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Former justice minister Jonathan Denis cleared of contempt by Alberta's top court

Former justice minister Jonathan Denis cleared of contempt by Alberta's top court

EDMONTON — A former Alberta justice minister says he's relieved after the province's top court cleared him of contempt of court for witness intimidation.
Canada failing Black, Indigenous prisoners as overrepresentation persists: report

Canada failing Black, Indigenous prisoners as overrepresentation persists: report

OTTAWA — Canada has made scant progress in addressing the overrepresentation of Black and Indigenous people in prisons, with some facing even worse conditions than a decade ago, a new report says.
Feds look to international missing persons commission for help on unmarked graves

Feds look to international missing persons commission for help on unmarked graves

OTTAWA — The Canadian government approached an international commission that helped identify the remains of those killed during 9/11 and the Lac-Mégantic rail disaster to potentially aid its response to the discovery of unmarked graves at former resi
President: Moldova will defy Russian pressure, stay pro-West

President: Moldova will defy Russian pressure, stay pro-West

BUCHAREST, Romania (AP) — President Maia Sandu of Moldova pledged Tuesday to keep her country on a pro-Western course and as a firm supporter of Ukraine despite struggling under pressure of what she called Russia’s energy and political “blackmail.

Tension brews anew between Kosovo, Serbia over car plates

PRISTINA, Kosovo (AP) — Serbia said Tuesday it has placed its troops on the border with Kosovo on a heightened state of alert over a row about car license plates that has threatened to further escalate tensions between the two Balkan foes.
Treasury sanctions IS-Somalia weapons traffickers, al-Shabab

Treasury sanctions IS-Somalia weapons traffickers, al-Shabab

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Treasury Department announced sanctions Tuesday against a weapons trafficking network affiliated with the Islamic State group in Somalia and the al-Qaida-linked al-Shabab extremist group , which are accused of carrying out deadl
When is the last day to vote? It depends on where you live

When is the last day to vote? It depends on where you live

When is early voting over in the midterm elections ? Well, where do you live? All states have their own rules and deadlines for ballots cast before Election Day, by mail or in person.
Education secretary tests positive for COVID-19

Education secretary tests positive for COVID-19

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden's education secretary has tested positive for COVID-19.
Indiana Democrats pin legislative gains on abortion debate

Indiana Democrats pin legislative gains on abortion debate

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Even before Republican legislators this summer made Indiana the first state to pass an abortion ban since the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe v.
Manitoba government injects more money into safety program for downtown Winnipeg

Manitoba government injects more money into safety program for downtown Winnipeg

WINNIPEG — The Manitoba government is putting up $3.6 million to improve safety in downtown Winnipeg and addressing homelessness and addiction.
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