Faith groups aid Haitian migrants, denounce mistreatment
Faith-based groups — many of them longtime advocates for a more welcoming immigration policy -- have been scrambling to keep up with fast-paced developments in the Haitian migrant crisis, trying to assist those in need while assailing the harsh Border
Egg thrown at French President Macron during food trade fair
PARIS (AP) — French President Emmanuel Macron was hit on the shoulder Monday by an egg thrown at him by a young man during a visit to an international food trade fair in the French city of Lyon.
‘It has been the worst period in my life’: Annamie Paul resigns as Green leader
TORONTO — Annamie Paul is stepping down as leader of the Green Party of Canada following months of strife within its ranks, saying she doesn't "have the heart" to keep fighting to hold onto the reins. Paul announced her resignation in
Taliban, ex-Afghan government dispute ends with no UN speech
UNITED NATIONS (AP) — The dispute between Afghanistan’s new Taliban rulers and its former government over who should speak at the United Nations' annual meeting of world leaders finally has an answer: no one.
Vancouver Park Board considers ban on feeding any wild animal, bird, in city parks
VANCOUVER — Park board commissioners in Vancouver are preparing to vote on a proposal that could impose stiff fines for feeding any type of wildlife in city parks. Commissioners are considering amendments that include a fine of $500 for anyone feeding
Ontario health units preparing for COVID vaccinations of kids aged five to 11
TORONTO — Ontario health units are developing plans for the vaccination of children aged five to 11 once COVID-19 shots are approved for them. Toronto Public Health said Monday that it had formed a planning group that includes health partners, school
Israeli PM denounces Iran, ignores Palestinians in UN speech
JERUSALEM (AP) — Israel’s new prime minister appealed to the international community Monday to stand together against Iran, accusing Tehran of marching toward the development of a nuclear weapon and threatening to act alone if the world does not take
Jailed Belarus opposition leader wins European rights prize
BRUSSELS (AP) — The Council of Europe on Monday awarded its major human rights prize to jailed Belarus opposition leader Maria Kolesnikova, who was arrested last year after she tore up her passport at the border to prevent her forced
Vaccination deadline arrives for NY healthcare workers
ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — Some hospitals and nursing homes in New York began removing workers Monday for failing to meet a state-mandated deadline to get a COVID-19 vaccine as Gov. Kathy Hochul pleaded with holdouts to get 11th-hour inoculations.
Lower death rates for Black moms is goal of California bill
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California has among the lowest death rates nationally among pregnant women and new mothers, but the numbers for Black mothers tell a different story.