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Canada resuming funding to UN aid agency for Palestinians in Gaza Strip

Canada resuming funding to UN aid agency for Palestinians in Gaza Strip

OTTAWA — Canada has decided to resume funding to the controversial United Nations agency that provides aid to Palestinian refugees in the Gaza Strip, International Development Minister Ahmed Hussen said Friday.
Biden says her name - Laken Riley - at the urging of GOP Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene

Biden says her name - Laken Riley - at the urging of GOP Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene

WASHINGTON (AP) — It was what the Republicans demanded but never expected. President Joe Biden said her name: “Laken Riley.” But in garbling the pronunciation, he left Republicans dissatisfied and opened himself to more criticism.

Guest lineups for the Sunday news shows

WASHINGTON (AP) — ABC’s “This Week” — Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg; Rep. Nancy Mace, R-S.C. ___ NBC's “Meet the Press” — Sens. Raphael Warnock, D-Ga., and Lindsey Graham, R-S.C.; Rep. Adam Schiff, D-Calif. __ CBS’ “Face the Nation" — Sens.
Spy service analyst loses appeal in discrimination case

Spy service analyst loses appeal in discrimination case

OTTAWA — A Canadian Security Intelligence Service employee has lost another round in his discrimination lawsuit against the spy agency.
More local politicians in Quebec report facing harassment, intimidation: survey

More local politicians in Quebec report facing harassment, intimidation: survey

MONTREAL — Incidents of harassment and intimidation targeting Quebec politicians have become more common in the last decade, compounding already strenuous work conditions for many local leaders, a new report shows.
Republican Matt Dolan lands former US Sen. Rob Portman's endorsement in Ohio's Senate primary

Republican Matt Dolan lands former US Sen. Rob Portman's endorsement in Ohio's Senate primary

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Republican Matt Dolan has landed the endorsement of former U.S. Sen. Rob Portman in the fractious three-way primary to take on Democratic U.S. Sen.
Biden's reference to 'an illegal' rankles some Democrats who argue he's still preferable to Trump

Biden's reference to 'an illegal' rankles some Democrats who argue he's still preferable to Trump

MIAMI (AP) — President Joe Biden faced disappointment and anger from some allies Friday for calling the suspect in the killing of a Georgia nursing student an “illegal” during his State of the Union speech.
Third-party movement No Labels says it will field a 2024 presidential ticket

Third-party movement No Labels says it will field a 2024 presidential ticket

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — The third-party presidential movement No Labels decided Friday to field a presidential candidate in the 2024 election after months of weighing the launch of a so-called “unity ticket” and discussions with several prospects.
Support women for a better future, Governor General says on International Women's Day

Support women for a better future, Governor General says on International Women's Day

OTTAWA — Supporting women leads to better futures for all, Canada's Governor General said Friday as she reflected on her experience as a woman in power.
Cold remedy containing opioid among unauthorized health products seized at B.C. store

Cold remedy containing opioid among unauthorized health products seized at B.C. store

OTTAWA — Health Canada has seized unauthorized health and beauty products including a cold remedy containing an opioid from a store in Richmond, B.C., saying the products "may pose serious health risks" to users.
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