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Poll suggests Canadians feel less safe than they did before the COVID-19 pandemic hit

Poll suggests Canadians feel less safe than they did before the COVID-19 pandemic hit

OTTAWA — A new poll suggests most Canadians feel they're less safe now than they were before the COVID-19 pandemic, and most think the provincial and federal governments are doing a poor job of addressing crime and public safety.
US, UK aim sanctions at Russian oligarchs' finance networks

US, UK aim sanctions at Russian oligarchs' finance networks

WASHINGTON (AP) — The United States and Britain announced new sanctions Wednesday aimed at Russian oligarchs Alisher Usmanov and Roman Abramovich , targeting the financial networks of two of Moscow's wealthiest businessmen who are close allies of Rus
New Scottish leader will challenge UK over gender law veto

New Scottish leader will challenge UK over gender law veto

LONDON (AP) — New Scottish First Minister Humza Yousaf said Wednesday he will follow through with his predecessor’s plan to challenge the British government over its decision to block a law that makes it easier for people in Scotland to change their
Giant sandpiper statue finds permanent perch in New Brunswick village

Giant sandpiper statue finds permanent perch in New Brunswick village

FREDERICTON — A supersize statue of a sandpiper has found a permanent roost in a New Brunswick village, but officials are warning the structure comes with a "significant level of risk.
Cheaper gas and food provide some relief from US inflation

Cheaper gas and food provide some relief from US inflation

WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. consumer inflation eased in March, with less expensive gas and food providing some relief to households that have struggled under the weight of surging prices.
Wisconsin Sen. Tammy Baldwin launches run for 3rd term

Wisconsin Sen. Tammy Baldwin launches run for 3rd term

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Democratic U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin , who spearheaded legislation to protect same-sex and interracial marriages last year, announced on Wednesday that she is seeking a third term in battleground Wisconsin.
Trump lawyer seeks monthlong delay in trial over rape claim

Trump lawyer seeks monthlong delay in trial over rape claim

NEW YORK (AP) — An attorney for Donald Trump is seeking a one-month delay in the trial regarding a columnist’s claims that Trump raped her in a department store dressing room in the 1990s, contending that his client's right to a fair trial depends on
German government rejects new call to delay nuclear shutdown

German government rejects new call to delay nuclear shutdown

BONN, Germany (AP) — The German government dismissed calls Wednesday for a last-minute delay in shutting down the country's last three nuclear power plants this weekend.
Poland to test quality of Ukraine grain amid farmer protests

Poland to test quality of Ukraine grain amid farmer protests

WARSAW, Poland (AP) — Poland’s new agriculture minister vowed Wednesday to introduce detailed quality controls on the massive inflow of grain from Ukraine transiting through the country, and to ensure its efficient transport abroad.
Germany scales back cannabis liberalization after EU talks

Germany scales back cannabis liberalization after EU talks

BERLIN (AP) — Germany's government presented scaled-back plans Wednesday to liberalize the country's rules on cannabis, including by decriminalizing possession of limited amounts and allowing members of nonprofit “cannabis clubs" to buy marijuana for