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International investors hope to see business-savvy mayor in Toronto, observers say

International investors hope to see business-savvy mayor in Toronto, observers say

TORONTO — As Toronto looks to elect a new mayor in the coming months, observers say international investors are looking for another business-savvy leader like John Tory to take the helm.
Chief of staff exerts quiet power at center of White House

Chief of staff exerts quiet power at center of White House

WASHINGTON (AP) — It's been called the worst job in Washington. The gatekeeper to the most powerful leader on earth. The president's alter ego or the chief javelin catcher.
CSIS failed to fully consider human toll when disrupting threats, watchdog says

CSIS failed to fully consider human toll when disrupting threats, watchdog says

OTTAWA — A new report from the federal spy watchdog says the Canadian Security Intelligence Service failed to adequately consider the potentially serious adverse effects on people and their families when using its powers to disrupt potential threats.
Marcos: China laser not enough to activate US defense pact

Marcos: China laser not enough to activate US defense pact

MANILA, Philippines (AP) — The Philippine president said Saturday the Chinese coast guard’s use of military-grade laser that briefly blinded some of the crew aboard a Philippine patrol vessel in the disputed South China Sea was not enough for him to
China representative met with protests on visit to Taiwan

China representative met with protests on visit to Taiwan

TAIPEI, Taiwan (AP) — A visit by a Chinese official at the invitation of the Taiwanese capital’s newly elected China-friendly mayor has drawn protests on the self-ruled island.
Nigerian cash crisis brings pain: ‘Everything is just tough'

Nigerian cash crisis brings pain: ‘Everything is just tough'

ABUJA, Nigeria (AP) — No one in Godgift Inemesit’s family of eight is sure when they will eat each day — except for her three kids, two of whom have malaria. She can't pay for the drugs they need or feed the rest of her family regularly.
In Baltics, Poland, grassroots groups strive to help Ukraine

In Baltics, Poland, grassroots groups strive to help Ukraine

TALLINN, Estonia (AP) — In a dusty workshop in northern Lithuania, a dozen men are transforming hundreds of wheel rims into potbelly stoves to warm Ukrainians huddled in trenches and bomb shelters.
Russian envoy claims West is determined to destroy Russia

Russian envoy claims West is determined to destroy Russia

UNITED NATIONS (AP) — A week before the anniversary of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, the Kremlin’s U.N.
US ends search for objects shot down over Alaska, Lake Huron

US ends search for objects shot down over Alaska, Lake Huron

WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. military says it has ended its search for airborne objects that were shot down near Deadhorse, Alaska, and over Lake Huron on Feb. 10 and 12. In a statement released late Friday, U.S.
Alberta cabinet minister Rajan Sawhney says she won't seek re-election this spring

Alberta cabinet minister Rajan Sawhney says she won't seek re-election this spring

CALGARY — An Alberta government cabinet minister says she will not run again in the upcoming provincial election. Rajan Sawhney, minister of trade, immigration and multiculturalism, made the announcement Friday night on Twitter.
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