Portuguese court convicts 11 in national armory heist case
LISBON, Portugal (AP) — A Portuguese court on Friday acquitted a former defense minister but convicted 11 others in connection with the theft of weapons from the national armory more than four years ago, according to the defendants’ lawyers and
New Brunswick expanding COVID-19 boosters on Monday to residents 18 and older
FREDERICTON — New Brunswick will expand COVID-19 booster shots next week to residents 18 and older, as the health system prepares to face unprecedented pressure, Health Minister Dorothy Shephard said Friday. Residents 18 and older will be able to book ...
Ontario introduces grant for small businesses forced to close
TORONTO — Ontario is rolling out a new $10,000 grant for small businesses shuttered by the latest round of public health measures, the province announced Friday. Eligible businesses include gyms, museums and galleries, tour services and before- and aft...
In omicron outbreak, US governors lose appetite for mandates
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Governors took sweeping actions during earlier surges of the COVID-19 pandemic. Many closed schools and ordered businesses shut down. They issued mask mandates, vaccine requirements and even quarantines in some places for people w...
Greece orders private doctors to cover hospital shortages
ATHENS, Greece (AP) — Greece's government on Friday issued a civil mobilization order that will oblige some doctors in the private sector to support the state health service during a surge in COVID-19 infections driven by the omicron variant.
US, NATO rule out halt to expansion, reject Russian demands
WASHINGTON (AP) — The United States and NATO on Friday roundly rejected Russian demands that the alliance not admit new members amid growing concerns that Russia may invade Ukraine, which aspires to join the alliance.
Czech Republic to end coal use by 2033, boost nuclear power
PRAGUE (AP) — The new Czech government aims to phase out coal in energy production by 2033 while increasing the country's reliance on nuclear and renewable sources, its policy program published on Friday said.
Hong Kong suspends officials, isolates some 170 party guests
HONG KONG (AP) — Hong Kong authorities on Friday suspended several government officials from duty and will order about 170 people to be quarantined at a government facility after they attended a birthday party where two guests later tested positive
Extra gas extraction angers Dutch region hit by earthquakes
THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) — The government of the Netherlands has sparked anger by announcing it may have to double the amount of gas it pumps this year from a northern province that experienced a string of small earthquakes in
Poland recalls ambassador to Prague over coal mine comments
WARSAW, Poland (AP) — Poland is recalling its new ambassador to Prague after he criticized the country’s approach to a dispute with the Czech Republic over a state-run coal mine.
