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French media outlets rally for sports journalist Christophe Gleizes’ release

French media outlets rally for sports journalist Christophe Gleizes’ release

PARIS (AP) — A large number of French media outlets on Wednesday called for the release of sports journalist Christophe Gleizes, who is imprisoned in Algeria ahead of his appeals trial next week. ...

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Thai co-owner of Miss Universe pageant facing an arrest warrant for alleged fraud

Thai co-owner of Miss Universe pageant facing an arrest warrant for alleged fraud

BANGKOK (AP) — A court in Thailand said Wednesday that it has issued an arrest warrant for a co-owner of the Miss Universe Organization in connection with a fraud case. Jakkaphong “Anne” Jakrajut...

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Indian trade unions rally nationwide against new labor codes

Indian trade unions rally nationwide against new labor codes

NEW DELHI (AP) — A coalition of 10 major Indian trade unions mounted nationwide protests Wednesday against the government’s rollout of new labor codes, saying the sweeping changes were “deceptive ...

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Moravian stars light Christmas in Germany

Moravian stars light Christmas in Germany

HERRNHUT, Germany (AP) — Bright Christmas stars have long been a familiar sight across Germany during the darkest days of the year, but none is more famous — and lately as popular — as the Moravia...

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France’s highest court to rule on Sarkozy’s conviction for illegal campaign financing in 2012

France’s highest court to rule on Sarkozy’s conviction for illegal campaign financing in 2012

PARIS (AP) — Nicolas Sarkozy risks another blow to his legacy and reputation when France’s highest court rules Wednesday on the former president’s conviction for illegal campaign financing of his ...

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Experts question AI use in immigration agent’s report noted in federal judge’s opinion

Experts question AI use in immigration agent’s report noted in federal judge’s opinion

Tucked in a two-sentence footnote in a voluminous court opinion, a federal judge recently called out immigration agents using artificial intelligence to write use-of-force reports, raising concern...

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