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How Canada's northern territories are working to reduce reliance on diesel for power

YELLOWKNIFE — Many communities in the North are reliant on diesel for electricity.
New Japan law aims at Unification Church fundraising abuses

New Japan law aims at Unification Church fundraising abuses

TOKYO (AP) — Japan’s parliament on Saturday enacted a law to restrict malicious donation solicitations by religious and other groups, which mainly targets the Unification Church, whose fundraising tactics and cozy ties with the governing party caused
Biden called gay marriage 'inevitable' and soon it'll be law

Biden called gay marriage 'inevitable' and soon it'll be law

WASHINGTON (AP) — A decade ago, then-Vice President Joe Biden shocked the political world and preempted his boss by suddenly declaring his support for gay marriage on national television. But not everyone was surprised.
Biden called gay marriage 'inevitable' and soon it'll be law

Biden called gay marriage 'inevitable' and soon it'll be law

WASHINGTON (AP) — A decade ago, then-Vice President Joe Biden shocked the political world and preempted his boss by suddenly declaring his support for gay marriage — one of the country's most contentious issues — on national television.
Bangladesh opposition rallies to demand PM quit before polls

Bangladesh opposition rallies to demand PM quit before polls

DHAKA, Bangladesh (AP) — Tens of thousands of opposition supporters rallied in Bangladesh’s capital on Saturday to demand the government of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina resign and install a caretaker before next general elections expected to be held
Critics question Quebec health-care worker suspensions for taking toast, doughnut

Critics question Quebec health-care worker suspensions for taking toast, doughnut

MONTREAL — Quebec's emergency rooms are overcrowded and workers are in short supply, but for the past week a spotlight has shone on the price paid by health-care staff for illicit snacking. There was disbelief Dec.
Canada's push for Southeast Asia ties raises human-rights questions

Canada's push for Southeast Asia ties raises human-rights questions

OTTAWA — Canada's plan to deepen ties with Southeast Asian countries raises questions about how it will address human-rights concerns in the region, critics say.
What could an Ontario byelection say about Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre?

What could an Ontario byelection say about Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre?

OTTAWA — Three months ago, Pierre Poilievre proved he was the populist fighter Conservatives wanted in the next federal election, winning the party's leadership contest in a landslide.
Afghan academic rebuilds life in Italy, dreams of returning

Afghan academic rebuilds life in Italy, dreams of returning

ROME (AP) — Batool Haidari used to be a prominent professor of sexology at a Kabul university before the Taliban takeover of Afghanistan.
Rural voters 'in the trenches' on climate, leery of Biden

Rural voters 'in the trenches' on climate, leery of Biden

NEW YORK (AP) — Drought in California meant Raquel Krach, a rice farmer and graduate student in the Sacramento Valley, planted very little. Using groundwater, she and her husband planted 75 acres this year to maintain their markets.