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Texas Sen. Angela Paxton says she will 'carry out my duties' in husband's impeachment trial

Texas Sen. Angela Paxton says she will 'carry out my duties' in husband's impeachment trial

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Texas state Sen.
Macron urges Europe to develop its own air defense systems and not rely on the US

Macron urges Europe to develop its own air defense systems and not rely on the US

PARIS (AP) — French President Emmanuel Macron called on European nations Monday to seek more independence on airspace defense and advocated against relying too much on the U.S.
Oil and gas, electricity emissions remain a challenge for Ottawa-Alberta relationship

Oil and gas, electricity emissions remain a challenge for Ottawa-Alberta relationship

OTTAWA — There is no line in the sand between his government and Alberta over energy and climate policies but there is also still a lot of daylight in their respective visions, Natural Resources Minister Jonathan Wilkinson said Monday.
Prime Minister Trudeau pushes idea of hydro loop connecting Quebec, Atlantic region

Prime Minister Trudeau pushes idea of hydro loop connecting Quebec, Atlantic region

ANTIGONISH, N.S. — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said Monday he remains confident his government will eventually support a connected loop of Atlantic and Quebec electricity, allowing the Maritimes to end its reliance on coal.
The UAE and Qatar reopen embassies as Gulf Arab relations improve after a yearslong rift

The UAE and Qatar reopen embassies as Gulf Arab relations improve after a yearslong rift

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — The United Arab Emirates and Qatar announced the reopening of their embassies on Monday following a yearslong rift.
Surrey, B.C., mayor accuses public safety minister of bullying, misogyny

Surrey, B.C., mayor accuses public safety minister of bullying, misogyny

The debate over policing in Surrey, B.C., got personal Monday when Mayor Brenda Locke accused Solicitor General Mike Farnworth of bullying and misogyny, after he suggested the city had been playing games with its handling of the matter.
Indigenous artist's design chosen for Afghan war monument

Indigenous artist's design chosen for Afghan war monument

OTTAWA — Veterans of the war in Afghanistan were influential in choosing the final design for a monument that will memorialize Canada's contributions in the conflict.
Biden raising cash in the San Francisco area as he revs up his 2024 campaign

Biden raising cash in the San Francisco area as he revs up his 2024 campaign

PALO ALTO, California (AP) — President Joe Biden ramps up his reelection effort this week with four fundraisers in the San Francisco area, as his campaign builds up its coffers and lays strategic foundations for 2024.
UK lawmakers back scathing report that slammed Boris Johnson over 'partygate'

UK lawmakers back scathing report that slammed Boris Johnson over 'partygate'

LONDON (AP) — Britain’s House of Commons on Monday resoundingly endorsed a report that found Boris Johnson lied to lawmakers about lockdown-flouting parties in his office, a humiliating censure that strips the former prime minister of his lifetime ac
Manitoba to review deadly intersection, bring in experts if needed: premier

Manitoba to review deadly intersection, bring in experts if needed: premier

Manitoba Premier Heather Stefanson says the province will bring in experts if necessary as part of a review to ensure safety at an intersection where 15 seniors were killed in a crash.