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US busts Russian cyber operation in dozens of countries

US busts Russian cyber operation in dozens of countries

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Justice Department said Tuesday that it had disrupted a long-running Russian cyberespionage campaign that infected computer networks in dozens of countries, including in the United States, and resulted in the theft of sensitive information from governments.
UK police under fire over coronation protester arrests

UK police under fire over coronation protester arrests

LONDON (AP) — An anti-monarchy group says it plans to take legal action against London’s Metropolitan Police after several of its members were arrested as they prepared to protest the coronation of King Charles III .
Canadian diplomat expelled from China in retaliation for similar move by Ottawa

Canadian diplomat expelled from China in retaliation for similar move by Ottawa

OTTAWA — Beijing declared a Canadian diplomat as "persona non grata" Tuesday in retaliation for Ottawa's expulsion of a Chinese consular official over allegations of foreign interference.
Head of 'non-political' B.C. group meets Xi Jinping at gathering of 'fresh troops'

Head of 'non-political' B.C. group meets Xi Jinping at gathering of 'fresh troops'

The head of a British Columbia-based group that says it is a “non-political” organization helping Chinese integrate into Canadian society travelled to Beijing to meet President Xi Jinping at a government conference this week.
New Brunswick reviewing policy on sexual orientation and gender identity in schools

New Brunswick reviewing policy on sexual orientation and gender identity in schools

FREDERICTON — New Brunswick's Green Party is raising questions about the provincial government's decision to review the province's policy on sexual orientation and gender identity in schools.
Facebook resistance to paying for news links 'deeply irresponsible': Trudeau

Facebook resistance to paying for news links 'deeply irresponsible': Trudeau

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says Facebook's resistance to paying publishers for articles posted on the platform is "deeply irresponsible" and "out of touch."
Firefighters question Alberta cuts to aerial attack teams as province battles blazes

Firefighters question Alberta cuts to aerial attack teams as province battles blazes

EDMONTON — Former members of an elite Alberta wildfire-fighting crew say government budget cuts have left the province battling its current blazes short-handed.
Oilers vow they'll bounce back from blowout loss with a strong Game 4

Oilers vow they'll bounce back from blowout loss with a strong Game 4

EDMONTON — It happens to a lot of people who go to Las Vegas. You head to Sin City, then return home with one heck of a hangover.
Liberal party's demand for electoral-reform council not a priority, Trudeau says

Liberal party's demand for electoral-reform council not a priority, Trudeau says

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says he doesn't expect his government to move on electoral reform, despite his party membership calling for a national council to examine the issue.
Biden uses humor to try to defuse concerns about his age

Biden uses humor to try to defuse concerns about his age

WASHINGTON (AP) — Joe Biden served in the Senate for 270 years. He used to be three years older than his sister Valerie , but now has 20 years on her. And the fourth U.S. president — whom Biden affectionally calls “Jimmy” Madison — is a good friend.
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