New charges filed against jailed US journalist in Myanmar
BANGKOK (AP) — An American journalist jailed in Myanmar for more than five months has been served with two new criminal charges, including one that carries a maximum penalty of life in prison, his lawyer said. Denny Fenster is already
Quebec begins to make COVID-19 vaccine boosters available to general population
MONTREAL — Quebec health officials on Tuesday said they would begin expanding eligibility for COVID-19 vaccine boosters to people 70 and older and offered reassurances that two doses were still sufficient protection for most adults. Third doses of mRNA...
Workers at New Brunswick liquor agency vote to strike Nov. 16 if deal not reached
FREDERICTON — Unionized liquor store workers in New Brunswick have voted 97.7 per cent in favour of an unlimited strike mandate and are ready to hit the picket lines starting Nov. 16. Unless a negotiated deal is reached, the 566 members
Despite reopening, the US is still closed to many in world
NEW YORK (AP) — The U.S. says that it's inviting the global community to visit now that the government has ended the ban on travelers from 33 countries.
Greece claims Turkish coast guard pushes migrants its way
ATHENS, Greece (AP) — Greece accused Turkey on Tuesday of acting like a “pirate” in waters between the two regional rivals, claiming that its coast guard escorted and tried to push into Greek waters a boat of migrants who were
Myanmar court sentences arrested politicians to 75-90 years
BANGKOK (AP) — A court in Myanmar sentenced two members of ousted leader Aung San Suu Kyi's political party to 90 years and 75 years in prison on Tuesday after finding them guilty of corruption, their lawyer said.
Ukraine hits another record for daily coronavirus deaths
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Ukraine on Tuesday hit another record for daily coronavirus deaths amid a spike in infections fueled by public reluctance to get a vaccine.
Ontario won’t challenge appeal decision on post-secondary student fees
TORONTO — The Ontario government says it will not seek to take a legal fight over post-secondary student fees to Canada's highest court. A spokesperson for the minister of colleges and universities said the province will not file an appeal with
Sununu seeks 4th term as governor, not Hassan’s Senate seat
CONCORD, N.H. (AP) — New Hampshire Gov. Chris Sununu said Tuesday that he would seek a fourth term instead of running for Senate, dealing a major blow to Republicans who had hoped he could defeat Democratic incumbent Maggie Hassan and
O’Toole reveals his shadow cabinet, former leadership rival Leslyn Lewis not included
OTTAWA — Conservative Leader Erin O'Toole returned Pierre Poilievre to his old job as finance critic, but left former leadership rival Leslyn Lewis off the Opposition's front bench as he released the names of those who will serve in his