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Concerns rise as Russia resumes grain blockade of Ukraine

Concerns rise as Russia resumes grain blockade of Ukraine

KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Russia resumed its blockade of Ukrainian ports on Sunday, cutting off urgently needed grain exports to hungry parts of the world in what U.S. President Joe Biden called a “really outrageous” act.
Czech populist billionaire Babis vows to run for president

Czech populist billionaire Babis vows to run for president

PRAGUE (AP) — Populist billionaire Andrej Babis has announced his intention to run for the largely ceremonial post of the Czech Republic’s president.
Man hurls firebombs at UK immigration center, kills himself

Man hurls firebombs at UK immigration center, kills himself

LONDON (AP) — An attacker threw firebombs an immigration center in the English port town of Dover on Sunday before killing himself, officials said. Two other people were lightly injured in the attack and over 700 migrants had to be relocated.
Emergencies Act inquiry to hear from 'Freedom Convoy' protest organizers this week

Emergencies Act inquiry to hear from 'Freedom Convoy' protest organizers this week

OTTAWA — It was a scene of chaos and confusion in the upper tiers of the police service and local government when a convoy of big rigs and protesters arrived in Ottawa to demand an end to pandemic restrictions last winter.
Tens of thousands of Czechs show their support for Ukraine

Tens of thousands of Czechs show their support for Ukraine

PRAGUE (AP) — Tens of thousands of Czechs gathered in the capital on Sunday to demonstrate their solidarity with Ukraine and their support for democratic values.
Thousands commemorate Italy's fascist dictator Mussolini

Thousands commemorate Italy's fascist dictator Mussolini

PREDAPPIO, Italy (AP) — Several thousand black-clad fascist sympathizers chanted and sang in praise of the late Italian dictator Benito Mussolini on Sunday as they marched to his crypt, 100 years after Mussolini entered Rome and completed a bloodless
Rwanda criticizes expulsion of its ambassador from Congo

Rwanda criticizes expulsion of its ambassador from Congo

GOMA, Congo (AP) — Rwanda accused neighboring Congo of escalating tensions between the two countries on Sunday, a day after the Rwandan ambassador to Congo was given 48 hours to leave the country following rebel advances in the east.
German climate activists glue themselves to dinosaur display

German climate activists glue themselves to dinosaur display

BERLIN (AP) — Two environmental activists glued themselves to a dinosaur display at Berlin's Natural History Museum on Sunday to protest what they said was the German government's failure to properly address the threat of climate change.
As election day approaches, voters in North Carolina hope for post-election peace

As election day approaches, voters in North Carolina hope for post-election peace

FAYETTEVILLE, N.C. — When it comes to the instability, discord and fears of violence that loom over the 2022 midterms, John Szoka has a simple solution: put people ahead of politics.
Chrystia Freeland, Melanie Joly among signatories to letter on Iranian women's rights

Chrystia Freeland, Melanie Joly among signatories to letter on Iranian women's rights

OTTAWA — Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland and Foreign Affairs Minister Mélanie Joly are among the key signatories to an open letter decrying Iran's record on women's rights.