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Australia to make posts public to avoid repeat of power grab

Australia to make posts public to avoid repeat of power grab

CANBERRA, Australia (AP) — An inquiry into a former Australian prime minister secretly appointing himself to multiple ministries recommended Friday that all such appointments be made public in the future to preserve trust in government.
UK voters warm to new leader Sunak, but not to his party

UK voters warm to new leader Sunak, but not to his party

LONDON (AP) — Rishi Sunak has been Britain’s prime minister for a month. In the tumultuous world of U.K. politics in 2022, that’s an achievement. Sunak, who took office a month ago Friday on Oct.
Election battle won, real test begins for new Malaysian PM

Election battle won, real test begins for new Malaysian PM

KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia (AP) — Reformist leader Anwar Ibrahim has won a hard-fought battle to become Malaysia’s new prime minister.
Hong Kong court convicts Cardinal Zen, 5 others over fund

Hong Kong court convicts Cardinal Zen, 5 others over fund

HONG KONG (AP) — A 90-year-old Roman Catholic cardinal and five others in Hong Kong were fined after being found guilty Friday of failing to register a now-defunct fund that aimed to help people arrested in the widespread protests three years ago.
Pakistan appoints ex-spy master Gen. Munir as new army chief

Pakistan appoints ex-spy master Gen. Munir as new army chief

ISLAMABAD (AP) — Pakistani Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif has named the country's former spy chief as head of the military, the information minister said Thursday, ending months of speculation about the new appointment.
Biden brings Thanksgiving pies to Nantucket first responders

Biden brings Thanksgiving pies to Nantucket first responders

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Alberta bans masking mandates in schools, guarantees in-person learning

Alberta bans masking mandates in schools, guarantees in-person learning

EDMONTON — The Alberta government says school boards can't require students to wear masks in school or be forced to take classes online.
Security concerns partly blamed for cancellation of annual Manitoba traditions

Security concerns partly blamed for cancellation of annual Manitoba traditions

WINNIPEG — Two long-standing events at the Manitoba legislature that allow members of the public nearly unfettered access to the historic building during the holiday season have been cancelled this year partly due to security concerns.
PMO staff say Bergen privately acknowledged concerns over engaging with protesters

PMO staff say Bergen privately acknowledged concerns over engaging with protesters

OTTAWA — Staff in the Prime Minister's Office are suggesting the former Conservative interim leader, Candice Bergen, privately acknowledged concerns about engaging with "Freedom Convoy" protesters last winter while publicly urging the prime minister
Liberals, Tories spar over scope of proposed assault-style firearm definition

Liberals, Tories spar over scope of proposed assault-style firearm definition

OTTAWA — The Liberals say their proposed definition of a prohibited assault-style firearm applies only to guns that belong on the battlefield.
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