió su permanencia en la máxima categoría del fútbol argentino.
At 75, India’s democracy is under pressure like never before
August 12, 2022 GMTNEW DELHI (AP) — The Aug. 5 demonstrations by India’s main opposition Congress party against soaring food prices and unemployment began like any other recent protest — an electorally weak opposition taking to the New Delhi streets against Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s massively popular government.
Kenia: Demoras en recuento de votos en elección presidencial
August 12, 2022 GMTNAIROBI, Kenia (AP) — El recuento de votos en la disputada elección presidencial de Kenia procede con excesiva lentitud, dijo el presidente de la comisión electoral el viernes, mientras que el recuento paralelo de la prensa local se frenó en medio de temores de censura o intromisión.
Benzema, Courtois, De Bruyne on shortlist for UEFA award
August 12, 2022 GMTNYON, Switzerland (AP) — Two Real Madrid teammates made the three-man shortlist announced Friday for the UEFA player of the year award for last season, while no Liverpool player was included.
Champions League winner Madrid was represented by Karim Benzema, who scored a competition-best 15 goals, and goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois, who was the standout in its 1-0 win over Liverpool in the final.
NO FUE REAL: Una mirada a lo que no sucedió esta semana
August 12, 2022 GMTCIUDAD DE MÉXICO (AP) — Un resumen de las historias e imágenes más populares, pero completamente falsas de la semana. Ninguna de éstas es legítima, a pesar de que se compartieron ampliamente en las redes sociales.
Shots fired at police during car chase through Detroit area
August 12, 2022 GMTDETROIT (AP) — Shots were fired at police during a high-speed chase involving a vehicle driven by a 14-year-old boy through Detroit and several suburban communities.
The chase started Thursday night after officers attempted to pull over the vehicle for improper plates, police said.
Bomberos europeos acuden a ayudar en Francia
August 12, 2022 GMTPARÍS (AP) — Bomberos de toda Europa empezaron a arribar a Francia el viernes para ayudar en la lucha contra varios incendios forestales, incluido un siniestro gigantesco que está devastando bosques de pinos en el suroeste del país.
Migrant search and rescue in third day off Greek islands
August 12, 2022 GMTATHENS, Greece (AP) — A search and rescue operation was conducted on Friday for a third day for migrants reported missing after their boat capsized south of the Greek island of Rhodes, the coast guard said Friday.
Boston Omaha: Q2 Earnings Snapshot
August 12, 2022 GMTOMAHA, Neb. (AP) _ Boston Omaha Corp. (BOC) on Friday reported a second-quarter loss of $11.5 million, after reporting a profit in the same period a year earlier.
The Omaha, Nebraska-based company said it had a loss of 39 cents per share.
Xenetic Biosciences: Q2 Earnings Snapshot
August 12, 2022 GMTFRAMINGHAM, Mass. (AP) _ Xenetic Biosciences, Inc. (XBIO) on Friday reported a loss of $2.7 million in its second quarter.
On a per-share basis, the Framingham, Massachusetts-based company said it had a loss of 19 cents.
Two years on, foundations stand by issuing bonds in pandemic
August 12, 2022 GMTNEW YORK (AP) — When the Ford Foundation took the unprecedented step in June 2020 of issuing $1 billion in debt to help stabilize other nonprofits, it delighted investors and inspired several other large foundations to follow suit.
Zeus: Raiders RB Zamir White overcomes lifetime of obstacles
August 12, 2022 GMTHENDERSON, Nev. (AP) — Scotland High School coach Richard Bailey has watched a handful of players make it to the NFL out of Laurinburg, North Carolina, with none more special than Las Vegas Raiders rookie Zamir White.
Belgian strikers in Milan in focus as Serie A season starts
August 12, 2022 GMTMILAN (AP) — Two Belgian strikers are likely to be in focus when the Italian league season starts Saturday.
While returning Inter Milan forward Romelu Lukaku has already shown what he can do in Serie A, compatriot Charles De Ketelaere is something of an unknown quantity for city rival AC Milan.
Atlas Financial: Q2 Earnings Snapshot
August 12, 2022 GMTSCHAUMBURG, Ill. (AP) _ Atlas Financial Holdings Inc. (AFHIF) on Friday reported a second-quarter loss of $5 million, after reporting a profit in the same period a year earlier.
The Schaumburg, Illinois-based company said it had a loss of 29 cents per share.
SouthGobi Resources: Q2 Earnings Snapshot
August 12, 2022 GMTVANCOUVER, British Columbia (AP) _ SouthGobi Resources Ltd. (SGQRF) on Friday reported a loss of $7.1 million in its second quarter.
On a per-share basis, the Vancouver, British Columbia-based company said it had a loss of 3 cents.
Three Chinese corporate giants leaving NY stock exchange
August 12, 2022 GMTBEIJING (AP) — Three state-owned Chinese corporate giants announced plans Friday to remove their shares from the New York Stock Exchange, adding to a growing financial separation between the biggest global economies in the midst of a dispute over scrutiny of company audits.