German officials probe hate speech over police killing
BERLIN (AP) — German investigators have found nearly 400 cases of online hate speech related to last week's killing of two police officers, a shooting apparently meant to cover up the fact the suspects had been poaching wild animals, authorities
Ukraine-Russia crisis: What to know about rising fear of war
BRUSSELS (AP) — Several world leaders lined up Monday to walk a diplomatic tightrope that could mean the difference between war in Ukraine and an uneasy peace there as Russia's menacing actions on the border of its neighbor continued unabated.
Biden task force releases report to strengthen labor unions
A Biden administration task force on organized labor on Monday issued a set of recommendations that could make it easier for federal workers and contractors to unionize.
Peng Shuai saga hews to familiar script in China
BEIJING (AP) — The drama surrounding Peng Shuai is following a familiar script, in which someone who has run afoul of China's Communist government disappears from view.
Iran nuclear talks to resume in Vienna on Tuesday
BERLIN (AP) — Talks to revive Iran's tattered 2015 nuclear deal with world powers are resuming on Tuesday after breaking off for a bit over a week for diplomats to return home for consultations.
Judge grants interim injunction against loud honking at Ottawa protest
OTTAWA — An Ontario judge has granted a 10-day injunction to prevent protesting truckers in downtown Ottawa from honking their horns incessantly as the mayor of the national capital city asked for a near doubling of his police force. Ottawa Mayor
Governments announce $228-million agriculture recovery fund after B.C. floods
VICTORIA — Agricultural producers affected by devastating flooding in British Columbia last November can apply for recovery funds through a $228-million package announced Monday by the provincial and federal governments. The total losses for the agricu...
Quebec tourism promoters want reopening plan, say restrictions affecting reputation
MONTREAL — Nick Farkas, with Montreal-based event promoter Evenko, says the company has had to cancel or postpone more than 100 shows since the Quebec government shut concert venues in December to slow the spread of COVID-19. Farkas, along with other
Ontario taking cautious approach to LTC restrictions as COVID trends improve
TORONTO — Ontario's long-term care minister says the province wants to take a cautious approach to easing pandemic restrictions for the sector, while stressing that the COVID-19 situation is improving. Starting Monday, residents can have four designate...
Ex-Israeli, Palestinian negotiators propose confederation
JERUSALEM (AP) — Former Israeli and Palestinian peace negotiators have drawn up a new proposal for a two-state confederation that they hope will offer a way forward after a decade-long stalemate in Mideast peace efforts.
