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Canadian time changes may be a thing of the past if U.S. passes 'sunshine' law

Canadian time changes may be a thing of the past if U.S. passes 'sunshine' law

Legislation in the United States that could trigger an end to seasonal time changes in Canada is moving forward again, as Canadians get ready to wind their clocks ahead an hour before going to bed Saturday night.
'There is this blemish': Man charged in bathhouse raid calls expungement move lacking

'There is this blemish': Man charged in bathhouse raid calls expungement move lacking

TORONTO — Ron Rosenes remembers Toronto police officers knocking on the door of his room at a downtown bathhouse on Feb. 5, 1981, during co-ordinated raids that targeted four gay clubs in the city that night.
Iraq's crackdown on booze, social media posts raises alarm

Iraq's crackdown on booze, social media posts raises alarm

BAGHDAD (AP) — Only a few months into its term, Iraq’s government is suddenly enforcing a long-dormant law banning alcohol imports and arresting people over social media content deemed morally offensive.
Fiji's former leader Frank Bainimarama released on bail

Fiji's former leader Frank Bainimarama released on bail

WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — Fiji's former leader Frank Bainimarama was released on bail Friday after pleading not guilty to a charge that he abused his power as prime minister by stopping a police investigation.
Malaysia ex-PM Muhyiddin charged with corruption, laundering

Malaysia ex-PM Muhyiddin charged with corruption, laundering

KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia (AP) — Former Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin was charged Friday with corruption and money laundering, making him Malaysia's second ex-leader to be indicted after leaving office.
What’s happening at Fukushima plant 12 years after meltdown?

What’s happening at Fukushima plant 12 years after meltdown?

OKUMA, Japan (AP) — Twelve years after the triple reactor meltdowns at the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant, Japan is preparing to release a massive amount of treated radioactive wastewater into the sea.
Japan parliament OKs Ueda as BOJ chief to tackle inflation

Japan parliament OKs Ueda as BOJ chief to tackle inflation

TOKYO (AP) — The appointment for the next head of Japan’s central bank won parliamentary approval Friday, challenging a new monetary leadership with steering the world’s third-largest economy through inflation and other looming risks.
GOP Leader McConnell remains in hospital after concussion

GOP Leader McConnell remains in hospital after concussion

WASHINGTON (AP) — Senate Republican leader Mitch McConnell was being treated Thursday for a concussion and is expected to remain in the hospital for “a few days” after he tripped and fell at a hotel dinner the night before, his spokesman said.
Child marriage ban bill resurrected in West Virginia Senate

Child marriage ban bill resurrected in West Virginia Senate

CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) — A bill to prohibit minors from getting married in West Virginia was resurrected in the state Senate on Thursday, a day after its defeat in a committee. The about-face didn't necessarily give the bill a clear path to passage.
Court records show political pressure behind Fox programming

Court records show political pressure behind Fox programming

NEW YORK (AP) — In May 2018, the nation's top Republicans needed help. So they called on the founder of Fox News, Rupert Murdoch.