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Ukrainian refugees embrace peace and quiet in Canada as war rages on

Ukrainian refugees embrace peace and quiet in Canada as war rages on

OTTAWA — Inna Fomina is keeping a watchful eye on her one-year-old son Adrian as he plays in peaceful contentment on a carpet at an improvised space in western Ottawa.

Japan nuclear watchdog considering extending reactor life

TOKYO (AP) — Japanese nuclear regulators are considering revising a safety evaluation system to allow aging reactors to operate beyond the current 60-year limit, but the move is aimed at preventing safety lapses and is not motivated by government eff
Hong Kong leader Lee isolating with COVID-19 after APEC trip

Hong Kong leader Lee isolating with COVID-19 after APEC trip

HONG KONG (AP) — Hong Kong leader John Lee tested positive for the coronavirus after meeting with other regional leaders at the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation forum in Thailand, the city's government said Monday.
Chinese coast guard seizes rocket debris from Filipino navy

Chinese coast guard seizes rocket debris from Filipino navy

MANILA, Philippines (AP) — China's coast guard forcibly seized apparent Chinese rocket debris that was being towed by the Philippine navy, in the latest confrontation in the disputed South China Sea, a Philippine military commander said Monday.
Canada's battery supply credibility jumps as multi-billion announcements keep coming

Canada's battery supply credibility jumps as multi-billion announcements keep coming

OTTAWA — Federal Innovation Minister François-Philippe Champagne is selling Canada's battery-supply chain prowess in Asia again this week, but this time he has a new boast in his back pocket.
Malaysia's election uncertainty drags out as party dithers

Malaysia's election uncertainty drags out as party dithers

KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia (AP) — Malaysia's longest-ruling coalition said Monday it has not decided which bloc to support after weekend divisive elections left neither with enough seats to form a government on its own.
S. Korea's leader suspends Q&A with reporters amid media row

S. Korea's leader suspends Q&A with reporters amid media row

SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — South Korea’s new president has suspended his unusual morning Q&A sessions with journalists after squabbling with a broadcaster over its coverage of his remarks caught on a hot mic in the United States.
New Zealand to decide on lowering voting age from 18 to 16

New Zealand to decide on lowering voting age from 18 to 16

WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — New Zealand lawmakers will take a vote on whether to lower the national voting age from 18 to 16, Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern said Monday.
Japan's prime minister sacks 3rd minister in a month

Japan's prime minister sacks 3rd minister in a month

TOKYO (AP) — The internal affairs minister in Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida's government was forced into resigning over funding problems on Sunday, in a blow to the scandal-prone Cabinet that has already lost two ministers in one month.
Anti-transgender legislation resonates on Day of Remembrance

Anti-transgender legislation resonates on Day of Remembrance

RALEIGH, N.C.