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Follow the leaders on the Alberta election campaign trail

Follow the leaders on the Alberta election campaign trail

Where the leaders are today on the Alberta election campaign trail: United Conservative Party Leader Danielle Smith: CALGARY — Talks with voters, visits with volunteer canvassers and participates in a virtual town hall meeting.
Trump PAC complaint against DeSantis rejected in Florida

Trump PAC complaint against DeSantis rejected in Florida

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — A Florida ethics board has dismissed a complaint that allies of former President Donald Trump filed against Republican rival Gov.
Hong Kong to slash elected seats in setback to democracy

Hong Kong to slash elected seats in setback to democracy

HONG KONG (AP) — Hong Kong’s leader on Tuesday stepped up a campaign to shut down further democratic challenges by unveiling plans to eliminate most directly elected seats on local district councils, the last major political representative bodies cho
Australian government cracks down on smoking and vaping

Australian government cracks down on smoking and vaping

CANBERRA, Australia (AP) — Australia’s tobacco tax will be increased by billions of dollars over the next four years as the government cracks down on smoking and vaping.
Canadians targeted 'more aggressively' by fraud calls than Americans, study suggests

Canadians targeted 'more aggressively' by fraud calls than Americans, study suggests

TORONTO — A new study suggests there's been an uptick in phone scams in Canada, such as those involving federal agency impersonation or air duct cleaning.
Challenger in Turkey presidential race offers sharp contrast

Challenger in Turkey presidential race offers sharp contrast

ANKARA, Turkey (AP) — The main challenger trying to unseat Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan in this month's presidential election cuts a starkly different figure than the incumbent who has ruled the country for two decades.
California sues Elk Grove over housing project for homeless

California sues Elk Grove over housing project for homeless

SACRAMENTO, Calif.
Can Biden win again? Here's how past incumbents fared

Can Biden win again? Here's how past incumbents fared

WASHINGTON (AP) — No president wants to give up the power and prestige that comes with the office after only one term, and Joe Biden is no exception. He's pushing forward even though polls show a majority of Americans don't want to see him run again.
Taiwan's president hopes to deepen US security exchanges

Taiwan's president hopes to deepen US security exchanges

TAIPEI, Taiwan (AP) — Taiwan's president told visiting ex-U.S. national security adviser John Bolton on Monday that her country is willing to deepen cooperation with the U.S.
White House, DHS to end COVID-19 vaccination rule for foreign travellers by May 12

White House, DHS to end COVID-19 vaccination rule for foreign travellers by May 12

WASHINGTON — The Biden administration says COVID-19 vaccination requirements for foreign air travellers and at the Canada-U.S. border are being lifted as of May 12. The day before, May 11, will mark the end of the COVID-19 emergency the U.S.