USWNT slips into round of 16 of Women’s World Cup after scoreless draw with Portugal | AP News

USWNT slips into round of 16 of Women’s World Cup after scoreless draw with Portugal | AP News

AUCKLAND, New Zealand (AP) — The two-time reigning champion United States came an inch short of Women’s World Cup elimination, but Portugal’s late near-miss helped the Americans avoid the biggest upset in tournament history. The Americans slipped through to the knockout round Tuesday despite a listless, uninspiring 0-0 draw against Portugal. The U.S. won only

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US restricts visa-free travel for Hungarian passport holders because of security concerns | AP News

US restricts visa-free travel for Hungarian passport holders because of security concerns | AP News

BUDAPEST, Hungary (AP) — The United States imposed new travel restrictions on citizens of Hungary on Tuesday over concerns that the identities of nearly 1 million foreigners granted Hungarian passports over nine years weren’t sufficiently verified, according to the U.S. Embassy and a government official.The restrictions apply to the U.S. Visa Waiver Program, which allows

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France planning an evacuation of people seeking to leave Niger after the coup in its former colony | AP News

France planning an evacuation of people seeking to leave Niger after the coup in its former colony | AP News

PARIS (AP) — The French Foreign Ministry says France is planning an imminent evacuation of people seeking to leave Niger after the coup last week in the former French colony. In a brief statement to The Associated Press, the ministry said Tuesday “an evacuation is being prepared” and that it “will happen rapidly.” The ministry

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Aung San Suu Kyi has some of her prison sentences reduced by Myanmar’s military-led government | AP News

Aung San Suu Kyi has some of her prison sentences reduced by Myanmar’s military-led government | AP News

BANGKOK (AP) — Myanmar’s military-led government has reduced the prison sentences of ousted leader Aung San Suu Kyi in a clemency connected to a religious ceremony, state media said Tuesday.Former President Win Myint also had his sentence reduced as part of the clemency granted to more than 7,000 prisoners. Suu Kyi, 78, is serving 33

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As regional bloc threatens intervention in Niger, neighboring juntas vow mutual defense | AP News

As regional bloc threatens intervention in Niger, neighboring juntas vow mutual defense | AP News

NIAMEY, Niger (AP) — Two West African nations ruled by mutinous soldiers said Monday that military intervention in Niger would be considered a “declaration of war” against them, as the junta attempts to consolidate power after a coup last week. The West African regional body known as ECOWAS announced travel and economic sanctions against Niger

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The Crimean Peninsula is both a playground and a battleground, coveted by Ukraine and Russia | AP News

The Crimean Peninsula is both a playground and a battleground, coveted by Ukraine and Russia | AP News

TALLINN, Estonia (AP) — Its balmy beaches have been vacation spots for Russian czars and Soviet general secretaries. It has hosted history-shaking meetings of world leaders and boasts a strategic naval base. And it has been the site of ethnic persecutions, forced deportations and political repression.Now, as Russia’s war in Ukraine enters its 18th month

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