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Morocco faces France in politically charged World Cup game

Morocco faces France in politically charged World Cup game

RABAT, Morocco (AP) — Hind Sabouni bristles with pride as she recalls her country's history-making World Cup run as it eliminated one European soccer powerhouse and former colonial power after another — Belgium, Spain and Cristiano Ronaldo's Portugal
Poland prepares changes to judicial law to unblock EU funds

Poland prepares changes to judicial law to unblock EU funds

WARSAW, Poland (AP) — Poland’s government has submitted a proposed law to parliament that would reverse some key judicial system regulations that caused the European Union to block the distribution of pandemic recovery funds to the nation.
Danish PM says centrist coalition needed at time of crisis

Danish PM says centrist coalition needed at time of crisis

COPENHAGEN, Denmark (AP) — Acting Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen on Wednesday outlined her agreement for a new centrist coalition government, the country's first in 44 years, saying it was the answer for uncertain times.
People of Ukraine handed EU's top human rights prize

People of Ukraine handed EU's top human rights prize

STRASBOURG, France (AP) — The people of Ukraine and their representatives were handed the European Union’s top human rights prize Wednesday for their resistance to Russia’s invasion and defiance during the ongoing war.
Lawmakers announce 'framework' on bill to keep gov't open

Lawmakers announce 'framework' on bill to keep gov't open

WASHINGTON (AP) — Lawmakers leading the negotiations on a bill to fund the federal government for the current fiscal year announced late Tuesday they've reached agreement on a “framework" that should allow them to complete work on the bill over the n
Morocco World Cup wins stir mixed feelings in Western Sahara

Morocco World Cup wins stir mixed feelings in Western Sahara

LAAYOUNE, Western Sahara (AP) — After the final whistle of every match Morocco won in its history-making World Cup run , crowds poured out of homes and cafes in the biggest city of Western Sahara, celebrating for hours.

Three Latvian parties sign coalition deal to form government

HELSINKI (AP) — Three Latvian parties signed a deal Wednesday to form a coalition government more than two months after a general election in the Baltic country that was shaped by neighboring Russia’s war in Ukraine and economic woes.
Police detain 4 in Guangzhou after COVID protests

Police detain 4 in Guangzhou after COVID protests

TAIPEI, Taiwan (AP) — Police in the southern Chinese city of Guangzhou have detained at least four people for more than a week after they attended protests against COVID-19 restrictions in late November, according to activists, family members and fri
Inside SickKids: As the operating room sits quiet, staff worry about growing backlog

Inside SickKids: As the operating room sits quiet, staff worry about growing backlog

TORONTO — Three large television screens in the nerve centre of the operating room at Canada's largest pediatric hospital display a list of its surgical spaces, showing which ones have children undergoing procedures at the moment.
Conservatives retaining lead over Liberals with slightly wider gap, new poll says

Conservatives retaining lead over Liberals with slightly wider gap, new poll says

OTTAWA — A new poll suggests the Tories still have a small lead over the governing Liberals and have slightly widened the gap.