Russia offers foreign debt payment system similar to gas one
MOSCOW (AP) — Russia said Monday it may use an arrangement similar to that used for payments for its gas supplies to pay its dollar-denominated foreign debts.
Dutton to lead Australia opposition, says China is top issue
CANBERRA, Australia (AP) — Former Defense Minister Peter Dutton was chosen Monday to lead Australia's conservative opposition following the party's election defeat nine days ago. Defeated Prime
Germany reports rise of child sex abuse, depiction of abuse
BERLIN (AP) — German police recorded a significant increase of depictions of sexual abuse against children last year compared to the year before, the country's top criminal police official said Monday.
Japan complains over Seoul marine survey in disputed waters
TOKYO (AP) — Japan lodged a complaint Monday over a South Korean ship that was conducting a marine survey in waters near Japanese-claimed islands controlled by Seoul.
Albania Parliament fails to elect a president in 3rd round
TIRANA, Albania (AP) — The Albanian Parliament on Monday failed to elect a new president after no candidates were nominated for a third round of voting. The
Hong Kong’s next leader receives official appointment letter
HONG KONG (AP) — Hong Kong’s next leader, John Lee, received an official letter of appointment from Beijing on Monday, a month before he is to take over the leadership of the semi-autonomous city.
German parties reach deal to move ahead with defense boost
BERLIN (AP) — Germany’s governing coalition and the main opposition party have reached a deal to move ahead with a big increase in defense spending that Chancellor Olaf Scholz announced three months ago.
Russians, Ukrainians fight block by block in eastern city
KRAMATORSK, Ukraine (AP) — Russian troops pushed deeper into a key eastern Ukrainian city Monday, fighting street by street with Kyiv's forces in a battle that has left Sievierodonetsk in ruins. In a bid to pressure Moscow to end the
National handgun freeze key feature of federal Liberals’ new firearm-control bill
OTTAWA — A national freeze on importing, buying, selling or otherwise transferring handguns is a central feature of firearm-control legislation tabled Monday by the federal Liberals. The measure does not ban handguns outright, allowing current owners t...
Where the Ontario leaders are on the campaign trail for May 30
Here's where the leaders of Ontario's main political parties are today: ____ Progressive Conservative Leader Doug Ford Ottawa: Makes announcement. 9:30 a.m. ____ NDP Leader Andrea Horwath Toronto. Announcement with Ontario Nurses' Association president...
