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Smith says she urged minister to consider whether COVID prosecutions could succeed

Smith says she urged minister to consider whether COVID prosecutions could succeed

EDMONTON — Alberta Premier Danielle Smith has delivered a third version of what she discussed with justice officials over how to handle the prosecution of people charged with breaking COVID-19 health rules.
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Union calls Halifax hospital emergency department "revolving door" of staff

Union calls Halifax hospital emergency department "revolving door" of staff

HALIFAX — As pressure continues to mount on hospital emergency rooms in Nova Scotia, staffing levels at a major Halifax emergency department are being described as a “revolving door” of junior and inexperienced employees by their union.
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Key dates in discovery of classified records tied to Biden

Key dates in discovery of classified records tied to Biden

WASHINGTON — Key dates related to the discovery of classified documents tied to President Joe Biden, based on statements from the White House , the president and Attorney General Merrick Garland: — Jan.
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Andrew Tate case: Romania tows luxury cars, other assets

Andrew Tate case: Romania tows luxury cars, other assets

BUCHAREST, Romania (AP) — Romanian authorities descended on a compound near Bucharest on Saturday to tow away a fleet of luxury cars and other assets worth an estimated $3.
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A side-by-side look at the Trump, Biden classified documents

A side-by-side look at the Trump, Biden classified documents

The revelation that classified materials were discovered at think tank offices formerly used by President Joe Biden, as well as at his Delaware home , has prompted questions on how the circumstances compare with the seizure last year of hundreds of d
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Thousands protest in Germany against coal mine expansion

Thousands protest in Germany against coal mine expansion

ERKELENZ, Germany (AP) — Thousands of people demonstrated in persistent rain on Saturday to protest the clearance and demolition of a village in western Germany that is due to make way for the expansion of a coal mine.
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More classified documents found at Biden's home by lawyers

More classified documents found at Biden's home by lawyers

WASHINGTON (AP) — Lawyers for President Joe Biden found more classified documents at his home in Wilmington, Delaware , than previously known , the White House acknowledged Saturday.
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Pavel edges Babis in first round of Czech presidential vote

Pavel edges Babis in first round of Czech presidential vote

PRAGUE (AP) — Retired army Gen. Petr Pavel narrowly defeated populist billionaire Andrej Babis in the first round of the Czech presidential election to set up a runoff vote between the political newcomer and the former prime minister.
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Analysis: Documents probe dents Biden's claims to competence

Analysis: Documents probe dents Biden's claims to competence

WASHINGTON (AP) — Joe Biden offered himself to Americans as a president they wouldn’t have to think about after the tumult of his predecessor.
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Thousands protest in Tunisia against president's rule

Thousands protest in Tunisia against president's rule

TUNIS, Tunisia (AP) — Thousands of protesters angry at Tunisia’s economic crisis and the president’s increasingly authoritarian drift marched on Saturday through the capital, responding to a call from opposition parties to mark 12 years since Tunisia
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