EU trumpets unity as Ireland rejects Russian war games
BRUSSELS — European Union foreign ministers sought Monday to show a fresh display of resolve in support of Ukraine, as Ireland warned that new Russian war games off its coast …
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First Nations children’s health impacted by poor housing conditions, study says
A study on indoor air quality and housing characteristics in isolated First Nations communities found elevated rates of respiratory infections and wheezing in young children, which authors associate with poor …
Read MoreU.K. court to rule on WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange’s bid to prevent U.S. extradition
LONDON — Britain’s High Court is set to rule Monday on whether WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange can take his fight against U.S. extradition to the U.K. Supreme Court. The decision …
Read MoreCanada’s Samantha Bee on seeking catharsis, community and kittens
TORONTO — On a recent snowy afternoon in New York City, Samantha Bee is gleefully making her way to a cat cafe. It’s a production day for her TBS late-night …
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Man charged in Canada-U.S. human-smuggling scheme to appear in U.S. court
WASHINGTON — A Florida man is set to appear in U.S. court today, charged with sneaking migrants across the Canada-U.S. border in a perilous human-smuggling scheme that cost the lives …
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Dany Fortin to appear in Quebec court over sexual assault case
MONTREAL — The senior military officer once tasked with overseeing Canada’s COVID-19 vaccination drive will be in a Quebec courtroom today to face allegations of sexual misconduct. Maj.-Gen. Dany Fortin …
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Human rights groups concerned after Afghan women allegedly abducted after protest
KABUL — Protesting for women’s rights in Afghanistan has become increasingly dangerous since the Taliban takeover in the summer, according to activist groups, as protests are met with new violence. …
Read MoreEU set for show of unity as Russia invasion fears mount
BRUSSELS — European Union foreign ministers are aiming to put on a fresh display of resolve and unity in support of Ukraine on Monday, amid deep uncertainty about whether President …
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China sends 39 warplanes toward Taiwan, largest formation in new year
TAIPEI, TAIWAN — China flew 39 warplanes toward Taiwan in its largest such sortie of the new year, continuing a pattern that the island has answered by scrambling its own …
Read MoreU.K. court to rule on WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange’s bid to prevent U.S. extradition
LONDON — Britain’s High Court is set to rule Monday on whether WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange can take his fight against U.S. extradition to the U.K. Supreme Court. The decision …
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