Colombia’s government and the country’s largest remaining guerrilla group declared a cease-fire agreement Friday at talks in Cuba, the latest attempt to resolve a conflict dating back to the 1960s. (June 9)
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Thousands of Romanian teachers protest low pay
Romanian educators protested against low pay wages in Bucharest, three weeks after a general strike. (AP Video: Nicholae Dumitrache/Production: Marissa Duhaney)
Giant inflatable ducks make a splash in Hong Kong
Two giant inflatable ducks are making a splash in Hong Kong’s Victoria Harbor, in the return of a pop-art project that sparked a frenzy in the city a decade ago. The two 18-meter-tall yellow ducks by Dutch artist Florentijn Hofman resemble the bath toy…
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Here’s the latest for Friday June 9th: Former President Trump indicted; Dangerous smoke from Canadian wildfires hangs over eastern US; Shelling reported in flooded area of Ukraine; Supreme Court tells Alabama to redraw Congressional districts.
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Philippine volcano shows signs of eruption
Philippine officials has raised the alert level for one of the country’s most active volcanoes after superheated streams of gas, debris and rocks cascaded down its upper slope. (Jun. 9)
Victims laud ending child sex abuse lawsuits curbs
Survivors of child sexual abuse in three states are praising opportunities to seek long-delayed justice after lawmakers removed the statute of limitations for such crimes. (9 June 2023) (AP Video: Rodrique Ngowi/Robert Bukaty)
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Video shows Russia blew up a tractor instead of tank
Russian officials released video claiming their forces had “annihilated” eight German-made Leopard tanks provided to Ukraine. A visual analysis by The Associated Press shows the documented destruction of a tractor. (AP production Marshall Ritzel)
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AP Explains: Trump charged over classified documents
Former President Donald Trump says he’s been indicted on charges of mishandling classified documents at his Florida estate, igniting a federal prosecution that is arguably the most perilous of multiple legal threats against the former president. (June …
Efforts underway to restore UAE’s coral reefs
Restoration efforts are underway in the United Arab Emirates as coral reefs face threats from warming waters and pollution. Environment Agency Abu Dhabi is re-planting corals after growing them in nurseries, while Dubai will plant one billion corals al…
Background on Trump’s DOJ document case
The historic federal indictment of Donald Trump stems from the alleged mishandling of classified documents that left the White House with the former president and then ended up at his Florida estate. (May x)