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Canada's trade with Russia has plummeted since its invasion of Ukraine

Canada's trade with Russia has plummeted since its invasion of Ukraine

OTTAWA — Canada's trade with Russia plummeted in the first 10 months after Moscow's invasion of Ukraine a year ago, with Ottawa's economic measures barring the export of everything from forklifts to barbers' chairs.

Rescue underway off Greek island for 4 missing migrants

ATHENS, Greece (AP) — A search and rescue operation was underway Thursday morning off the coast of an eastern Greek island for four migrants who were missing as a boat attempted to reach Greece from the nearby Turkish coast, authorities said.
In Russia-Ukraine war, more disastrous path could lie ahead

In Russia-Ukraine war, more disastrous path could lie ahead

For Russia, it's been a year of bold charges and bombardments, humiliating retreats and grinding sieges. Ukraine has countered with fierce resistance, surprising counteroffensives and unexpected hit-and-run strikes.
Ukraine First Lady cites rights violations, urges tribunal

Ukraine First Lady cites rights violations, urges tribunal

UNITED NATIONS (AP) — Ukraine’s First Lady Olena Zelenska gave a video tour of human rights violations in the country following Russia’s invasion almost a year ago, telling a U.N.
Ohio plan aims to boost trust by standardizing election data

Ohio plan aims to boost trust by standardizing election data

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Ohio Secretary of State Frank LaRose unveiled legislation Wednesday that would clarify and standardize the way election data is organized, stored and shared across the state, a proposal that the Republican says can serve as a na
California bill penalizing oil profits makes little progress

California bill penalizing oil profits makes little progress

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — After gas prices in California spiked to more than $6.40 per gallon last summer, Gov. Gavin Newsom led a charge against an industry he says is “ripping you off.
Biden shores up Western allies as Putin digs in on Ukraine

Biden shores up Western allies as Putin digs in on Ukraine

WARSAW, Poland (AP) — President Joe Biden closed out his wartime visit to Europe on Wednesday, working to shore up partnerships with allies on NATO's perilous eastern flank — even as Russia's Vladimir Putin was drawing closer to China for help as his
Former Arizona AG sat on records refuting election fraud

Former Arizona AG sat on records refuting election fraud

PHOENIX (AP) — Arizona's former attorney general suppressed findings by his investigators who concluded there was no basis for allegations that the 2020 election was marred by widespread fraud, according to documents released Wednesday by his success
Alaska House censures GOP lawmaker over child abuse comments

Alaska House censures GOP lawmaker over child abuse comments

JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — An Alaska lawmaker with a history of incendiary remarks was censured by the state House Wednesday after he said it has been argued that cases of fatal child abuse can be a “cost savings” because the child won't need related gove
Former B.C. NDP cabinet minister Melanie Mark to resign Vancouver seat, cites health

Former B.C. NDP cabinet minister Melanie Mark to resign Vancouver seat, cites health

VICTORIA — A former New Democrat cabinet minister who gave what was likely her last speech in the legislature Wednesday, said she was proud of her accomplishments despite working in an institution she called a "torture chamber.
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