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"History": Thousands come for last glimpse of queen

"History": Thousands come for last glimpse of queen

LONDON (AP) — When Rachel Brading was a child she waited hours to see Queen Elizabeth II pass by her hometown in the midlands of England.
EU chief proposes reform of electricity market

EU chief proposes reform of electricity market

BRUSSELS (AP) — The European Union’s top official proposed Wednesday a reform of the bloc’s electricity market amid the energy price crisis hurting businesses and households.
Ken Starr, whose probe led to Clinton impeachment, dies

Ken Starr, whose probe led to Clinton impeachment, dies

WASHINGTON — Ken Starr, a former federal appellate judge and a prominent attorney whose criminal investigation of Bill Clinton led to the president’s impeachment and put Starr at the center of one of the country’s most polarizing debates of the 1990s
College evacuated in Boston; 1 reported injured after blast

College evacuated in Boston; 1 reported injured after blast

BOSTON (AP) — A police bomb squad rushed to the campus of Northeastern University in Boston late Tuesday to examine a suspicious package, and there were unconfirmed reports of an explosion and minor injuries to at least one person.
Ukrainian troops keep up pressure on fleeing Russian forces

Ukrainian troops keep up pressure on fleeing Russian forces

KHARKIV, Ukraine (AP) — Ukrainian troops piled pressure on retreating Russian forces Tuesday, pressing deeper into occupied territory and sending more Kremlin troops fleeing ahead of the counteroffensive that has inflicted a stunning blow on Moscow’s
Armenia, Azerbaijan report 99 troops killed in border clash

Armenia, Azerbaijan report 99 troops killed in border clash

YEREVAN, Armenia (AP) — Fighting on the border between Armenia and Azerbaijan killed about 100 troops Tuesday as attacks on both sides fed fears of broader hostilities breaking out between the longtime adversaries .
Russian critic who urged Ukraine talks doesn't fear arrest

Russian critic who urged Ukraine talks doesn't fear arrest

MOSCOW (AP) — A Russian politician who made waves by questioning Russia's strategy in Ukraine on national television said Tuesday he spoke the truth and does not fear punishment under harsh laws against discrediting soldiers and spreading fake news a
Saudi Arabia arrests man over pilgrimage for Queen Elizabeth

Saudi Arabia arrests man over pilgrimage for Queen Elizabeth

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Saudi police arrested a Yemeni man this week after he advertised on social media his pilgrimage to Mecca, where he paid tribute to the memory of Queen Elizabeth II.
Horse trainer, wheelchair athlete to attend royal funeral

Horse trainer, wheelchair athlete to attend royal funeral

CANBERRA, Australia (AP) — Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said on Tuesday his official delegation to Queen Elizabeth II’s funeral next week will include racehorse trainer Chris Waller and wheelchair tennis star Dylan Alcott.
Scores hurt in stadium crush as Kenya inaugurates president

Scores hurt in stadium crush as Kenya inaugurates president

NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) — Scores of people were crushed and injured as Kenyans on Tuesday forced their way into a stadium where William Ruto is being inaugurated as president.