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UCP, NDP paint dystopian portraits of rivals ahead of expected election writ drop

UCP, NDP paint dystopian portraits of rivals ahead of expected election writ drop

EDMONTON — The writ is expected to drop Monday in Alberta for an election campaign that effectively began weeks ago with both Danielle Smith’s United Conservatives and Rachel Notley’s New Democrats warning of the dystopian future should their opponen
'A beacon of protection': Girl's death sparks training for judges in Ontario

'A beacon of protection': Girl's death sparks training for judges in Ontario

TORONTO — Jennifer Kagan wipes away a single tear as she composes herself once again to discuss her daughter's legacy. Her four-year-old, Keira Kagan, was found dead next to her father's body at the base of a cliff in a Milton, Ont.
GOP election officials walking fine line on fraud, integrity

GOP election officials walking fine line on fraud, integrity

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — The Republican secretaries of state in Ohio, West Virginia and Missouri have promoted their states’ elections as fair and secure.
Uzbekistan votes on changes that extend president's tenure

Uzbekistan votes on changes that extend president's tenure

TASHKENT, Uzbekistan (AP) — Voters in Uzebekistan, the most populous former Soviet Central Asian republic, cast ballots Sunday in a referendum on a revised constitution that promises human rights reforms but that also would allow the country's presid
Indo-Pacific region wants to sidestep U.S.-China spat: Asian Development Bank head

Indo-Pacific region wants to sidestep U.S.-China spat: Asian Development Bank head

OTTAWA — A senior economist whose organization oversees economic-development projects across Asia says Canada's Indo-Pacific strategy could help the region's huge infrastructure needs, but risks falling flat if Ottawa tries to wedge countries against
Royal watchers preparing for a shorter, smaller coronation than one 70 years ago

Royal watchers preparing for a shorter, smaller coronation than one 70 years ago

Jamie Hill was four years old when his family walked over to a neighbour's home in Kitchener, Ont., to watch Queen Elizabeth II's coronation in 1953.
Mélanie Joly is in Kenya to help inform Canada's response to the crisis in Sudan

Mélanie Joly is in Kenya to help inform Canada's response to the crisis in Sudan

OTTAWA — Foreign Affairs Minister Mélanie Joly is in Kenya for the next few days to help inform Canada's response to the crisis in Sudan.
Canada ends air evacuations from Sudan amid 'deteriorating security situation'

Canada ends air evacuations from Sudan amid 'deteriorating security situation'

Evacuation flights to bring Canadians home from Sudan have ended, the federal government said Saturday evening, amid escalating violence and deteriorating safety conditions.
Alberta Premier Smith questions election role of Opposition leader Notley's husband

Alberta Premier Smith questions election role of Opposition leader Notley's husband

EDMONTON — Alberta Premier Danielle Smith is raising questions about Opposition NDP Leader Rachel Notley’s husband and his role in the upcoming provincial election campaign.
California man gets 4 1/2 years for role in US Capitol riot

California man gets 4 1/2 years for role in US Capitol riot

WASHINGTON (AP) — A Southern California man who assaulted police with pepper spray during the storming of the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021, was sentenced to 4 1/2 years in prison, federal authorities announced.