Pentagon IDs officer slain in attack as officials seek clues
WASHINGTON (AP) — Federal investigators were digging Wednesday into the background of a Georgia man who officials say fatally stabbed a Pentagon police officer at a transit station outside the building before being shot and killed himself.
Canada, U.S. seek new approach as blistering 2021 wildfire season drains resources
WASHINGTON — Canada and the United States won't be able to provide each other with much in the way of firefighting reinforcements this year as the two countries contend with one of the earliest and most severe wildfire seasons in
US blocks seafood from Fiji ship accused of enslaving crew
WASHINGTON (AP) — A tuna fishing boat based in the Pacific island nation of Fiji that has been accused of essentially enslaving its crew was blocked Wednesday from importing seafood into the United States, part of an increasing effort to
Quebec to receive final shipment of COVID-19 vaccine next week
MONTREAL — Quebec will receive its final scheduled shipment of COVID-19 vaccine next week, and the province says its remaining stock is enough to cover everyone who hasn't yet received two doses, the Health Department said Wednesday. The province said ...
New police unit to fight gun crime in Montreal
MONTREAL — In response to a spate of gun violence, including a triple homicide Monday evening in Montreal, the Quebec government says it will create a mixed unit of provincial and Montreal police to fight the phenomenon in the province's
Red Cross questions Lithuania on trying to block migrants
VILNIUS, Lithuania (AP) — The Red Cross warned Wednesday that Lithuania's decision to turn away immigrants attempting to cross in from neighboring Belarus does not comply with international law.
Editorial Roundup: U.S.
Excerpts from recent editorials in the United States and abroad: Aug. 3
Airstrikes pummel Taliban positions in southern Afghanistan
KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) — U.S. and Afghan airstrikes hit Taliban targets overnight in southern Helmand province in an effort to dislodge the insurgents after they captured much of the provincial capital of Lashkar Gah, officials said Wednesday.
The Latest: Microsoft: US workers must be fully vaccinated
REDMOND, Wash. — Microsoft says employees must be fully vaccinated to enter the company’s U.S. offices and other worksites, starting next month.
International conference on Lebanon raises over $357 million
SAULIEU, France (AP) — The French presidency said an international conference on Lebanon has gathered over $357 million in aid required to meet the country's humanitarian needs, one year after the massive explosion at Beirut’s port.