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UK treasury chief: Some businesses may hurt after Brexit LONDON (AP) — The British government announced plans for special events on the night of Jan. 31 when the country officially leaves the European Union, but the country's treasury chief admitted some U. Published Jan. 19 2020 @ 12:05am

Putin's moves leave Russian opposition with few options MOSCOW (AP) — Russian President Vladimir Putin played it differently this time.Instead of openly declaring plans to extend his rule like he did in 2011, Putin proposed constitutional amendments to appear to give more power to Russia's parliament. Published Jan. 19 2020 @ 12:05am

UN says 'staggering' deaths of rights activists in Colombia BOGOTA, Colombia (AP) — The United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights expressed alarm Tuesday at the "staggering number" of social activists killed in Colombia despite a peace accord aimed at improving conditions in poor, rural areas. Published Jan. 15 2020 @ 12:05am

Researchers: Russians hacked company key to Ukraine scandal BOSTON (AP) — A U.S. cybersecurity company said Russian military agents have successfully hacked the Ukrainian gas company at the center of the scandal that led to President Donald Trump's impeachment. Published Jan. 15 2020 @ 12:05am

Migrant agency says hundreds are fleeing Libya fighting BRUSSELS (AP) — Almost 1,000 people trying to flee Libya by boat have been intercepted and returned to the conflict-ravaged country by its coast guard during the first two weeks of the new year, the International Organization for Migration said Tuesday. Published Jan. 15 2020 @ 12:05am

Egypt says it's probing death of imprisoned US citizen CAIRO (AP) — Egypt said Tuesday it would investigate the death in custody of a U.S. citizen who had gone on a hunger strike as part of a six-year battle against what he insisted was wrongful imprisonment. Published Jan. 15 2020 @ 12:05am

Australian village scorched by wildfires struggles with loss NERRIGUNDAH, Australia (AP) — Ash Graham's dog, Kozi, wakes him at 8 a.m., eager for his morning walk. Published Jan. 15 2020 @ 12:05am

Iran admits it shot down jetliner by mistake TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — In the face of mounting evidence, Iran on Saturday acknowledged it shot down the Ukrainian jetliner by accident, killing all 176 people aboard. Published Jan. 12 2020 @ 12:05am

Magnitude 5.9 shock again rocks quake-stunned Puerto Rico SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — A magnitude 5.9 quake shook Puerto Rico on Saturday, causing millions of dollars of damage along the island's southern coast, where previous recent quakes have toppled homes and schools. Published Jan. 12 2020 @ 12:05am

Taiwan's leader reelected as voters back tough China stance TAIPEI, Taiwan (AP) — Tsai Ing-wen was reelected as Taiwan's president by a landslide Saturday in a victory that signaled strong support for her tough stance against China among voters determined to defend their democratic way of life. Published Jan. 12 2020 @ 12:05am

US allies see Mideast strategy vacuum that Putin can fill PARIS (AP) — He was the leader on the world stage, visiting troops stationed in a far-flung war zone for the holidays, shoring up alliances and economic deals in the Mideast, requesting a meeting with the German chancellor in his capital, portraying himself and his country as reliable partners in an increasingly uncertain world. Published Jan. 9 2020 @ 12:05am

Serbian church protests 'suffering' of Serbs in the Balkans BELGRADE, Serbia (AP) — Thousands of people protested in Serbia's capital Wednesday against the alleged suppression of religious and other rights of Serb minorities in neighboring countries, answering a call to action by the Serbian Orthodox Church. Published Jan. 9 2020 @ 12:05am

Trump says Iran appears to be 'standing down' after strike President Donald Trump says Iran appears to be "standing down" and said no Americans were harmed in Iran's Tuesday ballistic missile strike on two Iraqi bases housing U.S. troops. by ZEKE MILLER and DEB RIECHMANN, Associated Press Published Jan. 8 2020 @ 10:35am

Ukrainian airliner crashes in Iran, killing all 176 aboard A Ukrainian airliner carrying 176 people crashed on the outskirts of Tehran during a takeoff attempt Wednesday hours after Iran launched its missile attack on U.S. forces, scattering flaming debris and passengers' belongings across farmland and killing everyone on board. by Associated Press Published Jan. 8 2020 @ 10:27am

Iran strikes back at US with missile attack at bases in Iraq Iran struck back at the United States early on Wednesday for killing its most powerful military commander, firing a barrage of ballistic missiles at two Iraqi military bases that house American troops in what the Iranian supreme leader said was a "slap" against America's military presence in the region. Published Jan. 8 2020 @ 6:26am