What Peace Prize says about freedom in Russia, Philippines
MOSCOW (AP) — The Nobel Peace Prize sometimes recognizes groundbreaking efforts to resolve seemingly intractable conflicts, such as once-sworn enemies who sat down and brokered an end to war. In other years, the recipient is someone who promoted human ...
Ontario lifting capacity limits on theatres, spectator sports venues Saturday
TORONTO — Cinemas, theatres, spectator sports venues and several other spaces in Ontario where proof of COVID-19 vaccination is required can open at full capacity this weekend. The government said Friday the decision was based on high vaccination level...
Kishida vows to lead with ‘trust and empathy’ to fix Japan
TOKYO (AP) — In his first policy speech, new Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida promised Friday to strengthen the country's response to the coronavirus pandemic in case of another resurgence and revive its battered economy while bolstering defenses ...
Kishida vows to lead with ‘trust and empathy’ to fix Japan
TOKYO (AP) — In his first policy speech, new Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida promised Friday to strengthen the country's response to the coronavirus pandemic in case of another resurgence and revive its battered economy while bolstering defenses ...
Elections Canada confirms Bloc win over Tories in Trois-Rivières after recount
OTTAWA — The Bloc Québécois is being confirmed as the winner of the Quebec riding of Trois-Rivières after a judicial recount. Elections Canada says the Bloc beat the Conservatives by 83 votes, after votes were counted again. The Tories went to court
SUPREME COURT NOTEBOOK: Don’t stand so close to us
WASHINGTON (AP) — Get tested. Wear a mask. Don't get too close. Not your typical court orders, but that was the word from the Supreme Court to lawyers and reporters who returned to the high court this week for the
Ontario, Shoppers Drug Mart partner to offer free menstrual products in schools
TORONTO — Ontario and Shoppers Drug Mart are partnering to distribute free menstrual products in schools. Education Minister Stephen Lecce said it's an important step for the health and safety of students. "Menstrual products are, of course, a necessit...
Poland summons Belarus diplomat over shots fired at border
WARSAW, Poland (AP) — Poland’s Foreign Ministry summoned the top Belarusian diplomat in the country on Friday after Polish authorities alleged that Belarusian forces had fired shots —possibly blank ammunition — at Polish troops along their common borde...
UK to offer new vaccine shots to Novavax trial volunteers
LONDON (AP) — Britain announced Friday that it will offer new vaccinations to thousands of people who volunteered for trials of the Novavax coronavirus vaccine, which hasn't yet been approved for use in any country.
Austria: Coalition partner calls for Kurz to be replaced
BERLIN (AP) — The junior partner in Austria's governing coalition called on Chancellor Sebastian Kurz's party Friday to replace him with an “irreproachable person” after prosecutors said Kurz is a target of a corruption investigation. The chancellor sh...