Category Archives: Social
Group finishes six-week walk to honour children, survivors of residential schools
KAMLOOPS, B.C. — A six-week, 2,000-kilometre walk to honour children and survivors of residential schools that began in Yukon ended Monday in Kamloops, B.C., "ground zero for where the truth broke out," says the man behind the Warriors Walk for
Liberal government urged not to reinstate top military commander McDonald
OTTAWA — The federal Liberal government is being urged not to reinstate Admiral Art McDonald as Canada's top military commander even though police did not lay any charges after a six-month investigation into an allegation about his conduct. Prime Minis...
Zambian president warns of growing tensions ahead of polls
LUSAKA, Zambia (AP) — Zambia’s president Monday opened a sprawling new Chinese-funded and built terminal at the main airport in the capital, Lusaka, days before crucial polls, warning that election-related violence could shatter the stability of one of...
US announces more aid as Yemen fighting, peace efforts stall
The Biden administration announced another $165 million in aid Monday to keep civilians fed in warring Yemen, calling the six-year conflict there stalemated as international peace efforts still struggle to gain purchase.
Franchot outlines equity plan in campaign for governor
ANNAPOLIS, Md. (AP) — Comptroller Peter Franchot outlined a plan Monday to increase equity and inclusion for Black Maryland residents as part of his campaign for governor, including a pledge to name a Black woman as his running mate.
New push to disband Minneapolis police after Floyd’s death
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — On a hot summer afternoon, Latrell Snider and his partner knocked on Abdullahi Mohamed’s door, introduced themselves and launched their pitch: Minneapolis, they said, has a chance to replace its police department with something new, ...
Belarus leader denies repression a year after disputed vote
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Belarus' authoritarian leader on Monday denied that his government unleashed massive repression of dissent after his re-election a year ago triggered a monthslong wave of mass protests, even as his law enforcement officials admitte...
Biden imposes sanctions against Belarus’ Lukashenko regime
WILMINGTON, Del. (AP) — President Joe Biden on Monday said the United States is levying new sanctions against Belarus, marking the one-year anniversary of Alexander Lukashenko's election as president in an election that the U.S. and international commu...
The Latest: Sydney has new high for coronavirus infections
SYDNEY — Australia’s most populous state is reporting a new daily high of 356 coronavirus infections. The New South Wales government
Time’s Up leader resigns after criticism about Cuomo ties
NEW YORK (AP) — The leader of Time's Up, the #MeToo-era organization devoted to fighting sexual harassment, resigned under fire Monday for advising Gov. Andrew Cuomo's administration in its effort to discredit one of Cuomo's accusers.
