Economy looks to have posted weak rebound in Q3 with global headwinds set to worsen
OTTAWA — The Canadian economy appears to have rebounded in the third quarter after it stumbled and contracted during the preceding three-month stretch.. Statistics Canada's initial estimate suggests the economy grew at an annual rate of 1.9 per cent in...
UK’s Johnson gives G-20 stark warning on climate change
ROME (AP) — British Prime Minister Boris Johnson arrived in Italy for a Group of 20 meeting on Friday with a stark warning: modern civilization could soon lie in ruins like ancient Rome if world leaders don’t act to curb
US to deepen relations with Taiwan in face of China tensions
TAIPEI, Taiwan (AP) — The U.S. wants to deepen its relationship with Taiwan, the self-ruled island that has become a major point of conflict in the strained U.S.-China relationship, and will work to counter Beijing's “malign” influence, a U.S. diplomat...
Dutch PM supports Canada’s plan to establish NATO centre for climate security
THE HAGUE, Netherlands — The Netherlands threw its support behind a new NATO centre of excellence to study the security threats posed by climate change during Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's official visit to Holland. Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte sa...
Illinois Dems embrace gerrymandering in fight for US House
CHICAGO (AP) — In the neck-and-neck fight to keep control of the U.S. House of Representatives, Democrats need help from the few places where state lawmakers can make 2022 difficult for Republicans.
NYC braces for fewer cops, more trash as vax deadline looms
NEW YORK (AP) — Mounting trash. Closed firehouses. Fewer police and ambulances on the street. That’s the possibility New York City
Fulton County holds elections amid state takeover threat
ATLANTA (AP) — Elections in Georgia’s heavily Democratic Fulton County on Tuesday could decide more than Atlanta’s next mayor and other local races: Republicans are watching for any mistakes that could justify a state takeover using a sweeping new law....
State Dept. urges investigation of Myanmar military torture
SYDNEY (AP) — The U.S. State Department expressed outrage and demanded an investigation on Friday after The Associated Press reported that Myanmar’s military has been torturing detainees in a systemic way across the country.
Presidents and popes over the years: Gifts, gaffes, grief
WASHINGTON (AP) — When President Joe Biden meets with Pope Francis on Friday, he won’t kiss the ring. Biden, who has
In Virginia, McAuliffe brings big names, Youngkin goes solo
NEW YORK (AP) — Democrat Terry McAuliffe has brought in the biggest names in Democratic politics to come to his aid in Virginia's hotly contested gubernatorial race: Obama, Harris, Abrams, Biden (both Joe and Jill).