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Malaysia, Cambodia sign pacts on Cambodian workers

Malaysia, Cambodia sign pacts on Cambodian workers

PHNOM PENH, Cambodia (AP) — Malaysia and Cambodia signed two agreements on Monday on the employment of Cambodian migrant workers, as Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim made his first visit to Phnom Penh since becoming his country’s leader in Nove
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Privacy fears stymie government surveyors as responses dive

Privacy fears stymie government surveyors as responses dive

ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Erik Paul didn't mind answering government questions about where his software development business was located or how many employees it had. But when queries from the U.S.
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Strike over pay paralyzes rail, air travel in Germany

Strike over pay paralyzes rail, air travel in Germany

BERLIN (AP) — Trains, planes and public transit systems stood still across much of Germany on Monday as labor unions called a major one-day strike over salaries in an effort to win inflation-busting raises for their members.
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Iraqi parliament passes controversial vote law amendments

Iraqi parliament passes controversial vote law amendments

BAGHDAD (AP) — Iraqi lawmakers passed early Monday controversial amendments to the country's election law that could undermine the chances for smaller parties and independent candidates to win seats in future polls.
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In Macron's France, streets and fields seethe with protest

In Macron's France, streets and fields seethe with protest

PARIS (AP) — A big day has come for French high school student Elisa Fares. At age 17, she is taking part in her first protest.
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A steel plant ready for war shows hit to Ukraine's economy

A steel plant ready for war shows hit to Ukraine's economy

ZAPORIZHZHIA, Ukraine (AP) — Flak jackets are piled up at Ukraine’s Zaporizhstal steel plant, and anti-tank traps guard the entrance.
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Myanmar army leader calls for decisive action to crush foes

Myanmar army leader calls for decisive action to crush foes

BANGKOK (AP) — As Myanmar’s military put on an annual show of strength Monday, its top leader told its assembled ranks they need to take decisive action against those fighting army rule of the country. Senior Gen.
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Australia steps toward making big polluters reduce emissions

Australia steps toward making big polluters reduce emissions

CANBERRA, Australia (AP) — The Australian government took a major step toward implementing a key climate policy that would force chief greenhouse gas polluters to reduce emissions, with the minor Greens party pledging their support Monday.
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Twenty years on, reflection and regret on 2002 Iraq war vote

Twenty years on, reflection and regret on 2002 Iraq war vote

WASHINGTON (AP) — Michigan Sen. Debbie Stabenow was sitting in Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld’s conference room at the Pentagon, listening to him make the case that Saddam Hussein was hiding weapons of mass destruction.
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Twenty years on, reflection and regret on 2002 Iraq war vote

Twenty years on, reflection and regret on 2002 Iraq war vote

WASHINGTON (AP) — Michigan Sen. Debbie Stabenow was sitting in Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld’s conference room at the Pentagon, listening to him make the case that Saddam Hussein was hiding weapons of mass destruction.
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