Politics

Meta to block access to news on Facebook, Instagram if Online News Act adopted as-is

OTTAWA — Canadians would no longer be able to access news on Facebook or Instagram if the federal government's proposed Online News Act passes in its current form, the parent company behind the two popular social media platforms said.

Mar 11, 2023 9:16 AM Read more >

An anti-government protest in Czech capital draws thousands

PRAGUE (AP) — Thousands of people in the Czech Republic rallied against the government Saturday, protesting high inflation and demanding an end to the country's military support for Ukraine .

Mar 11, 2023 7:54 AM Read more >

Thai women activists end hunger strike, vow to keep up fight

BANGKOK (AP) — Two Thai women activists gave up their hunger strike of more than seven weeks, announcing Saturday they have decided it is better to live so they can continue their unfinished fight for political and judicial reforms.

Mar 11, 2023 7:04 AM Read more >

Trump vs. DeSantis: Florida pastors mull conservative issues

DORAL, Florida (AP) — Several of Florida’s conservative faith leaders have the ear of two early frontrunners for the 2024 Republican presidential nomination – former President Donald Trump, who lives in Palm Beach, and Gov. Ron DeSantis.

Mar 11, 2023 6:46 AM Read more >

Aches, rashes and fear: Trauma remains after Ohio derailment

EAST PALESTINE, Ohio (AP) — Heather Bable speaks rapidly, recalling the terror of the night when a train loaded with hazardous chemicals derailed less than a half-mile from her home in East Palestine, Ohio.

Mar 11, 2023 5:46 AM Read more >

For the Conservatives' messenger on firearms, thoughtfulness is a secret weapon

OTTAWA — For Raquel Dancho, words have always come easily. She remembers her parents saying she was less than a year old when she started stringing them together, speaking in short sentences.

Mar 11, 2023 5:24 AM Read more >

Will it take market crash for Congress to raise debt limit?

WASHINGTON (AP) — There's one way to force President Joe Biden and Congress to solve the looming crisis over the debt limit : a financial market crash.

Mar 11, 2023 5:15 AM Read more >

China denies hidden motives after hosting Iran-Saudi talks

BEIJING (AP) — After hosting talks at which Iran and Saudi Arabia agreed to reestablish diplomatic relations, China said Saturday it has no hidden motives and isn’t trying to fill any “vacuum” in the Middle East.

Mar 11, 2023 4:03 AM Read more >

Quebec truckers worry problems at auto board will force them to park their rigs

MONTREAL — As frustrated motorists continue to deal with long lineups at Quebec's automobile insurance board, truck drivers are worried that they won't be able to leave the province come April 1.

Mar 11, 2023 4:00 AM Read more >

Hong Kong activists behind Tiananmen vigil jailed for months

HONG KONG (AP) — Three former organizers of Hong Kong's annual vigil in remembrance of the 1989 Tiananmen Square crackdown on pro-democracy protests were jailed Saturday for 4 1/2 months for failing to provide authorities with information on the grou

Mar 11, 2023 3:22 AM Read more >