Former Louisiana Gov. Edwin Edwards in hospice care
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Former Louisiana Gov. Edwin Edwards, who turns 94 in August, announced Tuesday that he has entered hospice care after being hospitalized Sunday with pain in his right lung.
The latest news on COVID-19 developments in Canada for Tuesday, July 6, 2021
The latest news on COVID-19 developments in Canada (all times eastern): 7:33 p.m. Yukon is reporting another 10 cases of COVID-19, bringing its active cases to 147. A statement from chief medical officer of health Dr. Brendan Hanley says the surge of C...
Back in Poland’s politics Tusk wants peace among opposition
WARSAW, Poland (AP) — The former top European Union leader who recently took the helm of Poland's strongest opposition party appealed Tuesday for a “non-aggression pact” among the opponents of the country's right-wing government.
Inuk leader Mary Simon named Canada’s next GG
OTTAWA — Mary Simon, an Inuk leader and former Canadian diplomat, has been named as Canada's next governor general — the first Indigenous person to serve in the role. “It is only by building bridges, bringing between people in the North
A look at the history and role of Canada’s governor general
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has named Mary Simon as Canada's next governor general. Here is a quick look at the history and role of the office: - The governor general represents the Queen at the federal level in Canada and is
China’s Xi attacks calls for technology blockades
BEIJING (AP) — Chinese leader Xi Jinping on Tuesday attacked calls from some in the U.S. and its allies to limit their dependency on Chinese suppliers and block the sharing of technologies.
Croatia police say 1 killed in chase with people smugglers
ZAGREB, Croatia (AP) — One person was killed and several were injured when two cars used by suspected people smugglers to carry migrants crashed during a police chase, Croatian authorities said on Tuesday.
N.S. Liberals commit money for affordable housing but advocates say it falls short
HALIFAX, United Kingdom — Nova Scotia's Liberals announced $25 million on Tuesday for affordable housing, but advocacy groups say the measure falls short at a time the homeless are being forced from temporary shelters. The funds represent the first st...
28 feared dead in plane crash in Russia’s Far East
MOSCOW (AP) — A plane carrying 28 people crashed Tuesday, apparently as it came in for a landing in bad weather in Russia’s Far East, and everyone aboard was feared dead.
A list of those who have served as Canada’s governor general since Confederation
OTTAWA — Mary Simon will soon become the 30th person to serve as Canada’s governor general — the first Indigenous person to serve in the role. The position has been has been held by a wide variety of people, from British