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Credit Suisse faulted over probe of Nazi-linked accounts

Credit Suisse faulted over probe of Nazi-linked accounts

GENEVA (AP) — U.S. lawmakers have accused embattled Swiss bank Credit Suisse of limiting the scope of an internal investigation into Nazi clients and Nazi-linked accounts, including some that were open until just a few years ago.
Luxembourg leader champions LGBTQ rights, chastises Hungary

Luxembourg leader champions LGBTQ rights, chastises Hungary

BRUSSELS (AP) — The gay prime minister of Luxembourg used the dais of the European Union’s parliament Wednesday to stand up for LGBTQ rights in the 27-nation bloc and to chastise member state Hungary, which wants to curtail discussions of homosexuali
Charges put focus on Jehovah's Witnesses' handling of abuse

Charges put focus on Jehovah's Witnesses' handling of abuse

YORK HAVEN, Pa. (AP) — A Pennsylvania grand jury in recent months accused nine men with connections to the Jehovah’s Witnesses of child sexual abuse in what some consider the nation’s most comprehensive investigation yet into abuse within the faith.
Moscow court rejects Kremlin critic's appeal of prison term

Moscow court rejects Kremlin critic's appeal of prison term

TALLINN, Estonia (AP) — A Moscow court on Wednesday dismissed a prominent Russian opposition figure's appeal of his 8 1/2-year prison sentence for criticism of Russia's actions in Ukraine.
Charges put focus on Jehovah's Witnesses' handling of abuse

Charges put focus on Jehovah's Witnesses' handling of abuse

YORK HAVEN, Pa. (AP) — A Pennsylvania grand jury in recent months accused nine men with connections to the Jehovah's Witnesses of child sexual abuse in what some consider the nation's most comprehensive investigation yet into abuse within the faith.
UK says Russian hackers aim to attack key infrastructure

UK says Russian hackers aim to attack key infrastructure

LONDON (AP) — Russian hackers are seeking to “disrupt or destroy” Britain’s critical infrastructure and not enough is being done to stop them, U.K. government officials said Wednesday.
Panel: Seattle police should apologize for protest violence

Panel: Seattle police should apologize for protest violence

SEATTLE (AP) — The Seattle Police Department should “offer a sincere, public apology” for its violent response to people demonstrating after the Minneapolis police killing of George Floyd, a panel of officers, citizens and accountability experts conc
Suspect in Japan PM attack may have had election grudge

Suspect in Japan PM attack may have had election grudge

TOKYO (AP) — A 24-year-old man who allegedly threw an explosive at Prime Minister Fumio Kishida wanted to be a politician and believed that he was unfairly blocked from running for Japan's parliament by an age requirement, according to media reports
In memoir, former Cuomo aide says 'nothing goes unaddressed'

In memoir, former Cuomo aide says 'nothing goes unaddressed'

ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — A memoir from the top aide to former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo during the deadliest days of the COVID-19 pandemic, and an investigation that concluded he sexually harassed 11 women, will come out in the fall.
'Slap in the face': Freeland's Disney Plus comment made her a villain, records show

'Slap in the face': Freeland's Disney Plus comment made her a villain, records show

OTTAWA — Once upon a time, Chrystia Freeland attempted to relate to Canadians' cost-of-living concerns with a personal anecdote — and it didn't produce a fairy-tale ending.
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