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An Afghan refugee has been convicted of murder in a case that shocked Albuquerque’s Muslim community

An Afghan refugee has been convicted of murder in a case that shocked Albuquerque’s Muslim community

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — An Afghan refugee was found guilty Monday of first-degree murder in one of three fatal shootings that shook Albuquerque's Muslim community during the summer of 2022.
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At least 100 villagers are kidnapped in the latest mass abduction in northern Nigeria

At least 100 villagers are kidnapped in the latest mass abduction in northern Nigeria

ABUJA, Nigeria (AP) — Armed gangs attacked two villages in Nigeria's northwest over the weekend and seized at least 100 people from their homes, residents and a state official told The Associated Press on Monday, in the latest mass abduction in the r
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Putin extends rule in preordained Russian election after harshest crackdown since Soviet era

Putin extends rule in preordained Russian election after harshest crackdown since Soviet era

President Vladimir Putin extended his reign over Russia in a landslide election whose outcome was never in doubt, declaring Monday his determination to advance deeper into Ukraine and dangling new threats against the West.
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Supreme Court rejects appeal by former New Mexico county commissioner banned for Jan. 6 insurrection

Supreme Court rejects appeal by former New Mexico county commissioner banned for Jan. 6 insurrection

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court on Monday rejected an appeal from a former New Mexico county commissioner who was kicked out of office over his participation in the Jan. 6, 2021, insurrection at the U.S. Capitol.
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Putin basks in electoral victory that was never in doubt even as Russians quietly protest

Putin basks in electoral victory that was never in doubt even as Russians quietly protest

Russian President Vladimir Putin basked in a victory early Monday that was never in doubt, as partial election results showed him easily securing a fifth term after facing only token challengers and harshly suppressing opposition voices.
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North Korea resumes missile tests, raising tensions with its rivals after their military drills' end

North Korea resumes missile tests, raising tensions with its rivals after their military drills' end

SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — North Korea fired multiple short-range ballistic missiles toward its eastern waters Monday morning, its neighbors said, days after the end of the South Korean-U.S.
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Venezuela ruling party officially makes Maduro its candidate in the July presidential election

Venezuela ruling party officially makes Maduro its candidate in the July presidential election

CARACAS, Venezuela (AP) — Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro on Saturday became his party’s official nominee for July’s highly anticipated presidential election, which would allow him to stroll into a third consecutive term with no real competition
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Man suspected of killing 3 people in Philadelphia area arrested in New Jersey, police say

Man suspected of killing 3 people in Philadelphia area arrested in New Jersey, police say

TRENTON, N.J. (AP) — A man suspected of killing three people in their Philadelphia-area homes Saturday was later arrested in New Jersey's capital city following a major police response and hourslong standoff, authorities said.
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India announces multi-phase general elections starting April 19 with results expected on June 4

India announces multi-phase general elections starting April 19 with results expected on June 4

NEW DELHI (AP) — India on Saturday announced its general elections will start on April 19 and results are expected on June 4. The voting will stretch over six weeks and seven phases, with different states voting at different times.
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Judge appoints special master to oversee California federal women's prison after rampant abuse

Judge appoints special master to oversee California federal women's prison after rampant abuse

OAKLAND, Calif.
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