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Poll suggests most Canadians trust election results, want interference inquiry

Poll suggests most Canadians trust election results, want interference inquiry

OTTAWA — New polling suggests the majority of Canadians want the federal government to call an independent inquiry into foreign interference in the last two federal elections, but still feel the country's electoral system is safe.
Jesuits of Canada releases list of 27 members ‘credibly’ accused of child sex abuse

Jesuits of Canada releases list of 27 members ‘credibly’ accused of child sex abuse

MONTREAL — The Jesuits of Canada released a list of priests and brothers Monday who they say were "credibly accused" of sexually abusing minors over the past 70 years.
Canada on sidelines as U.S., Britain, Australia move ahead on new security deal

Canada on sidelines as U.S., Britain, Australia move ahead on new security deal

OTTAWA — Canada's omission from a military pact involving three of its closest allies is symptomatic of a larger problem in how this country is perceived by its friends, experts are warning, as the U.S., Britain and Australia move ahead on their deal.
Pence says Trump 'endangered my family' on Jan. 6

Pence says Trump 'endangered my family' on Jan. 6

WASHINGTON (AP) — Former Vice President Mike Pence on Saturday harshly criticized former President Donald Trump for his role in the Jan. 6 riot at the U.S. Capitol, widening the rift between the two men as they prepare to battle over the Republican nomination in next year's election.
BREAKING: Wife of spiritual leader John de Ruiter now facing sexual assault charges

BREAKING: Wife of spiritual leader John de Ruiter now facing sexual assault charges

On Jan. 21, 2023, John de Ruiter was charged with four counts of sexual assault. Leigh Ann de Ruiter’s charges stem from three of the same incidents.
Western Canada seeks LNG, energy pledges in Liberals' Indo-Pacific strategy

Western Canada seeks LNG, energy pledges in Liberals' Indo-Pacific strategy

OTTAWA — As the Trudeau government fleshes out its Indo-Pacific strategy, Western Canada is seeking more certainty from the Liberals on expanding energy exports to Asia.
Manitoba opens access to death certificates of children at residential schools

Manitoba opens access to death certificates of children at residential schools

WINNIPEG — The Manitoba government signed an agreement Monday to provide greater access to the death certificates of Indigenous children who died at residential schools.
Cohen testifies before grand jury in Trump hush money probe

Cohen testifies before grand jury in Trump hush money probe

NEW YORK (AP) — Donald Trump’s former lawyer and fixer Michael Cohen testified Monday before a Manhattan grand jury investigating hush money payments he arranged and made on the former president’s behalf.
Russia's economy holds up, but growing challenges test Putin

Russia's economy holds up, but growing challenges test Putin

Western sanctions have hit Russian banks, wealthy individuals and technology imports.
Iran-Saudi Arabia deal casts China in unfamiliar global role

Iran-Saudi Arabia deal casts China in unfamiliar global role

BEIJING (AP) — An agreement between Iran and Saudi Arabia to reestablish diplomatic relations has cast China in a leading role in Middle Eastern politics — a part previously reserved for longtime global heavyweights like the U.S. and Russia.
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