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Nepal asks Russia to send back Nepalis recruited to fight in Ukraine and the bodies of those killed

Nepal asks Russia to send back Nepalis recruited to fight in Ukraine and the bodies of those killed

KATHMANDU, Nepal (AP) — Nepal has asked Russia to send back hundreds of Nepali nationals who were recruited to fight against Ukraine and repatriate the bodies of those who died in the conflict, Nepal's top diplomat said Thursday.
A fire in China's Jiangxi province kills at least 39 people, state media says

A fire in China's Jiangxi province kills at least 39 people, state media says

BEIJING (AP) — A fire broke out in a commercial building in China’s southeastern Jiangxi province on Wednesday, killing at least 39 people and injuring nine others, state media said.
Harbaugh returning to NFL to coach Chargers after leading Michigan to national title

Harbaugh returning to NFL to coach Chargers after leading Michigan to national title

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Federal court says Alabama can carry out first nitrogen gas execution; Supreme Court appeal expected

Federal court says Alabama can carry out first nitrogen gas execution; Supreme Court appeal expected

MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — Alabama will be allowed to put an inmate to death with nitrogen gas , a federal appeals court ruled Wednesday, refusing to block what would be the nation’s first execution by a new method since 1982.
Washington state reaches a nearly $150 million settlement with Johnson & Johnson over opioid crisis

Washington state reaches a nearly $150 million settlement with Johnson & Johnson over opioid crisis

OLYMPIA, Wash. (AP) — The Washington state attorney general announced a $149.5 million settlement Wednesday with drugmaker Johnson & Johnson, more than four years after the state sued the company over its role fueling the opioid addiction crisis.
Minnesota trooper is charged with murder in shooting of motorist Ricky Cobb II during a traffic stop

Minnesota trooper is charged with murder in shooting of motorist Ricky Cobb II during a traffic stop

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — A Minnesota state trooper was charged with murder Wednesday in the shooting of motorist Ricky Cobb II , who failed to get out of his car during a July traffic stop and took his foot off the brake when officers tried to arrest him.
Ohio bans gender-affirming care and restricts transgender athletes despite GOP governor's veto

Ohio bans gender-affirming care and restricts transgender athletes despite GOP governor's veto

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Ohio has banned gender-affirming care for minors and restricted transgender women’s and girls’ participation on sports teams, a move that has families of transgender children scrambling over how best to care for them.
UN court to issue ruling Friday on South Africa's request for order to halt Israel's Gaza offensive

UN court to issue ruling Friday on South Africa's request for order to halt Israel's Gaza offensive

THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) — The United Nations’ top court will issue a decision Friday on South Africa’s request for interim orders in a genocide case against Israel, including that Israel halt its offensive in Gaza.
Russia says a plane with Ukrainian POWs crashes, killing all aboard, and accuses Kyiv of downing it

Russia says a plane with Ukrainian POWs crashes, killing all aboard, and accuses Kyiv of downing it

MOSCOW — A Russian military transport plane crashed Wednesday in a border region near Ukraine, and Moscow accused Kyiv of shooting it down , saying all 74 people aboard were killed, including 65 Ukrainian prisoners of war headed for a swap.
Thai court says popular politician Pita Limjaroenrat didn't violate law, can remain a lawmaker

Thai court says popular politician Pita Limjaroenrat didn't violate law, can remain a lawmaker

BANGKOK (AP) — Thailand’s Constitutional Court ruled Wednesday that popular progressive politician Pita Limjaroenrat, who was blocked from becoming prime minister even though his party placed first in last year’s election, did not violate the electio