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Former British soldier convicted of passing on sensitive information to the Iranian government

Former British soldier convicted of passing on sensitive information to the Iranian government

LONDON (AP) — A former British soldier whose audacious escape from a London prison spurred a dayslong search was convicted on Thursday of passing on sensitive information to the Iranian intelligence service.
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At least 13 dead after landslides bury 40 homes in villages in eastern Uganda

At least 13 dead after landslides bury 40 homes in villages in eastern Uganda

NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) — At least 13 people have died in eastern Uganda after landslides buried 40 homes in six villages, relief officials said Thursday.
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Landslides bury 40 homes in six villages in eastern Uganda, killing at least 13 people

Landslides bury 40 homes in six villages in eastern Uganda, killing at least 13 people

NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) — At least 13 people have died in eastern Uganda after landslides buried 40 homes in six villages, relief officials said Thursday.
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High-ranking military official in China placed under investigation, defense ministry says

High-ranking military official in China placed under investigation, defense ministry says

BEIJING (AP) — China has suspended a high-ranking military official while he is being investigated, its Defense Ministry announced Thursday.
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Cyprus could become a member of NATO when conditions permit, the country's president says

Cyprus could become a member of NATO when conditions permit, the country's president says

NICOSIA, Cyprus (AP) — Cyprus could apply to become a member of NATO once its armed forces receive the necessary training and equipment with U.S.
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China releases 3 Americans it imprisoned for years, and Beijing says US returned 4 people to China

China releases 3 Americans it imprisoned for years, and Beijing says US returned 4 people to China

WASHINGTON (AP) — Three American citizens imprisoned for years by China have been released and are returning to the United States, the White House said Wednesday, announcing a rare diplomatic agreement with Beijing in the final months of the Biden ad
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A high-ranking military official in China is under investigation

A high-ranking military official in China is under investigation

BEIJING (AP) — China has put a high-ranking military official under investigation, its Defense Ministry announced Thursday.
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Boise State withdraws from Mountain West volleyball tournament rather than play San Jose State

Boise State withdraws from Mountain West volleyball tournament rather than play San Jose State

LAS VEGAS (AP) — Boise State, which twice boycotted regular-season matches with San Jose State, pulled out of the Mountain West women's volleyball tournament Wednesday night even after securing a spot in the semifinals against the Spartans.
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Republican Miller-Meeks wins reelection after recount in close Iowa congressional race

Republican Miller-Meeks wins reelection after recount in close Iowa congressional race

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Republican Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks won her reelection bid Wednesday after a recount confirmed her lead, helping her party pad its thin majority in the U.S.
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Republican Miller-Meeks wins reelection after recount in close Iowa congressional race

Republican Miller-Meeks wins reelection after recount in close Iowa congressional race

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Republican Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks won her reelection bid Wednesday after a recount confirmed her lead, helping her party pad its thin majority in the U.S.
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