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US confirms North Korea has sent 3,000 troops to Russia for training at multiple sites

US confirms North Korea has sent 3,000 troops to Russia for training at multiple sites

WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. defense secretary said Wednesday there is evidence that North Korea has sent troops to Russia, calling it a “very, very serious issue” if they join the war in Ukraine on Moscow's side and warning of possible consequences.
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Fernando Valenzuela, Mexican-born pitcher whose feats for Dodgers fueled 'Fernandomania,' dies at 63

Fernando Valenzuela, Mexican-born pitcher whose feats for Dodgers fueled 'Fernandomania,' dies at 63

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Fernando Valenzuela, the Mexican-born phenom for the Los Angeles Dodgers who inspired “Fernandomania” while winning the NL Cy Young Award and Rookie of the Year in 1981, has died. He was 63.
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An attack targeting a Turkish defense company leaves 4 dead and 14 wounded

An attack targeting a Turkish defense company leaves 4 dead and 14 wounded

ANKARA, Turkey (AP) — Assailants set off explosives and opened fire in an attack Wednesday on the premises of the Turkish state-run aerospace and defense company TUSAS, killing four people and wounding several, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan
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Hurricane Kristy strengthens into a Category 3 storm in the Pacific Ocean

Hurricane Kristy strengthens into a Category 3 storm in the Pacific Ocean

MEXICO CITY (AP) — Hurricane Kristy strengthened into a Category 3 storm in the Pacific Ocean on Wednesday and was expected to remain away from land as it grows more powerful, forecasters said.
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Hezbollah confirms that top official Hashem Safieddine was killed in an Israeli strike

Hezbollah confirms that top official Hashem Safieddine was killed in an Israeli strike

TYRE, Lebanon (AP) — Hezbollah announced Wednesday that Hashem Safieddine, one of its top officials who had been widely expected to be the group’s next leader, was killed in an Israeli airstrike.
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G7 allies are moving ahead with a $50 billion loan for Ukraine backed by frozen Russian funds

G7 allies are moving ahead with a $50 billion loan for Ukraine backed by frozen Russian funds

WASHINGTON (AP) — The White House said Wednesday that Group of Seven allies are moving forward with providing Ukraine with $50 billion in loans for Ukraine backed by frozen Russian assets.
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G7 are allies moving ahead with $50 billion loan for Ukraine backed by frozen Russian funds

G7 are allies moving ahead with $50 billion loan for Ukraine backed by frozen Russian funds

WASHINGTON (AP) — The White House said Wednesday that Group of Seven allies are moving forward with providing Ukraine with $50 billion in loans for Ukraine backed by frozen Russian assets.
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Turkish media report explosion and gunfire at premise of a state aerospace company

Turkish media report explosion and gunfire at premise of a state aerospace company

ANKARA, Turkey (AP) — Turkish media reports say an explosion followed by gunfire was heard at the premises of Turkish aerospace and defense company. HaberTurk television reports the explosion on Wednesday may have been caused by a suicide bomber.
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Hurricane Kristy strengthens into a Category 2 storm in the Pacific Ocean

Hurricane Kristy strengthens into a Category 2 storm in the Pacific Ocean

MEXICO CITY (AP) — Hurricane Kristy strengthened into a Category 2 storm in the Pacific Ocean on Wednesday and was expected to remain away from land as it quickly grows more powerful, forecasters said.
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French maritime authorities report 2 migrant deaths in English Channel

French maritime authorities report 2 migrant deaths in English Channel

PARIS (AP) — French maritime authorities pulled the bodies of two migrants from the English Channel on Wednesday, pushing the count of dead and missing in French waters so far this year above 50.
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