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Arizona to remove shipping container wall from Mexico border

Arizona to remove shipping container wall from Mexico border

PHOENIX (AP) — Arizona will take down a makeshift wall made of shipping containers at the Mexico border, settling a lawsuit and political tussle with the U.S. government over trespassing on federal lands.
India randomly testing international visitors for COVID-19

India randomly testing international visitors for COVID-19

NEW DELHI (AP) — India has begun randomly testing international passengers arriving at its airports for COVID-19, the country’s health minister said Thursday, citing an increase in cases in neighboring China.
Thailand hosts informal meeting on Myanmar political crisis

Thailand hosts informal meeting on Myanmar political crisis

BANGKOK (AP) — Three Cabinet ministers from Myanmar attended an informal regional meeting in Thailand's capital on Thursday to discuss efforts to restore peace in the military-run country, Thai officials said.
Cambodian court convicts 36 opposition figures of conspiracy

Cambodian court convicts 36 opposition figures of conspiracy

PHNOM PENH, Cambodia (AP) — A court in Cambodia on Thursday convicted 36 activists and former opposition lawmakers of conspiracy to commit treason, a local human rights group said.
Transgender lawmaker hopes her presence brings understanding

Transgender lawmaker hopes her presence brings understanding

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Former Haiti PM Laurent Lamothe seeks to contest Canadian sanctions in Federal Court

Former Haiti PM Laurent Lamothe seeks to contest Canadian sanctions in Federal Court

OTTAWA — Former Haitian prime minister Laurent Lamothe is asking a judge to strike down sanctions Canada imposed on him over claims he supported gangs that have unleashed a humanitarian crisis in Haiti.

Judge hears case challenging Alaska House candidate win

JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — An Anchorage Democrat facing a legal challenge to her state House win said she had been a resident of Alaska for just over three years when she filed to run for office, testifying Thursday that her social media posts weren't alw
Pageantry evoking Churchill greets Zelenskyy in Washington

Pageantry evoking Churchill greets Zelenskyy in Washington

WASHINGTON (AP) — At a time of grave consequence, a wartime leader crossed the Atlantic to arrive at a White House decked in holiday decor to consult with the American president about a war in Europe. The moment was Dec.
City in Oklahoma says Air Force charter jet damaged runway

City in Oklahoma says Air Force charter jet damaged runway

STILLWATER, Okla. (AP) — A military cargo jet carrying the U.S. Air Force Academy women's basketball team damaged a regional airport runway when it allegedly landed without prior authorization in Stillwater, Oklahoma, city officials said Thursday.
Trump's taxes: House OKs bill on IRS audits of presidents

Trump's taxes: House OKs bill on IRS audits of presidents

WASHINGTON (AP) — The House took action Thursday after disclosures that the IRS never fully reviewed Donald Trump’s tax returns during his presidency, passing a bill that would require audits of any president’s income tax filings.