AP WAS THERE: Journalists chronicled the Nazi surrenders and end of World War II in Europe
REIMS, France (AP) — When Allied forces brought World War II in Europe and the Holocaust to an end 80 years ago this week, AP reporters and photographers were there, chronicling the Nazis’ historic defeat. Here are excerpts of AP news reports that momentous week: ___ EDITORS’ NOTE: On May 7, 1945, AP’s Edward Kennedy […]1 year ago
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Italy’s top court upholds the conviction of Amanda Knox for falsely accusing man of murder
Italy’s highest court has confirmed a slander conviction against Amanda Knox for accusing an innocent man in her roommate's 2007 murder.2 years ago
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Israel, Hamas agree to ceasefire deal to pause war, release some hostages, mediators say
Israel and Hamas agreed to a ceasefire deal, mediators said. The agreement will pause the devastating 15-month war in the Gaza Strip.2 years ago
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Wildfires burn out of control across Los Angeles area and kill 5 as thousands flee homes
Wildfires have been tearing across the Los Angeles area with devastating force, causing ferocious winds and towering clouds of smoke.2 years ago
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Justin Trudeau resigns as Canada’s Liberal Party leader, will remain as PM until successor named
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced his resignation Monday in the face of rising discontent over his leadership.2 years ago
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The world welcomes 2025 with light shows, embraces and ice plunges
From Sydney to Mumbai to Nairobi, communities around the world welcomed 2025 with spectacular light shows, embraces and ice plunges.2 years ago
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Russian state news agencies: Ousted Syrian leader Assad is in Moscow, given asylum
Ousted Syrian President Bashar Assad fled to Moscow Sunday, Russian media reported. It came after the Assad family's 50 years of rule ended.2 years ago
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Canadian police say stabbing suspect shot dead by police in Vancouver
A stabbing suspect is dead after being shot by police in a convenience store in Vancouver, British Columbia, police said.2 years ago
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Israel launches strikes on military targets in Iran, escalating Middle East wars
Israel launched airstrikes early Saturday on what it described as military targets in Iran in retaliation for a ballistic missile assault Oct. 1, officials said.2 years ago
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Israel says it has killed Hamas leader Yayha Sinwar in Gaza
Israeli forces killed Hamas' top leader Yahya Sinwar, a chief architect of the 2023 attack on Israel that sparked the war, the military said.2 years ago
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Lebanon rocked again by exploding devices as Israel declares ‘new phase’ of war
Walkie-talkies and solar equipment exploded in Beirut and other parts of Lebanon on Wednesday in an apparent second wave of attacks.2 years ago
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Hezbollah hit by a wave of exploding pagers, blames Israel; at least 9 dead, thousands injured
Pagers used by hundreds of members of the militant group Hezbollah exploded near simultaneously in Lebanon and Syria on Tuesday,2 years ago
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Washington activist killed by Israeli fire buried in Turkey as Israel strikes Gaza
A Turkish-American activist with ties to Washington who was killed by Israeli fire was buried Saturday in her hometown in Turkey.2 years ago
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Jordan Chiles medal inquiry: USA Gymnastics says arbitration panel won’t reconsider decision
USA Gymnastics officials say an arbitration panel won't reconsider a decision asking gymnast Jordan Chiles to return her bronze medal.2 years ago
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Court in Italy: Amanda Knox wasn’t coerced but ‘freely’ accused a bar owner of murder
Amanda Knox’s hand-written memo contained enough elements for her to be reconvicted of slander in June, an appeals court in Italy said Friday.2 years ago
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Plane with 61 people aboard crashes in fiery wreck in Brazil’s Sao Paulo state
A plane with 61 people aboard crashed in a fiery wreck in a residential area of Brazil’s Sao Paulo state Friday, the airline Voepass said.2 years ago
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Organizers cancel Taylor Swift concerts in Vienna over fears of an attack
Organizers of three Taylor Swift concerts in Vienna this week called them off after officials announced arrests over an apparent attack plot.2 years ago
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Boeing astronaut capsule arrives at the space station after thruster trouble
The Boeing capsule arrived at the International Space Station Thursday, delayed by late thruster trouble that almost derailed the docking.2 years ago
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Ukraine uses US weapons to strike inside Russia, a Western official tells AP
Ukraine has used U.S weapons to strike inside Russia in recent days, according to a Western official familiar with the matter told the AP.2 years ago
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Amanda Knox reconvicted in Italy for accusing innocent man in roommate’s murder
An Italian court reconvicted Amanda Knox of slander Wednesday, even after she was exonerated in the 2007 murder of her British roommate.2 years ago
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World news roundup: Man dies after turbulence; Iran funerals; Israel media law
A Singapore Airlines flight hit severe turbulence over the Indian Ocean and descended 6,000 feet in a span of about three minutes.2 years ago
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World news roundup: Netanyahu arrest warrant; Assange can appeal; UK blood scandal
The International Criminal Court said it is seeking arrest warrants for Israeli and Hamas leaders, including Benjamin Netanyahu.2 years ago
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Iran president and others found dead at helicopter crash site, state media says
Iran President Ebrahim Raisi, the country’s foreign minister and others have been found dead at the site of a helicopter crash Monday.2 years ago
