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New Zealand plants tree to mark coronation of King Charles

New Zealand plants tree to mark coronation of King Charles

WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — New Zealand Prime Minister Chris Hipkins planted a native totara tree Wednesday in Parliament's grounds to mark the upcoming coronation of Britain's King Charles III .
Writer tells jury in lawsuit trial: 'Donald Trump raped me'

Writer tells jury in lawsuit trial: 'Donald Trump raped me'

NEW YORK (AP) — At first, she thought helping Donald Trump shop for a women's lingerie gift at a luxury department store would simply be “a funny New York thing.” Even when, according to E.
Minister didn't authorize fake travel docs for Afghans, says he didn't check email

Minister didn't authorize fake travel docs for Afghans, says he didn't check email

OTTAWA — International Development Minister Harjit Sajjan told his fellow MPs Wednesday he did not know a Canadian senator was handing out unauthorized travel documents to hundreds of Afghans during the rise of the Taliban in 2021 because he wasn't c
Why China is trying to mediate in Russia's war with Ukraine

Why China is trying to mediate in Russia's war with Ukraine

BEIJING (AP) — Chinese leader Xi Jinping said Wednesday that Beijing will send an envoy to Ukraine to discuss a possible “political settlement” to Russia’s war with the country.
Mendicino announces first step of firearm buyback program, targeting industry

Mendicino announces first step of firearm buyback program, targeting industry

OTTAWA — The federal government is working with a national gun industryorganization to figure out how to compensate retailers that stock prohibited firearms, Public Safety Minister Marco Mendicino says.
Feds wrote $128M in duplicate checks to docs, report finds

Feds wrote $128M in duplicate checks to docs, report finds

WASHINGTON (AP) — The federal government wrote duplicate checks to doctors who provided care for veterans, costing taxpayers as much as $128 million in extra payments, according to a new watchdog report out this week.
Polarization means punishment for minority party lawmakers

Polarization means punishment for minority party lawmakers

HELENA, Mont. (AP) — Montana transgender lawmaker Zooey Zephyr was silenced by her Republican colleagues on Wednesday in a vote that bars her from participating on the House floor for the remainder of the 2023 session.
Security video shows tense exchange between politicians in Manitoba legislature

Security video shows tense exchange between politicians in Manitoba legislature

WINNIPEG — Security video of a tense exchange between two Manitoba politicians inside the legislature was released by the Speaker's office Wednesday, but the footage appeared unlikely to put to rest a dispute over exactly what happened.
Biden, Yoon warn N. Korea on nukes, unveil deterrence plan

Biden, Yoon warn N. Korea on nukes, unveil deterrence plan

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden and South Korea's Yoon Suk Yeol unveiled a new plan Wednesday to counter North Korea’s nuclear threat, with the U.S.
Surrey schools face double-decker portables, program cuts, says Falcon, school board

Surrey schools face double-decker portables, program cuts, says Falcon, school board

VICTORIA — Opposition BC United Leader Kevin Falcon says the New Democrat government has failed to deliver on its promise from 2017 to eliminate portables at Surrey, B.C., schools.
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