US airstrikes target Iran-backed militias in Syria, Iraq
WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. military, under the direction of President Joe Biden, conducted airstrikes Sunday against what it said were “facilities used by Iran-backed militia groups” near the border between Iraq and Syria.
Saskatchewan city postpones Canada Day out of respect for mourning First Nation
MELVILLE, SASKATCHEWAN — A Saskatchewan city north of the Cowessess First Nation has postponed its Canada Day parade and fireworks following news last week that hundreds of unmarked graves were identified on land at the site of a former residential
Saskatchewan city postpones Canada Day out of respect for mourning First Nation
MELVILLE, SASKATCHEWAN — A Saskatchewan city north of the Cowessess First Nation has postponed its Canada Day parade and fireworks following news last week that hundreds of unmarked graves were identified on land at the site of a former residential
Racial motivation being probed in shooting of 2 Black people
WINTHROP, Mass. (AP) — Authorities are investigating whether a man who killed two people in the Boston suburb of Winthrop targeted the victims because they were Black after officials found “troubling white supremacist rhetoric” in the gunman's handwrit...
Catherine McKenna retiring from politics, creates possible opening for Mark Carney
OTTAWA — Infrastructure Minister Catherine McKenna has decided not to seek re-election. Her surprise decision opens up some prime political real estate that could become a launching pad for former Bank of Canada governor Mark Carney should he decide to...
South Africa tightens restrictions to fight resurgent virus
JOHANNESBURG (AP) — Battling a fast-increasing surge of COVID-19 cases, South Africa has reintroduced tough restrictions including a ban on alcohol sales and an extended nightly curfew.
Greek police arrest 2 trying to sell rare Roman-era statue
THESSALONIKI, Greece (AP) — Greek police said Sunday they have arrested two 56-year-old men for trying to sell a rare Roman-era statue of the Greek goddess Hecate for 40,000 euros (about $48,000).
Pakistan says peace in Afghanistan in country’s interest
MULTAN, Pakistan (AP) — Pakistan’s foreign minister said Sunday that peace in Afghanistan is in Pakistan’s interest. Shah Mahmood Qureshi
Catalans jeer Spanish king amid efforts to ease tensions
BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — Supporters of independence for Catalonia protested Sunday against a visit to its regional capital Barcelona by Spain’s King Felipe VI, as high-level efforts to allay tensions there gain new momentum.
Police: At least 7 dead in Bangladesh blast; cause unknown
DHAKA, Bangladesh (AP) — At least seven people died and dozens were injured in an explosion Sunday in Bangladesh's capital. But