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Lebanon approves some banking law changes demanded by IMF

Lebanon approves some banking law changes demanded by IMF

BEIRUT (AP) — Lebanon’s parliament late Tuesday approved some amendments to a banking secrecy law that has been a key demand of the International Monetary Fund before it agrees to a bailout program amid the country’s economic meltdown.
First COVID, now drought, B.C. brewery takes water-use restrictions in stride

First COVID, now drought, B.C. brewery takes water-use restrictions in stride

SECHELT, B.C. — Staff at Batch 44 Brewery and Kitchen in Sechelt, B.C., know how to weather a storm without falling flat.
Groups want planned handgun freeze exemption to include wider range of sport shooters

Groups want planned handgun freeze exemption to include wider range of sport shooters

OTTAWA — MPs are coming under pressure to broaden an exemption to a planned federal handgun freeze to include a wider range of sport shooters — an idea prominent firearm-control advocates firmly oppose.
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith apologizes for past comments about invasion of Ukraine

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith apologizes for past comments about invasion of Ukraine

EDMONTON — Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says she is apologizing for what she calls "ill-informed comments on Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
Idaho Supreme Court won't weigh legality of child marriage

Idaho Supreme Court won't weigh legality of child marriage

BOISE, Idaho (AP) — A legal loophole in Idaho that allows parents of teens to nullify child custody agreements by arranging child marriages will remain in effect, under a ruling from the state Supreme Court on Tuesday.
LA Council picks president amid furor over racist comments

LA Council picks president amid furor over racist comments

LOS ANGELES (AP) — The embattled Los Angeles City Council installed a new president Tuesday after a chanting crowd of protesters called for halting the vote until two councilmen resign for their part in a 2021 meeting laced with crude, racist comment
Trudeau says he will guarantee that Canada will meet its emissions targets, this time

Trudeau says he will guarantee that Canada will meet its emissions targets, this time

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said Tuesday he will guarantee that Canada is going to meet its latest climate target, because this time it's accompanied by a plan that shows how to get there.
Testimony: Oath Keepers ready to use 'any means necessary'

Testimony: Oath Keepers ready to use 'any means necessary'

WASHINGTON (AP) — Oath Keepers extremists were prepared to use “any means necessary” on Jan. 6, 2021, to stop the certification of Democrat Joe Biden’s electoral victory, a member of the group testified Tuesday.
McCarthy: No 'blank check' for Ukraine if GOP wins majority

McCarthy: No 'blank check' for Ukraine if GOP wins majority

WASHINGTON (AP) — House GOP leader Kevin McCarthy warned Tuesday that Republicans will not write a “blank check” for Ukraine if they win back the House majority, reflecting his party's growing skepticism about financial support for Kyiv as it battles
Irish republican party Sinn Fein asks Canada to halt trade talks with U.K.

Irish republican party Sinn Fein asks Canada to halt trade talks with U.K.

OTTAWA — An Irish political party pushing to unify the island of Ireland wants Ottawa to halt post-Brexit trade talks with Britain, arguing that London is undermining the agreement that brokered peace between Catholics and Protestants.
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