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Spain’s Sánchez digs in after eight years as PM as wave of scandals threatens survival

MADRID – The June 1 marks exactly eight years since Pedro Sánchez became prime minister of Spain, but with his government and Socialist Party besieged by corruption investigations he is more likely to be plotting his political survival than celebr…

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US General meets Cuban military officials at edge of Guantanamo Bay

WASHINGTON – The top US General overseeing forces in Latin America held a rare meeting on Friday with senior Cuban military officials at the perimeter of U.

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Ousted Turkish opposition leader Ozel draws thousands in Ankara protest

ANKARA – Turkey’s ousted opposition leader Ozgur Ozel showed he can still command strong support on Saturday, drawing a crowd of thousands in Ankara despite a court ruling that removed him from office and dealt a blow to President Tayyip Erdogan’s…

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Colombia accuses Ecuador of “deliberate interference” in presidential election

BUENOS AIRES – Colombia’s foreign ministry on Saturday accused Ecuador of “deliberate interference” in Colombia’s Sunday presidential election after Ecuador’s president agreed to lift tariffs in a conversation with a presidential candidate.

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Austrian protesters shut vital motorway connecting Germany to Italy

MATREI AM BRENNER – Thousands of local residents shut down Austria’s Brenner motorway on Saturday, a vital north-south corridor through the Alps between Germany and Italy, in protest at trucks and tourists perennially clogging up their roads.

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Russia’s Rosatom says Ukrainian drone struck Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant

MOSCOW – Russia’s state nuclear energy company Rosatom said on Saturday a Ukrainian drone had struck the Russian-controlled Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant, Europe’s largest, causing no damage to key equipment, but leaving a hole in the wall of a turbi…

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Iconic alpine lake attracts adventure enthusiasts as boating creates magical charm

SWAT – Nestled high in the breathtaking mountains of Upper Swat, Mahodand Lake is once again casting its magical spell on travelers, adventure seekers, and nature lovers.

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Italy bans Kanye West and Travis Scott concerts over security concerns

ROME – Italian authorities have barred Kanye West and Travis Scott concerts from going ahead, citing public order and security concerns.

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Donald Trump Jr. and new wife share behind-the-scenes wedding video

WASHINGTON – Donald Trump Jr.

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Emilia Clarke still feels ‘embarrassed’ years after ‘Game of Thrones ended

LONDON – Emilia Clarke recently revealed how it felt when she did not secure an Emmy Award for her performance in Game of Thrones despite being nominated four times.

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