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Philippine schools ordered to reopen after virus lockdowns

Philippine schools ordered to reopen after virus lockdowns

MANILA, Philippines (AP) — Millions of students trooped back to public schools across the Philippines on Wednesday as the government enforced the mandatory resumption of in-person classes after more than two years of coronavirus pandemic lockdowns.
Denmark PM to try to form new government after election win

Denmark PM to try to form new government after election win

COPENHAGEN, Denmark (AP) — Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen was in a strong position to remain in power after her Social Democrats won the most votes Tuesday in Denmark’s election and a center-left bloc in Parliament that backs her appeared set to re
PM criticizes Ontario's use of notwithstanding clause in education worker bill

PM criticizes Ontario's use of notwithstanding clause in education worker bill

TORONTO — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is criticizing the Ontario government's use of the Constitution's notwithstanding clause in legislation to impose contracts on education workers and ban them from striking.
Addressing supply issues not substitute for rate hikes, says Bank of Canada official

Addressing supply issues not substitute for rate hikes, says Bank of Canada official

OTTAWA — Bank of Canada senior deputy governor Carolyn Rogers says addressing supply problems could help ease inflationary pressures but such policies wouldn't substitute the need for higher interest rates.
Uvalde families gather at Texas Capitol for Day of the Dead

Uvalde families gather at Texas Capitol for Day of the Dead

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Families of some of the 19 children killed in the Uvalde school massacre commemorated the Day of Dead with a rally, procession and a decorated altar outside the Texas Capitol on Tuesday night.
Musk emerging as Twitter's chief moderator ahead of midterms

Musk emerging as Twitter's chief moderator ahead of midterms

NEW YORK (AP) — Days after taking over Twitter and a week before the U.S. midterm elections, billionaire Elon Musk has positioned himself as moderator-in-chief of one of the most important social media platforms in American politics.
EXPLAINER: Who won Israel's latest election?

EXPLAINER: Who won Israel's latest election?

For the fifth time in four years, Israelis went to the polls, and once again, no clear victor immediately emerged.
Some voters cast wrong ballots in split Nashville district

Some voters cast wrong ballots in split Nashville district

NASHVILLE, Tenn.
Video inconclusive on B.C. mayor's foot, but other evidence backs mischief case: RCMP

Video inconclusive on B.C. mayor's foot, but other evidence backs mischief case: RCMP

SURREY, B.C. — Surveillance video is inconclusive about whether a woman ran over Surrey, B.C.
Officials: Suspect in Pelosi attack was on 'suicide mission'

Officials: Suspect in Pelosi attack was on 'suicide mission'

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — The man accused of breaking into House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s home, beating her husband and seeking to kidnap her told police he was on a “suicide mission” and had plans to target other California and federal politicians, accordi
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