Lawmakers give Amazon ‘final chance’ to clear up testimony
WASHINGTON (AP) — House lawmakers are threatening to seek a criminal investigation of Amazon, saying the tech giant has a “final chance” to correct its executives' previous testimony on its competition practices.
Rights watchdog faults Malta for abortion, journalist safety
VALLETTA, Malta (AP) — A European human rights watchdog recommended on Monday that Malta legalize abortion, improve gender equality and implement reforms to protect journalists, adding another international voice of criticism to the laws and culture on...
Viewing platform opens at Peggy’s Cove in Nova Scotia with eye to improving safety
PEGGY'S COVE, N.S. — About 100 people gathered near the postcard-perfect lighthouse at Nova Scotia's Peggy's Cove on Monday to mark the official opening of a viewing platform that had initially rankled some local residents. The 1,300-square-metre deck ...
‘Never lose hope,’ expelled French envoy tells Belarusians
PARIS (AP) — France says its ambassador to Belarus has been ordered out of the country amid growing tensions between Belarusian leader Alexander Lukashenko and the West.
Texas passes new limits on transgender high school athletes
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Texas is poised to become the latest and most populous state to tighten restrictions on transgender athletes in public high school sports.
Official: Czech president can’t perform duties due to health
PRAGUE (AP) — Health problems were preventing Czech President Milos Zeman from carrying out his duties, an official said Monday. The
Restaurants closed in parts of Slovakia amid COVID-19 surge
BRATISLAVA, Slovakia (AP) — Slovakia on Monday reimposed coronavirus restrictions in the hardest-hit parts of the country amid the latest surge of infections.
US extends military support to Georgia for 6 years
TBILISI, Georgia (AP) — U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin has signed an agreement to continue American support for Georgia’s military for six years.
Quebec makes new proof of COVID-19 vaccination available for travel outside province
MONTREAL — Quebecers can now obtain a proof of COVID-19 vaccination specifically intended for travel outside the province, the Health Department announced Monday. Officials said the new proof of vaccination will be accepted in all other provinces, as ...
Facebook whistleblower rekindles questions about cracking down on Facebook in Canada
OTTAWA — The fallout from a Facebook whistleblower's explosive revelations this month continues to descend on Canada as politicians and experts grapple with how to regulate Big Tech amid renewed questions on the harm it can wreak. A prolonged "techlash...