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Former Kosovo rebel commander convicted of 1999 murder

Former Kosovo rebel commander convicted of 1999 murder

THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) — A former commander in the Kosovo Liberation Army was found guilty Friday of arbitrarily detaining and torturing prisoners perceived as supporters of Serbia during the country’s conflict to break away from Serbia, and mur
Huge Berlin aquarium bursts; housed 1,500 tropical fish

Huge Berlin aquarium bursts; housed 1,500 tropical fish

BERLIN (AP) — A huge aquarium in the center of Berlin burst Friday, causing a wave of devastation in and around the Sea Life tourist attraction, German police said Friday.
Peru judge orders 18-month detention for ousted president

Peru judge orders 18-month detention for ousted president

LIMA, Peru (AP) — A Peruvian judge on Thursday ordered ousted President Pedro Castillo to remain in custody for 18 months as nationwide protests set off by the political crisis showed no signs of abating and the death toll rose to at least 14.
Landslide at Malaysia campground leaves 16 dead, 17 missing

Landslide at Malaysia campground leaves 16 dead, 17 missing

BATANG KALI, Malaysia (AP) — A landslide Friday at a tourist campground in Malaysia left 16 people dead and authorities said 17 others were feared buried at the site on an organic farm outside the capital of Kuala Lumpur.
Louisiana officers charged in Black motorist’s deadly arrest

Louisiana officers charged in Black motorist’s deadly arrest

FARMERVILLE, La.
Senate sends Biden bill to keep gov't open through Dec. 23

Senate sends Biden bill to keep gov't open through Dec. 23

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate passed legislation Thursday to fund the government for an additional week as lawmakers race to finish work on a full-year spending package before they head home for the holidays and a new Congress is sworn in.
Oregon judge halts voter-approved high-capacity magazine ban

Oregon judge halts voter-approved high-capacity magazine ban

PORTLAND, Ore.
Senate passes defense bill rescinding COVID vaccine mandate

Senate passes defense bill rescinding COVID vaccine mandate

WASHINGTON (AP) — A bill to rescind the COVID-19 vaccine mandate for members of the U.S. military and provide nearly $858 billion for national defense passed the Senate on Thursday and now goes to President Joe Biden to be signed into law.
EU approves new sanctions against Russia over Ukraine war

EU approves new sanctions against Russia over Ukraine war

BRUSSELS (AP) — The European Union said Thursday it approved a new package of sanctions aimed at ramping up pressure on Russia for its war in Ukraine.
Texas officer convicted in killing of Atatiana Jefferson

Texas officer convicted in killing of Atatiana Jefferson

FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) — A former Texas police officer was convicted of manslaughter Thursday for fatally shooting Atatiana Jefferson through a rear window of her home in 2019, a rare conviction of an officer for killing someone who was also armed wi