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Alberto Fujimori, a former president of Peru who was convicted for human rights abuses, dies at 86

Alberto Fujimori, a former president of Peru who was convicted for human rights abuses, dies at 86

LIMA, Peru (AP) — Alberto Fujimori, whose decade-long presidency began with triumphs righting Peru’s economy and defeating a brutal insurgency only to end in a disgrace of autocratic excess that later sent him to prison, has died. He was 86.
Vietnam death toll climbs to 197 as typhoon's aftermath brings flash floods and landslides

Vietnam death toll climbs to 197 as typhoon's aftermath brings flash floods and landslides

HANOI, Vietnam (AP) — Nearly 200 people have died in Vietnam in the aftermath of Typhoon Yagi and more than 125 are missing as flash floods and landslides take their toll, state media reported Thursday.
Vietnam death toll climbs to 197 as typhoon's aftermath brings flash floods and landslides

Vietnam death toll climbs to 197 as typhoon's aftermath brings flash floods and landslides

HANOI, Vietnam (AP) — Nearly 200 people have died in Vietnam in the aftermath of Typhoon Yagi and more than 125 are missing as flash floods and landslides take their toll, state media reported Thursday.
A Soyuz craft with 2 Russians and 1 American docks at the International Space Station

A Soyuz craft with 2 Russians and 1 American docks at the International Space Station

MOSCOW (AP) — A Soyuz spacecraft carrying two Russians and an American docked at the International Space Station on Wednesday, a little more than three hours after its launch.
Alberto Fujimori, a former president of Peru who was convicted for human rights abuses, dies at 86

Alberto Fujimori, a former president of Peru who was convicted for human rights abuses, dies at 86

LIMA, Peru (AP) — Alberto Fujimori, whose decade-long presidency began with triumphs righting Peru’s economy and defeating a brutal insurgency only to end in a disgrace of autocratic excess that later sent him to prison, has died. He was 86.
Hurricane Francine makes landfall in Louisiana as a Category 2 storm

Hurricane Francine makes landfall in Louisiana as a Category 2 storm

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South Korea says North Korea has fired a ballistic missile toward the North’s eastern waters

South Korea says North Korea has fired a ballistic missile toward the North’s eastern waters

SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — North Korea fired a ballistic missile toward the North’s eastern waters on Thursday, South Korea's military said.
South Korea says North Korea has fired a ballistic missile toward the North’s eastern waters

South Korea says North Korea has fired a ballistic missile toward the North’s eastern waters

SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — South Korea says North Korea has fired a ballistic missile toward the North’s eastern waters. South Korea’s Joint Chiefs of Staff said the launch happened Thursday morning but gave no further details.
US and UK pledge almost $1.5B in aid for Ukraine during diplomats' visit to Kyiv

US and UK pledge almost $1.5B in aid for Ukraine during diplomats' visit to Kyiv

KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — The United States and Britain pledged nearly $1.
Speaker Johnson pulls a vote on a bill to avoid a partial government shutdown

Speaker Johnson pulls a vote on a bill to avoid a partial government shutdown

WASHINGTON (AP) — Speaker Mike Johnson pulled a vote Wednesday on a temporary spending bill that would keep federal agencies and programs funded for six months as it became increasingly clear the measure lacked the support to pass as a potential part
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