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Hungary: Criticism makes it hard to cooperate with West

Hungary: Criticism makes it hard to cooperate with West

UNITED NATIONS (AP) — The West’s steady criticism of Hungary on democratic and cultural issues makes the small European country’s right-wing government reluctant to offer support on practical matters, specifically NATO’s buildup against Russia, Hunga
Idaho governor signs firing squad execution bill into law

Idaho governor signs firing squad execution bill into law

BOISE, Idaho (AP) — Republican Gov. Brad Little signed a bill allowing execution by firing squad, making Idaho the latest state to turn to older methods of capital punishment amid a nationwide shortage of lethal-injection drugs.

Canada pledges Great Lakes funding after Trudeau-Biden talks

TRAVERSE CITY, Mich. (AP) — Canada has pledged a significant increase in spending to improve water quality in the Great Lakes following Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's meeting with U.S.

Guest lineups for the Sunday news shows

WASHINGTON (AP) — ABC’s “This Week” — Reps. Mike Gallagher, R-Wis., and Raja Krishnamoorthi, D-Ill. __ NBC’s “Meet the Press” — Joe Tacopina, a lawyer for Donald Trump; Preet Bharara, a former U.S. attorney in New York; Gov. Spencer Cox, R-Utah.
Greene's DC jail visit pulls GOP closer to Jan. 6 rioters

Greene's DC jail visit pulls GOP closer to Jan. 6 rioters

WASHINGTON (AP) — Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene swept into the District of Columbia jail to check on conditions for the Jan.
Saskatchewan family doctors say provincial budget short on needed reforms

Saskatchewan family doctors say provincial budget short on needed reforms

REGINA — Saskatchewan family doctors say the province’s latest budget fails to make needed reforms that would help keep them here as some look elsewhere for work. Saskatchewan Medical Association President Dr.
Thai Prime Minister Prayuth kicks off reelection campaign

Thai Prime Minister Prayuth kicks off reelection campaign

NONTHABURI, Thailand (AP) — Thailand's Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-ocha on Saturday officially accepted his party’s nomination as its main candidate to keep the job in the upcoming general election, promising to build a new political climate that doe
As South bans abortion, thousands turn to Illinois clinics

As South bans abortion, thousands turn to Illinois clinics

FAIRVIEW HEIGHTS, Ill. (AP) — Dr. Colleen McNicholas is fresh off performing two abortions when a ringing phone quickly stops her. “Oh, ugh,” she said, eyes widened, before she darted off to another room.
New Zealand tells China its concern on lethal aid to Russia

New Zealand tells China its concern on lethal aid to Russia

BEIJING (AP) — New Zealand Foreign Minister Nanaia Mahuta has expressed concern to China over any provision of lethal aid to support Russia in its war against Ukraine during a meeting with her Chinese counterpart.
Punishment of First World War soldiers for sexual orientation detailed in new study

Punishment of First World War soldiers for sexual orientation detailed in new study

OTTAWA — Frederick Lea Hardy died fighting for Canada near Vimy Ridge in the First World War. Shortly before being killed in action, the teenager spent time in prison doing hard labour as a military punishment for his sexuality.
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