Sri Lanka police open fire at protesters; 1 dead, 10 injured
COLOMBO, SRI LANKA — Sri Lankan police opened fire Tuesday at a group of people protesting new fuel price increases, killing one and injuring 10 others, in the first shooting …
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Lithuania bans using letter ‘Z’ as show of support for Russia’s war in Ukraine
VILNIUS — Lithuania’s parliament on Tuesday voted to ban public displays of the letter "Z," the black and orange ribbon of St. George, and other symbols seen as expressing support …
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Boris Johnson offers ‘wholehearted apology’ over ‘partygate’
LONDON — British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has offered a "wholehearted" apology for attending illegal party during lockdown, but says he didn’t knowingly break rules or mislead Parliament. Johnson told …
Read MoreLithuania bans using letter ‘Z’ as show of support for Russia’s war in Ukraine
VILNIUS — Lithuania’s parliament on Tuesday voted to ban public displays of the letter "Z," the black and orange ribbon of St. George, and other symbols seen as expressing support …
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Ukraine updates: UN chief seeks Orthodox Holy Week ceasefire
What’s happening in Ukraine today and how are countries around the world responding? Read live updates on Vladimir Putin and Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. PRAGUE — The Czech Defence Ministry …
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Ukrainian volunteers recount three weeks in Russian captivity, allege beatings
DYMER, UKRAINE — Volodymyr Khropun and Yulia Ivannikova-Katsemon say they were helping people flee villages on the front line in northern Ukraine when they were detained by Russian soldiers over …
Read MoreUkraine updates: Czechs to repair damaged Ukrainian equipment
What’s happening in Ukraine today and how are countries around the world responding? Read live updates on Vladimir Putin and Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. PRAGUE — The Czech Defence Ministry …
Read MoreJudge won’t lower bond for Michigan school shooting suspect’s parents
PONTIxjmtzywAC, MICH. — A judge denied a motion Tuesday to reduce bonds for the jailed parents of a Michigan teenager charged in a fatal shooting at his high school. Oakland …
Read MoreCOVID-19 hospitalizations in Ontario reach 1,486, ICU admissions increase to 206
Hospitalizations linked to COVID-19 in Ontario have increased to 1,486 as the number of patients in the ICU with the virus grows to 206. Tuesday’s report marks the highest number …
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Autopsy shows Patrick Lyoya shot in head by Michigan cop
DETROIT — Lawyers for the family of Patrick Lyoya say an independent autopsy confirms that the Black man was fatally shot in the head by a Michigan police officer. The …
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