US vetoes resolution backing full UN membership for Palestine
By Edith M. Lederer | Associated Press UNITED NATIONS — The United States vetoed a widely backed U.N. resolution on Thursday that would have paved the way for full United …
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Two mass shootings, two different responses
By David A. Lieb | Associated Press Six months after a deadly mass shooting by an Army reservist, Maine lawmakers this week passed a wide-ranging package of new gun restrictions. …
Concord woman gets 2-year sentence for killing woman in 2022 DUI crash
MARTINEZ — A Concord woman was sentenced to two years of confinement after pleading no contest to drunk driving in connection with a 2022 crash that killed one pedestrian and …
BART commits to addressing elevator issues in new settlement
OAKLAND — In a new settlement agreement approved by a federal judge Thursday, the Bay Area Rapid Transit District agreed to take specific steps toward improving train accessibility for riders …
Gazans search for remains after deadly Rafah strike｜Arab News Japan
An Israeli strike hit the home where a displaced Palestinian family was sheltering in the southern city of Rafah, relatives and neighbors told AFP as they scraped at the soil …
Japan ‘two-faced’ for seeking closer ties while warning of China threat, Chinese state media says｜Arab News Japan
BEIJING: An editorial in a Chinese state-controlled newspaper on Thursday admonished “two-faced” Japan for inaccurately portraying it as a regional security threat while chasing more stable bilateral ties, warning of …
Middle East crisis live: Israel has carried out an attack on Iran, US officials say, after blasts reported near Isfahan | Israel-Gaza war
US officials confirm Israel carried out operation against Iran Julian Borger US officials have confirmed that Israel has carried out military operations against Iran but did not describe those operations. …
Australia news live: Ratnam to step down as Victorian Greens leader for federal tilt; Dutton speech takes on ‘good and evil’ | Australia news
Samantha Ratnam to step down as leader of Victorian Greens for federal tilt Benita Kolovos Victorian Greens leader Samantha Ratnam says she will be stepping down as leader of the …
LILLEY: Doug Ford needs to take a time out after a rough week
Breadcrumb Trail Links Ontario Columnists In the wake of several decision that sent mixed signals, the premier needs to unplug and regroup Get the latest from Brian Lilley straight to …
Procter & Gamble’s strategic pricing shift should accelerate business growth this year
Consumer products giant Procter & Gamble is adjusting its pricing strategy as inflation-weary shoppers are reaching their limits on how much more they can afford to pay. Wall Street is …