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Trudeau has no timeline for unblocking Afghan aid, as humanitarian crisis deepens

Trudeau has no timeline for unblocking Afghan aid, as humanitarian crisis deepens

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has not specified a timeline for when Canadian aid groups will be able to respond to a humanitarian crisis in Afghanistan, despite peer countries finding loopholes in their anti-terrorism laws months ago.
Judge ends lobbying suit against casino developer Steve Wynn

Judge ends lobbying suit against casino developer Steve Wynn

WASHINGTON (AP) — A federal judge on Wednesday dismissed a Justice Department lawsuit that sought to force longtime casino developer Steve Wynn to register as a foreign agent because of lobbying work it said he conducted at the behest of the Chinese
Recall against B.C. legislative member fails with missed deadline: Elections BC

Recall against B.C. legislative member fails with missed deadline: Elections BC

VICTORIA — The British Columbia recall petition launched against Harwinder Sandhu, the member of the legislature for Vernon-Monashee, was a failure. Elections BC says in a statement the recall petition was not submitted by the Oct.
West to bolster Ukraine air defense; nuke plant loses power

West to bolster Ukraine air defense; nuke plant loses power

KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Unbowed Western powers pledged to supply Ukraine with more potent air defense systems following a furious barrage of retaliatory Russian missile strikes, including one that temporarily knocked Europe's biggest nuclear plant off t
Co-defendant in Tennessee senator's case plans guilty plea

Co-defendant in Tennessee senator's case plans guilty plea

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — A Nashville social club's owner has reached a deal to plead guilty to a campaign finance scheme alleged against him and a Tennessee state senator who has criticized the charges as a “political witch hunt.
France orders gas station workers back to ensure supplies

France orders gas station workers back to ensure supplies

PARIS (AP) — French President Emmanuel Macron promised the situation in the country's gas stations will soon be back to “normal” as the government started requisitioning some workers at ExxonMobil’s Esso gas stations amid an ongoing strike that is ma
Washington House seat in play amid increased polarization

Washington House seat in play amid increased polarization

VANCOUVER, Wash. (AP) — For years, a congressional seat in a Republican district in southwest Washington has evaded Democrats.

Dunleavy says he'll vote for constitutional convention

ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) — Alaska Republican Gov. Mike Dunleavy has indicated that he will vote in favor of calling a convention to consider amending the state’s constitution.
Quebec parties to be sworn in next week, Legault to unveil cabinet on Oct. 20

Quebec parties to be sworn in next week, Legault to unveil cabinet on Oct. 20

QUEBEC — Newly re-elected Quebec Premier François Legault will present his new cabinet on Thursday, Oct. 20. Thus far, Legault has only confirmed that Christian Dubé will remain health minister.
California delays decision to list Joshua tree as threatened

California delays decision to list Joshua tree as threatened

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California again pushed back its decision on whether to list the western Joshua tree as threatened after a unanimous vote Wednesday by the Fish and Game Commission.