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French constitutional body rejects pension referendum call

French constitutional body rejects pension referendum call

PARIS (AP) — France’s top constitutional body rejected on Wednesday a last-ditch effort by opposition lawmakers to undo President Emmanuel Macron's law to raise the retirement age to 64, deeming that a proposed bill doesn't meet the needed criteria.
Trudeau announces appointment of new senators for Newfoundland and Labrador, P.E.I.

Trudeau announces appointment of new senators for Newfoundland and Labrador, P.E.I.

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has announced that two new senators will join the upper chamber.
Pardon frees more than 2,100 political prisoners in Myanmar

Pardon frees more than 2,100 political prisoners in Myanmar

BANGKOK (AP) — Myanmar’s ruling military council on Wednesday said it was releasing more than 2,100 political prisoners as a humanitarian gesture.
Gov. Moore signs abortion protections, transgender equity

Gov. Moore signs abortion protections, transgender equity

ANNAPOLIS, Md. (AP) — At a time when Republican-led states are restricting or banning abortion and limiting gender-affirming care, Maryland Gov.
B.C. reaches revenue-sharing, land-management deals with McLeod Lake Indian Band

B.C. reaches revenue-sharing, land-management deals with McLeod Lake Indian Band

VICTORIA — The chief of a northeast British Columbia First Nation says revenue-sharing and land-management agreements reached with the province will ensure future prosperity for his people.
Fossils or not? Nations split on how to meet climate goals

Fossils or not? Nations split on how to meet climate goals

BERLIN (AP) — Senior officials from dozens of nations meeting in Berlin remained divided Wednesday on how to meet international climate goals, with some pushing for a phaseout of fossil fuels and others insisting that oil and gas can continue to play
Ex-Mastercard CEO Ajay Banga confirmed as World Bank leader

Ex-Mastercard CEO Ajay Banga confirmed as World Bank leader

WASHINGTON (AP) — Former Mastercard CEO Ajay Banga , an Indian army officer's son with decades of corporate experience, was confirmed Wednesday to lead the World Bank for a five-year term that starts next month. The U.S.
Zimbabwe opposition figure fined for slain activist comments

Zimbabwe opposition figure fined for slain activist comments

HARARE, Zimbabwe (AP) — A prominent opposition leader and lawmaker in Zimbabwe was convicted Wednesday of obstructing the course of justice for recording a video of himself accusing ruling party supporters of killing and dismembering an activist and
History, civics scores of US students dipped amid pandemic

History, civics scores of US students dipped amid pandemic

Test scores in history and civics have declined slightly for eighth grade students in the U.S., according to results that show an increasing number of children lack a basic understanding of either subject.
Canada joins U.S., Spain in trilateral agreement to ease irregular migration

Canada joins U.S., Spain in trilateral agreement to ease irregular migration

WASHINGTON — Canada is teaming up with the U.S. and Spain in an effort to create legal pathways for migrants and ease the burden of irregular migration in North America.