Business

Kosovo, one of Europe's poorest countries, struggles as Iran war drives up fuel prices

PRISTINA, Kosovo (AP) — Kushtrim Ajvazi is proud to be part of a successful business in one of the poorest countries in Europe. The company where he is a manager produces potato chips and other snacks...

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China resumes direct flights to North Korea after 6 years

BEIJING (AP) — China’s flag carrier resumed direct flights between Beijing and North Korea’s capital of Pyongyang on Monday not long after the restoration of passenger train services between the...

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Asian shares decline as oil prices soar amid the war in Iran, echoing last week's Wall Street drop

TOKYO (AP) — Asian shares mostly dipped in Monday morning trading as worries continued about soaring oil prices and the potential for further escalation in the U.S. war with Iran. The...

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Asian shares decline as oil prices soar amid the war in Iran, echoing last week's Wall Street drop

TOKYO (AP) — Asian shares mostly dipped in Monday morning trading as worries continued about soaring oil prices and the potential for further escalation in the U.S. war with Iran. The...

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Iran threatens to attack homes of US and Israeli 'commanders and political officials' in the region

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Iran threatens to attack homes of US and Israeli 'commanders and political officials' in the region. The Associated Press

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Danielle Smith says diverse opinions welcome after MLA supports separatist petition

EDMONTON — Alberta's premier says she welcomes diverse opinions in her caucus after a legislature member of her United Conservative Party opined a referendum on separation is good for the province. Danielle...

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Egypt’s early closing order jolts Cairo’s night life as war-driven oil costs soar

CAIRO (AP) — The Egyptian government is seeking ways to conserve oil-powered electricity during the U.S.-Israel war with Iran, enacting at least one policy that threatens Cairo's identity as a city that...

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Midnight train from Georgia: A view of America from the tracks as airports struggle in the shutdown

ABOARD THE CRESCENT (AP) — There’s something melodic about watching the sun rise over a rural stillness broken only by the rhythms of steel wheels on tracks. Or so we tell ourselves. ...

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Pakistan's foreign minister says Islamabad will soon host talks between the US and Iran

ISLAMABAD (AP) — Pakistan's foreign minister says Islamabad will soon host talks between the US and Iran. The Associated Press

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Israeli prime minister announces a widening of his country's invasion of southern Lebanon

JERUSALEM (AP) — Israeli prime minister announces a widening of his country's invasion of southern Lebanon. The Associated Press

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