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Myanmar will hold its first general election in 5 years as criticism of the military rule mounts

BANGKOK (AP) — Myanmar will hold the first phase of a general election on Sunday, its first vote in five years and an exercise that critics say will neither restore the country's fragile democracy undone by a 2021 army takeover, nor end a devastating civil war triggered by the nation’s harsh military rule.

The military has framed the polls as a return to multi-party democracy, likely seeking to add a facade of legitimacy to its rule, which began after the army four years ago ousted the elected government of Aung San Suu Kyi.

The takeover triggered widespread popular... Read More

Lions eliminated after Goff's uncharacteristic giveaways in loss that sends Packers to playoffs

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Jared Goff and the Detroit Lions formally gifted the division rival Green Bay Packers a spot in the playoffs, with six turnovers that sealed their fate in a loss to the Minnesota Vikings.

Detroit's grip on the NFC North, though, had been slipping all season.

With their 23-10 loss to the Vikings on Thursday, when Goff threw two interceptions and was charged with three lost fumbles, the Lions were eliminated from postseason contention — clinching at least a wild-card berth for the Packers.

“We’ll reflect on the whole season after next... Read More

Defending champion LawConnect leads yachts out of Sydney harbor in annual ocean race to Hobart

SYDNEY (AP) — Defending champion and 100-foot supermaxi LawConnect led the Sydney to Hobart fleet out of Sydney harbor on Friday for the 80th running of the ocean race to the island state of Tasmania.

LawConnect’s pursuit of a third straight line honors title started well, with the crew claiming an early lead over supermaxi rival Master Lock Comanche after the cannon was fired.

It was the most overcast start to the race in recent years, with boats flying spinnakers from the starting gun to make the best of the windy conditions.

The 129-strong fleet paid... Read More

New storm hitting waterlogged Southern California could bring mudslides and high surf

WRIGHTWOOD, Calif. (AP) — California, soaked from days of relentless rain and recovering from mudslides in mountain towns, was hit with another powerful storm Christmas Day that led to evacuation warnings and high surf advisories.

The San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department in Southern California issued an evacuation warning for Wrightwood, a mountain town about 80 miles (130 kilometers) northeast of Los Angeles, a day after rescuing people trapped in cars during a mud slide.

The National Weather Service said waves near the San Francisco Bay Area could reach up... Read More

Japan's Cabinet OKs record defense budget that aims to deter China

TOKYO (AP) — Japan's Cabinet on Friday approved a record defense budget plan exceeding 9 trillion yen ($58 billion) for the coming year, aiming to fortify its strike-back capability and coastal defense with cruise missiles and unmanned arsenals as tensions rise in the region.

The draft budget for fiscal 2026 beginning April is up 9.4% from 2025 and marks the fourth year of Japan’s ongoing five-year program to double annual arms spending to 2% of gross domestic product.

The increase comes as Japan faces elevated tension from China. Japanese Prime Minister Sanae... Read More

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Myanmar will hold its first general election in 5 years as criticism of the military rule mounts

Lions eliminated after Goff's uncharacteristic giveaways in loss that sends Packers to playoffs

Defending champion LawConnect leads yachts out of Sydney harbor in annual ocean race to Hobart

New storm hitting waterlogged Southern California could bring mudslides and high surf

Japan's Cabinet OKs record defense budget that aims to deter China

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