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Biden to continue FEMA virus aid for states until April 1
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden is extending the federal government’s 100% reimbursement of COVID-19…
Virus deaths in Russia hit daily record despite work halt
MOSCOW (AP) — Coronavirus deaths in Russia hit a new record Tuesday and new confirmed…
Judge rejects bail for Ghislaine Maxwell in sex abuse case
NEW YORK (AP) — A judge on Tuesday again refused to let British socialite Ghislaine…
At least 18 killed in Niger mine collapse
NIAMEY, Niger (AP) — At least 18 people were killed and 7 injured after a…
VP Kamala Harris in Paris for US-France fence-mending trip
PARIS (AP) — U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris kicked off a four-day visit to Paris…
Bayern fans step up protests against club’s ties to Qatar
BERLIN (AP) — Bayern Munich fans have been stepping up their public criticism of the…
The AP Interview: Facebook whistleblower fears the metaverse
BRUSSELS (AP) — Facebook whistleblower Frances Haugen warned Tuesday that the “metaverse,” the all-encompassing virtual…
Singapore delays appeal hearing on disabled man’s execution
SINGAPORE (AP) — Singapore’s top court on Tuesday postponed the appeal hearing for a Malaysian…
Poland’s authorities back far-right march banned by courts
WARSAW, Poland (AP) — Poland’s authorities weighed in Tuesday to back a controversial Independence Day…
New law could end confusion in Michigan over Flint name
FLINT TOWNSHIP, Mich. (AP) — Kevin Stiff wants everyone to know that even though Flint…
Banking regulator launches consultations on tech and cyber risk guidelines
OTTAWA – Canada’s banking regulator says it is launching consultations on proposed guidelines for the…
French, Belgian police arrest suspects in Amsterdam robbery
THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) — Police in Belgium and France have arrested a man and…
Man trapped for two days rescued from Britain’s deepest cave
LONDON (AP) — Bolstered by treats tucked in their helmets, some 240 rescuers worked in…
The top 10 audiobooks on Audible.com
Nonfiction 1. Greenlights by Matthew McConaughey, narrated by the author (Random House Audio) 2. Atomic…
Kaya Usher, widow of Gord Downie, on ‘healing journey’ of her debut album
TORONTO – More than four years after her husband Gord Downie’s death, singer-songwriter Kaya Usher…
Bulgaria sees record COVID-19 deaths amid low vaccinations
SOFIA, Bulgaria (AP) — Bulgaria had 334 COVID-19 patients die in a single day in…
Jordan says King Abdullah met with Israeli Islamist lawmaker
JERUSALEM (AP) — The head of the Islamist party in Israel’s governing coalition met with…
Shell to partner with renewables firm on solar farm near Scotford refinery
CALGARY – Shell Canada and its North American solar platform Silicon Ranch have announced plans…
Rights groups urge Sudan army to free those detained in coup
KHARTOUM, Sudan (AP) — Two leading international rights groups urged Sudan’s military in a joint…
Canadian journalists grappling with epidemic of online bullying, harassment: Survey
Canadian journalists are increasingly under attack online, with media workers facing “prevalent and pervasive” harassment…
Hexo to close three facilities it recently acquired and layoff about 155 workers
OTTAWA – Hexo Corp. says it will close three recently acquired facilities and layoff about…
Canada’s women’s basketball team opens camp in Toronto
TORONTO – WNBA players Natalie Achonwa and Bridget Carleton headline the roster for this week’s…
Chilean president impeached over Pandora Papers revelation
SANTIAGO, Chile (AP) — President Sebastián Piñera was impeached Tuesday by the lower house of…
Police: Tennessee officer kills woman who pointed gun
MONTEAGLE, Tenn. (AP) — Tennessee police fatally shot a woman who pointed a gun at…