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Putin tightens grip on Ukraine and Russia with martial law

Putin tightens grip on Ukraine and Russia with martial law

MOSCOW (AP) — Russian President Vladimir Putin declared martial law Wednesday in the four regions of Ukraine that Moscow annexed and gave all regional governors in Russia emergency powers that open the door for sweeping new restrictions throughout th
Arctic peers warn 'no return' to prewar times as Russia frozen from circumpolar talks

Arctic peers warn 'no return' to prewar times as Russia frozen from circumpolar talks

OTTAWA — Canada's allies are calling for a rethink in Arctic relations after Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
Italy's Meloni issues warning to Berlusconi over Putin ties

Italy's Meloni issues warning to Berlusconi over Putin ties

ROME (AP) — Italy's presumed next premier, Giorgia Meloni, issued a stark warning to Silvio Berlusconi on Wednesday that he risked losing influence in any new government over his friendship with Russian President Vladimir Putin, as she asserted a str
Voter fatigue, acclamations could spell low turnout in Ontario municipal elections

Voter fatigue, acclamations could spell low turnout in Ontario municipal elections

Dave Meslin is a serial ideas guy. He started a public space advocacy collective in his 20s, founded Toronto's largest cycling non-profit in his 30s, and led a national electoral reform campaign in his 40s.

UN genocide official: Hate speech is fueling Ethiopia's war

KAMPALA, Uganda (AP) — A U.N.
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre to skip Parliamentary Press Gallery dinner

Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre to skip Parliamentary Press Gallery dinner

OTTAWA — Liberals, New Democrats, Conservatives and a steady stream of journalists walk into a bar. Pierre Poilievre doesn't.
EU leaders united against Russia, divided over energy summit

EU leaders united against Russia, divided over energy summit

BRUSSELS (AP) — The European Union has shown rock-solid unity in confronting Russia over its war in Ukraine, but EU leaders lack that common purpose heading into Thursday’s summit to seek joint measures to contain an energy crisis that has already de
UK: Protester calls assault at Chinese Consulate 'barbaric'

UK: Protester calls assault at Chinese Consulate 'barbaric'

LONDON (AP) — A Hong Kong protester on Wednesday described getting pulled into the Chinese Consulate in Manchester, England, and beaten up by several staff members during an incident that has escalated tensions between Britain and China .
Contract talks break down between Ontario education workers, government

Contract talks break down between Ontario education workers, government

TORONTO — The union representing about 55,000 Ontario education workers says almost no progress was made over three days of contract talks with the government, and negotiations will resume just two days before they're in a legal strike position.
Governments weren't always working in tandem during 'Freedom Convoy': Trudeau

Governments weren't always working in tandem during 'Freedom Convoy': Trudeau

OTTAWA — Different levels of government involved in trying to bring an end to the mass demonstrations in Ottawa and several border crossings last winter were not always on the same page, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau acknowledged Wednesday.