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French far-right leader Bardella seeks to reassure voters, EU partners on economic, foreign policies 06/24/2024 12:17pm • PARIS (AP) — Far-right leader Jordan Bardella sought to reassure French voters, European partners and international observers on Monday that his potential government would lead “realistic” economic policies and “not weaken” France’s voice abroad, if his party wins the upcoming parliament Costly election pledges in France stoke fears of splurges that risk pushing country deeper into debt 06/24/2024 02:30am • PARIS (AP) — The promises are appealing -– and expensive. Vying to oust the centrist government of President Emmanuel Macron in an upcoming two-round parliamentary election June 30 and July 7, French political parties of both the far right and far left are vowing to cut gasoline taxes, let worke Heads of churches say Israeli government is demanding they pay property tax, upsetting status quo 06/23/2024 08:15pm • JERUSALEM (AP) — Leaders of major churches have accused Israeli authorities of launching a “coordinated attack” on the Christian presence in the Holy Land by initiating tax proceedings against them. While Israeli officials have tried to dismiss the disagreement as a routine financial matter, t How the Lottery Works, and Is It Worth Playing? 06/23/2024 08:00pm • Playing the lottery can be fun, especially when the potential payout is enormous. For as little as a dollar or two, you have the potential to become a billionaire. And the lottery is also big business. 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Then the troubles began 06/23/2024 01:02am • ABUJA, Nigeria (AP) — A China-backed pipeline that would make Niger an oil-exporting country is being threatened by an internal security crisis and a diplomatic dispute with neighoring Benin, both as a result of last year’s coup that toppled the West African nation’s democratic government. The Bitter political fight in Bolivia is paralyzing the government as unrest boils over economic crisis 06/23/2024 12:01am • LA PAZ, Bolivia (AP) — Protesters streamed into Bolivia's capital, throats hoarse from chanting and feet blistered from a week of walking along the national highway. The throngs of street vendors in the South American country’s vast informal work force ended their nearly 100-kilometer (60-mile) Climate change makes India's monsoons erratic. 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The River Thames is one of Britain's many waterways contaminated with sewage and agricultural poll Argentina's president promises to quash corruption then shocks with his Supreme Court pick 06/21/2024 12:07am • BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (AP) — Campaigning last year as a libertarian outsider, Javier Milei electrified rallies with his vows to destroy Argentina’s corrupt political elite. But the eccentric economist-turned-president now faces accusations of hypocrisy over his Supreme Court nomination. What Everything You Need to Know About VA Loan Refinancing 06/20/2024 08:00pm • Mortgages backed by the VA come with money-saving benefits for qualified military families, from competitive interest rates to 0% down payments. And in some cases, beneficiaries stand to save even more through VA loan refinancing. 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