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Regina mayor says tourism campaign slogans 'regrettable'

Regina mayor says tourism campaign slogans 'regrettable'

Regina’s mayor says no decision has been made on whether the city will keep the name of its tourism agency after a controversial rebranding rollout.
Supreme Court restores man's conviction despite police violation of Charter right

Supreme Court restores man's conviction despite police violation of Charter right

OTTAWA — The Supreme Court of Canada has restored the conviction of an Ontario motorist who had been drinking, even though police made an unauthorized stop on a private driveway.
Germany urges North Macedonia to amend charter for EU bid

Germany urges North Macedonia to amend charter for EU bid

SKOPJE, North Macedonia (AP) — German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock urged North Macedonia’s leaders Thursday to deliver on a pledge to amend the country’s constitution in order to speed up its path toward European Union membership.
Highlights from Nova Scotia's 2023-24 provincial budget

Highlights from Nova Scotia's 2023-24 provincial budget

HALIFAX — Nova Scotia Finance Minister Allan MacMaster tabled the province's 2023-24 budget Thursday, with a heavy focus on health. Some highlights: — The $14.4-billion budget — with an estimated $278-million deficit — includes $6.
Taiwan recalls ambassador as Honduras switches ties to China

Taiwan recalls ambassador as Honduras switches ties to China

TAIPEI, Taiwan (AP) — Taiwan says it has recalled its ambassador to Honduras amid moves by the Central American country to establish formal diplomatic ties with China.
Lawmakers tell ex-CEOs 'you must answer' for bank failures

Lawmakers tell ex-CEOs 'you must answer' for bank failures

WASHINGTON (AP) — Leaders of the Senate's banking committee on Thursday warned former chief executive officers at the failed Silicon Valley Bank and Signature Bank that they expect them to testify before the panel, saying in a letter to each: “you mu
Why TikTok's security risks keep raising fears

Why TikTok's security risks keep raising fears

The battle between the U.S. and China over TikTok came into full view on Thursday when the social media platform's CEO testified before Congressional lawmakers.
China's Xi invites Spanish PM on state visit next week

China's Xi invites Spanish PM on state visit next week

MADRID (AP) — Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez has accepted an invitation from Chinese President Xi Jinping to make a state visit to Beijing as Xi tries to galvanize support for China's peace proposal for Ukraine.
Manhattan DA rejects GOP demand for info on Trump case

Manhattan DA rejects GOP demand for info on Trump case

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Manhattan district attorney investigating Donald Trump rebuffed House Republicans’ request Thursday for documents and testimony about the case, dismissing it as an “unprecedented inquiry” with no legitimate basis.
Hungary would not act on Putin arrest warrant, official says

Hungary would not act on Putin arrest warrant, official says

BUDAPEST, Hungary (AP) — Authorities in Hungary would not arrest Russian President Vladimir Putin if he were to enter the country despite him being the subject of an international warrant for alleged war crimes in Ukraine, a Hungarian official said T
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