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Hong Kongers hold first protest in years under strict rules

Hong Kongers hold first protest in years under strict rules

HONG KONG (AP) — Dozens of people on Sunday joined Hong Kong's first authorized protest since the lifting of major COVID-19 restrictions under unprecedentedly strict rules, including wearing a numbered badge around their necks.
As economy faces potential recession, Liberals to release 'tricky' budget Tuesday

As economy faces potential recession, Liberals to release 'tricky' budget Tuesday

OTTAWA — The federal Liberals are set to unveil a budget on Tuesday intended to showcase their plans to keep Canada competitive amid the clean energy transition while supporting Canadians who are struggling with affordability.
Millennials dominate insolvencies as credit card, student loan, CERB tax debts add up

Millennials dominate insolvencies as credit card, student loan, CERB tax debts add up

Insolvency trustee Doug Hoyes encounters a lot of Canadians with money troubles, but he's become particularly sympathetic to the plight of young people who find themselves financially underwater.
These are the three things you should expect in the federal Liberals' upcoming budget

These are the three things you should expect in the federal Liberals' upcoming budget

OTTAWA — The federal Liberal government is expected to release its budget for the 2023-24 fiscal year on Tuesday.
Tensions on the rise at revered Kyiv monastery complex

Tensions on the rise at revered Kyiv monastery complex

KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — The courtyards of the Kyiv-Pechersk Lavra have been busy with more than just the usual worshippers, going to and from its churches in the sprawling monastic complex that is Ukraine’s most revered Orthodox site.
New Russian campaign tries to entice men to fight in Ukraine

New Russian campaign tries to entice men to fight in Ukraine

TALLINN, Estonia (AP) — Advertisements promise cash bonuses and enticing benefits. Recruiters are making cold calls to eligible men. Enlistment offices are working with universities and social service agencies to lure students and the unemployed.
Biden's pick to lead FAA withdraws amid shaky Senate support

Biden's pick to lead FAA withdraws amid shaky Senate support

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Trump, facing potential indictment, holds defiant Waco rally

Trump, facing potential indictment, holds defiant Waco rally

WACO, Texas (AP) — Facing a potential indictment, Donald Trump took a defiant stance at a rally Saturday in Waco, disparaging the prosecutors investigating him and predicting his vindication as he rallied supporters in a city made famous by deadly re
Voting rights effort targets those held in jails across US

Voting rights effort targets those held in jails across US

CHICAGO (AP) — The voting precinct could have been any one of hundreds throughout Chicago, except that these voters in the first round of the mayoral election were all wearing the same beige smocks.
Asylum seeker deal between U.S. and Canada won't stop drama at border, advocates say

Asylum seeker deal between U.S. and Canada won't stop drama at border, advocates say

PLATTSBURGH, N.Y. — About a dozen asylum seekers hoping to start a new life in Canada saw their plans hit a snag on Saturday afternoon when they learned an unofficial crossing between the Canadian and U.S.