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Charles III commorates WWII dead, child refugees in Hamburg

Charles III commorates WWII dead, child refugees in Hamburg

BERLIN (AP) — King Charles III commemorated the more than 30,000 people, mostly German civilians, who were killed in the Allied bombing of Hamburg almost 80 years ago as he visited the northern city Friday on the last leg of his first foreign trip si
Donald Trump indicted; expected to surrender early next week

Donald Trump indicted; expected to surrender early next week

NEW YORK (AP) — Donald Trump has been indicted by a Manhattan grand jury, a historic reckoning after years of investigations into his personal, political and business dealings and an abrupt jolt to his bid to retake the White House.

Russia, Indonesia sign extradition treaty to combat crime

DENPASAR, Indonesia (AP) — Indonesia and Russia signed an extradition agreement on Friday which they said will help combat transnational crime and be a turning point in their relations.
Australia concerned by journalist's delayed verdict in China

Australia concerned by journalist's delayed verdict in China

SYDNEY (AP) — Australia remains deeply concerned that Australian journalist Cheng Lei has not learned of a verdict a year after standing trial in China on national security charges, the foreign minister said Friday.
Malaysia's top court refuses ex-PM Najib's bid for review

Malaysia's top court refuses ex-PM Najib's bid for review

PUTRAJAYA, Malaysia (AP) — Malaysia's top court refused Friday to review its 2022 decision to uphold former Prime Minister Najib Razak's conviction for graft and 12-year jail sentence , saying he was “the author of his own misfortune.

A list of minimum wages across Canada as of Oct. 1

TORONTO — Ontario announced Friday that its minimum wage will increase on Oct. 1 to $16.55. Here is a list of the minimum wages in other jurisdictions across the country as of the same date: Yukon - $16.77 Federal - $16.65 Ontario - $16.
Quebec cracks down on Airbnb after deadly fire as some continue to evade rules

Quebec cracks down on Airbnb after deadly fire as some continue to evade rules

MONTREAL — The Quebec government's crackdown on Airbnb has upended Montreal's short-term rental market, leading some to welcome the changes and others scurrying to evade the new rules.
Lack of data on transit violence amounts to 'blanket of ignorance': researcher

Lack of data on transit violence amounts to 'blanket of ignorance': researcher

Canada needs standardized data on violence on transit systems to help tackle issues ranging from a lack of mental health supports to eroding public trust, say researchers, citing the recent stabbing death of a 16-year-old boy at a Toronto station as
Finland's NATO membership: What's next?

Finland's NATO membership: What's next?

HELSINKI (AP) — Finland received the green light to join NATO when Turkey ratified the Nordic country's membership late Thursday, becoming the last country in the 30-member Western military alliance to sign off.
Montenegro vote pits incumbent president against new blood

Montenegro vote pits incumbent president against new blood

PODGORICA, Montenegro (AP) — Voters in small Montenegro go to the polls this weekend to choose their next president in a runoff between pro-Western incumbent Milo Djukanovic and Jakov Milatovic, a newcomer supported by the shaky governing coalition w
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