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Canada sanctions 'Russian collaborators' and political party in Moldova

Canada sanctions 'Russian collaborators' and political party in Moldova

OTTAWA — Canada is sanctioning seven people with ties to Moldova whom Ottawa has deemed to be "Russian collaborators," along with a minor political party in the eastern European country.
US to open northernmost diplomatic post in Norway; only mission above Arctic Circle

US to open northernmost diplomatic post in Norway; only mission above Arctic Circle

OSLO, Norway (AP) — The United States will soon open a small diplomatic mission in Norway that will be its northernmost in the world and only such facility above the Arctic Circle, U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken announced Thursday.
LGBTQ+ people flock to Florida for Gay Days festival

LGBTQ+ people flock to Florida for Gay Days festival

ORLANDO, Fla.
Scuffles in German cities after student who attacked neo-Nazis is convicted

Scuffles in German cities after student who attacked neo-Nazis is convicted

Sympathizers of a young woman given a lengthy prison sentence for participating in attacks on neo-Nazis and other right-wing extremists held protests and scuffled with police in some German cities after the verdict.
Residential school drama ‘Bones of Crows’ explores ongoing legacy of trauma

Residential school drama ‘Bones of Crows’ explores ongoing legacy of trauma

TORONTO — Reminders of Canada’s shameful treatment of Indigenous Peoples were constant as Marie Clements shot parts of her sweeping drama “Bones of Crows” at a former residential school, where hundreds of suspected graves were discovered two years ag
Sudan armed raids, bureaucracy hampering life-saving aid, doctor says

Sudan armed raids, bureaucracy hampering life-saving aid, doctor says

OTTAWA — As Canada crafts its response to the crisis in Sudan, a doctor trying to co-ordinate basic medical services after the country's rapid descent into chaos says bandits and bureaucracy are hampering life-saving aid and leaving children to die.
'A start': Toronto multiplex policy aimed at boosting housing welcomed by observers

'A start': Toronto multiplex policy aimed at boosting housing welcomed by observers

TORONTO — A new policy allowing single family homes to be converted into low-rise multiplexes in Toronto is being hailed by observers as a welcome move, although experts warn it won't make housing more affordable in Canada's most populous city right
Grand jury charges ex-GOP candidate with election interference in shootings at lawmakers' homes

Grand jury charges ex-GOP candidate with election interference in shootings at lawmakers' homes

SANTA FE, N.M.
Here's how Jordan's royal wedding will reverberate across the region and beyond

Here's how Jordan's royal wedding will reverberate across the region and beyond

The Middle Eastern country of Jordan is set to host its biggest royal wedding in years on Thursday as the country’s young Crown Prince Hussein exchanges vows with Rajwa Alseif, daughter of one of Saudi Arabia’s wealthiest and most influential familie
House OKs debt ceiling bill to avoid default, sends Biden-McCarthy deal to Senate

House OKs debt ceiling bill to avoid default, sends Biden-McCarthy deal to Senate

WASHINGTON (AP) — Veering away from a default crisis, the House approved a debt ceiling and budget cuts package late Wednesday, as President Joe Biden and Speaker Kevin McCarthy assembled a bipartisan coalition of centrist Democrats and Republicans a