Austria’s top diplomat appeals for a pause in Mideast fighting for the Muslim holy month of Ramadan

BEIRUT (AP) — Austria’s foreign minister on Thursday urged Israel and Lebanon’s militant Hezbollah group against escalating the conflict along the volatile Israel-Lebanon border and expressed hope for a pause in the fighting in Gaza in time for the start of the Muslim holy month of Ramadan in March. The Middle East has witnessed enough devastation and cruelty, Austrian Foreign …

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Canadá reimpone algunos requisitos de visado a mexicanos

TORONTO (AP) — El gobierno canadiense está reimponiendo algunos requisitos de visado a los ciudadanos mexicanos que visiten Canadá, anunció el jueves el ministro de Inmigración. El primer ministro de Quebec ha estado pidiendo al gobierno canadiense que frene la afluencia de refugiados, ya que, según él, ello ha estado ejerciendo presión sobre los recursos. El gobierno de Estados Unidos …

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FBI raids 2 homes owned by top aide to New York City Mayor Eric Adams

NEW YORK (AP) — Federal agents searched two properties owned by a top adviser to New York City Mayor Eric Adams on Thursday. An FBI spokesperson confirmed that agents carried out morning raids at two Bronx addresses, which records show are owned by Winnie Greco, a former fundraiser for Adams who now serves as his director of Asian affairs. The …

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Mitchell, Cavaliers to visit Cunningham, Pistons

Cleveland Cavaliers (38-20, second in the Eastern Conference) vs. Detroit Pistons (10-48, 15th in the Eastern Conference) Detroit; Friday, 7 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Donovan Mitchell and the Cleveland Cavaliers take on Cade Cunningham and the Detroit Pistons in Eastern Conference play. The Pistons are 2-11 against the rest of their division. Detroit has a 4-34 record against opponents above …

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Biden orders US investigation of national security risks posed by Chinese-made ‘smart cars’

WASHINGTON (AP) — Citing potential national security risks, the Biden administration says it will investigate Chinese-made “smart cars” that can gather sensitive information about Americans driving them. The probe could lead to new regulations aimed at preventing China from using sophisticated technology in electric vehicles and other so-called connected vehicles to track drivers and their personal information. Officials are concerned …

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Fired scientists in Canada failed to acknowledge links to China, newly released records say

OTTAWA, Ontario (AP) — Two scientists at a high-security infectious disease laboratory in Canada lost their jobs after reviews found they failed to protect sensitive material and information and did not acknowledge links with China, newly released records show. The scientists, Xiangguo Qiu and her husband, Keding Cheng, were stripped of their security clearances in 2019 at Canada’s National Microbiology …

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España celebra el título de la Liga de Naciones sin distracciones

MADRID (AP) — La selección española femenina finalmente está siendo reconocida por lo logrado en la cancha y no por el comportamiento de sus dirigentes. Tras consagrarse en la Copa Mundial femenina en agosto pasado, España conquistó el miércoles título de la primera edición de la Liga de Naciones de la UEFA, y es tiempo de hablar de las grandes …

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ONU pide 674 millones de dólares para hacer frente a la violencia de las pandillas en Haití

NACIONES UNIDAS (AP) — La violencia indiscriminada en Haití se está intensificando —especialmente en la capital y la región circundante— debido a los asesinatos y actos de violencia sexual que cometen pandillas armadas, declaró el miércoles la coordinadora humanitaria de Naciones Unidas en este país caribeño asolado por el conflicto. En una conferencia virtual desde Puerto Príncipe, Ulrika Richardson dijo …

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2024 CONCACAF Women’s Gold Cup

All Times EST Group A W L T GF GA Pts Mexico 2 0 1 10 0 7 United States 2 1 0 9 2 6 Argentina 1 1 1 3 4 4 Dominican Republic 0 3 0 0 16 0 Tuesday, Feb.. 20 At Carson, Calif. Mexico 0, Argentina 0 United States 5, Dominican Republic, 0 Friday, Feb. 23 …

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Players’ union head Tony Clark hopeful 2024 uniforms will soon be altered following complaints

TAMPA. Fla. (AP) — Baseball players’ association head Tony Clark is hopeful 2024 uniforms will soon be altered following complaints by his members. The uniforms designed by Nike and manufactured by Fanatics have been criticized by players for pants that are somewhat see through and for lettering, sleeve emblems and numbering that are less bulky and apparently smaller. “You just …

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LIU visits Cent. Conn. St. after Breland’s 21-point outing

The AP Top 25 men’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! Get the poll delivered straight to your inbox with AP Top 25 Poll Alerts. Sign up here. Long Island Sharks (7-20, 6-9 NEC) at Central Connecticut State Blue Devils (17-10, 11-3 NEC) New Britain, Connecticut; Thursday, 7 p.m. EST FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK LINE: Blue Devils -12.5; …

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