Canada’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. …
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EU 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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Here’s why the effort to help Afghanistan is falling short
WASHINGTON — As winter deepens, a grim situation in Afghanistan is getting worse. Freezing temperatures are compounding misery from the downward spiral that has come with the fall of the …
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Australian admits abducting Cleo Smith, 4, from family tent
PERTH, AUSTRALIA — A man pleaded guilty Monday to abducting a 4-year-old girl from her family’s camping tent on Australia’s west coast last year. Police found Cleo Smith alone in …
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‘Unacceptable’: Gladys Liu boycotts WeChat over political interference concerns
Despite using WeChat to help win her the seat of Chisholm at the last federal election, Liberal MP Gladys Liu will stop using the Chinese messaging app over fears of …
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