Skip to content

Politics

ASEAN leaders condemn attack on aid convoy in Myanmar

ASEAN leaders condemn attack on aid convoy in Myanmar

LABUAN BAJO, Indonesia (AP) — Southeast Asian leaders condemned an attack on an aid convoy that the regional group had arranged for displaced people in Myanmar, calling Wednesday for an immediate stop to violence and for the military government to co
N.S. approves wind farm, but federal officials worry project would kill at-risk birds

N.S. approves wind farm, but federal officials worry project would kill at-risk birds

HALIFAX — A 13-turbine wind farm recently approved by the Nova Scotia government is worrying federal officials, who say there isn't enough information about what impact the project will have on the endangered roseate tern and other birds.
South Carolina Republicans advance new abortion restrictions

South Carolina Republicans advance new abortion restrictions

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina Republicans are pushing new abortion restrictions in a late attempt to curtail access after a near-total ban failed last month.
Conservative MP's bill on violence against pregnant women revives abortion debate

Conservative MP's bill on violence against pregnant women revives abortion debate

OTTAWA — A private member's bill from a Conservative backbench MP is stirring up debate over abortion in Canada, though the proposed legislation does not mention it even once.
Biden: Debt meeting 'productive,' default 'not an option'

Biden: Debt meeting 'productive,' default 'not an option'

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden and congressional leaders confronted each other on the debt limit impasse Tuesday, ending their meeting with no breakthrough but agreeing to meet again this week to try to avert the looming risk of an unprecedent
EU, Ukraine together on Europe Day, but Kyiv remains outside

EU, Ukraine together on Europe Day, but Kyiv remains outside

BRUSSELS (AP) — The European Union is marking its Europe Day, that celebration of “peace and unity,” together with Ukraine for the first time. The display of solidarity doesn't mean the war-ravaged country is closer to becoming an EU member, though.
Putin tells WWII event West is waging a 'real war' on Russia

Putin tells WWII event West is waging a 'real war' on Russia

President Vladimir Putin declared Tuesday that the West has unleashed “a real war” against Russia, reprising a familiar refrain at scaled-down Victory Day celebrations that may reflect the toll the Ukraine conflict is taking on his forces.
Japan, US, S. Korea discuss sharing of N. Korea missile data

Japan, US, S. Korea discuss sharing of N. Korea missile data

TOKYO (AP) — Japan, the United States and South Korea are negotiating an agreement on sharing real-time data on North Korean missile launches, as cooperation among the three nations becomes increasingly important amid growing nuclear and missile thre
Biden: US-Mexico border will be 'chaotic for a while'

Biden: US-Mexico border will be 'chaotic for a while'

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden predicted Tuesday that the U.S.-Mexico border would be “chaotic for a while" when pandemic-related restrictions end , as 550 active-duty troops began arriving and migrants weighed whether or when to cross.
China working to get Canadians 'at each other's throats': interference researcher

China working to get Canadians 'at each other's throats': interference researcher

OTTAWA — The managing director of a non-profit that tracks Chinese attempts to influence democracies around the world says Beijing wants to sow discord in western countries.