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Newly elected Fiji PM vows to tackle growing national debt

MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Fiji’s Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka vowed to address the “litany of woe” created by the nation’s former government while raising concerns about the Pacific nation’s massive debt.
US to sell Taiwan anti-tank system amid rising China threat

US to sell Taiwan anti-tank system amid rising China threat

WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. State Department has approved the sale of an anti-tank mine-laying system to Taiwan amid the rising military threat from China.
Alberta set for 2023 election: one premier just got the job, the other wants it back

Alberta set for 2023 election: one premier just got the job, the other wants it back

EDMONTON — Premier Danielle Smith’s wood-panelled third-floor legislature office is bereft of bric-a-brac. There are no pictures, mementoes or books — only a small stack of Alberta sovereignty act bills perched on her desk.
Manitoba NDP leader says he would revive annual open house at the legislature

Manitoba NDP leader says he would revive annual open house at the legislature

WINNIPEG — Manitoba's Opposition NDP leader says he'd like to bring back the annual holiday open house at the legislature if he were to be elected premier.
Quebec to expand tracking-bracelet program for domestic violence suspects in 2023

Quebec to expand tracking-bracelet program for domestic violence suspects in 2023

MONTREAL — Twelve months ago Quebec became the first jurisdiction in Canada to launch a two-pronged tracking system for domestic violence suspects, and while victims' rights groups welcome the technology, they want to know more about its effectivenes
Fallen colossus: USSR's terror, triumphs began 100 years ago

Fallen colossus: USSR's terror, triumphs began 100 years ago

MOSCOW (AP) — With its brutality, technological accomplishments and rigid ideology, the Soviet Union loomed over the world like an immortal colossus.
New year expected to bring more changes to state voting laws

New year expected to bring more changes to state voting laws

State lawmakers around the country introduced thousands of bills to change the way elections are run after former President Donald Trump falsely blamed his 2020 loss on voter fraud. Hundreds became law.
Thriving network of fixers preys on migrants crossing Mexico

Thriving network of fixers preys on migrants crossing Mexico

TAPACHULA, Mexico (AP) — When migrants arrive to the main crossing point into southern Mexico — a steamy city with no job opportunities, a place packed with foreigners eager to keep moving north — they soon learn the only way to cut through the red t
Thriving network of fixers preys on migrants crossing Mexico

Thriving network of fixers preys on migrants crossing Mexico

TAPACHULA, Mexico (AP) — When migrants arrive to the main crossing point into southern Mexico -- a steamy city with no job opportunities, a place packed with foreigners eager to keep moving north -- they soon learn the only way to cut through the red
Maryland Rep. Raskin says he's been diagnosed with lymphoma

Maryland Rep. Raskin says he's been diagnosed with lymphoma

WASHINGTON (AP) — Maryland Rep. Jamie Raskin said Wednesday that he has a type of lymphoma that's a “serious but curable form of cancer” and he is beginning several months of treatment.