NY attorney general blasts Cuomo’s criticism of her report
NEW YORK (AP) — New York Attorney General Letitia James on Wednesday dismissed former Gov. Andrew Cuomo's repeated complaints that the sexual harassment investigation that led to his resignation was tainted by politics, saying the Democrat has “never t...
N.S. projects smaller 2021-22 budget deficit, moves to end highway toll
HALIFAX — A provincial budget update for Nova Scotia is estimating a smaller deficit for the 2021-22 fiscal year. Officials are now projecting a deficit of $445 million, down from the forecast of $585 million presented in the March provincial budget. T...
Belarus blocks news site after deaths of dissident, KGB
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Belarusian authorities on Wednesday blocked access to another news site, the latest in a series of steps restricting independent media in the country after it was shaken by a wave of anti-government protests.
US, EU agree to further trade and technology talks
WASHINGTON (AP) — The United States and the European Union agreed Wednesday to carry on the work of 10 expert-level panels to explore and recommend solutions to a variety of trade disputes and challenges.
First Nations chief says less awareness in Quebec about national day for survivors
MONTREAL — As Canada prepares to observe the first National Day for Truth and Reconciliation on Thursday, the Assembly of First Nations Quebec-Labrador is lamenting Quebec's decision not to officially recognize the holiday. Many people in the province...
Head of Dutch pro-assisted suicide group detained
THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) — The chairman of a Dutch organization that lobbies for people's right to end their own lives and provides information to its members was detained Wednesday on suspicion of involvement in assisted suicide.
France urges WHO chief to keep pledge on fighting sex abuse
GENEVA (AP) — The French government called Wednesday on the head of the World Health Organization to uphold his pledge for an "action plan” to combat sexual abuse and exploitation by WHO employees after independent investigators found scores of accusat...
Friends from Ohio get 45 days in jail for Capitol riot
COLLEGE PARK, Md. (AP) — Federal prosecutors assert that everybody who stormed the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6 should be evaluated individually when deciding whether a prison sentence is warranted. On Wednesday, a judge accepted the Justice Department's ass...
US to resume enforcement of unlawful bird deaths by industry
BILLINGS, Mont. (AP) — The Biden administration said Wednesday it will draft rules to govern the killing of wild birds by industry and resume enforcement actions against companies responsible for deaths that could have been prevented, a longstanding pr...
Maj.-Gen. Dany Fortin’s request for reinstatement in vaccine campaign now with judge
OTTAWA — A Federal Court judge is now considering whether to reinstate Maj.-Gen. Dany Fortin as the head of Canada’s vaccine distribution campaign following two days of arguments between his lawyers and the government around who ultimately decided to r...