Russian drones strike Ukrainian city of Odesa

KYIV, Ukraine (AP) - Russian drones pummeled the Ukrainian Black Sea port city of Odesa, injuring three people and sparking massive fires, officials said Friday, an attack that underlined Moscow’s intention to pursue aerial attacks even as it agreed to temporarily halt strikes on energy facilities.

Canada's PM to announce election campaign this weekend

TORONTO (AP) - Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney is expected to trigger the process for an early parliamentary election this weekend for an expected vote on April 28. The election will take place against the backdrop of a trade war and sovereignty threats from U.S. President Donald Trump.

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Boeing wins contract for secretive fighter jet

WASHINGTON (AP) - President Donald Trump announced Friday that Boeing will build the Air Force's future fighter jet, which the Pentagon says will have stealth and penetration capabilities that far exceed those of its current fleet and is essential in a potential conflict with China.

Detained Columbia University student activist appears in immigration case

JENA, La. (AP) - Detained Columbia University student activist Mahmoud Khalil appeared briefly Friday in immigration court in a remote Louisiana detention center as his lawyers fight in multiple venues to try to free him.

Democrats' new internet strategy tops trending charts

WASHINGTON (AP) - For weeks, Democratic lawmakers have met with and mimicked figures they believe may offer them a path back to power in Washington: online influencers and content creators.

With aid cuts, Rohingya's face halved rations and misery

COX'S BAZAR, Bangladesh (AP) - They first faced persecution in their country. Then a deadly crackdown by Myanmar's army sent hundreds of thousands fleeing into Bangladesh. Driven from their homes, many of the Rohingya have since lived in refugee settlements entirely dependent on humanitarian assistance.

Kosovo ex-president Thaci visits father's tomb

PRISTINA, Kosovo (AP) - Hashim Thaci, a former president of Kosovo who is facing war crime charges, was temporarily released from custody at a court based in the Netherlands on Friday to visit the tomb of his father who died last weekend.