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Tories to work with NDP, Bloc to set terms on potential foreign interference inquiry

Tories to work with NDP, Bloc to set terms on potential foreign interference inquiry

OTTAWA — The federal Conservatives are willing to work with other opposition parties to set the terms of reference for a possible inquiry on foreign interference and plan to get the process started in the coming days, the Tory leader said Sunday.
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Ex-Scottish leader Nicola Sturgeon released after arrest by police in party finance probe

Ex-Scottish leader Nicola Sturgeon released after arrest by police in party finance probe

LONDON (AP) — Former Scottish First Minister Nicola Sturgeon, who dominated politics in Scotland for almost a decade, was arrested and questioned for several hours on Sunday by police investigating the finances of the governing, pro-independence Scot
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European leaders offer more aid to Tunisia amid efforts to curb migration

European leaders offer more aid to Tunisia amid efforts to curb migration

TUNIS, Tunisia (AP) — European leaders visiting Tunisia on Sunday held out the promise of more than 1 billion euros in financial aid to rescue its teetering economy and better police its borders, in an effort to restore stability to the North African
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In backrooms and on social media, battle rages over law to expand railway competition

In backrooms and on social media, battle rages over law to expand railway competition

MONTREAL — A new rail shipping rule is poised to drive up inefficiency and consumer costs. Or it will drive them straight down. It depends who you ask.
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Increasing international delegations as Saskatchewan sets sights on global markets

Increasing international delegations as Saskatchewan sets sights on global markets

SASKATOON — Saskatchewan politicians have rapidly increased international travel since COVID-19 pandemic restrictions were loosened as Premier Scott Moe remains laser-focused on global markets.
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In Yemen, 3 killed in clashes between suspected al-Qaida militants and pro-government forces

In Yemen, 3 killed in clashes between suspected al-Qaida militants and pro-government forces

SANAA, Yemen (AP) — Clashes between suspected al-Qaida militants and Yemen's pro-government forces in the country's south killed three men Saturday, a military official and tribal leaders said.
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Honduras opens embassy in China after breaking off ties with Taiwan

Honduras opens embassy in China after breaking off ties with Taiwan

BEIJING (AP) — Honduras opened an embassy in Beijing on Sunday, Chinese state media reported, months after the Central American nation broke off relations with Taiwan to establish diplomatic ties with China.
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Elvis Presley's cousin lifts Democrats' hopes in Mississippi governor's race

Elvis Presley's cousin lifts Democrats' hopes in Mississippi governor's race

GRENADA, Miss. (AP) — Conservative Mississippi is tough territory for Democrats, but the party sees an unusual opportunity this year to unseat first-term Republican Gov. Tate Reeves .
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Lawmakers say UK's planned law to deport Channel migrants breaches rights obligations

Lawmakers say UK's planned law to deport Channel migrants breaches rights obligations

LONDON (AP) — A committee of British lawmakers said Sunday that the U.K. will break its international human rights commitments if it goes through with government plans to detain and deport people who cross the English Channel in small boats.
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Taliban slam ‘baseless and biased’ UN report suggesting rifts and conflict within their ranks

ISLAMABAD (AP) — The Taliban condemned on Sunday a “baseless and biased” report from the U.N. Security Council highlighting rifts within the group's ranks.
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