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Nunavut politicians admonish ministers for not providing clear, prompt answers

Nunavut politicians admonish ministers for not providing clear, prompt answers

IQALUIT, Nunavut — Nunavut Premier P.J. Akeeagok says it's clear better communication and partnership is needed after members of the legislature chastised territorial ministers for failing to provide adequate and timely answers to their questions.
New water strategy in Manitoba to focus more on conservation, Indigenous inclusion

New water strategy in Manitoba to focus more on conservation, Indigenous inclusion

WINNIPEG — The Manitoba government has released a new water strategy for the first time in 19 years — one that focuses more on conservation and Indigenous involvement.
Spanish minister under growing pressure over border deaths

Spanish minister under growing pressure over border deaths

BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — Spain’s interior minister is coming under increased pressure to be more transparent about how Spanish security forces responded to a June storming of its border with Morocco that led to the deaths of at least 23 migrants in th
B.C. regional district seeks emergency extension as winter water supply 'uncertain'

B.C. regional district seeks emergency extension as winter water supply 'uncertain'

SECHELT, B.C. — British Columbia's Sunshine Coast Regional District says continued "uncertainty" about its water supply means it will seek an extension of the state of local emergency declared last month.

Spanish govt proposes rules for lobbyists, public officials

MADRID (AP) — Spain's Council of Ministers presented a law Tuesday to increase the transparency of interactions between public officials and lobbyists.
Sweden's leader vows to counter terror threats to Turkey

Sweden's leader vows to counter terror threats to Turkey

ANKARA, Turkey (AP) — Sweden’s new prime minister pledged Tuesday to work toward countering “terrorism" threats to Turkey, as his government seeks Turkey's approval for his country’s NATO membership bid.
Zelenskyy open to talks with Russia - on Ukraine's terms

Zelenskyy open to talks with Russia - on Ukraine's terms

KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Ukraine’s president has suggested he’s open to peace talks with Russia , softening his refusal to negotiate with Moscow as long as President Vladimir Putin is in power while sticking to Kyiv’s core demands.
P.E.I. municipal elections short on drama as most positions filled by acclamation

P.E.I. municipal elections short on drama as most positions filled by acclamation

CHARLOTTETOWN — The high number of acclaimed candidates in Monday's Prince Edward Island municipal elections — and even vacancies in five towns where nobody ran for mayor — is being seen as a sign of fading interest in local politics.
EU court sides with Fiat Chrysler in tax advantage case

EU court sides with Fiat Chrysler in tax advantage case

LUXEMBOURG (AP) — The European Union's top court on Tuesday overturned a decision requiring automaker Fiat Chrysler to pay up to 30 million euros ($30 million) in back taxes to Luxembourg.

Witnesses say new fighting in Ethiopia's Oromia kills dozens

NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) — Intense fighting between Ethiopian government forces and Oromo Liberation Army rebels in the country’s Oromia region has led to “several dozen” casualties in the past week, witnesses tell The Associated Press.
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