UN nuclear watchdog report seen by AP says Iran slows its enrichment of near-weapons-grade uranium | AP News

UN nuclear watchdog report seen by AP says Iran slows its enrichment of near-weapons-grade uranium | AP News

VIENNA (AP) — Iran has slowed its enrichment of uranium at nearly weapons-grade levels, a report by the United Nations’ nuclear watchdog seen by The Associated Press said Monday. The confidential report comes as Iran and the United States are negotiating a prisoner swap and the release of billions of dollars in Iranian assets frozen

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What to stream this week: Olivia Rodrigo, LaKeith Stanfield, NBA 2K14 and ‘The Little Mermaid’ | AP News

What to stream this week: Olivia Rodrigo, LaKeith Stanfield, NBA 2K14 and ‘The Little Mermaid’ | AP News

Olivia Rodrigo’s much-anticipated sophomore album and LaKeith Stanfield starring in the eight-part horror fantasy series “The Changeling” are among the new television, movies, music and games headed to a device near youAmong the offerings worth your time as selected by The Associated Press’ entertainment journalists are Disney’s live-action remake of “The Little Mermaid” starring Halle

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France’s waning influence in coup-hit Africa appears clear while few remember their former colonizer | AP News

France’s waning influence in coup-hit Africa appears clear while few remember their former colonizer | AP News

DAKAR, Senegal (AP) — When Gabon’s longtime leader was detained in the latest coup in Africa last week, France condemned the takeover but did little to intervene — despite having hundreds of troops in the country. It was a striking break from the past.African and French observers say that France, under pressure, is finally shedding

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The Turkish president is to meet Putin with the aim of reviving the Ukraine grain export deal | AP News

The Turkish president is to meet Putin with the aim of reviving the Ukraine grain export deal | AP News

The presidents of Russia and Turkey meet on Monday, with Turkish leader Recep Tayyip Erdogan seeking to persuade Russia to revive an agreement that allowed Ukraine to export grain and other commodities from three Black Sea ports despite the war. Russian President Vladimir Putin in July refused to extend the agreement, which was brokered by

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1st Africa Climate Summit opens as hard-hit continent of 1.3 billion demands more say and financing | AP News

1st Africa Climate Summit opens as hard-hit continent of 1.3 billion demands more say and financing | AP News

NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) — The first African Climate Summit is opening as heads of state and others assert a stronger voice on a global issue that affects the continent of 1.3 billion people the most, even as they contribute to it the least.Kenyan President William Ruto’s government and the African Union launched the ministerial session

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Vice President Kamala Harris to face doubts and dysfunction at Southeast Asia summit | AP News

Vice President Kamala Harris to face doubts and dysfunction at Southeast Asia summit | AP News

WASHINGTON (AP) — Vice President Kamala Harris will deepen her outreach to Southeast Asia this week at an international summit in Jakarta, Indonesia, where she’ll try to erase doubts about U.S. commitment to the region stirred by President Joe Biden’s absence. It’s Harris’ third trip to Southeast Asia and fourth to Asia overall, and she’s

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Security in Ecuador has come undone as drug cartels exploit the banana industry to ship cocaine | AP News

Security in Ecuador has come undone as drug cartels exploit the banana industry to ship cocaine | AP News

GUAYAQUIL, Ecuador (AP) — Men walk through a lush plantation between Ecuador ’s balmy Pacific coast and its majestic Andes, lopping hundreds of bunches of green bananas from groaning plants twice their height. Workers haul the bunches to an assembly line, where the bananas are washed, weighed and plastered with stickers for European buyers. Owner

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