Panama retries ex-president accused of spying on opponents
PANAMA CITY (AP) — Former Panamanian President Ricardo Martinelli went on trial for a second time Wednesday on charges that he tapped the phones of opponents and journalists.
Some Canadians frustrated they still can’t cross U.S. land border
TORONTO — Canadians are expressing frustration at still being unable to drive across the border to the U.S. for a casual visit, even though their fully vaccinated American counterparts will soon be able to do so. The federal government recently said
B.C. government puts 18-month ban on rodenticides to help protect wildlife
VICTORIA — The B.C. government has temporarily banned the sale of rodenticides to protect owls and other wildlife from poisoning. The Environment Ministry says it will review alternatives during the 18-month ban of “second-generation anticoagulant rode...
Tennessee immigrant youth shelter sues state over suspension
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — A group that runs a Tennessee shelter for unaccompanied immigrant youth has sued the state over its decision to suspend the facility's license after an employee was arrested following abuse allegations.
Green party takes leader Annamie Paul to court, ending brief ceasefire
OTTAWA — The fight within the Green party has spilled over to the courthouse. Court filings show the GreenParty of Canada aimsto overturn arbitration orders that stymied threats to Annamie Paul's leadership, ending a brief ceasefire between warring fac...
Alabama city leader won’t quit after using racial slur
TARRANT, Ala. (AP) — A white city leader captured on video using a racial slur toward Black people during a council meeting said he won't apologize, and might run for mayor. Others are calling for his resignation.
Mexico: $300 million in spyware spending included kickbacks
MEXICO CITY (AP) — Mexico’s top anti-money laundering investigator said Wednesday that officials from previous administrations from 2012 to 2018 spent about $300 million in government money to purchase spyware from the Israeli spyware firm NSO Group. ...
Suit says police held wrong woman at gunpoint, damaged car
WILMINGTON, Del. (AP) — A woman is suing Delaware State Police alleging that plainclothes officers in unmarked cars blockaded her in her car and held her at gunpoint before they realized she was not the person they were looking for.
UK government ups pay rise for health staff in England to 3%
LONDON (AP) — The British government has tripled its pay increase offer for more than a million National Health Service employees in England, but unions said the proposed boost was insufficient given an anticipated spike in inflation.
Quebec rejects $14-billion natural gas project in Saguenay over environmental issues
MONTREAL — A $14-billion project that would have seen natural gas from Western Canada exported to Europe and Asia through Quebec has been rejected by the Quebec government. Environment Minister Benoit Charette told reporters in Saguenay — the region w...