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Credit Suisse owes millions to Georgia's billionaire ex-prime minister, court says

Credit Suisse owes millions to Georgia's billionaire ex-prime minister, court says

LONDON (AP) — Credit Suisse owes former Georgian Prime Minister Bidzina Ivanishvili hundreds of millions of dollars for failing to protect the billionaire's money in a trust pilfered by a manager, a Singapore court ruled Friday, the latest scandal fo
UK's Treasury chief accepts that recession may be necessary to get inflation down

UK's Treasury chief accepts that recession may be necessary to get inflation down

LONDON (AP) — Britain's Treasury chief said he would be prepared to see the U.K. economy slip back into recession if further interest rate hikes are necessary to bring down inflation.
Feds warned about risks of delaying 24 Sussex decision almost a year before it closed

Feds warned about risks of delaying 24 Sussex decision almost a year before it closed

OTTAWA — Almost a year before the closure of 24 Sussex Drive due to disrepair and an infestation of rodents, the chairman of the National Capital Commission's board of directors warned that further delaying a cabinet decision on the fate of the resid
German parliament authorizes troops to stay in Mali for one final year

German parliament authorizes troops to stay in Mali for one final year

BERLIN (AP) — German lawmakers on Friday gave the go-ahead for the country's troops to stay in Mali for up to another year, part of a plan to bring Germany's involvement in a U.N. military mission in the West African nation to an orderly end.
Political divisiveness a threat to Alberta economy, business groups say

Political divisiveness a threat to Alberta economy, business groups say

CALGARY — As the Alberta election campaign heads into its final days, business groups are warning that increased divisiveness and political extremism poses a threat to the province's economic future.
99% of Ontario nursing homes now have air conditioning in residents' rooms: minister

99% of Ontario nursing homes now have air conditioning in residents' rooms: minister

Nearly 99 per cent of nursing homes in Ontario now have air conditioning in residents’ rooms, almost a year after the province set a deadline for the requirement.
UCP leader warns voters against re-electing Rachel Notley and NDP at Calgary rally

UCP leader warns voters against re-electing Rachel Notley and NDP at Calgary rally

CALGARY — United Conservative Leader Danielle Smith continually linked her NDP opponent with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau at an election rally Thursday night.
Texas lawmakers issue 20 articles of impeachment against state Attorney General Ken Paxton

Texas lawmakers issue 20 articles of impeachment against state Attorney General Ken Paxton

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton teetered on the brink of impeachment Thursday after years of scandal, criminal charges and corruption accusations that the state's Republican majority had largely met with silence until now.
Toronto mayoral candidates spar over budget deficit, affordable housing at debate

Toronto mayoral candidates spar over budget deficit, affordable housing at debate

TORONTO — The six leading candidates in Toronto's mayoral election held their fourth debate in 48 hours on Thursday, claiming to be the fiscally responsible choice to lead Canada's largest city while pledging to resolve a massive pandemic-related bud
Anniversary of George Floyd's killing: Changes were made, but short of 'reckoning' on racial justice

Anniversary of George Floyd's killing: Changes were made, but short of 'reckoning' on racial justice

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The murder of George Floyd at the hands of Minneapolis police, and the fervent protests that erupted around the world, looked to many observers like the catalyst needed for a nationwide reckoning on racism in policing.