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Tired of political turmoil, Bulgarians give ex-president a convincing mandate for change

SOFIA, Bulgaria (AP) — The center-left coalition of ex-president Rumen Radev has emerged as the clear winner of Bulgaria’s parliamentary election, the country’s central electoral commission said...

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EU hosts Palestinian leader in conference about security and peace in Gaza and the West Bank

BRUSSELS (AP) — More than 60 nations are sending representatives to Brussels to discuss with Palestinian Prime Minister Mohamed Mustafa stability, security and long-term peace in Israel, the West Bank...

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Powerful 7.5-magnitude earthquake strikes off Japan, tsunami alert issued

TOKYO (AP) — A powerful earthquake struck off the northern Japanese coast, and the Japan Meteorological Agency issued a tsunami alert in the region. The quake registering a preliminary...

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UK police arrest 2 in connection with weekend arson attack on synagogue

LONDON (AP) — British police have arrested two teenagers in connection with a weekend arson attack on a synagogue in northwest London, as Jewish leaders express concern about a wave of incidents targeting...

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Doubts over talks between Iran and US after violence flares in Strait of Hormuz

ISLAMABAD (AP) — Pakistan moved ahead Monday with preparations for a new round of talks between the United States and Iran days before a tenuous ceasefire is set to expire, even as renewed conflict around...

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The top photos of the day by AP's photojournalists

From front-page news to powerful moments you may have missed, this gallery showcases today’s top photos chosen by Associated Press photo editors. The Associated Press

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US and allied forces kick off combat drills with Philippines despite Washington's focus on Iran

MANILA, Philippines (AP) — The United States and the Philippines kicked off one of their largest combat exercises Monday in an annual display of allied military might aimed at deterring aggression in...

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Man kills 8 children and shoots his wife and another woman in Shreveport, Louisiana

SHREVEPORT, La. (AP) — A man killed eight children, including seven of his own, and shot two women in an attack in a Shreveport, Louisiana, neighborhood that was the nation's deadliest shooting in more...

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Paul Revere's midnight ride to be reenacted - but in broad daylight and with a police escort

BOSTON (AP) — The historic midnight ride of Paul Revere is set to be reenacted Monday but with some modern-day tweaks: It will be run in the middle of the day, and the horse and rider will get a police...

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US funding helps Cyprus upgrade military bases for its role as a regional safe haven

PAPHOS, Cyprus (AP) — With help from U.S. taxpayers, Cyprus is upgrading key military installations to strengthen the mission it has carved for itself as a safe haven in the eastern Mediterranean for...

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