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Violent protests in France over Macron’s retirement age push

Violent protests in France over Macron’s retirement age push

PARIS (AP) — Angry protesters took to the streets in Paris and other cities for a second day on Friday, trying to pressure lawmakers to bring down French President Emmanuel Macron's government and doom the unpopular retirement age increase he's tryin
How a warrant for Putin puts new spin on Xi visit to Russia

How a warrant for Putin puts new spin on Xi visit to Russia

WASHINGTON (AP) — Chinese President Xi Jinping’s plans to meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow next week highlighted China’s aspirations for a greater role on the world stage.
Haaland criticized over ‘difficult’ choice on Willow project

Haaland criticized over ‘difficult’ choice on Willow project

WASHINGTON (AP) — In early March, President Joe Biden met with members of Alaska's bipartisan congressional delegation as they implored him to approve a contentious oil drilling project in their state.
Deputy commissioner Mike Duheme becomes interim top Mountie as Lucki retires

Deputy commissioner Mike Duheme becomes interim top Mountie as Lucki retires

OTTAWA, Ill. — The federal government announced Friday that Mike Duheme will be the interim commissioner of the RCMP until a replacement is found for Brenda Lucki. Lucki, who was appointed commissioner in April 2018, is retiring.
Ottawa police union defends using 'thin blue line' again after Edmonton shooting

Ottawa police union defends using 'thin blue line' again after Edmonton shooting

The Ottawa Police Association is defending its use of the controversial "thin blue line" symbol for the second time in just over a week.
Wisconsin Democratic Secretary of State La Follette resigns

Wisconsin Democratic Secretary of State La Follette resigns

MADISON, Wis.
Dems say many foreign gifts to Trump remain unaccounted for

Dems say many foreign gifts to Trump remain unaccounted for

WASHINGTON (AP) — Donald Trump's White House has failed to report more than 100 gifts from foreign nations worth more than a quarter-million dollars, and federal officials have been unable to find a life-size painting of Trump given by the president
Biden cheers for Irish bonds, unity on St. Patrick's Day

Biden cheers for Irish bonds, unity on St. Patrick's Day

WASHINGTON (AP) — Sporting a green tie and shamrocks for St.
Lawmaker pauses filibuster on agreement to debate trans bill

Lawmaker pauses filibuster on agreement to debate trans bill

A lawmaker who has been holding up the work of the Nebraska Legislature for weeks to protest a bill that would ban gender-affirming therapies for minors has paused her persistent filibuster in a deal that will see lawmakers debate the bill next week.
Joly calls out Israel judiciary reform and 'unilateral actions' that undermine peace

Joly calls out Israel judiciary reform and 'unilateral actions' that undermine peace

OTTAWA — Foreign Minister Mélanie Joly is pushing Israel to drop its reform of the country's judiciary after two months of mass protests.