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Ukraine flags block Russian ambassador's path on Victory Day

Ukraine flags block Russian ambassador's path on Victory Day

WARSAW, Poland (AP) — Protesters and a large installation representing Russian atrocities in Ukraine blocked the path of Russia's ambassador to Poland as he sought Tuesday to place a wreath at a Warsaw memorial to Soviet soldiers on Russia's Victory
Transgender youth sue over Montana gender-affirming care ban

Transgender youth sue over Montana gender-affirming care ban

HELENA, Mont. (AP) — Two transgender children, their parents and two health care providers filed a lawsuit Tuesday arguing that a Montana law that would ban gender-affirming care for transgender youth is unconstitutional.
Ohio constitution overhaul faces deadline, backlash

Ohio constitution overhaul faces deadline, backlash

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — An effort by a Republican faction in Ohio to make it harder to change the state constitution faces a critical juncture Wednesday, with action needed in the politically fractured Ohio House where the undertaking has so far stalle
Nova Scotia fire marshal's office failing to manage fire and building safety: auditor

Nova Scotia fire marshal's office failing to manage fire and building safety: auditor

HALIFAX — The Nova Scotia fire marshal's office is putting the public at risk by failing to manage fire and building safety despite repeated warnings, the province’s auditor general says in a new report.
Head of 'non-political' B.C. group meets Xi Jinping at gathering of 'fresh troops'

Head of 'non-political' B.C. group meets Xi Jinping at gathering of 'fresh troops'

The head of a British Columbia-based group that says it is a “non-political” organization helping Chinese integrate into Canadian society travelled to Beijing to meet President Xi Jinping at a government conference this week.
Florida law takes aim at teachers union that defied DeSantis

Florida law takes aim at teachers union that defied DeSantis

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — Teachers and other government employees will have to write monthly checks if they want to stay in their union after Republican Gov.

EU lawmakers warn of Hungary, Poland spyware abuses

BRUSSELS (AP) — European Union lawmakers investigating the use of Pegasus spyware against opposition politicians and journalists on Tuesday raised deep concern about abuses in Hungary and Poland and lamented a lack of cooperation with their inquiry.
US, UK oppose Syria's re-admission to Arab League

US, UK oppose Syria's re-admission to Arab League

WASHINGTON (AP) — The United States and Britain voiced dissatisfaction Tuesday with the weekend decision by the Arab League to re-instate Syria as a member. U.S.

Alaska lawmakers confirm governor's Cabinet-level picks

JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — Alaska lawmakers on Tuesday confirmed Republican Gov. Mike Dunleavy's Cabinet-level appointments.
Canada-China spat could affect businesses, but Canadian reputation strong: Experts

Canada-China spat could affect businesses, but Canadian reputation strong: Experts

Souring relations between Ottawa and Beijing could affect Canadian companies in China, potentially tarnishing the appeal of Canadian brands for some Chinese consumers, experts said on Tuesday.