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Dozens of POWs freed as Ukraine marks Orthodox Easter

Dozens of POWs freed as Ukraine marks Orthodox Easter

KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — More than 100 Ukrainian prisoners of war have been released as part of a major Easter exchange with Russia, a top official said Sunday, as Orthodox Ukrainians marked the holiday for a second time since Moscow unleashed its full-s
Thousands turn out for anti-government protest in Prague

Thousands turn out for anti-government protest in Prague

PRAGUE (AP) — Thousands of people rallied again in the Czech capital on Sunday to protest high inflation and demand the government’s resignation.
COVID-19 pandemic stalled progress on eliminating tuberculosis among Inuit: officials

COVID-19 pandemic stalled progress on eliminating tuberculosis among Inuit: officials

Nunavut's health minister says the COVID-19 pandemic disrupted efforts to eliminate tuberculosis in Inuit communities, and questions remain over whether targets to stamp out the disease can be met.
EU leaders beat a path to Xi's door seeking China's help

EU leaders beat a path to Xi's door seeking China's help

BRUSSELS (AP) — In the weeks since Chinese leader Xi Jinping won a third five-year term as president , setting him on course to remain in power for life, leaders and diplomats from around the world have beaten a path to his door.
Former Indian lawmaker, brother fatally shot live on TV

Former Indian lawmaker, brother fatally shot live on TV

LUCKNOW, India (AP) — A former Indian lawmaker convicted of kidnapping and facing murder and assault charges was shot dead along with his brother in a dramatic attack that was caught live on TV in northern India, officials said Sunday.
In Tennessee, expulsions echo a decades-old protest movement

In Tennessee, expulsions echo a decades-old protest movement

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Squint a little as you take in the scene, or just close your eyes and listen to the voice, and 2023 stumbles back into another era. Another Memphis.
Inmate stuck on US death row despite vacated death sentence

Inmate stuck on US death row despite vacated death sentence

CHICAGO (AP) — When the U.S. prisons director visited the penitentiary in Terre Haute, Indiana , this past week, she stopped by the federal death row where Bruce Webster is in a solitary, 12-by-7 foot cell, 23 hours a day.
How views of Pierre Trudeau led RCMP to provide first close security for an ex-PM

How views of Pierre Trudeau led RCMP to provide first close security for an ex-PM

OTTAWA — With threats against Prime Minister Justin Trudeau spiking in recent years, newly released historical records reveal the security concerns the RCMP had when his father was getting ready to leave office.
Quebec judge grants injunction halting eviction of homeless camp living under highway

Quebec judge grants injunction halting eviction of homeless camp living under highway

MONTREAL — Quebec's Superior Court has granted a temporary 10-day injunction to halt the dismantling and displacement of a long-standing homeless encampment located under a major Montreal highway.
Talk of LNG as clean fuel alternative risks losing sight of climate goals: experts

Talk of LNG as clean fuel alternative risks losing sight of climate goals: experts

WASHINGTON — The progressive side of Canada's fossil-fuel energy debate is pushing back against the prospect of relying on natural gas as a path to a carbon-free future.