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UK PM travels to NIreland amid hope post-Brexit deal is near

LONDON (AP) — British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak traveled to Northern Ireland on Thursday evening to meet with local political leaders, a sign that the U.K.
B.C. MLA the latest politician with mixed messaging for non-English media

B.C. MLA the latest politician with mixed messaging for non-English media

VICTORIA — British Columbia Liberal leader Kevin Falcon says he supports supervised drug injection sites, but when member of the legislature Teresa Wat spoke to the audience of a Mandarin news show last week, she had a different message.
Canadian foreign minister praises Ukrainian government's anti-corruption drive

Canadian foreign minister praises Ukrainian government's anti-corruption drive

OTTAWA — Canada’s foreign affairs minister ended a two-day visit to Ukraine on Thursday with praise for President Volodymyr Zelensky’s recent crackdown on government corruption alongside a promise of money to help strengthen accountability in the cou
New Brunswick adopts Ottawa's carbon pricing plan, but premier isn't happy about it

New Brunswick adopts Ottawa's carbon pricing plan, but premier isn't happy about it

FREDERICTON — New Brunswick Premier Blaine Higgs says his government will align the province's carbon pricing plan with Ottawa's so-called backstop program.
Ottawa supports premiers' call for health-care deal reviews: Duclos

Ottawa supports premiers' call for health-care deal reviews: Duclos

The federal government supports calls from the premiers to establish a five-year review of health-care funding, Health Minister Jean-Yves Duclos said in a letter to his Ontario counterpart.
Toronto deputy mayor prepares for transition of power, not running to replace Tory

Toronto deputy mayor prepares for transition of power, not running to replace Tory

Toronto shifted its attention to a transition of power in the city's top office Thursday, with the deputy mayor saying she was focused on stability in the interim and wouldn't be running to replace John Tory.
Supreme Court won't hear arguments Title 42 case as planned

Supreme Court won't hear arguments Title 42 case as planned

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court says it will not hear arguments as planned March 1 in a case involving a Trump-era immigration policy used several millions of times over the past three years to quickly turn away migrants at the border.

Judge tosses challenge to Florida's 'Don't Say Gay' law

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — A federal judge has again dismissed a lawsuit challenging a Florida law critics have dubbed “Don't Say Gay” that restricts teaching about gender identity and sexual orientation in schools. U.S.
Ukraine says Russia turns to decoy missiles, intel balloons

Ukraine says Russia turns to decoy missiles, intel balloons

KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Russia has switched its aerial strike tactics to fool Ukraine’s air defenses, using decoy missiles without explosive warheads and deploying balloons, a senior Ukrainian official said Thursday.
With eye on Russia, Greece and Bulgaria expand gas deal

With eye on Russia, Greece and Bulgaria expand gas deal

ATHENS, Greece (AP) — The leaders of Greece and Bulgaria have announced plans to expand natural gas cooperation with a deal that could help other countries in the region lower their dependence on Russian energy.
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