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Military pauses Osprey flights again after more metal failures are found in near-crash in November

Military pauses Osprey flights again after more metal failures are found in near-crash in November

The Pentagon is temporarily pausing operations again of its V-22 Osprey fleet after weakened metals inside one of the aircraft broke apart in flight in November, causing an engine failure and a near crash in New Mexico, based on an initial investigat
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Head of UN human rights promises advice to FIFA and Saudi Arabia over 2034 World Cup issues

Head of UN human rights promises advice to FIFA and Saudi Arabia over 2034 World Cup issues

GENEVA (AP) — Two days before FIFA confirms Saudi Arabia as the 2034 World Cup host, the United Nations’ top human rights official pledged Monday to try to ensure migrant labor standards are “properly respected” around the tournament.
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South Korea's Justice Ministry imposes a travel ban on President Yoon over martial law

South Korea's Justice Ministry imposes a travel ban on President Yoon over martial law

SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — South Korea’s Justice Ministry on Monday imposed an overseas travel ban on President Yoon Suk Yeol as authorities investigate allegations of rebellion and other charges in connection with his short-lived declaration of marti
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Israel says it has struck suspected chemical weapons sites and long-range rockets in Syria

Israel says it has struck suspected chemical weapons sites and long-range rockets in Syria

JERUSALEM (AP) — Israel's foreign minister says it has struck suspected chemical weapons sites and long-range rockets in Syria in order to prevent them from falling into the hands of hostile actors.
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AP source: Juan Soto agrees to record $765 million, 15-year contract with Mets

AP source: Juan Soto agrees to record $765 million, 15-year contract with Mets

DALLAS (AP) — Star outfielder Juan Soto and the New York Mets have agreed to a record $765 million, 15-year contract, a person familiar with the deal told The Associated Press, believed to be the largest pact in team sports history.
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Juan Soto agrees to record $765 million, 15-year contract with Mets, AP source says

Juan Soto agrees to record $765 million, 15-year contract with Mets, AP source says

DALLAS (AP) — Star outfielder Juan Soto and the New York Mets have agreed to a record $765 million, 15-year contract, a person familiar with the deal told The Associated Press.
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South Korean police considering overseas travel ban on President Yoon over martial law

South Korean police considering overseas travel ban on President Yoon over martial law

SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — Police are considering placing an overseas travel ban on South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol over his imposition of martial law last week, Yonhap news agency reported Monday.
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Ousted Syrian leader Assad flees to Moscow after fall of Damascus, Russian state media say

Ousted Syrian leader Assad flees to Moscow after fall of Damascus, Russian state media say

DAMASCUS, Syria (AP) — Ousted Syrian leader Bashar Assad fled to Moscow and received asylum from his longtime ally, Russian media said Sunday, hours after a stunning rebel advance seized control of Damascus and ended his family’s 50 years of iron rul
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Biden says Assad's fall in Syria is a 'fundamental act of justice,' but 'a moment of risk'

Biden says Assad's fall in Syria is a 'fundamental act of justice,' but 'a moment of risk'

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden said Sunday that the sudden collapse of the Syrian government under Bashar Assad is a “fundamental act of justice” after decades of repression, but it was “a moment of risk and uncertainty” for the Mideast.
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Ghana's ex-President John Mahama is set to return after rival concedes election

Ghana's ex-President John Mahama is set to return after rival concedes election

ACCRA, Ghana (AP) — Ghana’s former President John Dramani Mahama is set to return to office in the West African nation’s presidential election after the ruling party candidate, Vice President Mahamudu Bawumia, on Sunday conceded defeat and voters ven
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