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ICC judges to rule on provisional release of former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte
November 27, 2025 - 2:24 PM

THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) — Former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte could be freed from detention at the International Criminal Court on Friday, as appeals judges are set to rule on a request to release him while proceedings against him are ongoing on charges of crimes against humanity.
AP News in Brief at 11:04 p.m. EST
November 27, 2025 - 2:05 PM

Trump says one of the two West Virginia National Guard members shot by Afghan national has died
Trump criticizes the program that brought Afghan refugees to the US who fought the Taliban
November 27, 2025 - 2:00 PM

The man accused of shooting two National Guard members in Washington is one of about 76,000 Afghans brought to the United States after the chaotic withdrawal of the U.S. from their country as the Taliban took over, authorities said.
A visit to Somalia's crumbling hospitals shows the toll of aid cuts and war
November 27, 2025 - 1:37 PM

MOGADISHU, Somalia (AP) — To save the life of his badly malnourished 3-year-old son, farmer Yusuf Bulle had to travel from a remote area of southern Somalia to the capital, Mogadishu, where a rare health unit presented the only hope.
Sri Lanka closes offices and schools as death toll from landslides and floods rises to 56
November 27, 2025 - 1:30 PM

COLOMBO, Sri Lanka (AP) — Sri Lanka closed government offices and schools Friday as the death toll from floods and landslides across the country rose to 56 while more than 600 houses were damaged, officials said.
A crystal Fabergé egg crafted for Russian royalty is expected to sell for more than $26 million
November 27, 2025 - 12:44 PM

LONDON (AP) — A rare crystal and diamond Fabergé egg crafted for Russia’s ruling family before it was toppled by revolution is going up for auction, valued at more than 20 million pounds ($26.4 million).
What we do and don’t know about the shooting of 2 National Guard members in DC
November 27, 2025 - 12:41 PM

WASHINGTON (AP) — The brazen daytime shooting of two National Guard members in the nation's capital by a man authorities identified as an Afghan national has raised multiple questions.
Mexican Attorney General Gertz Manero resigns to become ambassador
November 27, 2025 - 12:32 PM

MEXICO CITY (AP) — Mexican Attorney General Alejandro Gertz Manero, a veteran politician who has faced accusations that he used his position for personal and political gain, resigned on Thursday to become an ambassador.
Refugee groups worry about backlash after shooting of National Guard soldiers in DC
November 27, 2025 - 11:44 AM

SEATTLE (AP) — People who work with refugees are worried that those who fled dangerous situations to start again in America will face backlash after authorities say an Afghan national shot two National Guard soldiers this week, killing one of them.
Trump says one of the two West Virginia National Guard members shot by Afghan national has died
November 27, 2025 - 11:40 AM

WEST PALM BEACH, Florida (AP) — President Donald Trump said that one of the two West Virginia National Guard members shot by an Afghan national near the White House had died, calling the suspect, who had worked with the CIA in his native country, a “savage monster.”
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THOMPSON: Department of War name change comes with hefty bill for American taxpayers
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Why some bars and most breweries close early in downtown Kelowna
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The story behind the Shuswap's familiar and historic Trickle Inn
A large, charming white house with green trim has been a familiar site for people travelling through the Shuswap for decades. Perched on side of the Trans-Canada Highway in Tappen, the house was a family home for the Carlin family for sever

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ICC judges to rule on provisional release of former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte

AP News in Brief at 11:04 p.m. EST

Trump criticizes the program that brought Afghan refugees to the US who fought the Taliban

A visit to Somalia's crumbling hospitals shows the toll of aid cuts and war

Sri Lanka closes offices and schools as death toll from landslides and floods rises to 56

A crystal Fabergé egg crafted for Russian royalty is expected to sell for more than $26 million

What we do and don’t know about the shooting of 2 National Guard members in DC

Mexican Attorney General Gertz Manero resigns to become ambassador

Refugee groups worry about backlash after shooting of National Guard soldiers in DC

Trump says one of the two West Virginia National Guard members shot by Afghan national has died

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