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Canadians uninterested in King Charles' coronation, British monarchy, survey suggests

Canadians uninterested in King Charles' coronation, British monarchy, survey suggests

MONTREAL — New polling results suggest Canadians are largely indifferent to King Charles, and more than half believe his May 6 coronation is the right time for the country to reconsider its ties with the monarchy.
Key dates in Recep Tayyip Erdogan's 20-year rule of Turkey

Key dates in Recep Tayyip Erdogan's 20-year rule of Turkey

ANKARA, Turkey (AP) — Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, who is seeking a third consecutive term in office in elections in May , marks 20 years in power on Tuesday.
Australia says nuclear subs needed to counter militarization

Australia says nuclear subs needed to counter militarization

CANBERRA, Australia (AP) — Australia's defense minister said Tuesday a deal to buy nuclear-powered attack submarines from the United States was necessary to counter the biggest conventional military buildup in the region since World War II.
North Korea launches 2 missiles to sea as allies hold drills

North Korea launches 2 missiles to sea as allies hold drills

SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — North Korea test-fired two short-range ballistic missiles in another show of force Tuesday, a day after the United States and South Korea began military drills that Pyongyang views as an invasion rehearsal.
Activists urge UN Security Council to refer Myanmar to court

Activists urge UN Security Council to refer Myanmar to court

UNITED NATIONS (AP) — Human rights activists urged the U.N.
Québec solidaire victorious in byelection, capturing Montreal Liberal stronghold

Québec solidaire victorious in byelection, capturing Montreal Liberal stronghold

MONTREAL — Québec solidaire has won a provincial byelection in the Montreal riding of Saint-Henri-Sainte-Anne, capturing the once Liberal stronghold on Monday night.
Manitoba First Nation declares state of emergency after fire at elders complex

Manitoba First Nation declares state of emergency after fire at elders complex

WINNIPEG — A First Nation in northeastern Manitoba has declared a state of emergency after a fire tore through an elders complex, displacing dozens of residents.
Biden OKs Alaska oil project, draws ire of environmentalists

Biden OKs Alaska oil project, draws ire of environmentalists

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Biden administration said Monday it is approving a huge oil-drilling project on Alaska’s petroleum-rich North Slope, a major environmental decision by President Joe Biden that drew quick condemnation as flying in the face of his
Haley wants entitlement program changes for younger people

Haley wants entitlement program changes for younger people

MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (AP) — Republican presidential candidate Nikki Haley is proposing changes to entitlement programs for younger generations, opening the door to potential cuts to Social Security and Medicare if elected.
Bill to legalize sports wagering clears Kentucky House

Bill to legalize sports wagering clears Kentucky House

FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) — A bill to legalize sports betting in Kentucky won House passage on Monday, setting up a Senate showdown on a proposal that creates divisions among the Republican supermajorities.