Digital shift cushioned blow to post-pandemic growth outlook, BoC deputy says
OTTAWA — The economy's ability to grow coming out of the pandemic isn't as hobbled by COVID-19 as the central bank first feared, a top Bank of Canada official says. Deputy governor Timothy Lane said that's because the country quickly embraced
Cyprus elects its 1st-ever female parliament speaker
NICOSIA, Cyprus (AP) — Lawmakers in Cyprus on Thursday elected a woman to the country's second most powerful political post for the first time since its founding as an independent republic in 1960.
Israel’s Netanyahu lashes out as end of his era draws near
JERUSALEM (AP) — In what appear to be the final days of his historic 12-year rule, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is not leaving the political stage quietly.
3rd guilty plea in South Carolina nuclear project failure
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A former official for the contractor hired to build two South Carolina nuclear reactors that were never completed pleaded guilty Thursday to lying to federal authorities.
Macron to reduce French military troops in Africa’s Sahel
PARIS (AP) — French President Emmanuel Macron on Thursday announced the future reduction of France’s military presence fighting Islamic extremism in Africa’s Sahel region.
Underground mine vehicle accident in Montana kills 2
NYE, Mont. (AP) — Two workers for the only palladium and platinum mining operation in the U.S. have died in an underground accident at a Montana mine, company officials said.
EU lawmakers say Morocco put children’s lives at risk
BRUSSELS (AP) — European Union lawmakers on Thursday accused Morocco of endangering the lives of children in an attempt to put political pressure on Spain, after thousands of people crossed into Spain's North African enclave of Ceuta last month.
EXPLAINER: Chauvin’s lawyer asks to probe alleged jury bias
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The defense attorney for the former Minneapolis police officer convicted of murder in the death of George Floyd is seeking not only a new trial but also a hearing to “impeach the verdict" by investigating potential
Ontario to launch integrated employment services system as unemployment rises
Ontario is launching a new integrated system of employment services it says will make it easier for residents to restart their careers. The province says it will be combining the employment services offered under various social assistance programs, suc...
Supreme Court won’t hear bid to challenge thalidomide settlement
OTTAWA — The Supreme Court of Canada will not hear a bid to challenge approval of a settlement agreement for Canadians born with birth defects because of the drug thalidomide. The Federal Court approved the agreement — the government's third effort