Fully vaccinated Canadians jam land border as U.S. finally eases travel restrictions
WASHINGTON — Anticipation turned to elation Monday as fully vaccinated Canadians visited loved ones, vacation properties and popular American shopping haunts after the United States finally eased southbound travel restrictions along the world's longest...
Satellite images show China built mock-ups of US warships
BEIJING (AP) — Satellite images show China has built mock-ups of a U.S. Navy aircraft carrier and destroyer in its northwestern desert, possibly for practice for a future naval clash as tensions rise between the nations.
Nearly 20 years on, Israeli barrier shapes Palestinian lives
QAFFIN, West Bank (AP) — Three days a week, Palestinian farmers in the occupied West Bank village of Qaffin line up at a yellow gate and show military permits to soldiers in order to tend their crops on the other
Pakistan lifts ban on radical party behind anti-France rally
ISLAMABAD (AP) — Pakistan said Monday it has lifted a ban on a radical Islamist party behind a violent anti-France protest last month that triggered clashes with police, leaving six officers and four demonstrators dead.
Nicaragua’s Ortega decries foes who question his re-election
MANAGUA, Nicaragua (AP) — A day after questioned elections, Nicaraguan President Daniel Ortega's government on Monday set about painting as a historic democratic victory what many of the world's democracies condemned as a sham.
High court struggles with government secrets case
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court struggled Monday with whether to allow a lawsuit by Muslim men claiming religious bias by the FBI to go forward despite the government's objection that doing so could reveal national security secrets.
Strict vaccine mandate begins for Los Angeles businesses
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Before feasting on pancakes, burgers and milkshakes inside the Fred 62 diner in Los Angeles, patrons must now fork over proof of their COVID-19 vaccines for a waiter's inspection under new city coronavirus rules that are
Biden faces fresh challenges after infrastructure victory
WASHINGTON (AP) — He has been here before. President Joe Biden doesn't need to look any further back than his time
Flags fly at full-mast on federal buildings once again — but not for long
OTTAWA — Flags on federal buildings are flying at full-mast for the first time since the end of May. The flags were hoisted at sunset Sunday so they could be lowered again at sunrise on Monday for Indigenous Veterans Day. The federal
Canada keeping only essential staff in Ethiopia as security deteriorates
OTTAWA — Worsening security in Ethiopia has prompted Canada to withdraw family members of diplomats and non-essential staff from the country. Global Affairs Canada issued a statement Sunday saying the situation is rapidly deteriorating amid hostilities...