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Russia extends arrest of US reporter Evan Gershkovich. He has already spent nearly a year in jail

Russia extends arrest of US reporter Evan Gershkovich. He has already spent nearly a year in jail

MOSCOW (AP) — A Moscow court on Tuesday ordered Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich to remain in jail on espionage charges until at least late June, court officials said. The 32-year-old U.S.
Shohei Ohtani says he never bet on sports, interpreter Ippei Mizuhara stole money, told lies

Shohei Ohtani says he never bet on sports, interpreter Ippei Mizuhara stole money, told lies

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Shohei Ohtani said Monday he never bet on sports or knowingly paid any gambling debts accumulated by his longtime interpreter, Ippei Mizuhara.
UN demand for Gaza cease-fire provokes strongest clash between US and Israel since war began

UN demand for Gaza cease-fire provokes strongest clash between US and Israel since war began

UNITED NATIONS (AP) — The United Nations Security Council on Monday issued its first demand for a cease-fire in Gaza, with the U.S. angering Israel by abstaining from the vote.
Putin says Islamic extremists raided concert hall but attack masterminds are yet to be found

Putin says Islamic extremists raided concert hall but attack masterminds are yet to be found

Russian President Vladimir Putin said Monday that the gunmen who killed 139 people at a suburban Moscow concert hall are “radical Islamists,” but he repeated his accusation that Ukraine could have played a role despite Kyiv's strong denials.
Trump's New York hush money case is set for trial April 15

Trump's New York hush money case is set for trial April 15

NEW YORK (AP) — Former President Donald Trump will stand trial April 15 on charges related to hush money payments meant to cover up claims of marital infidelity , a New York judge ruled Monday, tersely swatting aside defense claims of prosecutorial m
Former Senegal prime minister concedes defeat in presidential election to opposition candidate

Former Senegal prime minister concedes defeat in presidential election to opposition candidate

DAKAR, Senegal (AP) — A former Senegalese prime minister has conceded the presidential election to the opposition candidate based on preliminary results a day after the vote was held.
North Korea says Japan's prime minister proposed summit with leader Kim Jong Un

North Korea says Japan's prime minister proposed summit with leader Kim Jong Un

SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — North Korea said Monday that Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida has proposed a summit with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, as the North urged Japan to show sincerity toward improving bilateral ties and realizing their co
4 men charged in Moscow attack, showing signs of beatings at hearing as court says 2 accept guilt

4 men charged in Moscow attack, showing signs of beatings at hearing as court says 2 accept guilt

MOSCOW (AP) — Four men accused of staging the Russia concert hall attack that killed more than 130 people appeared before a Moscow court Sunday showing signs of severe beatings as they faced formal terrorism charges.
Brazilian police arrest suspected masterminds behind the killing of councilwoman-turned-icon

Brazilian police arrest suspected masterminds behind the killing of councilwoman-turned-icon

RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — Brazil’s federal police arrested two men Sunday for allegedly ordering the killing of a popular Rio de Janeiro councilwoman in 2018, a long-awaited step after years of society clamoring for justice.
New Jersey first lady Tammy Murphy suspends her Senate campaign to replace indicted Sen. Menendez

New Jersey first lady Tammy Murphy suspends her Senate campaign to replace indicted Sen. Menendez

WASHINGTON (AP) — New Jersey first lady Tammy Murphy on Sunday suspended her U.S. Senate campaign to replace Democratic Sen.