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Job action at Capilano U in B.C., as contracts inked with staff at five other schools

Job action at Capilano U in B.C., as contracts inked with staff at five other schools

VANCOUVER — Job action has halted all classes at Capilano University in North Vancouver. A statement on the university's website says classes are suspended at its main campus and its Sechelt campus on the Sunshine Coast.

European Union urges probe into 'horrible and heinous' poisoning of Afghan schoolgirls

KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) — The European Union called on Afghan authorities Tuesday to investigate the poisoning of primary schoolgirls in the country's north after 77 students were hospitalized.
Russian court sets date for new trial of jailed Kremlin foe Navalny

Russian court sets date for new trial of jailed Kremlin foe Navalny

MOSCOW (AP) — A Moscow court on Tuesday set the date for a new trial of imprisoned Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny that could keep him in prison for decades.
Ford calls for head of correctional service to be fired over Bernardo transfer

Ford calls for head of correctional service to be fired over Bernardo transfer

TORONTO — Ontario Premier Doug Ford is calling for the head of the Correctional Service of Canada to be fired over a decision to move killer Paul Bernardo to a medium security prison.

Polish Supreme Court overturns presidential pardon of top officials, going against ruling party

WARSAW, Poland (AP) — Poland’s Supreme Court on Tuesday overturned a contentious presidential pardon of a top government official and three subordinates and ordered a retrial of their case.

NATO eastern flank members want to boost support for Ukraine at alliance summit in July

BRATISLAVA, Slovakia (AP) — NATO allies should aim to further boost their support for Ukraine and for its aspiration to become a member of the alliance, the leaders of nine Central and Eastern European countries said Tuesday.
Saudi Arabia is slashing oil supply. It could mean higher gas prices for US drivers

Saudi Arabia is slashing oil supply. It could mean higher gas prices for US drivers

FRANKFURT, Germany (AP) — Saudi Arabia will reduce how much oil it sends to the global economy, taking a unilateral step to prop up the sagging price of crude after two previous cuts to supply by major producing countries in the OPEC+ alliance failed

AP Election Brief | What to expect in New Jersey’s primaries for state legislature

New Jersey voters will cast ballots in 21 primaries for state legislature on Tuesday. Democrats hold majorities in both chambers – 46-34 in the state Assembly and 25-15 in the state Senate.

New head of Austrian opposition party takes helm after leadership fiasco

BERLIN (AP) — The new head of Austria’s Social Democrats vowed to move the party past “one of its bitterest moments” Tuesday after a bizarre mix-up that initially saw his rival declared the winner in a leadership contest.
Normandy marks D-Day's 79th anniversary, honors World War II veterans

Normandy marks D-Day's 79th anniversary, honors World War II veterans

ON OMAHA BEACH, France (AP) — An overwhelming sound of gunfire and men’s screams.