EU finance chiefs grapple with economic fallout from attack
BRUSSELS (AP) — After the political outrage against Russia comes the economic reckoning. Finance ministers of the 19 countries that use the euro gathered Friday in Paris
NATO leaders agree to bolster eastern forces after invasion
BRUSSELS (AP) — U.S. President Joe Biden and his NATO counterparts agreed Friday to send thousands of troops, backed by air and naval support, to protect allies near Russia and Ukraine in response to President Vladimir Putin’s decision to invade.
House panel requests Trump WH records from National Archives
WASHINGTON (AP) — A congressional oversight committee sought additional documents Friday from the National Archives related to former President Donald Trump’s handling of White House records as the panel looks to expand its investigation into his handl...
Canada must be ready to welcome Ukrainians to safety: expert
OTTAWA — Europe is facing a massive new migration crisis because of the Russian invasion of Ukraine and Canada should prepare to provide asylum to those fleeing the violence, says a Canadian security expert. "This would be a chance for Canada
B.C. government remodels cabinet portfolios to make resource stewardship ministry
VICTORIA — The British Columbia government announced the creation of a new ministry Friday that will focus on reconciliation with Indigenous people, economic growth and environmental sustainability. Premier John Horgan appointed Josie Osborne as the ne...
Experts question Alberta budget claims of diversifying away from oil and gas revenues
EDMONTON — Canada's oil province may finally be shedding its image as an economic one-trick pony, the Alberta government says in its new budget. "We're doing all we can and seeing great results on economic diversification," United Conservative Finance ...
‘Frank’ talk as O’Regan nudges provinces, territories on paid sick leave
OTTAWA — Canada's labour minister sounded a note of optimism on expanding paid sick leave Friday, even though a meeting with his provincial and territorial counterparts ended without resolving a patchwork system of policies. In late December, Parliamen...
Ukraine invasion: What to know as Russian forces target Kyiv
NICOSIA, Cyprus (AP) — Invading Russian forces closed in on Ukraine's capital Friday, in an apparent encircling movement after a barrage of airstrikes on cities and military bases around the country.
Live updates: Unclear if Japan to join in Russia sanctions
The latest on the Russia-Ukraine crisis: TOKYO — Japanese Foreign Minister Yoshimasa Hayashi says he spoke with his U.S. counterpart, Secretary of State Antony Blinken, on the
For all its parallels, Ukraine war feels distant in Taiwan
TAIPEI, Taiwan (AP) — The Russian attack on Ukraine has put a spotlight on another place that could face an invasion by its larger neighbor, as some analysts draw quick comparisons to China's threats to assert its control over self-ruled
