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Haley commits to federal abortion ban but says it's unlikely without more Republicans in Congress

Haley commits to federal abortion ban but says it's unlikely without more Republicans in Congress

MANCHESTER, N.H. (AP) — Republican presidential candidate Nikki Haley on Wednesday pledged to sign a federal ban on abortion but noted that passing one would be highly unlikely without more Republicans in Congress.
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What's the difference between an inquiry and the hearings Johnston promises to hold?

What's the difference between an inquiry and the hearings Johnston promises to hold?

OTTAWA — Special rapporteur David Johnston says a public inquiry into allegations of Chinese interference in the 2019 and 2021 federal elections would not advance the goals of transparency or trust.
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Danielle Smith says UCP government would prevent government from future tax hikes

Danielle Smith says UCP government would prevent government from future tax hikes

CALGARY — United Conservative Leader Danielle Smith says her party would bring in legislation to prevent government from increasing personal or business taxes without approval from Albertans.
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N.L. school board spent $682K battling human rights complaint filed by deaf child

N.L. school board spent $682K battling human rights complaint filed by deaf child

ST. JOHN'S, N.L. — Newfoundland and Labrador's English school board spent nearly $700,000 on the unsuccessful challenge of a human rights complaint filed on behalf of a deaf boy.
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UN: Sudan conflict displaces over 1.3 million, including some 320K to neighboring countries

UN: Sudan conflict displaces over 1.3 million, including some 320K to neighboring countries

CAIRO (AP) — The fighting between Sudan’s military and a powerful paramilitary force has displaced more than 1.3 million people, the U.N. migration agency said Wednesday.
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Pakistan's ex-premier Imran Khan softens demand for snap vote amid crackdown on party

Pakistan's ex-premier Imran Khan softens demand for snap vote amid crackdown on party

ISLAMABAD (AP) — Pakistan’s embattled former Prime Minister Imran Khan on Wednesday softened his year-long demand for early elections and said he is forming a committee for talks with the government to end the country's lingering political turmoil.
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UN warns against losing sight of South Sudan peace process amid Sudan crisis

UN warns against losing sight of South Sudan peace process amid Sudan crisis

JUBA, South Sudan (AP) — The United Nations Mission in South Sudan has warned the country’s leaders not to lose sight of the pending implementation of the peace deal that could “make or break” the country” amid the ongoing crisis in neighboring Sudan
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Bloc, Tories reject Johnston briefing, as Trudeau questions Poilievre's seriousness

Bloc, Tories reject Johnston briefing, as Trudeau questions Poilievre's seriousness

OTTAWA — The Bloc Québécois on Wednesday joined the Conservatives in rejecting a chance to look at secret information that led a watchdog to recommend against a public inquiry into allegations of foreign interference.
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Who is the head of the Russian mercenary group bashing the military's role in Ukraine?

The head of the Russian private military contractor Wagner returned to a familiar theme this week — bashing the country's military leadership for failures in the war in Ukraine.
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B.C.'s human rights commissioner seeks more responses to survey on human rights

B.C.'s human rights commissioner seeks more responses to survey on human rights

VANCOUVER — British Columbia's human rights commissioner says housing and poverty are among the top concerns of service and rights-related organizations across the province, but some key voices have yet to be heard.
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