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Mechanical podium, playfully dubbed 'explodium,' aims to even B.C.'s political field

Mechanical podium, playfully dubbed 'explodium,' aims to even B.C.'s political field

VICTORIA — It was a sizable British Columbia political issue that called for a one-size-fits-all solution, says Premier David Eby, who at six foot seven inches is the province's tallest leader.
Montreal filmmaker documents race to save vanishing North American Chinatowns

Montreal filmmaker documents race to save vanishing North American Chinatowns

MONTREAL — Chinatowns across North America don't just share a similar look — they also face similar existential threats and David-versus-Goliath-like battles for survival.
Modi opponents boycott opening of new Indian Parliament; PM says it breaks with colonial past

Modi opponents boycott opening of new Indian Parliament; PM says it breaks with colonial past

NEW DELHI (AP) — India’s major opposition parties on Sunday boycotted the inauguration of a new Parliament building by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in a rare show of unity against his Hindu nationalist ruling party, which has ruled for nine years and
In Nigeria’s hard-hit north, families seek justice as armed groups seek control

In Nigeria’s hard-hit north, families seek justice as armed groups seek control

Associated Press (AP) — Christian Jonathan's mother was holding the 9-month-old boy in her arms when she was shot dead during an attack on their village in northwestern Nigeria.
Asylum-seekers say joy over end of Title 42 turns to anguish induced by new US rules

Asylum-seekers say joy over end of Title 42 turns to anguish induced by new US rules

TIJUANA, Mexico (AP) — The day that President Joe Biden's administration ended a public health measure blocking many asylum-seekers at the Mexican border during the coronavirus pandemic, Teodoso Vargas was ready to show U.S.
Biden, GOP reach tentative deal to raise debt ceiling, avoid calamitous US default

Biden, GOP reach tentative deal to raise debt ceiling, avoid calamitous US default

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden and House Speaker Kevin McCarthy reached an “agreement in principle” to raise the nation's legal debt ceiling late Saturday as they raced to strike a deal to limit federal spending and avert a potentially disastr
GOP-controlled Texas House impeaches Republican Attorney General Ken Paxton, triggering suspension

GOP-controlled Texas House impeaches Republican Attorney General Ken Paxton, triggering suspension

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Texas’ Republican-led House of Representatives impeached state Attorney General Ken Paxton on Saturday on articles including bribery and abuse of public trust, a sudden, historic rebuke of a GOP official who rose to be a star of

Timeline of events leading to the impeachment of Republican Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — A timeline of events that have led to three-term Texas Republican Attorney General Ken Paxton, 60, being impeached Saturday.
Why Texas' GOP-controlled House impeached Republican Attorney General Ken Paxton

Why Texas' GOP-controlled House impeached Republican Attorney General Ken Paxton

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — After years of legal and ethical scandals swirling around Texas Republican Attorney General Ken Paxton, the state’s GOP-controlled House of Representatives on Saturday voted to impeach him, causing his immediate suspension from o
B.C. Premier David Eby calls two byelections for June 24

B.C. Premier David Eby calls two byelections for June 24

VICTORIA — British Columbia Premier David Eby called byelections Saturday for two ridings left vacant after the resignations of the previous New Democrat premier and a former cabinet minister.
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