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N.S. university limits foreign student enrolment after recruitment too successful

N.S. university limits foreign student enrolment after recruitment too successful

SYDNEY, N.S. — Cape Breton University says it's limiting enrolment to a popular business program following concerns the school is not equipped to handle the recent influx of international students.
Jan. 6 takeaways: Final revelations from investigation

Jan. 6 takeaways: Final revelations from investigation

WASHINGTON (AP) — Destroyed documents. Suggestions of pardoning violent rioters. Quiet talks among cabinet officials about whether then-President Donald Trump should be removed from office.
Governor General remembers death of Queen Elizabeth II in annual New Year's address

Governor General remembers death of Queen Elizabeth II in annual New Year's address

OTTAWA — Canada's Governor General says 2022 was a "difficult and monumental year" marked by the death of Queen Elizabeth II. Gov. Gen.
South Korea's unannounced rocket launch causes UFO scare

South Korea's unannounced rocket launch causes UFO scare

SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — South Korea’s military confirmed it test-fired a solid-fueled rocket Friday after its unannounced launch triggered brief public scare of a suspected UFO appearance or a North Korean missile launch.
Iranian man's death in France shakes distressed diaspora

Iranian man's death in France shakes distressed diaspora

PARIS (AP) — When a 38-year-old man anguished over the protests in Iran took his own life in the French city of Lyon, fellow members of the Iranian diaspora felt his pain.
'You've got to deliver': Democrats take charge in Michigan

'You've got to deliver': Democrats take charge in Michigan

LANSING, Mich.

Greece: Remote town officials fired over Turkey group claim

THESSALONIKI, Greece (AP) — Greek authorities are investigating a town mayor's decision to transfer or dismiss other local government officials based on allegations related to a 2016 coup attempt in Turkey.
Indonesia lifts all COVID curbs, shifts to endemic approach

Indonesia lifts all COVID curbs, shifts to endemic approach

JAKARTA, Indonesia (AP) — Almost three years after officials announced the first confirmed case of COVID-19 in Indonesia, the country’s leader said Friday they are lifting all coronavirus-related restrictions nationwide.

Algerian journalist jailed and his media offices shut down

ALGIERS, Algeria (AP) — A prominent Algerian journalist is behind bars and the offices of his website and radio station were shut down based on accusations that they threaten state security, according to a defense lawyer.
US says Chinese intercept could have caused air collision

US says Chinese intercept could have caused air collision

BEIJING (AP) — The U.S. military says a Chinese fighter jet flew dangerously close to an Air Force plane over the South China Sea, forcing the American pilot to maneuver to avoid a collision. U.S.
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