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Ex-adviser to PM says government's approach to classified intel 'particularly weak'

Ex-adviser to PM says government's approach to classified intel 'particularly weak'

OTTAWA — A former top adviser to the prime minister said Thursday that a memo warning about Beijing's alleged targeting of Conservative MP Michael Chong was produced after he retired — but he was aware of issues in the way intelligence is handled.
Amended bill that would extend citizenship rights to some born abroad heads to House

Amended bill that would extend citizenship rights to some born abroad heads to House

OTTAWA — A committee of MPs approved Citizenship Act changes that allow some born abroad to adopt their Canadian parent's citizenship Wednesday, despite objections from Conservatives about a lack of due process.
Kosovo complains of biased western envoys in talks with its former foe Serbia

Kosovo complains of biased western envoys in talks with its former foe Serbia

PRISTINA, Kosovo (AP) — Kosovo’s prime minister on Thursday complained of bias against his country from the United States and the European Union and tolerance of what he called Serbia’s authoritarian regime.
Republicans set to push mail ballots, voting methods they previously blasted as recipes for fraud

Republicans set to push mail ballots, voting methods they previously blasted as recipes for fraud

ATLANTA (AP) — After years of criticizing mail voting and so-called ballot harvesting as ripe for fraud, Republicans at the top of the party want to change course.
Italy's Meloni expresses hope for deal on IMF bailout of Tunisia as she preps weekend visit

Italy's Meloni expresses hope for deal on IMF bailout of Tunisia as she preps weekend visit

ROME (AP) — The leaders of Italy and the Netherlands along with the EU Commission president travel to Tunisia on Sunday with a packet of initiatives to help create security in Tunisia, easing the way for a possible international bailout , Italian Pre
Documents reveal what happened inside the discord at Canada's drug-price regulator

Documents reveal what happened inside the discord at Canada's drug-price regulator

OTTAWA — A letter from the federal health minister sparked discord and division at the agency tasked with regulating the price of patented drugs in Canada, internal emails show, culminating in an indefinite pause on major drug-price reforms and sever
Voting rights marcher recalls being clubbed, hearing fatal gunshot during pivotal day of protests

Voting rights marcher recalls being clubbed, hearing fatal gunshot during pivotal day of protests

MARION, Ala. (AP) — Della Simpson Maynor was just 14 when she marched for voting rights in her hometown of Marion, Alabama. Her most distinct memory of that evening is of the police attacking the demonstrators.
LBJ's daughter Luci watched him sign voting rights bill, then cried when Supreme Court weakened it

LBJ's daughter Luci watched him sign voting rights bill, then cried when Supreme Court weakened it

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Luci Baines Johnson was a somewhat impatient 18-year-old on Aug. 6, 1965, when she happened to be on what she called “daddy duty,” meaning “I was supposed to accompany him to important occasions.
Expulsions, walkouts, filibusters: Lawmakers grapple with acrimonious legislative sessions

Expulsions, walkouts, filibusters: Lawmakers grapple with acrimonious legislative sessions

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Lawmakers this year have kicked rival colleagues out of office in Tennessee and off the chamber floor in Montana .
Young lawyer who helped write voting rights bill 'star-struck' as he witnessed 1965 signing into law

Young lawyer who helped write voting rights bill 'star-struck' as he witnessed 1965 signing into law

WASHINGTON (AP) — Joel Finkelstein is an accidental witness to one of the seminal events of the civil rights movement, the signing in 1965 of the Voting Rights Act.