Boston schools chair resigns over racially charged texts
BOSTON (AP) — The chair of the Boston School Committee resigned Monday amid criticism of racially charged texts she shared with another member of the committee disparaging families of students, city officials announced Tuesday.
OAS mission visits Haiti amid concerns of violence, chaos
PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti (AP) — A mission from the Organization of American States arrived in Haiti on Tuesday amid concerns over what it called the country’s grave political, security and human rights situation.
Nicaragua arrests 2 more potential challengers to Ortega
MANAGUA, Nicaragua (AP) — Nicaragua’s National Police arrested two more potential challengers to President Daniel Ortega on Tuesday, the third and fourth opposition pre-candidates for the Nov. 7 elections detained in the past week.
Israel approves ultranationalist march if police agree
JERUSALEM (AP) — Israel's security Cabinet on Tuesday approved a controversial ultranationalist parade in Jerusalem if police approve the route.
Pandemics, climate change among new threats that demand security revamp: PM’s adviser
OTTAWA — The prime minister's intelligence adviser is calling for an expanded definition of national security in an era of global pandemics, climate change and cyberthreats. In a speech sponsored by the Centre for International Governance Innovation, V...
N.L. minister says Red Indian Lake name ‘not really acceptable,’ new name forthcoming
ST. JOHN'S, N.L. — Newfoundland and Labrador's Minister of Indigenous Affairs and Reconciliation is reaffirming a commitment to rename Red Indian Lake following a round of public consultations with nearby residents. "Our premier and Indigenous leaders ...
France freezes military ties with Central African Republic
PARIS (AP) — France has suspended military operations with Central African Republic, accusing its government of failing to respect political opposition and failing to stop a “massive” anti-French disinformation campaign.
France freezes military ties with Central African Republic
PARIS (AP) — France has suspended military operations with Central African Republic, accusing its government of failing to respect political opposition and failing to stop a “massive” anti-French disinformation campaign.
Peruvians wait to learn who will be president
LIMA, Peru (AP) — Peruvians on Tuesday were still waiting to learn who will become their president next month as votes from Sunday’s runoff election continued to be counted and the tiny difference between the two polarizing populist candidates narrowed...
Representative for 17,000 Sears Canada retirees says insolvency laws are unjust
TORONTO — CHANGES ARE IN BOLD A court-appointed representative for Sears Canada retirees said Tuesday that Canada's bankruptcy laws should be changed to avoid future financial hardship for members of other underfunded pension plans. Kenneth Eady, a for...