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Ukrainian grain inflow triggers protests in Poland, Bulgaria

WARSAW, Poland (AP) — Poland’s agriculture minister promised financial support from the government and the European Union and easier rules for constructing grain storage as he met Wednesday with farmers angered by falling grain prices.
Ontario launches voluntary clean energy credit registry

Ontario launches voluntary clean energy credit registry

TORONTO — Ontario companies can now purchase "credits" to indicate their commitment to green electricity, and the province says proceeds will go into a fund to support the development of new clean energy projects.

Bangladeshi journalist arrested under disputed digital law

DHAKA, Bangladesh (AP) — Police in Bangladesh arrested a journalist for an influential newspaper on Wednesday on charges of spreading false news under the contentious Digital Security Act, authorities said.
Regina Police chief Evan Bray chief retiring after 28 years of service

Regina Police chief Evan Bray chief retiring after 28 years of service

Regina’s police chief says he will retire at the end of June. Evan Bray has posted on social media that he notified the police board Tuesday, adding being chief has been the biggest honour of his professional life.
Ukraine's Zelenskyy: Any Russian victory could be perilous

Ukraine's Zelenskyy: Any Russian victory could be perilous

ON A TRAIN FROM SUMY TO KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy warned Tuesday that unless his nation wins a drawn-out battle in a key eastern city, Russia could begin building international support for a deal that could require

UK to house thousands of asylum seekers in ex-military bases

LONDON (AP) — Britain's government said Wednesday it was planning to house thousands of asylum seekers in two disused military bases, the latest in a series of measures to discourage migrants from crossing the English Channel to U.K.
US: Credit Suisse violates deal on rich clients' tax evasion

US: Credit Suisse violates deal on rich clients' tax evasion

GENEVA (AP) — Credit Suisse violated a plea agreement with U.S. authorities by failing to report secret offshore accounts that wealthy Americans used to avoid paying taxes, U.S.
Poll: Cut federal spending - but not big-ticket programs

Poll: Cut federal spending - but not big-ticket programs

WASHINGTON (AP) — In the federal budget standoff , the majority of U.S. adults are asking lawmakers to pull off the impossible: Cut the overall size of government, but also devote more money to the most popular and expensive programs. Six in 10 U.S.
Army quickly plans new ads after Jonathan Majors' arrest

Army quickly plans new ads after Jonathan Majors' arrest

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Army is working to quickly pull together some new recruiting ads to air during the NCAA's Final Four basketball games this weekend, after being forced to yank commercials that featured actor Jonathan Majors, in the wake of his a

Top EU official switches jobs as Qatar questions linger

BRUSSELS (AP) — A top European Union transport official who accepted free flights and accommodation in Qatar has been transferred to another post at his own request, the European Commission said Wednesday, but it remains unclear whether the man is su
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