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'We kill them all': Russian soldiers in Ukraine call home

'We kill them all': Russian soldiers in Ukraine call home

KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — How do people raised with a sense of right and wrong end up involved in terrible acts of violence against others? That’s the human mystery at the heart of 2,000 intercepted phone calls from Russian soldiers in Ukraine.
Canadian grain storage arrived just in time for Ukrainian farmer

Canadian grain storage arrived just in time for Ukrainian farmer

CHERNEVE, LVIV OBLAST, UKRAINE — Oleh His marches with pride and purpose in rain-soaked mud through row upon row of large white polyethylene bags, each stamped with a Canadian logo and filled to bursting with this year's harvest of grain.
Ontario explores possibility of new, large-scale nuclear plants

Ontario explores possibility of new, large-scale nuclear plants

TORONTO — Ontario is exploring the possibility of building new, large-scale nuclear plants in order to meet increasing demand for electricity and phase out natural gas generation.
Canada's trade with Russia has plummeted since its invasion of Ukraine

Canada's trade with Russia has plummeted since its invasion of Ukraine

OTTAWA — Canada's trade with Russia plummeted in the first 10 months after Moscow's invasion of Ukraine a year ago, with Ottawa's economic measures barring the export of everything from forklifts to barbers' chairs.

Rescue underway off Greek island for 4 missing migrants

ATHENS, Greece (AP) — A search and rescue operation was underway Thursday morning off the coast of an eastern Greek island for four migrants who were missing as a boat attempted to reach Greece from the nearby Turkish coast, authorities said.
In Russia-Ukraine war, more disastrous path could lie ahead

In Russia-Ukraine war, more disastrous path could lie ahead

For Russia, it's been a year of bold charges and bombardments, humiliating retreats and grinding sieges. Ukraine has countered with fierce resistance, surprising counteroffensives and unexpected hit-and-run strikes.
Ukraine First Lady cites rights violations, urges tribunal

Ukraine First Lady cites rights violations, urges tribunal

UNITED NATIONS (AP) — Ukraine’s First Lady Olena Zelenska gave a video tour of human rights violations in the country following Russia’s invasion almost a year ago, telling a U.N.
Ohio plan aims to boost trust by standardizing election data

Ohio plan aims to boost trust by standardizing election data

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Ohio Secretary of State Frank LaRose unveiled legislation Wednesday that would clarify and standardize the way election data is organized, stored and shared across the state, a proposal that the Republican says can serve as a na
California bill penalizing oil profits makes little progress

California bill penalizing oil profits makes little progress

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — After gas prices in California spiked to more than $6.40 per gallon last summer, Gov. Gavin Newsom led a charge against an industry he says is “ripping you off.
Biden shores up Western allies as Putin digs in on Ukraine

Biden shores up Western allies as Putin digs in on Ukraine

WARSAW, Poland (AP) — President Joe Biden closed out his wartime visit to Europe on Wednesday, working to shore up partnerships with allies on NATO's perilous eastern flank — even as Russia's Vladimir Putin was drawing closer to China for help as his