Biden says ‘very gracious’ queen ‘reminded me of my mother’
WINDSOR, England (AP) — President Joe Biden and his aviator sunglasses met Queen Elizabeth II on a bright Sunday afternoon.
Nicaragua arrests 5 more opposition leaders in crackdown
MANAGUA, Nicaragua (AP) — The government of Nicaraguan President Daniel Ortega arrested five opposition leaders during a major weekend round up, in what appears to be widespread detentions of anyone who might challenge his rule.
From vaccine sharing to climate, G-7 talks yield agreements
FALMOUTH, England (AP) — The Group of Seven wealthy democracies have wrapped up their first face-to-face summit in two years at a seaside resort in southwest England. The leaders of the G-7 — Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the United
Montreal-area ambulance paramedics announce strike; say medical care to be maintained
MONTREAL — The union representing ambulance paramedics in the Montreal and Laval areas says just over 1,000 of its members will be on strike as of midnight. Union spokeswoman Eve-Marie Lacasse says the strike involves mostly administrative tasks, such ...
Old-growth logging opponents launch hunger strike as arrests continue at Fairy Creek
VICTORIA — Opponents of old-growth logging on southern Vancouver Island say they will stage a hunger strike in Vancouver until they can meet with British Columbia Premier John Horgan and Jonathan Wilkinson, the federal environment and climate change mi...
Judge tosses hospital workers’ vaccine requirement challenge
HOUSTON (AP) — A federal judge threw out a lawsuit filed by employees of a Houston hospital system over its requirement that all of its staff be vaccinated against COVID-19.
Denmark, Germany mark centennial of Danish reunification
HELSINKI (AP) — The queen of Denmark, Germany's president and other dignitaries from the two countries marked the centennial of Denmark's reunification Sunday, a celebration that was delayed by almost a year due to COVID-19.
Malaysia expels Frenchman accused of inspiring kidnapping
PARIS (AP) — A Frenchman accused of inspiring the kidnapping in eastern France of a girl whose mother had lost custody was expelled by Malaysia on Sunday.
Quebec action plan for youth includes greener schools, mental health support
MONTREAL — Quebec has unveiled its $300 million action plan for youth that includes funding for environmental initiatives, job training and protection of the French language. Premier Francois Legault says the plan's 130 measures include support for ent...
Quebec’s premier says reopening needs to be gradual, despite drop in COVID-19 cases
MONTREAL — Quebec Premier François Legault warned on Sunday that COVID-19 health measures need to be eased carefully despite the recent drop in new virus cases and related hospitalizations. The province will further lift restrictions on Monday, includ...