Partial election rerun embarrasses Portuguese politicians
LISBON, Portugal (AP) — The swearing-in of Portugal’s new Socialist government may be delayed until mid-March, six weeks after the general election, due to a snafu over voting from abroad.
France hosts talks on Mali, intends to withdraw troops
PARIS (AP) — French President Emmanuel Macron met with African and European leaders Wednesday evening in Paris ahead of an expected announcement of the withdrawal of French troops from Mali.
Emergencies Act still needed as border blockades fall, Ottawa preps to act: ministers
OTTAWA — Liberal cabinet ministers defended the sweeping temporary powers now afforded to police under the Emergencies Act on Wednesday, even as major border blockades they decried for disrupting the economy have already been cleared. Prime Minister Ju...
Pacific Salmon Treaty failing to address harvest of struggling B.C. stocks: advocates
VANCOUVER — Significant numbers of salmon returning to spawn in British Columbia are being caught in southeast Alaskan fisheries, hindering Canada's efforts to preserve and rebuild stocks that are declining to historic lows, B.C. salmon advocatessay. ...
PCs won’t cut hydro bills by 12 per cent; they’ll be lower than under Liberal plan
TORONTO — Ontario's Progressive Conservative government will not fulfil its 2018 election promise to lower electricity bills by 12 per cent. From 2018 to 2021 the average ratepayer's bill increased by 4.3 per cent and will continue to increase by two
Inflation continues to outstrip wage growth as annual rate surpasses 5 per cent
OTTAWA — The purchasing power of Canadians waned further last month as wages were outpaced by an annual inflation rate that topped five per cent for the first time in more than 30 years. The annual inflation rate rose to 5.1
EU can withhold funds from Hungary, Poland, top court rules
BRUSSELS (AP) — In a ruling hailed as a boost to democratic values, the European Union’s highest court said Wednesday that the 27-nation bloc can suspend support payments to member states if they breach rule of law principles.
2 on death row in Singapore lose appeal, renew legal bid
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia (AP) — Two death row inmates in Singapore lost another appeal Wednesday against their pending execution on the grounds they were mentally disabled, but their family filed a fresh legal bid to save them.
San Francisco recalls 3 members of city’s school board
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — San Francisco residents recalled three members of the city’s school board Tuesday for what critics called misplaced priorities and putting progressive politics over the needs of children during the pandemic.
North Korea celebrates late leader’s birthday amid hardships
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — North Korea celebrated the 80th birthday of late leader Kim Jong Il with a concert, fireworks and a rare outdoor ceremony near its border with China, state media reported Wednesday, as the country pushes for
